As a beauty editor, my curiosity about skincare ingredients is never-ending, so when I first spotted purslane extract on one of my skincare products, I scoured the internet to find all about it. Shock and awe. This plant-derived ingredient is chocked-full of essential nutrients needed for healthy skin. Purslane has been used in traditional Eastern medicine due to its anti-inflammatory […]
The beauty and skincare industries are full of varying products, each with its list of dos and don’ts when it comes to application. If you think bentonite clay has ruined your hair, chances are it hasn’t, so you shouldn’t panic, at least not immediately or before contacting a haircare specialist. In many cases, you have not removed the bentonite correctly, […]
Meow-loha! Rosie wanted to say a quick hi from Novato. Connor, El Hub and I are still on Oahu but headed back tomorrow. Rosie has been living it up with her petsitter back home in California, getting major lurvies and all-you-can-eat gravy and pets. Frankly, she’s in no big hurry to see us back, although she is running low on […]
Mountain Trail Sydney Grace Mountain Trail 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) was originally released as a bundle of single pan eyeshadows, and it’s back in palette-form! I found that eight of the nine shades were as good or slightly improved, while one shade (Escape) seemed to have more shimmer and less of an intense, deeper base color (though […]
Formula Overview $18.00/0.34 oz. – $52.94 Per Ounce The formula is a cream product that is supposed to be “highly pigmented,” “smudge proof,” “waterproof, and “rapid drying.” They’re multi-purpose products that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks (though note: the Foil finish includes plastic, or PET, glitter, which is technically not considered eye safe via FDA). The […]
Hello beautiful people, I’m raising my cup of tea to you in a *toast*. Here’s to another beautiful day. It’s monsoon season here in North India and the sky is overcast with dark, lovely clouds. Since I am in no mood to do a regular beauty post, I thought I’d rather serve you tepid tea with some personal stuff today. […]
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Huda Beauty Light (P, $31.00) is warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Medium (2) (P, $55.00) is warmer (95% similar). L’Oreal Fair (P, $15.99) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Feisty Much (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). Haus Labs Light Level 2 (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% […]
The general access portion of this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has officially commenced, and it’s proving to be one of the best beauty sales of the summer. With a lineup of retailer-exclusive beauty sales for the taking on some of our favorite brands like Kiehl’s, Charlotte Tilbury, and La Mer, you may be tempted to stockpile things while the savings […]
Have you ever followed everything a celebrity has mentioned from their beauty routine to their diet and still thought why I am not getting that superstar glow? Well, it’s because the A-Listers don’t reveal everything they do to keep their youth stay longer. One of the best-kept Hollywood secrets for great skin is Red Light Therapy. Glamour Magazine has even […]
Kaleidos Joyride Mono Blush ($18.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable, albeit on the more powdery side, though it didn’t seem to look dry on my skin and didn’t darken/turn stiff when applied over bare skin. It had rich color payoff that wore […]