Bit By the Beauty Bug

Last week, The Beauty Bug had the pleasure of meeting the team behind Bulldog Natural Skincare at Natural Products Expo East. If you recall, She introduced you to the line a while back. They are a refreshing bunch who you just can’t help but root for. With bold, unfussy branding, some savvy marketing,  and a [...]

For the third in a row now (see first 2 interviews here and here), The Beauty Bug had the privilege of interviewing the woman with the best job in the world, Allure Beauty Director, Amy Keller Laird. Amy is the woman behind the awards – she and her co-workers scrutinize, compile, and well..hoard…all in the [...]

Long, dramatic lashes from Almay? The Beauty Bug didn’t  believe one word of that either. After all, they are like the Keds of the makeup industry – they will always be there in the background playing it very safe with very natural, barely-there products.  Until now. So, how does this product actually work? Does it [...]

The Beauty Bug was first introduced to Balance by James Joseph via a blind “sniff” test.  She was at the salon to get Her hair cut, and was having the usual shampoo and conditioner before the cut.  It was then, that one of the most fresh, and clean scents, with a citrus twang, was wafted [...]

White bathroom sinks everywhere – consider yourself warned! Behold Boscia’s  Black Luminizing Mask! It’s all strip,  and no tease with this mineral-rich peeling wonder.  The preservative and chemical free skin care brand has brought out the big (black) guns! With exceptional benefits and a unique peel-off  system, this mask is a win. The Beauty Bug [...]

When Boston’s most sought after “makeover master” (as deemed by Allure Magazine) texts The Beauty Bug and tells Her to buy a certain product, The Beauty Bug listens. The artist, Dani Wagener. The product,  Maybelline’s Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation. The text was followed by a lengthy email where Dani waxed poetic on the foundation. She [...]

When asked about the story behind the name, Bulldog Natural Grooming tells The Beauty Bug that the Bulldog sums up a lot of the positive attributes of men. They add that they might not be the prettiest of dogs and  may be a bit lazy, but are also tenacious, loyal, masculine and charming. They see [...]

During Her most recent trip to the nail salon, the Beauty Bug’s manicurist, little Annie, excused herself and ran in the backroom, emerging with a small plastic bag that contained what seemed to be a normal bottle of white nail polish.  The Beauty Bug was a bit puzzled – Annie knew She only wore dark [...]

She’s baa-ck…. The Beauty Bug Googled “sorry I haven’t posted in while”, and found this post – which advises not to apologize – so, you won’t get any apologies from this Bug. Just a promise that She’ll be try to be more consistent, and provide you with the engaging, interesting content that you’re used to [...]

Sometimes, unfortunately, life gets in the way and The Beauty Bug is too stressed, too busy, too preoccupied,  and just plain not feeling like Herself (or all of the above) to be able to write and focus…but then a mascara comes along, cheers Her up, and puts The Beauty Bug back on track. Enter Clinique’s [...]