elf Rich Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($14.00 for 1.06 oz.) is a dark brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a radiant, dewy finish that had shine and pearlescence without emphasizing skin texture. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Salt New York Medium/Deep (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Luna (6.5) […]

If we could put money on it, we’d bet your body-care routine consists of a once-over cleanser in the shower and a quick application of lotion afterward. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with a routine like this, we’re firm believers that it’s important to treat your body with the same TLC you give your face. One way to achieve just […]

So, how much money can you actually make with Instagram Reels bonuses? I was very hesitant to sign up for Instagram Bonuses, when the opportunity rolled out last year, for one very simple reason: you have to give Instagram your social security number (literally within the App!) and I felt like this seemed really unsafe. After all, Instagram in owned […]

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I think it was last year that The Body Shop took avocado from its natural home – on toast – and turned it, via sustainably sourced avocado oil from South Africa, into body products. The collection has had a makeover and a few new additions and here we are. As you know, I adore so many of the The […]

Occasionally, we get to learn about an aesthetic innovation that makes us go “Wow, that’s pretty cool!” Recently we found ourselves saying that when we stopped by Miami plastic surgeon Daniel Careaga, MD’s office to get a preview of Sientra’s “See Yourself in Sientra” mirror, a new device that gives patients a real time virtual preview of exactly what their […]

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. Decaf, half caf or full caf? All the caf! 2. If you […]

Dracula Sydney Grace Dracula Pressed Pigment Shadow ($5.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark red with cooler, pinkish undertones and a pearly sheen. Opaque coverage Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable Long-wearing (8.5 hours) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Terra Moons La Reina […]

We’ve all heard about the merits of double cleansing. Recently, a similar trend was born: double moisturizing. Experts say the practice can be beneficial for all skin types, even oily ones. Whether you’re looking for a boost of moisture, to seal in other products or to pair hydration with actives, here’s how this hack can help. We know double cleansing […]

If you’ve got a certain amount of makeup, chances are there are a few ColourPop products lingering in your stash. You might have picked them up when you realized you could get the most shimmery, wet-looking eye shadow you ever saw for less than a venti latte at Starbucks. It’s that high-payoff, high-affordability thing that’s made the brand so beloved. […]

True story: I got my bottle of L’Heure Bleue (edt) in a swap for my D&G Light Blue. I liked Light Blue enough but it always smelled a bit generic to me and I found that I never really wanted to reach for it. L’Heure Bleue I wear all the time, I find it so easy to wear, but not […]