Sunglasses are a staple, no matter the season. We wear them not only for the glamour and style (see fashion icons Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly), but we also wear sunglasses for our comfort and our health. Medical experts say whenever you are out in the sun you should be wearing sunglasses because UV radiation […]
It used to be that we could only shop for cosmetics at the department store beauty counter. But now, thanks to the increased popularity of direct sales beauty lines (Arbonne, Avon and others) your best friend or next-door neighbor could be selling an awesome wrinkle fighter or heavy-duty eye-cream that puts the department store brands […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Mani/Pedi Teddie Kossof Salon Spa As a longstanding reader favorite, Teddie Kossof Salon Spa is sure to make your nails shine. 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 847-999-9500 Blow Out BloOuts […]
First there was the Clarisonic. Now, there’s a variety of face polishers on the market. With so many versions—promising so many improvements to your complexion—which one do you choose? Is it even worth adding one of these pricy devices to your beauty regimen? We’ve scoped out the top face-cleansing brushes and done the research so […]
Each year, it seems we learn about the benefits of a new ingredient that’s enhancing our beauty products. Argan oil, coconut oil, and now…algae! Algae—otherwise known as kelp or seaweed—is showing up in every beauty product from basic face cream to shampoo. Algae has been around forever, but it’s just recently that cosmetic companies have […]
Are you sick of thinning lashes? Do you seem to look tired all the time? Eyelash Extensions are safe and an easy-to-engage beauty treatment. Just think…no more eyelash curlers that pull out your lashes. No more mascara to stroke on while you are driving your kids to school. No more under-eye liner that drips down […]
Melting makeup isn’t pretty and our usual beauty arsenal is powerless against heat and humidity, often leaving us more molten than made up. To help us combat the summer sun, we asked Chicago and LA-based makeup artist Jen Brown to share her favorite melt-, smudge- and smear-proof products for fresh-faced beauty all summer long. […]
Tanning may be passé, but you can’t deny that bronzed, dewy skin looks fantastic year-round. These beauty products will give you a safe, natural-looking glow and trick others into thinking you’ve been worshipping the sun. Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion ($39) Planning to show some leg? You’ll want to add this to your […]
Age is subjective. You’re only as young as you look and feel, so try some of these treatments at Chicago spas and you’ll be aging backwards like Benjamin Button in no time. Chuan Spa Russian sturgeon caviar and crushed pearls lift this Of the Orient Facial to the height of luxury. After a gentle pineapple […]
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to shed those few pounds winter weight and transfer that weight and volume to our hair! How? For all of the summer season’s upcoming parties and charity events, BlowDry Boutique is one of the few in-and-out blowdry bars offering you Tape-in hair Extensions. Come in for a […]
