I’ll never forget the first time I walked into Neiman Marcus. I was visiting Palm Beach, Florida with my husband and was instantly taken by the opulence of the beauty floor…so many brands that I adored, all in one place. Ever since that seminal moment, I’ve been shopping for luxury beauty at Neiman Marcus for the past decade; the expansive […]

I have used GrandLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum and GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum steadily for nearly 8 years. The very fact that I’ve been committed to these formulas for so long should be adequate testament to their efficacy in my life but today, I am going to take a deep dive into the formulas, sharing how and why they work and […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has arrived and, for the 11th year in a row, I just finished shopping the first day in person; consequently, here is a comprehensive look at what I picked up as well as a mindfully curated list of recommendations to help you navigate this annual shopping event. In terms of access, here is a breakdown of […]

I love a good “no makeup” makeup look. The key is to find products that do a subtle yet effective job of perfecting the skin while still looking extremely natural. As you well know, dear readers, this is not as easy as it sounds! I recently tried a full range of complexion products from BEAUTYCOUNTER. With its new Dew Skin […]

Makeup and skincare on the go.With summer in full force and travel plans on the calendar, I’ve been searching for a new travel case to organize and protect my skincare and makeup while away. I finally found one I love…keep reading to see what makes it special and how I plan to pack it for my next trip. Additionally, I […]

Let’s take a GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum deep dive together.In nearly 12 years of beauty writing, I’ve seen a lot of brands come and go. One that has persisted and flourished, not only in my personal routine but in the industry at large is Grande Cosmetics. Currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, Grande first drew me in with its stellar GrandeLASH-MD […]

Skincare Spotlight + Summer Skin with BIOEFFECT I started using BIOEFFECT a few years ago and every time I mention products from the line, I am met with equal parts interest and enthusiasm from Beauty Professor readers. Consequently, I’ve been wanting to do a deep dive into this opulent Icelandic brand’s key offerings. Also, I am excited to share this […]

Time for a warm weather refresh.Summer is around the corner, making it the perfect time to refresh your products for the warmer months. Consequently, I have an array of tried and true and brand new suggestions for skincare and makeup that will leave your skin glowing. Also, the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has just begun so I’ll share some key recommendations […]

Spring beauty newness.From a brow gel that creates a full feathery effect and a rich eyeliner that does not budge to high performance clean makeup discoveries and a lilac blush of dreams, this month has brought plenty of beauty newness to BP headquarters. Today, I’m excited to share a swatch-heavy look at some of these fresh formulations. Many of which […]

Today’s post is dedicated to something I do daily, yet have never officially written about: shaving! It’s true, I shave my legs etc. every single day as I really appreciate the virtue of smooth skin and, despite my serious dedication, consider myself relatively low-maintenance in this category. All I need is a capable razor–in this case, the Joy Razor–and 60 […]