Like many frequent travelers, I insist on packing light. These packing tips prove that one bag can hold everything you'll need for a two-week trip, provided you're willing to whittle things down to the basics. That means bulky items stayed at home — until I came across La Fresh's travel wipes. Each individually packaged wipe targets a different grooming need. As you might expect, there are Read more

A mysterious smell permeating throughout the cabin of a recent Australian flight caused the crew to make an emergency landing. The culprit? It was likely a leaky polish remover coming from a passenger's bag. While a few fell ill as a result of the fumes, luckily, all affected were treated and have made a full recovery. Don't want to be the one responsible for your next flight to be diverted due Read more

Let's face it: nail polish removers stink of chemicals, and when formulated with harsh, drying ingredients like acetone, toulene, and DBP, they're not exactly earth- or body-friendly, either. Recently, the folks from the Philly-based skin and makeup boutique, A Beautiful Life, sent over a sample of their naturally-based, three-free Soy Polish Remover ($20). See what I thought of the eco-friendly Read more

Some people love that peel-off style nail polish, but I'd venture to say that most people don't love it when their actual nails peel. Peeling nails can be caused by certain medical conditions and even some prescriptions, but what can you do in everyday life to prevent your fingernails from going all flaky on you? Find out more in my ultracool, easy-to-follow chart when you keep reading. Read more

It might not look like much, but this little guy on the right has made life a whole lot easier. I'm not exactly what you would call a graceful swan, and ever since I ruined the finish on my parents' dining room table back in my younger days due to an accidental spill of nail polish remover, I've been extra careful around the stuff. A few years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to something very Read more

Everyone loves a good bargain, particularly when it comes to beauty staples, like good old-fashioned nail polish remover. Reader hippiecowgirl calls Cutex Nail Polish Remover in Strengthening ($2) a great value, and here's why: This is a great product for the price. It doesn't dry my nails out at all like some other budget brands I've tried. The smell isn't nearly as pleasant as some of my more Read more