Disclosure: This post is sponsored, but all opinions are my own. Winter is so, so drying to your skin. Moving to Minnesota this past year has taught me that I need to take care of my skin during the winter. I always got away with applying lotion just here and there in Pennsylvania, but that’s […]
HydraFacial Review: Is it worth the cost?
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 […]
How to make a blow-out last for 5 days
I recently sat down with my stylist - literally, in her chair as we do - and rather than taking out my Kindle and indulging in 30 minutes of relaxation with a book, I opted to take out my notebook and pen and conduct an interview. “Rachel, oh queen of blow-outs, how can I get […]
Should you switch your family to sulfate-Free shampoo? #CentsibleBeauty
Julie Meyers Pron from Julieverse will be sharing #CentsibleBeauty posts on the blog twice a month to help you find budget-friendly beauty products that really work. Have you ever wondered what sulfate-free shampoo means? Or why you might want to use it? Think about how shampoo works. Anything you wash your hair with doesn’t just sit on […]
