Beauty Buzz

Dear Andi, Are there any new trends you would recommend for the winter? My makeup routine is so boring lately. Dear reader, As the weather cools and my summer color fades, my complexion is turning […]

Dear Andi, Is red lipstick really wearable? How do I pull it off? Dear Red, First off, you need to balance the bold color by going easy on the eyes. A little primer and mascara […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor and mama of 3 I’ve never been a big Halloween fan and put minimal effort into past costume attempts, the most recent being at least ten years ago. But, […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor and mama of 3 BB creams? What on earth could that mean? If you have noticed this buzz word (phrase?) popping up in beauty mags, you are probably curious […]

Dear Andi, I recently went from a brunette to a blonde. My makeup looks too dark now. Any advice on what colors I should be wearing now that I have lighter hair? Dear Blondie, I […]

Dear Andi, How should I cover my scar for upcoming family photos? Some people look at their scars as a badge of honor, but I see the scar on my chin as an embarrassing reminder […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor and mama of 3 While cleaning out my old magazines, of which there are dozens stashed around the house, I came across a great article in the October 2007 […]

By Dr. Cheryl Hull, dermatologist and owner of Hull Dermatology Most of you have probably seen rosacea, whether you knew exactly what it was or not. It’s a common skin disease that frequently begins as […]