One of the beauty trends I’ve been seeing all over my Instagram feed and in magazines is glossy eyelids. Sometimes referred to as “glossy eyes” or the “wet eye look”, the premise is — you guessed it — eyelids having the appearance of a wet, glossy texture. I love when a trend’s name makes perfect…
I love trying out new makeup brands and products, but the options can be overwhelming. (And if I tried every skincare product I got an Instagram ad for, I’d be broke.) I was offered the chance to try out a few makeup products from a new-to-me makeup brand, M2U NYC, and jumped at the chance….
If you’re like me, you remember taking oatmeal baths as a child to soothe your skin after a bad case of sunburn or Chicken Pox. I distinctly remember the smell and odd texture (maybe it’s why I don’t enjoy oatmeal today). But what about oat milk? Does the ingredient have the same benefits on…
Ah summer — the season of beach trips, fruity popsicles, and BBQs. It’s also the season of sunburns, boob sweat, and thigh chafing. These summer skin problems have likely caused us to make a few rush trips to CVS or late-night Amazon Prime purchases. Here are some of the most common summer skin problems, how…
When I think about how much money I’ve saved this past year and a half on hair and makeup products, I’m amazed. Sure, I had to purchase a few must-haves like an eyebrow pencil or bottle of moisturizer, but for the most part I spent way less than previous years due to COVID. I will…
You’ve likely heard of elderberry when it comes to two things: St-Germain (a French liqueur made from elderflowers) or the syrup (which some people use to treat cold and flu symptoms). But did you know the ingredient is also used in many beauty and skincare products? Benefits of Elderberry for Skin and Beauty There are…
After the success of older posts on MAC Lipstick Dupes and Clinique Drugstore Dupes, I figured I would create another one with a different higher-end brand, and Charlotte Tilbury was an easy choice. Before she created her eponymous beauty line, Charlotte Tilbury was a celebrity makeup artist and creative director. Although all of her products…
It seems like every month when I open my Allure magazine, there’s a feature on a new beauty or skincare ingredient that’s all the rage. And maybe I’m a few months behind, but I’ve been noticing prickly pear as an ingredient in everything from facial oils to haircare. Below I’ve rounded up some of the…
