• The Beauty Edit, January: Winter Essentials
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    The Beauty Edit, January: Winter Essentials

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A round up of this month’s favorite beauty, skincare, and wellness products! HUM Nutrition A few months ago I was sent Hum Nutrition’s Vitamin C gummies ( Glow Sweet Glow ) in a press package, and I was intrigued by the brand. I started looking into their other supplements and really wanted to try them, but never purchased. Luckily, I was sent another press package with Flatter Me , Daily Cleanse , and Gut Instinct . The reviews were all amazing, so I started taking them towards the end of December. I have such an issue with being consistent with things, but I’m really trying to be consistent so that I can hopefully see a difference. If you’ve ever taken HUM supplements, would LOVE to know your experience! Murad City Skin Products I promised an update on these blue light/environmental defense products. So far, I’m really loving them. I add the City Skin overnight detox moisturizer before my sleep mask every night. It goes on so smooth and really prevents dry skin. The fact that it also helps detox your skin from blue light and other pollutants is an AMAZING benefit! In the morning, I put on my City Skin SPF . It’s the only thing I wear, and it goes on super light and feels really great on my skin. It’s great for sensitive skin. My skin also runs on the dry side, and this SPF blends in really easily. Skin Laundry I first tried Skin Laundry last year, and really loved it. I stopped going because it’s not exactly super affordable. In September, I noticed small, annoying break outs on my chin. I haven’t had time for full blown facials, so I decided to go back to Skin Laundry. I’m all about efficient, so this 15 minutes laser and light facial is perfect for my lifestyle. Again, I decided that I need to be more consistent when it comes to my skincare, so that I could hopefully avoid the breakouts, I joined the Laundry Club and decided to go to Skin Laundry every two weeks to keep my skin extra clean! I often add the Hydroboost (which is an insanely hydrating serum) to protect my skin from the winter cold here in the city. And there you have it — January’s beauty favorites! I would LOVE to hear about the products you’re loving this month. Leave a comment below!

  • Blue Light Glasses At Different Price Points
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    Blue Light Glasses At Different Price Points

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    You guys, the digital eye strain is realer than ever. That’s why I’m so into blue light glasses. Honestly, I’m wearing blue light glasses from about 8:30AM to 10:30PM. Every Monday-Friday without fail. I believe in blue light glasses SO much. I believe it’s a real issue that not many people talk about. I wrote a post about digital eye strain a while ago (including how random episodes of vision loss and numbness in my hands led me to get diagnosed with chronic migraines), and I still don’t think people know how important it is to raise awareness for digital eye strain. You can look at The Vision Council’s site to read more about digital eye strain, but today I wanted to talk more about the glasses that really save me the headache (literally). Since wearing my blue light filtering glasses, I haven’t gotten ONE migraine. So that’s a year and a half without them! I will cheers to that! If you want to know JUST how much I love my blue light filtering glasses, I can say that I have a pair EVERYWHERE: At my office, at my desk at home, on my nightstand, and in my bag for when I’m reading on the train or at Matt’s house. Yup, I have a different pair for all of my most-frequented locations;) I often get a lot of questions on Instagram about my glasses, how I like them, where I got them, etc. It got me thinking about how I have a pair from a ton of different brands at a lot of different price points. My short answer is: No. It doesn’t matter what brand you have. I mean, they’ve all been working for me, and I’m on my computer A TON. So I wanted to share the brands I have with you today because they’re all at different price points — which means you have NO excuse not to buy some. Pixel I now have three pairs of Pixel glasses, and honestly I love them a lot. I have these in tortoise and these in black and clear. Both styles just fit my face really well. They made the migraines stop so I feel like I’m forever indebted to them;) You can also get your prescription added to the glasses (I don’t wear prescription, but I’ve always wanted to LOL). I have a coupon code for you too — use “DANA” at checkout to receive a discount! YIPPEEE. Bookclub I first saw these frames on Meggan of Somewhere Lately , and I was like OH THESE ARE FUN. So naturally, I bought them LOL. They’re definitely more fashion forward, but I think they’re kinda fun! I keep these at my desk at home, so as soon as I sit down, these babies go on. Whenever I post them to my Instagram Stories, I get a lot of questions about them, so I figured I should definitely mention them in a post! I will agree that these are definitely on the pricier side, but they can be worn as fashion glasses as well as being practical, so it can totally be justified. Amazon This pair is like the secret weapon…since they’re only $15.99! I keep this pair at my office, and I definitely see an improvement in my eye strain when I have them on. When I first started at Free People, I noticed my team was wearing glasses and then I told them I was so happy they were wearing them! Soon enough, all of the Sales team also had their blue light blocking frames. We literally all have the exact same pairs, just in different colors. I love how many colors this pair comes in! I have the olive green ones. They’re just so cute on! For whatever reason, digital eye strain is something I’m really trying to “educate” people on. It’s seriously insane how many negative effects screens have on our eyes. Since I’ have a lot of different pairs at different price points, I wanted to make sure I shared them with you so that you can pick out the perfect blue light glasses to protect your eyes! (And don’t get me started on our skin. I wrote more about blue light and the defense beauty products I use — so be sure to check that out.) photo by lydia hudgens

