You’d be hard-pressed to find a summer treat more universally beloved than watermelon. Aside from the fact that it’s basically nature’s candy (the taste! The smell! The color!) the water-rich food hydrates your body from the inside out while also offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. And though our days of poolside snacking may be numbered, we can continue to reap […]
Good morning! How are you doing, friend? I hope these gorgeous pink lilies bring you some cheer today. They’re called “naked ladies” (or Belladonna Amaryllis), and they pop up in the Bay Area around this time of year. Beautiful, yes? We just finished breakfast; I had a cup of coffee with a slice of homemade banana bread. My neighbor gave […]
There’s a huge misconception that losing weight is a tad bit difficult for vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians who have endless food sources to get their protein from. Now, as we all know by now, protein is the superstar macronutrient that motors up fat burning, and vegetarians usually feel there are only just a few options for […]
ColourPop x Harry Potter Collection… Yer a Disappointment, ColourPop ColourPop has made the deeply upsetting decision to release a collection in collaboration with Harry Potter in the year of 2022, years after its creator and author JK Rowling has made it clear that she is transphobic, racist, anti-Semitic, ableist, appropriative, and fatphobic (and probably some other -ists at this point) and […]
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). LYS Beauty Kindness (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Southbound (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Honey Thief (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Saving the World (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Nectar (P, $15.50) is more […]
That being said, the felt tip on the Ultra-Precise Brow Pen is unlike any other one I’ve tried — it doesn’t blast me with a stripe of product the moment it hits my skin, and I find it easy to make soft, hair-like strokes. The formula isn’t too intensely pigmented and I find myself having to press pretty firmly to […]
Many brands released blushes for Spring and Summer this year. Moreover, I went from using only powder blushes to cream and liquid blushes. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush is one of the new releases, I tried. According to Sephora this is “A weightless cream blush that delivers buildable, natural cheek color with the skincare power of a moisturizer. Buildable, long-lasting […]
Ana Vasilescu Ana is a sociologist and feminist with a shared passion for literature, psychology, and skincare, the combo that made her determined to start Women’s Concepts. With over five years of experience in dermatological research, she has now become a certified skincare consultant keen to convince others of the importance of a diligent routine. Her close relationships with dermatologists […]
L’Occitane Immortelle Precious Emulsion ($80) More than 10 years ago, L’Occitane discovered the anti-aging power of the Corsican immortelle flower—it’s known as the everlasting flower with a bright yellow color that never fades, even after it’s been picked— from the beautiful French island of Corsica. According to the brand, it is “the only variety that contains an incredibly high concentration […]
Jojoba oil is one of the most widely used oils in skin and hair care. It has long been used to condition hair, treat scalp disorders, and promote hair growth. Read on to find out why you should soak up the benefits of jojoba oil for your hair. Meet the Experts Bridgette Hill, certified trichologist and professional hair colorist Quia […]