Favorite Winter Beauty Products

We've got a remedy for every winter woe that you may be facing around this time of year! Check out our list of favs below!

Dry Hair and Skin?

WINNER: Organic Coconut Oil

This is an amazing product and it's also super affordable! It's great when used as a hot oil treatment for your hair as well as a full body moisturizer! Coconut oil smells great and it makes your skin and hair feel and look amazing! It's all natural so you don't have to worry about using any harsh chemicals.

Dull skin?

WINNER: Cetaphil

Are you experiencing dull and dry skin that even your foundation won't fix? You're probably lacking moisture due to the bitter cold weather that you've been exposed to. Cetaphil is a drug-store brand that you can always count on! It's gentle for all skin types and it gets the job done effectively without breaking the bank! Try their cleansers and moisturizers and you'll see what all of the hype is about. Cetaphil is great for leaving your skin fresh and hydrated without all of those extra fragrances and chemicals that most other brands use. 

Dry hands?

WINNER: Ahava Deadsea Mud Dermud Intensive Hand Cream

This stuff is a miracle worker for dry hands! It penetrates the skin layers

to deliver a super hydration and healing! Lastly, this stuff smells AMAZING!

This is carried in your local Macy's and Nordstrom.

Chapped Lips?

WINNER: NYX "The it list" pink lip gloss set

Just in time for the holidays, NYX put together an amazing lip gloss kit to

fit all of your needs! Whether its shine, sparkle, shimmer or moisture that

you seek, it's all in the kit! Plus its only $20! You can't lose!

Thick is In Thin is Out: Guide to the Perfect Eyebrows

Shaping your eyebrows is essential to framing your face. It is important that you really consider what the best look for you is and that you do not try to duplicate anyone else's look. Shaping your brows doesn't mean cutting them all off and drawing them back on. Simply remove excess hair by tweezing, waxing, threading or razoring your eyebrows. Be sure to follow your natural brow line. This will give you the most natural look. Don't remove too much hair. You just want to clean them up.

When it comes to grooming your brows thicker is usually better. It has been the trend in the beauty and fashion industry for the past few years and it looks better (thicker brows make you look younger). You can always cut them a little thinner if they are too thick for your liking.

Photo Credit: @amrezy (Instagram)

To define your brows use a brow pencil or brow powder from your favorite makeup brand that is a color slightly lighter than your eyebrows.The right shade of blush and an angle brush could also work. Sephora has amazing brow kits for sale that include everything you need as well as the steps to achieve the perfect look.

The inner part of your eyebrows should be slightly lighter than your tapered tails. It should be a gradual change, using the same color, not a dramatic change in color. If your eyebrows are bushy or a little curly then use a clear brow gel or use a small bit of oil to make sure they stay slicked down.

Brow Shaping 101

Eyebrows may be one of THE most important focal points of your face! Yes! It’s true! Having the properly groomed eye brow can make you look younger, more alert and can give the appearance of a face lift! Visit your local brow expert today for your custom brow grooming. Do your research and choose someone who caters towards the brow style that you’re naturally drawn too. Once you arrive, your expert will inform you on the perfect brow shape for your face. Trust us, this is an investment that you must make for yourself. 

The Power of Mun Nighttime Dream Youth Serum

Loading your skin with antioxidants is key for healthy glowing skin. Mun No. 1 Aknari Nighttime Dream Youth Serum uses a mixture of Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Argan Oil, and Rose Oil to restore the skin's health during a restful night of beauty sleep. Each one of these oils are extracted from Morocco's dessert lands and have unique properties which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also evens the skin's complexion, brighten dark circles, and nourishes your skin all while fighting free radicals. This is an absolute beauty must have that's perfect for every season!

DIY: Ombre Nails

What you'll need:

Two color polishes and a topcoat. You can choose colors that compliment or go bold and pick two that clash. Experiment with different combinations and see what works.

A sponge, a plastic sheet and toothpicks.

Step 1: Using the lightest of the two colors, paint your nails and wait for it to dry completely.

Step 2: On a flat surface, paint a generous amount of the colors right next to each other on to the plastic. Make sure they're just about touching at the edges.

Step 3: Using a toothpick, swirl the two colors together in where they meet. The area where they mix will determine the length of the graduation. So if you want a long graduation, mix a bigger section of the colors, if you want less of a fade, just mix them together a tiny bit.

Step 4: Take your sponge and dab it directly down on to the polish a few times.

Step 5: Dab the sponge directly down on to your nail. Keep dabbing lightly and moving it very slightly up and down your nail.

​(You can repeat this step as many times as you need to. Just make sure each layer is completely dry before sponging again otherwise you will start smudging the bottom layers and ruin the whole thing.)

Step 6: Add a topcoat. Or two or three! The sponging makes this mani very bumpy so you may need a couple of topcoats just to even out the surface.

Step 7: Clean up all the excess using a brush dipped in acetone or polish remover. I use a Q-tip dipped in remover for the big bits I can reach on my skin, then a small brush in pure acetone as I get closer to my nail and to make a crisp line near the cuticles.

All finished!

Pierre Hardy for Nails

Pierre Hardy for Nars collections is now available for a limited time only at Nars.com.The limited collection which is inspired by the brand's shoe designs includes nail polish and blush in shades that are perfect for spring/summer.

Beautiful Nails by Jin Soon Choi

This season is all about eye-catching color, and our nails are no exception. We love the newly released nail paint line Jin Soon, created by celebrity manicurist, Jin Soon Choi. She was inspired by a recreation of Monet's Garden at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, she saw last spring. The five glossy pigments-Blue Iris, Tea Rose, French Lilac, Poppy Blue, and Coral Peony- are thoughtfully named, beautifully packaged, and best or all, they practically never chip!

Braving the Winter with Skin Care

Benzoyl Peroxide is a compound that is an effective acne fighting formula that kills bacteria, dries out blemishes and removes dead skin and oil. Benzoyl Peroxide comes in 2.5%, 5% and 10% strengths and depending on the oiliness of the skin can be used to spot treat acne or all over to fight blemishes.