BRUSH ON BLOCK® Blog

Safe Self-Tanning

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was photographed in the French Riviera sporting a suntan in 1923, and instantly, bronzed skin became a widely desired look. Not only does bronzed skin make you look sun-kiss...

Top Spring Break Destinations for Families

Time to escape the cold of winter and enjoy the sun! Pack your bags because spring break is here. Maybe you are looking for a place for your family to unwind and do absolutely nothing, or maybe you...

What the UV Index on your Phone Means

You wake up in the morning, grab your phone and check the weather. It is a sunny day in winter, and as you scroll down for details, you see something called "UV Index," which--lucky you--is 0 today...

Tips to Help You Love Your Lips

We hope Valentine's Day means a little extra smooching is on your agenda, so BRUSH ON BLOCK® brings you three easy steps to having lips that are good enough to kiss!

Sun Protection in the Snow

Many of us love the snow. In colder areas, snow is a daily occurrence during winter, but other areas don’t get as much as hoped for. Whatever your region or experience level with the snow is, it is...

Set Yourself Up for Success in 2020!

As we start a new year, maybe you’ve thought about resolutions. Are any of them different than they were last year, or five years ago? Even ten years ago? What does that say about the strength of r...

Family Activities to Keep Everyone Sane Over the Holidays

The holidays are meant to be fun, happy and relaxing, but with the kids home from school and college, plus out-of-town friends or family over, it can end up being stressful to manage and to keep ev...

Brush On Block's Recommended Thanksgiving Recipes!

You're invited to Thanksgiving with family or friends and asked to bring something and suddenly the pressure feels overwhelming. Do not fear! The staff at BRUSH ON BLOCK® compiled, cooked, and tast...

Why Wear Sunscreen On A Cloudy Day

You're getting ready for your day, and as you finish your makeup, you reach for your trusty BRUSH ON BLOCK® SPF 30 to set your makeup and protect your skin. But then you glance out the window and s...

A Cause Near and Dear to our Hearts

The BRUSH ON BLOCK® team has had an exciting few weeks supporting causes that are near and dear to us. One of these events was the annual Portland Go Red for Women luncheon, The American Heart Asso...

Reap Your Very Own Fall Harvest

September 23 marked the official final day of summer, bringing an end to days by the pool and warm evenings. The good news is that fall brings us back to school, changing leaves and pumpkin patche...

It's NOT Makeup (What We Want Men to Know About BOB)

Though powders are often though of as products for women, BRUSH ON BLOCK® is not makeup, nor is it gender specific. The handled-brush applicator may seem reminiscent of a makeup brush, but it’s als...

A Pre-Fireworks Picnic

It’s almost the Fourth of July and whether you plan to view the fireworks from your city’s designated viewing spot, a nice empty park or field, or the comfort of your own backyard, a picnic dinner ...