CoolPeel Diaries
Last winter I did Baby Fraxel. This winter I did CoolPeel. Here’s how it went…
Baby Fraxel Diaries
I got Baby Fraxel and, for anyone also feeling like their skin needs to be zapped alive again, I documented my entire experience and the results. No makeup, no filter, no retouch, yes fractional skin resurfacing
DIVAmom: 9 Amazing Pregnancy-Friendly Beauty Items That I’ll Still Use Post-Pregnancy
So nice to have met you! These nine pregnancy-friendly beauty products are going in my post-pregnancy forever rotation because they are that good.
The Dish with DDR: New Beauty Must Haves for Resort Season!
Spending the holidays out of town or planning a hot getaway for NYE? Whatever it is, don’t leave home without these resort season beauty MUST-haves!
INTERN DIVA: Bye Bye Blackheads {ft. Peel Away}
Of all the products on the market, licensed esthetician Katie recommends Peel Away for stubborn blackheads and clogged pores.
DIVA DOES… Sio Beauty Skinpad for Chest Lines
Do you have a pitch fork on your chest when you wake? You know a line with a line on each side. There’s now a beauty solution for that. Welcome Sio Beauty.
DIVA DOES… Neutrogena Hydro Boost Skincare [Sponsored]
As you’re switching things up for the change of seasons, why not your skincare too? Here are my top 3 reasons to add Neutrogena Hydro Boost to your regimen.
UNISEXXXY: I say Yo! You say Ahhh (ft. Yo Derm)
Paul Christopher takes a trip to the doctor… on his mobile device. Check out his review of Yo Derm.
NYFW: Backstage Beauty at Rachel Antonoff with Skyn Iceland
At Rachel Antonoff SS17 models were treated to a 6 step skincare routine by Skyn Iceland to ensure that every canvas was perfectly prepped and primed.
NYFW: Backstage Beauty at Tome SS17 with Tata Harper
Healthy, natural, stress-free skin and mind were major keys for the Tome SS17 runway show, thanks to Tata Harper.
NYFW: Backstage Beauty at Erin Fetherston SS17 with Skyn Iceland
Gorgeous glowing skin, effortless hair and nude nails made for a simple but stunning backstage beauty look at Erin Fetherston SS17.
UNISEXXXY: The ONE Concealer Everyone Needs
Man. Woman. Gay. Straight. Young. Old. Smooth skinned. Blemished. Whatever. This is the ONE beauty product Paul Christopher insists you need.
DIVA DOES… Topical Wrinkle Filler {ft. Fullfill Hyaluronic Acid Serum}
I tested topical wrinkle filler and it worked. It may not change your life like the right derm can, but for a non-Rx product, it’s pretty impressive.
UNISEXXXY: Soul Fuel ft Good JuJu Apothecary
Paul Christopher brings some Good Juju into his life in the form of these incredible chakra rebalancing candles that can also be used as body balm and massage oil!
DIVA DOES… Skinceuticals, The Derm Favorite
If there is one constant I know for sure in this ever-changing world of beauty, it is this: Derms. Love. Skinceuticals.
TECH BABE: Caress Mystique Forever Body Wash
Jess recos Caress Mystique Forever Body Wash in lieu of fragrance for summer. It lasts her 4-5 hours even in a NYC heat wave!!
BEAUTY WITH BEVERAGES: 3 Must-Have Summer Beauty Products for Melt-Proof Makeup [VIDEO]
Melt-proof makeup — not an urban legend! Even in these hot & humid months, I have 3 (small and light!) beauty products to keep you looking fresh.
Four Cruelty Free Summer Essentials for Your Beach Bag
Don’t stress out this summer! Christine’s got you covered whether you need to shave, shimmer or get smooth in a flash with Cruelty Free Summer Essentials.
BEAUTY WITH BEVERAGES: How to fake a faux glow [VIDEO]
In our *new* video series, Lauren demonstrates how to get a flawless complexion and serious faux glow on the very unisexxxy Mr. Paul Christopher.
Nivea Men’s Post Shave Balm: After Shave or Makeup Primer?
Is the secret to long-lasting flawless makeup Nivea MEN’s Post Shave Balm? As a PRIMER?! Marlena swears yes, after learning the beauty secret from a friend.
DIVA DOES… Beauty Sleep Aids
A pillowcase, eye mask and face mask? If you can’t log in the nighttime shut-eye you’d like, these beauty sleep aids can help.
DIVA DOES… Sonic the Hedgehog x Glam Glow GravityMud
In celebration of girls who game – and perhaps males who mask – Sega partnered with GlamGlow for a limited edition bright blue Sonic The Hedgehog GravityMud Mask.
DIVA DOES… Skincare Morning, Noon & Night
Your skin. It goes through a lot over the course of a day. And then that gets repeated. Every single day. Neutrogena suggests you take skincare seriously.
Sun-Kissed On A Budget, with Jergens Instant Sun
Can a drugstore self-tanner give gorgeous faux glow? Marlena says YASSS and shares her feedback on this Jergens Instant Sun foam formula.