  • The Beauty Edit: March
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    The Beauty Edit: March

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A round up of this month’s favorite beauty, skincare, and wellness products! This month’s theme (well, we don’t really do themes, but like whatever) should be moisturizing products. Most of the products featured in today’s post are insanely hydrating. I think it’s important to highlight really hydrating products since we’re about to go through a transition in the weather. So let’s get to it! Lancer // The Method: Nourish Moisturizer I’ve been using this product for about a week now, and MAN IS IT HYDRATING. I combine it with my tanning oil drops and my skin is UNBELIEVABLY hydrated almost instantly. I definitely recommend this for nighttime use only, as it is pretty thick. Also, I know it’s really expensive, and I typically don’t spend this much on products, but after reading the reviews, I honestly just couldn’t resist. There’s hyluronic acid in it which it why it’s crazy hydrating. Avocado and olive fruit oils help lock in that moisture, which leaves my skin super soft and smooth. I also saw that there is a peptide called Hexapeptide-48, which improves skin elasticity, fine lines, and wrinkles. GIMME GIMME GIMME. Lancer // Omega Hydrating Oil Again, another product that intensely hydrates . I often switch on and off between this oil and my cannabis oil because I love both equally. My complexion looks healthy and the Omega fatty acids help protect against signs of environmental stress. Again, I know this is expensive, but a little goes A LONG way. I only use about 1-2 drops on the nights I use it, and I still get a ton of hydration from it. PS: Don’t forget to use on your neck! Clé de Peau Beauté // Intensive Brightening Mask I received a few of these masks as a gift from the brand, and really recommend. I love that it comes in 2 parts, so it’s super easy to apply. This mask is an easy solution for sun spots, age spots, and overall dullness. My skin looks and feels SO great after one of these (just 10 minutes). There’s a lot of excess once you remove the mask, so I use a roller/facial massager to help absorb more into my skin. Glyderm // Cleanser, Moisturizer, Lotion Glyderm is a new-to-me brand that was created by physicians, and I was really excited to try them out. So far I’ve used the cleanser (really like how this cleansed my skin at night and in the AM, the Hydrotone moisturizer, and the gentle exfoliating lotion.

  • 5 Smart Self Care Things To Do ASAP
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    5 Smart Self Care Things To Do ASAP

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    Stop what you’re doing…and start taking care of yourself. Drink up I’ve been so much better about drinking water over the last few months. And now I actually ENJOY it. I love seeing how much water I drink throughout the day. I really notice that my skin looks better, and I’m less hungry! Drinking water does nothing but WONDERS for you. Send a loved one a text Shooting a random text to someone I love is one of the best ways to brighten my day…and the person I’m texting. Whether it’s my mom or dad, Matt, or a best friend…I just love telling everyone how much I love them. Seriously, when I love someone, I just wanna squeeze them till their heads pop off;) Open up a book My mom and I were recently talking and she told me that when I was younger, I once said to her, “Mommy, I just love reading because I feel like I’m in the places that are in the books.” (Or something like that.) That pretty much holds true today. When I start reading, I really try to get lost in the book. I read because I thoroughly enjoy it, and it helps me forget about real life and social media for a few minutes. Get an ice roller Honestly, best purchase of 2019. I try and use my ice roller every day while I’m relaxing or need to depuff. They’re also great when you have a headache…LIFESAVER. I’ll definitely include this in my next beauty round up, so stay tuned! Buy yourself something Whether it’s a fancy bag or a Starbucks iced coffee…just buy yourself something. YOU DESERVE IT. So what are you going to do to show yourself some love ASAP?! photo by allie provost

