I was recently asked to try a HydraFacial-it’s an insanely moisturizing facial that’s perfect for fall, winter, and really year-round as we age. I received a complimentary treatment, and want to share my honest review of the HydraFacial with you. I was a little undecided at first-I mean Centsible Life focuses on getting the most […]
How To Save Money On Haircuts And Hair Color
Haircuts and hair color can be expensive. There are lots of frugal ways around spending a small fortune on your hair, but generally they involve DIY haircuts and DIY hair color. While those are a great way to save, not everyone is cut out to cut hair at home. I have been not so successful at […]
Stronger, More Beautiful Hair On A Budget
I have this things about beauty products. I have to find things that are both inexpensive and work amazingly well. I’m also kind of picky about what they smell like and how they feel. I can’t stand it when a shampoo has no foam, and forget it if it’s got some overly scented smell. NOPE. […]
5 Best Gifts For Beauty Lovers
When shopping for a gift for a woman who loves make-up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Walking into a beauty shop is hard enough to chose a product for you when there are so many… let alone selecting something for someone else. Make-up and perfume are really personal choices, so unless she tells you the […]
Toss the Gloss: Valuable Beauty Tips For Everyone
When I agreed to take on the “title” of Beauty Columnist here at The Centsible Life, I nearly hesitated. I’m a writer and a fashion stylist, but what kind of beauty background could I back my beauty articles with? But I’m a writer who happens to love hands-on-research, so I’m thrilled to share my learnings through […]
Eye Liners: Everything you need to know before you shop
Finding the right eyeliner is a daunting task — there are so many brands of eyeliners, and each brand has it’s many types and many colors. We’re breaking down a few of your choices to help you decide the best eyeliners. Liquid Eyeliner Liquid eyeliner pencils take a steady hand and a lot of practice, […]
How and Why You Should Use Dry Shampoo
My freshman year in college, in the early nineties, a friend taught me the fine art of hiding hair grease. After a busy night out and waking a bit tired – or hungover, whatever – she didn’t always have time to shower, wash her hair, dry, style and go. But her thin, straight hair never […]
Best mascaras for every budget
With so very many mascaras to try, I’m hardpressed to share the best mascara. In fact, I asked my social media friends and followers for their favorites and received over 20 suggestions in forms of replies, tweets, comments, DMs, PMs and emails. Sadly, that’s too many mascaras for me to buy and try. Our Favorite […]
Why should we invest in healthier skin products?
I don’t think I truly understood beauty until I was in my thirties, and it took bridging into my forties (yes, I’ll be forty-one next month) to begin to focus on the health of my skin and how it affects my body. Last year, I began to take a closer look at the chemicals that are […]
How to take the perfect selfie: focus on your lips
There’s so much talk about Kylie Jenner’s lip transformation that has selfie-takers wondering what, how and why? And while we aren’t all running out for lip injections to catch up with Kylie (I’m not saying she’s had injections, though many others are speculating) Whether you’re a duck-face lover or a Kylie wannabe, the right lips in […]
