Charlie Tamara Piper

As my nearly-empty bottle of Philosophy's Purity Made Simple demonstrates, this is one of my favorite beauty products. It's a cult favorite product for many beauty lovers, having made Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Hall of Fame in 2016 .  Purity Made Simple is a wonderful facial cleanser that thoroughly but gently pulls out dirt, oil and debris from skin, leaving it cleansed in one step. It works for all skin types - from the oiliest to the driest - making it one of the rare universal beauty products that everyone loves. Plus, you only need a tiny bit to get maximum result, making it really cost-efficient. It more than earned its cult status. I've gone through a so many bottles of Purity Made Simple over the years and I've come to find some new ways to use this beauty staple that you may also find helpful. 1. Use it as a makeup remover. It's pretty clear that it's a facial cleanser, but not all facial cleansers are good at breaking do...

Skin care is super important, especially as we get older. I'll admit to committing some skin care sins when I was younger - using harsh ingredients, not washing my face after a night out, and not sticking to a regular routine are my big crimes. I definitely don't have perfect skin but I've gotten my skin in its best shape and have continued to improve on it. I've gone from oily/combination skin to experiencing the occasional dry patch or break out which means I have to switch up my skin care depending on how my skin's doing. Here are the products that have helped me the most. Makeup Removal Taking off my makeup is key - I have to pull out the impurities in order for any skin care products to truly sink in and have their best benefits. I remove my eye makeup with Philosophy's Just Release Me and my face makeup with Dior's HydraLife Oil to Milk Makeup Removing Cleanser , wiping everything off with a damp washcloth. I use Dior's cleansing wate...

Curly haired folks, you get me - finding the right products to make your hair look its best can be a struggle. Curly hair requires special attention in order to hydrate and define curls in the right way.   I've tried a number of products over the years and I've come to rely on a handful of products that get the job done effectively. Here are my favorite products for giving my curls life! Shampoo and Conditioner: There are a number of great shampoos and conditioners out on the market but I come back to Mixed Chicks because it works well for the price. I don't have to use much product in order to clean my hair and give it a great conditioning. Their Sulfate-Free Shampoo gives a thorough but gentle cleansing that doesn't strip my hair of good oils. The Detangling Deep Conditioner is a must for curly hair as curls tend to get knotted and tangled pretty easily. My fingers and combs slide right through my hair when I place this conditioner in my hair.  ...