This is a review of what's currently in my medicine cabinet. I've bought all of it, much to the delight of my Sephora Beauty Points Bank and the despair of my wallet.

Hair:

Eva  NYC Clean It Up Shampoo: I first bought this two years ago at Ulta. The crazy pink bottle and tie dye label caught my attention and it and the matching conditioner came home with me. I've been using them ever since, although I switched to the deep conditioner. This shampoo makes my hair the softest its ever been and adds a nice shine. It's reasonably priced as well, around $8-10 a bottle. However, both Ulta and Drugstore.com often run BOGO sales on the line so it's worth waiting for those.

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product: Most amazing leave-in conditioner I've ever used. I run it through my hair while it's damp, style, and head out the door.

Face:

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel: Another product I've been using for several years. It really helps keep my skin looking bright. It does all right for makeup removal  (I use it in combination with a Clarisonic), and it does seem to help keep my hormonal acne at bay. This face wash may not be be a good idea if you have sensitive skin, though. It has acids (glycolic and salicylic) and several enzymes (peach, lemon, lime, and grapefruit) which can irritate sensitive skin.

Tarte TarteGuard moisturizer/sunscreen: I bought this to use for the spring/summer in place of my usual Clinique Dramatically Different gel moisturizer. It's just okay. As a sunscreen it appears to work just fine, but it doesn't moisturize at all. I'm also not crazy about the heavy floral scent, which is my chief complaint about every Tarte product I've purchased since 2012. I'm seriously considering taking this back to Sephora and going back to my Clinque while I look for a sunscreen.

Not pictured: Clinique Acne Solutions toner. I've been using this stuff since college and refuse to even try anything else. This toner has a powder in it that helps with exfoliation. I'll use this in place of face wash in the mornings.

Body:

Say Yes to Blueberries Blueberry & Lavender body wash: I used to swear by Dove's body washes as the most hydrating ones I've ever used, but they've been replaced. It's a great moisturizer and it has a soft smell that doesn't stay on your post-shower.

Venus Swirl Razor: I love how the little silver ball lets the razor head move up and down to get into tricker areas like arm pits and around the knees. It's better than the other Venus models on the market so if you're needing a new razor it's worth getting. The blades are good as well, but at nearly $5 more expensive than their Embrace sisters, they're not quite worth it, in my opinion.

Nest Fragrance Rollerball Trio: I like to put my perfume right after I get out of the shower. I love all three scents in this collection, with Indigo being my favorite. 

Keratosis pilaris (also known as "chicken skin"): I have that rough, almost acne-like skin condition on my arms and it bugs the hell out of me. To keep it in check, I use Queen Helene Oatmeal & Honey Scrub to exfoliate the dead skin off my arms. I follow up with SheaMoisture's African Black Soap, getting the bar extra sudsy and letting that sit on my arms for a bit. Post-shower, I use Eucerin's Professional Repair lotion for extremely dry skin. 




-Rebel Wilson partnered with Torrid to create a 25 piece collection that will be available in November. Of course, there will be a koala print t-shirt.

-When the economy expands, so does the plus size market. "No category in apparel retailing is more volatile than plus-size women’s clothing...but the seesawing availability of clothing in stores frustrates many shoppers."

-Huffington Post listed 22 of the most frustrating issues of being a plus size shopper. My favorite? "It's like trying to decide which expensive burlap sack to buy."