Smart way to buy healthy and great looking skin, hair, and makeup products

When you discover a new beauty product, you'll want to know the best way to buy it. Most of us are on a budget, so how do you get the most bang for your buck? Here's a few tips on how to buy beauty products smartly.

If you love the product, purchase it! If you're not sure, try one of these methods:

Test out the free samples in-store or at Sephora.com. You can also request free samples from many other cosmetic companies by visiting their websites or calling their customer service numbers.

Try buying travel sizes of products before committing to full-sized items. This will help you decide if it's worth buying the full-sized version without wasting too much money. Many retailers such as Target and Ulta sell inexpensive travel-sized versions of popular makeups and skin care items.

-Favorite skin care product

When it comes to beautye shop, I believe in the power of simplicity. Less is more and simple is best — especially when it comes to your skin. I’m a firm believer that you need to take care of the first thing people see when they look at you: your face.

So this month, I’m excited to announce my official partnership with Tatcha, one of the fastest growing luxury skincare brands in Sephora! As a brand ambassador, I’ve been able to get a closer look at their company values and philosophy, which align with my own.

-Top three musts for a great makeup application

1. Primer

Primer is an essential step to keeping your makeup looking fresh all day. With primer, you are creating a barrier between your skin and your makeup, so that the pigment won't settle into pores and fine lines throughout the day. A good primer will also help smooth out your skin leaving a more even canvas and reducing the need for extra foundation. Some primers have additional benefits like brightening or refilling moisture levels in the skin.

2. Concealer

Concealer is a great way to cover up any blemishes, dark circles and redness on your skin. For best results, concealer should be applied after foundation but before powder. If you apply it before foundation, it will mix with the foundation and provide less coverage; if you apply powder first, it will create a barrier on top of your skin which will prevent the concealer from absorbing properly.

-The box is curated by a full time beauty and skincare expert

The box is curated by a full time beauty and skincare expert, ensuring that the products inside are what you need, when you need them.

Our experts pick products from brands like La Roche Posay, Vichy, Garnier, Apivita and Nuxe that are suited to your season and skin type. The products we select for you will help you take care of your skin through the changing seasons.

-Here are some tips for storing your beauty products.

The key to proper beauty product storage is temperature control. Keep your products at a consistent temperature and out of direct sunlight, as both heat and light can break down formulas and change the color of products.

Storing in the bathroom isn't ideal due to the amount of heat and steam present, so if you don't have room anywhere else, we recommend using a plastic bin to hold all your products together. Or, if you have enough space under your sink, you can use baskets or bins to keep everything organized.