Beauty

JOICO ‘YouthLock’ With Collagen. Make Your Hair Young Again,

July 13, 2022

Collagen is in everything you can think of these days, from supplements to skincare and now Joico has added it to its new line -- Youthlock --of shampoo, conditioner, and hair masks. It makes sense since e...

This Beauty Kit Has It All: LAJEANELL.

Evan Hosie

July 11, 2022

Beauty

We love a makeup kit that has everything we'll need, and nowadays we want something organic and good for our skin. Former model and skincare expert Shirley Powell did too so she created the indie brand LaJe...

C-ing is Believing. New Dermaesthetics’ C-Lester Topical Vitamin C20 Serum.

Julie Schlax-Patrick

July 11, 2022

Beauty, Latest News

Eager to see if the C-Lester Topical Vitamin C20 Serum (1 oz. $155) from Dermaesthetics reduces dark spots and brightens the skin’s complexion, I dove in and have been applying the 4 to 5 drops bottle recommend...

LipoTan Anyone?

Julie Schlax-Patrick

July 6, 2022

Beauty

Bust cellulite and tan, too! VersaSpa offers a wide range of tanning products that create a gradual tan and benefit skin as well. The products feature eco-certified tanning ingredients with marine algae that f...

A Smart Hanger for Long Dresses.

Evan Hosie

June 20, 2022

Beauty, Fashion & Beauty

We have a few formal floor-length dresses which we carefully have hanging in dry cleaner bags, but one is folded over the hanger so now has a crease and the other's hem is collecting dust bunnies. Ugh. So an...

Your Eyes Will Thank You : Avenova antimicrobial eyelid and lash cleanser.

Evan Hosie

June 20, 2022

Beauty

If you suffer from dry eyes, styes, or blepharitis (when tiny oil glands of the inner eyelid become inflamed and plugged) this Avenova antimicrobial eyelid and lash cleanser is for you. (I know, I know -- we s...

LUXADERME For Some Luxurious Self-Care.

Evan Hosie

June 16, 2022

Beauty

Who couldn't use a little me time these days? Thanks to our job (beauty perk), we got to try some of the Luxaderme masks including the peeling and exfoliating mask for our feet. Since we run around in flip-f...

Smooth Balls for Summer: And Some Fun Facts About Your ‘Cobblers.’

Jason Wanamaker

June 15, 2022

Beauty

As a single gay man with ho-ish tendencies, I’ve seen my fair share of balls. There’s the low balls, the girthy balls, the basic but necessary balls and all with varying degrees of hair growth. There’s not r...

The New Wave of Sunscreen: Shiseido Partners With World Surf League.

Evan Hosie

June 14, 2022

Beauty

The new wave of sunscreen is here. Shiseido is partnering with World Surf League (WSL) for the launch of their limited edition Shiseido x WSL Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ and Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF...

Simply Genius Accessory (Now In Regular Rotation.)

Evan Hosie

June 14, 2022

Beauty, Gadgets

Sometimes the simplest designs are the most brilliant. In this case, we're talking about the ATRAC wristlet, which you snap around your wrist/purse or on your gym shorts. We use it for our keys for all those...

DCN Holiday Gift Guide: Some Unusual Gifts From $14 to $100.

Evan Hosie

December 5, 2022

The Tie & Apron was pitched as a gag gift but we love it for all the cooks in the family -- male and female! &nb...
Holiday Gifts For The Chef or Foodie. ‘Food Dice’ Anyone?

Evan Hosie

November 28, 2022

We all have that friend that is up on all the new restaurants, has the best places on speed dial and is an amazing cook....
‘Please Don’t Lick Psychedelic Toads,’ Says National Park Service.

Evan Hosie

November 8, 2022

We didn't even know this was a thing. Apparently, visitors to the National Parks have been tracking down the Sonora...