[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] This is Jurlique’s first beauty advent calendar and works very well as an introduction to the brand. If you’re looking to change up your skin care, it’s an extremely good trial as Jurlique doesn’t have a long inventory of products, but focuses instead on what it does well which is utilizing biodynamically farmed botanicals. The brand already has a […]
If I had to rank my top skincare concerns from most to least burning, I’d say uneven texture number one, followed by dullness and large pores. So when I was offered to test Clinical Skin PolyPeptide Firming Serum — a dermatologist-favorite elixir that promises to reduce fine lines look, plump, firm, and improve texture — I happily jumped at the […]
Bronze Bliss Pat McGrath Bronze Bliss 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that includes four intensely shimmery shades and one matte hue. This color story is a mix of warmer, golden neutral hues contrasted with a cooler gray matte. All five shades performed well: incredibly pigmented, smooth, and blendable with excellent longevity. […]
Iconic London Fearless Flush Sheer Blush ($27.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a medium, pinky-berry with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish once it dried down. The product had sheer coverage that applied evenly and blended out well, but you had to let the first layer dry down (about 10 seconds) before applying more in order to build up coverage. […]
Coming up with the best gifts for mom may be one of the toughest tasks — but it’s not impossible. Yes, your motherly figure may have been satisfied with the macaroni sculptors and socks of years past, but this holiday season, why not treat her to a more elevated present that she’ll truly treasure? The perfect gift doesn’t have to […]
We all want to look our best; yet, we tend to focus on the small details that make us feel insecure. Unwanted hair is one of them. Unwanted hair growth can affect anyone regardless of age and gender. It may result from genetics or other factors like stress or hormonal changes. Laser hair removal reduces hair in targeted areas and […]
Kerry Washington is no stranger to sharing jaw-dropping beauty looks on the ‘gram. Whether it’s with close-up details of red carpet glam or just a look at a new natural hairstyle she’s trying out, she keeps her followers thoroughly entertained and inspired. She just kicked that up and notch and added some nostalgia to the mix with her latest post. […]
Cheeks, courtesy of Chanel Malice Blush Throwing it waaaaay back today with an oldie but goodie, Chanel Malice Blush. I first wrote about it in 2014! This peachy pink blush is still a classic, and I wear it all the time. Oh, and the good great news? Chanel still carries it in their permanent collection. Shockingly, unlike other brands that […]
Megawatt (19) Sephora Megawatt (19) Satin Hydrating Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a rich, deeper orange with warm, rusty red undertones and a cream finish. Opaque pigmentation Creamy, moderate slip, glided on Forgiving of lip texture, lightweight, comfortable Moderate wear (4 hours), felt hydrating FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). NARS Canoga […]
In 2015, Johnson & Johnson made headlines as its beloved baby powder was linked to asbestos contamination. Some 38,000 lawsuits later, many claiming that trace amounts of asbestos in the talcum powder caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma in users, the beauty industry is wary of the commonly used ingredient. HBO Max’s Not So Pretty docuseries, released in April of 2022, […]