Gifts

Why Are Colors Neon?

Do you know neon colors can't be made with normal colors? Because I'm a #geek and actually interested in this kind of thing, I looked it up. If you want to learn more about what makes neon colors impressive (and why there isn't a such thing as a neon brown) click here. If you don't, here's a Reader's Digest version:

Fluorescent colors appear unnaturally bright because they are. They contain pigments which are made up of molecules which are very efficient at...

No More Flakes

If your dry, chapped lips are making you cray cray in this blistering heat, have I the treat for you!

Sara Happ is basically a lip product genius, with the best little lip scrub in all the land. You simply rub it on with a Kleenex of some sort and off come the nasty lip flakes. Best of all, it comes in seasonal and delicious flavors galore, like creme brulee, vanilla, red velvet, cocoa and now a refreshing, limited edition green apple!

One tub lasts forever, though you'll definitely want to 

Amazon, $23.

Tress Success

If you have an obsession with teasing and building volume, congratulations! You're female.

One of the best-kept secrets for boosting volume is Aveda's Pure Abundance Hair Potion. This little bottle goes a long way- more than 17% more volume! Simply put a little dash of the powder into your fingertips and it liquifies into a liqui-powder perfect for building volume and soaking up oil.

Bigger is better! 

Amazon, $21.80

So Hot Right Now

Beauty Balms are all the rage in 2012 here in the US, but they've been all over the UK for more than a year. What's so fab about them? They aren't only a tinted moisturizer you smear on in hopes of hiding your wrinks, they actually have ingredients that better your skin!

I happen to love the Too Faced brand, which has tons of benefits, like:

* Light-diffusing pigments that tint the skin and add radiance

* Anti-aging, multi-mineral complex that primes & prevents damage in the skin

* Oil-free hydration

* Hypo-allergenic...