  • The Beauty Edit: April Favorites
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    The Beauty Edit: April Favorites

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A round up of this month’s favorite beauty, skincare, and wellness products! This was a great month for me. I’ve found SO many products that I’m just in love with…and I’m so excited to share them with you! La Mer’s The Concentrate JUST NO WORDS FOR THIS PRODUCT . Obviously La Mer is a pretty big investment, but trust me…if you splurge on one beauty product, it NEEDS to be The Concentrate . It’s some kind of magical product that feels like straight up velvet on your face. My skin is INSTANTLY transformed to be super silky and smooth. It’s made with an elixir that calms your skin whether you’ve had a little too much sun or been hit with too much winter wind. I promise anyone will LOVE this product. Ice Roller Gotta admit, this one isn’t my doing. Grace introduced me to the ice roller and I’ve become HOOKED. I try to use it every night, and roll for like 10-15 minutes after my skincare routine. It’s a great way to depuff, drain, and wake your skin up. It also has been helpful when I have a headache. Seriously recommend this! Glossier Detox Mask A few weeks ago I finally made it to the Glossier store in SoHo, and obviously went a little crazy. I picked up this detox mask and have been LOVING it. My skin looks AMAZING after (the first time, my skin was a little agitated, but I gave it another try). This mask removes unnecessary oils and impurities from your skin, and leaves it feeling fresh. I put this on for about 12 minutes (although they recommend 20, but that’s when my skin starts to get pissed off), and my skin is definitely brighter and even! Glossier Boy Brow I bit the bullet and bought the Boy Brow . And LOVE IT. After I went to the Neiman Marcus salon to get my eyebrows shaped and tinted, I knew I wanted to keep up with my brows and be able to fill them in properly. I really love this brow gel because it not only helps me fill them in, but also because it helps keep my brows in place. I use the shade Brown to make it as natural as possible. Laneige Lavender Sleeping Mask You guys know how much I love the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask…and they came out with a lavender version. I LOVE anything lavender, so I just NEEDED this one too . I justified it by telling myself that I’m pretty much finished with my other container. This mask feels so good on your skin and smells SO delicious. It’s a nice way to just relax at the end of the day. PS: It’s a limited edition mask, so don’t miss out! Origins Hello Calm Mask I can’t remember how I found this mask , but once I did, I basically ran to Sephora after work. I’ve been wanting to try more products that infuse CBD. When I looked into this mask a bit more, I love that its main motive is to de-stress your skin and senses. It’s formulated with cannabis sativa seed oil that is rich in omega acids that deeply hydrate your skin. The product is also formulated without parabens, phthlates…and other things that I don’t really know about. But I do want to start paying more attention to what goes into the products I’m wearing. So Origins was a great place to start! Overall, this mask helps my skin feel and look healthier…and the calming scent helps too! photo by allie provost

  • The Beauty Edit: May
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    The Beauty Edit: May

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A round up of this month’s favorite beauty, skincare, and wellness products! Now that the weather is changing, taking care of your skin is more important than ever. Lysine TMI, but I was unfortunately cursed with being prone to cold sores. My mom also does too and we both discovered that taking Lysine pills can help. For me, whenever I think a cold sore could come on (typically when I’m in the sun too long, eat really spicy foods, exfoliate my lips too hard, or an extreme change in the weather), I try and pop a few Lysine pills. Even if I already get a cold sore, it seems to help speed up the healing process. My mom suggested I just incorporate them into my daily routine and take at least 2 a day – so I’m going to test this out and see if that limits how many cold sores I get. Murad City Skin SPF I’ve talked about this before, but now with the warm weather approaching, I want to reiterate how important it is to wear SUNSCREEN!!! I know it’s like beating a dead horse, but yes, sunscreen is very important. Not only do I love this product because it’s super lightweight, but also because it shields your skin from key causes of environmental damage (UVA, UVB, pollution, blue light from devices, and infrared radiation). Aka it’s perfect for a New Yorker. Glossier Balm Dot Com I personally like super thick balms for my lips (they’re on the dry side), so when I discovered this Glossier product , I fell in LOVE. It also gives your lips a nice dewy look! photos by allie provost

  • The Beauty Edit: June
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    The Beauty Edit: June

