I have been recommending NIOD products since the brand launched. They have something for everyone at a brilliant price point. Everything is backed by science and their formulas are sophisticated. NIOD currently have 23% off in their Summer sale, so if you haven’t tried anything, now is your perfect opportunity! Non-Acid Acid Precursor*, 30ml – £30.80 (usually 40.00) NIOD are […]
Teal Matte Haus Labs Teal Matte Optic Intensity Eyeliner Pencil ($22.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a rich, deep green-leaning teal with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. Opaque coverage Smooth, glide-on consistency, did not tug Applied evenly, was comfortable to use Long-wearing (eight hours on lower lash line, six hours on waterline was typical) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for […]
Hello Summer solstice and good-bye waiting-to-ship—courtesy of our friends over at Sephora, who just announced its first-ever promo to celebrate the longest day of the year, as well as the official start of summer. Scheduled for today, Tuesday, June 21, Sephora is inviting customers to “maximize the day” and stock up on favorites with FREE Same-Day Delivery. The offer applies to all orders […]
There’s an entire movie genre built around summer nostalgia because it is just the best. My own summer memories are more drenched in hangouts and lip gloss than love affairs (no Catskill resorts for me), but whatever your perfect summer, the products in your June Allure Beauty Box capture the season’s carefree feeling. There’s a sweeping catalog of sparkling, beachy […]
Swimwear options are plentiful these days, so it can be tough to know where to start when choosing the right one for you. There are countless styles and patterns, but some will compliment your natural beauty more than others. If you’re looking to choose swimwear that fits your body type and accentuates your natural beauty, here are the five types […]
“I was in school in Long Island, at Hofstra, and I interned at Women’s Wear Daily. I took another one at Marie Claire, and I was horrible at both of them, to be honest. Then when I graduated, I couldn’t find a job; the 2008 crash probably had something to do with it. But I kept in touch with the […]
Sydney Grace My Fair Lady Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deeper, brownish-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It made me think of plum, taupe, and brown all at once. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Formula Overview $6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce The shimmer eyeshadows […]
Cardi B is known for her music, first and foremost, but she’s also become renowned for her incredible (and ever-changing) manicures — as well as what she can do with them. Just last month, she blessed us with a tutorial on changing diapers with super-long nails, and this weekend, she’s blending up homemade frozen margaritas and using them as props […]
Vitamin C is rarely missing from skincare enthusiasts’ vanity countertops, as it can do a bunch of things at once, from neutralizing free radicals that lead to premature aging, to evening tone, to boosting collagen and improving overall skin health. But as good as it is, vitamin C can be drying or irritating for some, particularly when in its active […]
Have a wonderful day! So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Ice cream in a cone or an ice […]