Posts tagged diy beauty
diy beauty: ultra moisturizing cocoa face mask
Winter is probably the roughest season on skin — cold, dry air and sharp winds do not make for a happy complexion. And considering that your skin is your body’s largest organ, we think you’re obligated to pamper it during the harsh winter months. As temperatures dropped to almost 15 degrees here in New York City, we turned to our in-house DIY beauty guru, Erica (link to past blog) for a simple but effective recipe to boost both the health and the moisture levels of our skin. Never one to disappoint, Erica show’s us, and you, how to ‘treat yo’ complexion for a chap-free winter.
I love the winter, but sensitive, fair complexions — like mine — don’t mix well with fierce chills and low temps. During long stretches of cold weather I try to apply a super-hydrating face mask at least once a week — DIY style, of course. Whipping up a rich, moisturizing facial treatment is a lot easier than you think. In fact, between your bathroom and your kitchen, you probably already have all the ingredients you’ll need! More >
Jan 28th
bright eyes!
Hey tartelettes! Your gloves and comforter aren’t the only things that are puffy in the winter. But don’t worry! The maracuja C-brighter eye treatment works miracles against puffy eyes. The vitamin C helps de-puff the eye area while hydrating the delicate skin. You can even compound it’s potent effects by doubling up with all-natural items you can find right in your own home. Pair up one these great DIY eye treatments with our maracuja C-brighter for the perfect morning eye routine — combat puffy eyes once and for good! More >
Jan 23rd
mint condition
Next time you reach for a sprig of parsley to decorate your favorite dish, consider this…mint offers a ton of beneficial properties, aside from freshening your breath. Mint is much more complex than just an ice cream flavor or pretty garnish — it belongs to a large family of over 30 species, the most common being peppermint and spearmint. Let’s just take a minute to honor this little herb and all that it does for us.
Nov 16th
diy skin saver: the (great) pumpkin mask
If you read tarte talk on the regular, you already know that pumpkins are packed with all kind of good-for-you vitamins and minerals, but this squash’s ability to nourish skin goes beyond nutrition — it’s topical too! Grab your bottle of maracuja oil and few other natural ingredients to whip up this super hydrating and brightening DIY face mask.
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Oct 19th
cat eyes, sea sirens, and dolls…
Take trashy out of the equation and set a sexy, sultry tone this Halloween with one of these sweet looks:
Oct 18th
in praise of the pumpkin…
It’s pumpkin season tartelettes! And while you’re indulging in pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin muffins, seeds and jack-o’-lanterns, take a moment to reflect on not just how tasty this gourd-like squash is, but it’s good-for-you qualities as well. Here, our (healthy) top five reasons to love pumpkin: More >
Oct 15th
8 best foods for healthy skin
Eye creams, face peels and cleansers can only get your complexion so far. Truly radiant skin comes from a diet full of healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Sounds complicated and unappetizing? It’s not, below are 8 of the most skin-friendly and delicious foods we could find.
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Sep 18th