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A round up of products (skincare, beauty, wellness) I’m loving this month! Tata Harper Nourishing Makeup Removing Oil Cleanser I bought this off a recommendation from Grace (no surprise there), and I do like it a lot. I don’t use this as my daily cleanser though. I incorporate this into my routine when I need to double cleanse . My skin leans towards the oily side during the summer months, so I like to give my face a good double cleanse 2-3 times a week. This cleanser is super gentle and leaves my skin feeling great. Shiseido Facial Cotton Honestly, I’m just bougie. My sister and I picked up these facial cottons during the Sephora sale, and honestly I REALLY like them. They’re super fluffy and don’t come apart when you’re toning or putting on some moisturizer. Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream Dewy skin is actually my favorite look, so when I stumbled upon this product in Sephora , it was game over. Dewy skin cream? OK FINE, TWIST MY ARM. This lightweight cream is my final step every morning while getting ready for work (after my sunscreen). This cream provides extreme hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice (helps skin recover from and protect against stress, pollution, and UV damage for healthier looking skin). What products are you loving this month? Gimmme all the recs!

  • Things I ALWAYS Do Before Leaving My House
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    Things I ALWAYS Do Before Leaving My House

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    Every single person has some type of routine, right? Here are a few things I do without fail every morning before I leave for work. Brush my teeth, wash my face, tone, and ice roll. Ya know, the normal “first things you do when you wake up” things. I don’t go through my entire nighttime skincare routine (I’m working on updating this post, but it’s still pretty accurate) because I just don’t feel the need to and I really don’t have that much time. A quick cleanse to get off my sleeping mask and a quick use of toner and that’s pretty much it. I like to do a quick ice roll while I’m picking out my outfit for work. Put on moisturizer + SPF. It took me quite a while to incorporate this into my routine. But I knew I needed to do it. My go to is Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum (SPF 50) . It not only protects you from the sun, but also from pollution and blue light. Another great feature is that it helps even skin tone. Not much more I could ask for in a product! DEODORANT (duh). Ok, so I haven’t made the switch to natural deodorant (yet), but every morning I obviously can never leave the house without my Dove Dry Spray. Ever since I did a sponsored post with Dove a few years back, I haven’t used ANY other deodorant. To be honest, deodorant freaks me out. I’ve always hated the way deodorant felt on my skin, so finding a dry spray that I absolutely loved was incredible. Skim through the news. I’m subscribed to two different newsletters to get my updates throughout the week: The Morning Brew (+ their new retail newsletter) and The Newsette . I used to subscribe to TheSkimm, but I just became over it. The Morning Brew is my favorite way to get caught up on business and tech news that I don’t necessarily seek out or understand fully. The Newsette is a fun-light hearted, easy to read, girly newsletter that I still learn a lot from! Say “I love you” to my parents. I have the luxury of living at home with my mom and dad. While this option might not suit everyone, it’s definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I absolutely love living at home right now. I’m also very close and affectionate with my parents, so I 100000% make sure I’m saying I love you whenever I leave the house to go to work. It’s just a thing we’ve always done. And will continue to do. Now tell me a bit about your morning routine! What do you ALWAYS do before you leave the house? photo by allie provost

  • Summer Beauty Routine
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    Summer Beauty Routine

