A chill has descended upon NYC lately. ❄️ On the way back home from work today, I had to periodically jog just to keep myself warm. In the winter, I need to moisturize my skin more to help protect it from harsh wind and bitter cold. I recently picked up a jar of Frudia Pomegranate Nutri-Moisturizing Cream at my local TJ Maxx, so I decided to give it a try since I remember liking the Frudia Citrus Brightening Cream quite a bit. Fun fact: my review of Citrus Brightening Cream was the first article…

When I was at my parents' house about a month ago, I noticed an open bottle of Suave Silkening Lotion with Baby Oil in the bathroom. My last experience with a Suave product did not go so well, so I’ve been wary of using any product that contains DMDM Hydantoin and/or fragrances ever since then. However, I can never resist the opportunity to try out a new hand lotion, so I decided to try out just a little bit. TL;DR, this lotion is a really great option for anyone who loves the scent of…

I still remember the first time I discovered the magical qualities of the hair straightener. As an awkward teenager with frizzy, wavy (not in the cute way) hair, I could have benefited from discovering this appliance five years before I finally used it for the first time in college. Since moving to NYC, I haven’t had as much of a problem with frizzy hair, since the NYC humidity seems to actually help tame my hair in comparison to the dry heat of Los Angeles, where I grew up. That’s…