During summertime, I tend to rely on my two-minute face: a healthy layer of tinted sunscreen, a quick dab of concealer under my eyes, a swipe of lip gloss, and of course, a well-groomed brow. After all, they are the frame of the face, and taking an extra few seconds to brush unruly hairs into place (I also have to […]
Change is good. It often means new beginnings — or as it does in this case, an ending. Ahead of the premiere of the The Kardashians season finale (yes, we are emotional) Khloe Kardashian stepped out in a fitted jumpsuit and flaunted a fresh ’90s-inspired bob at Hulu’s ‘For Your Consideration’ event on June 15. Most of the Kardashian-Jenner clan […]
1 Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 This formula has racked up much popularity, reason takes the first spot on our best sunscreen with vitamin C round-up. It’s an oil-free chemical sunscreen spiked with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (a stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C), so it protects skin against sun beams while working to even tone and fight free […]
Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other! Let’s Chat! Share your own answers in the comments! Recent Purchases/Rediscoveries: Haus Labs eyeliners + six cream pigments, Oriza Legrand Empire des Indes perfume. Weekend plans: My family is coming over for […]
There’s a fleeting moment during May in New York where the weather is simply the stuff of magic—those sunny days where there’s no chance of rain, no more snow for months, and no hot temperature–induced, soul-altering smells sneaking up from the subway. Today is that day in Brooklyn: The energy is high, the weekend is near and, in true “only […]
Years later, when I began my job at Allure at the age of 25, I started using Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Universal Daily Peel, which is a two-step glycolic and lactic acid treatment that works to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, on my face and saw a drastic difference in the texture and tone […]
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I was going to wait until next week before testing out the new Lash Clash mascara from YSL but I’m glad I’ve done it now because alongside the mascara, I’ve also looked at a couple of the new Candy Glazes which are incredibly wonderful and are now coming on holiday with me. YSL Lash Clash Mascara The first things […]
Flip Flops ColourPop Flip Flops Super Shock Cheek (Highlighter) ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light, champagne gold with warmer undertones and a smooth, luminous sheen that didn’t emphasize skin texture. Semi-sheer coverage with brush, semi-opaque coverage with fingertip Lightly emollient, quick to dry down to powder-like feel Blendable, not prone to lifting up base products Can be applied with […]
Actor Ana De Armas is set to lead the highly anticipated Netflix original film, Blonde. The first-of-its-kind film was written and directed by Andrew Dominik. The film is based off Joyce Carol Oates best-selling novel originally titled Blonde. Netflix released a chilling glimpse of the film’s official trailer on June 16 featuring the brunette as an undeniably accurate, Marilyn Monroe. […]
Kilian Princess Eau de Parfum is well-categorized as a sweet, gourmand ginger, peach, and vanilla-marshmallow that was fluffy, sweet, and fruity with a zesty ginger (less spicy as it was refreshing) in the early hours before becoming sweeter, thicker, and gooier through the dry down. The jasmine, and possibly green tea (which wasn’t clearly delineated to my nose), gave it […]