FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Hourglass Sublime Flush (P, $40.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Loves Me Not (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Wavelength (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Mother o’ Pearl (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $46.00) […]
Trends come and go, but winged liner has withstood the tests of time — I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a great cat-eye. The quickest way to get the sharpest wings, of course, is with one of the best black liquid eyeliners around. The thin, inky liquid is the best formula, and the best part is that you have plenty of […]
9 Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol For a gentle alternative, try this serum, made with 0.5% retinyl sunflowerate, aka retinol mixed with sunflower fatty acids to boost the benefits and reduce the chances of peeling. Besides, the shea butter, coconut, aloe juice, and sodium hyaluronate trap moisture and reinforce hydration. Despite how whipped the formula appears to be, the texture is a […]
HELLO, I LOVE YOU It’s Saturday, YES! Whatever your plans are today, I hope they involve copious amounts of coffee. I’m about to grab another cup because I need the fuel. Today we’re working on putting boxes away, moving furniture and figuring out long-term storage… It’s only taking forever, le sigh. The house is still in post-renovation chaos, and it’s […]
MAC Graphic Content Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner ($23.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deep plum-purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It seemed overly emollient, which resulted in unevenness and sheerness. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm. […]
When it comes to moisturizing, nothing holds a candle to hyaluronic acid. This humectant works hard to draw water from the environment and trap it in the skin, helping retain moisture and boost hydration. But the rise of clean beauty has taught us that the skincare world is chocked of natural extracts that can quench the skin’s thirst — though […]
Charlotte Tilbury Fair Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Cream Bronzer ($56.00 for 0.74 oz.) is a very light brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. Against my skin tone, there was a grayish cast to it overall, so it would have been more appropriate as a contour shade for me personally. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance […]
If you’re currently on a hunt for the best curly hair products, you’ve come to just the right place. As beauty editors, we know there are a lot of options out there, so determining each step of your ideal routine can be tricky whether you want to defrizz, define your curls, hit them with some moisture, or give them a […]
Hey, friend. TGIF and happy FRI-YAY! No joke, I could crawl into bed right now and sleep for three days straight. My deadlines haven’t been playin’ lately! I’m so glad we made it to the end of the week. Last week I mentioned last week I was going to buy myself a gift for my b-day. I ended up with […]
Coral Paisley (629) Dior Coral Paisley (629) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($62.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition orange-leaning neutral color story that included two shimmer shades and three matte shades. The performance was decent to good but the palette would benefit from an eyeshadow primer. Ingredients Coral Paisley #1 Coral Paisley #1 is a light orange […]