Tessa Thompson first gave a glimpse on June 13 of what’s to come of her role as Marvel’s King Valkyrie in the anticipated film Thor: Love and Thunder with a five-second clip of the film that features her licking the entire surface of Valkyrie’s choice of weapon: a sword. The actor then honored her portrayal of the comic book superhero […]
This is a suburban mom perfume. It’s on the ball, a little fun but not out of control. Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection, Francis Kurkdijian is the perfumer. Elie Saab is known for his elegant red-carpet gowns, and I’ve often admired Halle Berry when she’s worn them. This perfume completely fits that aesthetic. It’s pretty and put-together, a fruity […]
Shell Shocked ColourPop Shell Shocked 9-Pan Shadow Palette (Plastic) ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, limited edition nine-pan palette that includes powder eyeshadows and cream-to-powder shades. Two shades were designed to be sheer, while the rest of the shades were more semi-opaque on average. The quality was below the usual standard for the brand as the mattes were a […]
One look at actress-producer Joy Bryant’s Instagram grid and it’s clear the 47-year-old is into self-care. “Wellness to me is taking care of my mind, body and spirit. Champagne helps too!” Dog Days “I learned a lot about wellness from watching our dog, Bubba, may he rest in peace. He really had it dialed in: Get good sleep on the […]
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The nude nail is the white T-shirt and jeans of manicures — it never goes out of style. We’ll always have a soft spot for elaborate nail art, bright colors, and deep jewel tones, but sometimes, we find ourselves in a more minimalist mood. That’s where the nude manicure, a legend in its own right for so many reasons, comes in. […]
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Ultra-thin SPFs make me nervous ever since I saw the Which report that found some stated SPF levels weren’t being achieved but they’re so much more practical and face-friendly than anything else. I don’t feel I have reason to be concerned over Airthin but please do remember you should use it liberally and it’s not, in my book, a […]
Looking for products that can hydrate and improve your skin’s clarity? To celebrate the launch of our CEW Beauty Awards Edit, we’ve partnered with Decorté to give you the chance to upgrade your skincare routine and win 1 of 5 of their Hydra Clarity Bundles, worth £214. Decorté is a best-selling Japanese luxury skincare brand that bases its innovative formulations upon […]
Excessive facial hair growth, irregular periods, hair fall, acne – these are some common symptoms women with PCOD often suffer from, and adding to their woes – they seem to gain weight rather quickly. Polycystic ovarian disease or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder that is quite common in women of reproductive age in the […]
Aqua Girl Give Me Glow Aqua Girl Foiled Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a medium, green-leaning teal with subtle, cool undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, cream-like texture that was moderately emollient, dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight and a […]