Weekend Beauty Buys

 

Ready, set, shop!

At my former job as beauty editor, I got to try out new products at quite a fast-paced rate. I had a bottomless supply of lipstick, mascara, skincare products...you name it, I had it in my drawer, or in one of the huge plastic bins under my desk (which also spilled to the side of my cubicle). It was a constant challenge to keep everything organized and accounted for.

These days, it's not so hectic in my personal beauty department. I write a weekly lifestyle column for a newspaper I love (and the only one I had ever wanted to work for since college; an esteemed professor had the utmost respect for this publication and it just rubbed off on his students). The pace by which I work now is gentler and more languid, and the best part is getting to work in pajamas and squeeze in naps when I hit writing roadblocks and need a breather.

The downside to this is that my body clock is really skewed.

Anyway, I just found out about BeautySak.com and browsed its contents. Not sure how these products hold out, but they're quite fun to look at:

1. Molton Brown Blu Maquis Fine Liquid Hand Wash, $25

I recently visited my friend Niña's apartment and her bathroom was filled with colorful bottles that perfectly accented (and decorated) the all-white interior. A handful of them were Molton Brown shower gels.

2. Kai Nighlight Candle, $22

I've never really heard of Kai Body but it looks interesting. The line has parfum sprays, body butters, but I'm particularly drawn to their votive candles. Back at my old apartment, I lit candles whenever I was stressed out, or just after a long day, to unwind and relax. My particular favorites are citronella, lavender, and thyme (also as burner oils).

3. Liquid Keratin De-Frizz Shampoo, $27

Honestly, whenever I hear the word 'keratin,' Palmolive Optima comes to mind. Remember those commercials in the 90's? And I think my hair was at its smoothest and silkiest, when I was 13—using Palmolive Optima! Anyway, I wonder if this anti-frizz shampoo will give the same silky results.

4. Keratin Complex by Coppola - Thermo-Shine, $18

Since I rarely go to events these days, I no longer do the whole shampoo, conditioner, blow-dry shebang, unless I'm off to a meeting or just feel like it. But what I do notice is that whenever I work in shine serum after towel-drying, my hair looks better as opposed to just leaving it as is to air-dry. I'm still finishing my TIGI Girl Toys shine serum, and when I do, I'll most likely scope the scene for a new one.

Happy weekend internet-shopping everyone!