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    It shouldn’t be a big surprise that I don’t wear a ton of make up, nor am I into a ton of make up. New York City fashion blogger, The Champagne Edit shares her summer beauty routine! Check out the best summer beauty products! New York City fashion blogger, The Champagne Edit shares her summer beauty routine! Check out the best summer beauty products! I mean, come on. I was recently getting my make up done for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic and I told the MUA that I wanted “annoying eyebrows”. Clearly, I know nothing. Over the last year or so, I’ve been getting a bit more into make up in terms of actually putting in “some” effort daily. I used to NEVER wear any make up to work. And now I’m getting a leeeeeeeeettttle better at it. I think…someone please tell me if I look like a clown or something. FACE: Tatcha Dewy Skin Moisturizer Getting that dewy glow is the main objective since I don’t have much else going on. I picked up this Tatcha moisturizer simply because it had the word “dewy” in it. Yes, I’m 100% that kind of shopper…whatever, sue me. When it goes on, it feels a little thick, but it sinks in nicely. It definitely gives you a nice glow and keeps your skin hydrated for the day ahead of you. while I let that sink in and dry… BROW: it! Cosmetics Brow Power/ glossier Boy Brow I honestly didn’t start doing my brows until last year. I’ve always had dark brows, and they were pretty filled in. Last year, I started becoming more and more into a dramatic brow, so I decided to learn how to fill them in myself more. I’ve gotten my eyebrows tinted before, but don’t do it too regularly, so this routine currently works for me. I like the Brow Power because it isn’t too thick, easy to use, and is a great shade for my brows. I like to fill in my brows in the front mostly, and don’t have to do too much to the middle or ends of them. After, I like to use Boy Brow (in brown) to give a little additional color. The gel really helps keep your brows in place all day. now that the moisturizer is dry… FACE: Murad & Goop SPF SUNSCREEEEEEN. I think everyone knows JUST how important sunscreen is for your face. Unfortunately, I only started applying sunscreen DAILY this year. I also only started applying sunscreen while I was outside in the sun (pool, beach, etc.) last year. I know, it’s bad, but hey, I learned before I was 30. ANYWAY… I’m not dedicated to one product, so I wanted to share both! Murad City Skin SPF Moisturizer : I’ve talked about this product and brand before, but it’s still part of my routine! I like to add this before heading out the door to start my morning off protected from SPF, city pollutants, and blue light. Goop SPF : I got this sample at the VCPC and honestly was very surprised how much I liked it! Since it was a tester size, I keep it in my bag with me at all times for when I need to reapply throughout the day. Honestly, it goes on SO smooth and SO invisible. Definitely recommend! FACE: Beautycounter Dew Skin This was a very recent purchase…as in last Friday. I picked this up when we stopped at goop in Nantucket. I’ve been wanting to try some Beautycounter products for a while now (honestly Ashlee and Brittany are my go to gals for knowledge), but it’s a bit overwhelming since I don’t ACTUALLY need anything. But ya know, since this was a leisurely stroll around the store, I was able to test out their Dew Skin tinted moisturizer (in No.2). I ended up loving it SO much and bought it on the spot. CHEEK: Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge I am ALL about a good cheek color. Luckily my sister got a new product, so she gave this to me. Honestly, I rub this onto my cheeks with my fingers. It gives the perfect “just pinched” look. I use color Pale Pink . CHEEK: Tom Ford Glow Drops / Almay Instant Glow Again, v into the dewy look, so a good highlight is a must. My sister and I decided to splurge on Tom Ford Glow Drops a few months ago, and it was honestly a great purchase. And let me tell ya, if you’re thinking about purchasing, just remember a liiiiiittle goes a long way. For best results, I highly recommend using a beauty blender. When I’m in a hurry, my fingers have to do the trick. If you’re not looking to splurge, then I recommend this Almay duo highlight . The stick portion is super easy to swipe on and go! So as you guys can see, I’m just suuuuper into make up;) But I do love this look and don’t mind doing it every day. This finished look is usually about 5 minutes from start to finish…and gives you the perfect summer glow!

  • The Beauty Edit: July
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    The Beauty Edit: July

    02/27/2024 - By owen

    A look at the beauty and skincare products I’ve been loving this month! Not Your Mother’s Hair Products I used to swear by Drybar’s dry shampoo (I still do use it). Until I discovered NYM products. And now I am officially changed. I’m really into having a lot of grit in my hair now that it’s short. I was STOKED to discover the Texturizing Dry Shampoo because why wouldn’t you want some additional grit ALL while soaking up the oil from your 3 day hair?;) It also smells AMAZING. And then the Texturizing Dry Spray – I have like, ZERO words. It’s THAT good. It’s a 2-in-1 in terms of giving your hair some volume/grit along with a decent hold for your beach waves and curls. You honestly cannot beat the price of these products either. So these two products are MUST. HAVES. IN. MY. BOOK. HUM Skin Heroes I received the Skin Heroes in a press package and decided to really take them. I’ve been taking them for about 2 weeks and have definitely noticed a difference in my gut health and overall digestion. The one thing I haven’t really seen a difference in yet is my skin. I always get random and annoying chin break outs, and I thought this would help. Not much of an improvement there, but I’m going to keep taking them. I guess we’ll see! Supergoop Glow Stick I was at the pool with my sister a few weekends ago, and in her little bag of all pool things (it was a BIG BAG) was this product . It felt SO nice on my face while I was in the sun. Basically it’s a glow boosting oil stick for your face, chest, and shoulders. You can use it as a highlighter to brighten your every day look while protecting your face with SPF 50! What products are YOU loving this month?