Tom Ford Beauty added three new pieces to their Soleil Neige lineup this year with two Eyeshadow Quads ($90 each) and a Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm ($58). As a long-time Tom Ford Beauty lover I could not resist and picked up all three. The colors are stunning and I’m excited to partner with Nordstrom to share a look […]
Pat McGrath Nude Allure Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Nude Allure Pat McGrath Nude Allure 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 rosier neutral hues, and all five shades performed well: incredibly pigmented, smooth, and blendable with excellent longevity. Ingredients Mercurial Rose Mercurial Rose is […]
ROSÉ’s Biggest Skin-Care Inspiration Is Her Mom
There’s a reason why you rarely hear or witness K-pop idols revealing their beauty routines — their lucrative star power is typically reserved for brand endorsements. ROSÉ (real name: Roseanne Chae-young Park) is many things: a singer, songwriter, dancer, K-pop idol, BLACKPINK member, and YSL darling — but now, she can add one more item to her ever-growing list of […]
Choose the Right Hair Highlight Colors to Compliment Your Skin Tone
If you’re looking to change your hair color for the first time, you may consider using highlights. Whether a warm or cool undertone, there is a perfect hair highlight color for you! But with so many different hair colours available, how do you choose the right one for your skin tone? This blog post will give you tips on selecting […]
Kaleidos Epiphany Eyeliner Reviews & Swatches
Tourmaline Kaleidos Tourmaline Epiphany Glow Melt-On Eyeliner ($16.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a medium-dark multichrome eyeliner that shifted from darker gold to green-gold to warm green to reddish-plum paired with a lightly sparkling, metallic finish. Semi-opaque, buildable coverage Lightly creamy, firm but not stiff or prone to tugging Applied fairly evenly Exceptionally long-wearing (14 hours+) FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for […]
The Reconstructive Procedure that Helped This Breast Cancer Patient Feel Whole Again
Eva Nedelka was already grappling with so much when she was faced with important decisions that would affect her future. Her battle with breast cancer was difficult enough, and in addition to facing that reality, she also had to contend with fears and doubts about her future. Having to undergo a double mastectomy, she also worried about losing part of […]
Dr. Barbara Sturm Reviews: A Review of The 10 Best Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Products – The Dermatology Review
Dr. Barbara Sturm is an orthopedic surgeon-turned-skin-specialist based in Dusseldorf, Germany. If you aren’t familiar with Dr. Sturm, you may have heard about the “vampire facial” she developed, made popular by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian. She’s also known for her non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments and her namesake skincare line, Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics. The line is […]
Selena Gomez Found the Perfect Your-Nails-But-Better Nail Polish
There is never a wrong time to opt for a manicure that simply echoes your fingernail’s natural nail color. In the past, I have actually arrived at the nail salon with my mind set on a classic French but left with a French-less, your-nails-but-better manicure, all because I loved how good the base color looked by itself. Selena Gomez has […]
Breast Augmentation: The Good, the Bad, and the Aesthetic Appeal
Breast augmentation is colloquially known as a “boob job.” In the past, getting a boob job was seen negatively in some social circles, but not anymore. With the advancement of technology and societal values, women can now flaunt their enhanced breasts results without worrying about stigmatization. But what exactly is breast augmentation? What Is Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is a […]
L’Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain Swatches
L’Oreal Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain is another glossy-finished liquid lipstick formula that caught my eye while I was checking out some of the competitor formulas to the recent Urban Decay ones. These are more like YSL Glossy Stains, though — I’ve struggled similarly in even application with some of the very light shades of the YSL formula as I […]