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Beauty Extract: Organic Skin Care


In case you missed it, some of my fellow Style Coalition bloggers and I have been working hard to produce a series of original YouTube shows on Style Coalition TV. One of those talented ladies is Kristin Booker from Fashion. Style. Beauty., and she's just released the latest episode of her show "Beauty Extract." In this week's episode, Kristin sits down with Keri Waxer, Founding Ambassador of Tata Skincare, to talk about organic skincare for newbies. If you've been thinking about going organic, you won't want to miss this vid! Check out more Style Coalition TV shows (including my own, "Retail Bootcamp") at StyleCoalition.tv.

Goody QuikStyle Half-Round Styling Brush: A Review


Goody QuikStyle Half-Round Styling Brush: A Review

When I got an email from Goody introducing their new QUIKSTYLE Half-Round Styling Brush, a brush which supposedly speeds up the hair-drying process, I uttered an audible gasp. Could it be? A brush that cuts down on drying time?! The most frustrating part of my beauty routine?! Despite my usual skepticism, I decided this was one product I couldn't afford not to test, so I requested a sample to see for myself. Would the Goody QUIKSTYLE work miracles? Or would it fall short?

Keep reading for my riveting review...

Pond's Luminous Clean: A Review

Pond's Luminous Clean: A Review

Pond's recently introduced a new line called Luminous Clean, featuring three products enriched with moisturizing ingredients and soft white Kaolin clay, a natural mineral "known to gently draw out deep-dwelling impurities." The Luminous Clean line claims to brighten dull skin, and when you think about it, what's more important than glowing, luminous skin? Nothing, right? Maybe ending global poverty but after that, not much else. (Joking.)

Keep reading for my review!