Curology Review
Trish photo documents her amazing experience with Curology – a customized online prescription skincare service that got her Rx products in 5 minutes!
My Top 5 Tips For Improving Hyperpigmentation on Dark Skin
Trish shares her 5 tips to fight hyperpigmentation.
UNISEXXXY: It’s better RAW [ft. RawTrition]
Paul Christopher asks a total stranger his secret to looking so good. The answer: RawTrition.
DIVA DOES… An at-home massage by a total stranger, ft. Soothe Massage
I had a complete stranger booked through an iphone app come into my home on a Friday night and give me a full-body massage. It. Was. Awesome. Introducing Soothe massage.
DIVA DOES… Baby Foot
Baby Foot is gross. But gross beauty can sometimes be the best beauty. This product makes the dead skin on your feet fall off in sheets. And it’s oddly gratifying.
DIVA Does… Radical C by Mary Schook
Created by Licensed Esthetician, Cosmetic Chemist and Skin Genius Mary Schook, Radical C is a skincare game changer. #BOOM
DIVA DOES… Pond’s Cold Cream (PS, it’s Unisexxxy)
We take it all off (makeup, dirt, impurities) with Pond’s Cold Cream.
DIVA Does… The Wet Look
It’s a runway and editorial favorite but how does the wet look fare IRL??? I took it to the streets.
Detox with dermaE Purifying Gel Cleanser
Kickstart 2016 with a (facial) detox. Like cruelty-free dermaE purifying gel cleanser. Christine raves about it!
Amarte Aqua Lotion and Aqua Cream
These #KBEAUTY facial moisturizers are sensitive-skin approved and really do the job, according to Marlena, who said they both left her skin super healthy and bright.
Your 2015 Cruelty-Free Holiday Gift Guide
Christine’s cruelty-free holiday gift guide is live! With gift ideas all under $30. #SCORE
The Dish With DDR: Sephora Stocking Stuffers
From Josie Maran to Hourglass to Beauty Blender, Briogeo and Farmacy, Denise shares 6 Sephora Stocking Stuffers for the DIVAs on your list!
DIVA DOES… The 2015 DIVA Gift Guide
The 2016 DIVA Gift Guide is here! With 10 personalized beauty/style gift ideas for all the DIVAs in your life.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
Marlena has NEVER been one to wear foundation on the regular. Until she experienced MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. (Game. Changer.)
Lush Cosmetics Newbie? Here Are 5 Products You Need!
Lush Cosmetics are some of the best in the world of cruelty-free and vegan beauty. If you’re new to the line, you’ll want to refer to this handy guide!
UNISEXXXY: I wear women’s [complexion enhancers]
Paul Christopher doesn’t believe in labels. Which is why he wears BB cream, bronzer, self-tanner and more. PS, he swears by THESE complexion enhancers.
The Dish with DDR: Natural Deodorant, 5 Tried and True
Given the potential risks of traditional deodorant, Denise decides to make the switch to natural. But which natural deodorant is her fave? She shares SIX!
The Dish with DDR: SHE’s Fit, SHE’s Beautiful!
Denise discovers some new products and services at the SHE event for women who aim to be fit and stylish.
UNISEXXXY: Hair Skin Nails Supplements
Paul Christopher shares his fave hair skin nails supplements. For those who can… swallow… looking their best!
DIVA DISH: 6 Beauty Solutions That Are Useful AF
If you’re in need of real beauty solutions, you need products that are useful AF. Here are 6 I think you should know about.
A menacing little rose-infused face mask.
For some reason, me-time can actually be scary for moms who aren’t used to any. Claudia changes her view on it after trying Fresh Rose Face Mask.
DIVA DISH: Next Generation Beauty [3 New Products to Check Out]
Nothing better than something you’ve seen before and really liked and it comes back in a superior version. Hello next generation beauty!
Skincare SEAcrets — Sabon’s Dead Sea Mud Mask
Following in Cleopatra’s footsteps, Marlena has decided to put her trust in the healing powers of the Dead Sea! Sabon’s Dead Sea Mud Mask has become her skincare HOLY GRAIL.
Wake Up Your Skin with MALIN + GOETZ Clarifying Clay Mask
MALIN + GOETZ Clarifying Clay Mask is the go-to detox for your skin! Wake up, rejuvenate, and polish those pores with this cruelty-free magic potion.
The Dish with DDR: Backstage with INGLOT at Cristina Ruales NYFW SS16
The Inglot at Cristina Ruales beauty look MESMERIZED. Denise Del Russo breaks down the products and steps used to achieve the makeup.
Affordable Skincare #BLISS – 7th Heaven Face Masks
These kitschy masks are basically a buck each with unique ingredients and benefits! College student Marlena reviews 7th Heaven Face Masks.
The Dish with DDR: Beauty Products Expiration Dates
You really love that eyeshadow or discontinued lipstick, we know, we get it, but if it’s gone bad, YOU MUST TOSS IT. Unsure? Refer to these Beauty Product Expiration Dates.