Bizarre ways to make your makeup last

Cady’s question…Recently I was involved in a conversation with two women discussing ways to make foundation last longer. One said to use hairspray to set foundation, and the other said use antiperspirant on the face to stop sweat from ruining your makeup. They assured me this was safe. I don’t see how it could be, [...]

Top 5 best bath bombs

Erica inquires…I saw the following question over at the Soap Making Forum: “what are the benefits of bath bombs? like, what’s each ingredient good for?” Sounds like a good topic for the Beautiful Brains! The Right Brain responds: Thanks for the heads up on the Soap Making Forum, Erica, it’s a very interesting website and [...]

Top 5 best bath bombs

Erica inquires…I saw the following question over at the Soap Making Forum: “what are the benefits of bath bombs? like, what’s each ingredient good for?” Sounds like a good topic for the Beautiful Brains! The Right Brain responds: Thanks for the heads up on the Soap Making Forum, Erica, it’s a very interesting website and [...]

Why does shampoo stop working after awhile?

Tammy’s request…It seems I have to change my shampoo all the time because my hair gets used to it. Why is this? The Right Brain Responds: A lot of people complain that their shampoo “stops working” or that their hair “gets immune” to it and they have to change. Hair care researchers have looked into [...]

Moroccan oil and other skin care secrets

Sarah Bellum says: While the other Beauty Brains are buying funny hats for tomorrow’s New Years Eve party, I’m reblogging our favorite skin care posts from 2009. More Moroccan oil, please! This stuff is amazing (at least according to some people.) Read this if you’re curious about the Clarisonic Brush. Find out if acne treatments [...]

What is a cheaper alternative to Pureology conditioner?

NCFiction needs to know…I have dry curly hair, and the Hydrate line helps make it soft! At 8.5 oz for almost $30 Pureology conditioner is NOT cheap! I’m used to getting conditioner that has three times that for $6! (Aussie Moist.) But my hair was still feeling dry so I am looking for a cheaper [...]

Is Brazilian keratin straightening safe?

HLBrown asks…My hairdresser swears by a process called the “Brazilian Blowout,” saying it can actually change and rebuild the hair’s structure. A shampoo is first applied which removes all build-up. Then the solution, using the solution by Brazilian Blowout is applied all over the hair with a comb. The hair is then flat-ironed to “bake [...]

Beauty product review: the buzz on Burt’s Bees

Since the time I first saw them for sale in my college bookstore, I’ve admired Burt’s Bees products. Not because the products are better than others (they’re not), but because they have a “homey” feel that just makes me smile when I see them. Burt’s buzz Burt’s Bees follows in the footsteps of numerous companies [...]

Beauty product review: The buzz on burt’s bees

Since the time I first saw them for sale in my college bookstore, I’ve admired Burt’s Bees products. Not because the products are better than others (they’re not), but because they have a “homey” feel that just makes me smile when I see them. Burt’s buzz Burt’s Bees follows in the footsteps of numerous companies [...]

Beauty q&a: Are my pores weird?

Anon asks…I have a follow-up question regarding the pore cleansing strips. Although I don’t use them too often AND I follow the directions on the box, I can’t really see the results. I mean, I use them when I think my nose needs it (I can actually see tiny black dots on my nose) but [...]

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