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I’ll buy pretty much any makeup product that intrigues me (read: pretty much everything until my bank account balance doesn’t allow it). I’ll gladly spend a Saturday afternoon perusing Neiman Marcus, swatching every makeup item that costs more than my monthly electricity bill. I go to Sephora about once a week, but I hop on […] More
I’m not going to lie: when I set out to write an article on how long it takes to see results from different skincare products, I didn’t foresee it being such a struggle. I mean, just stroll down the aisles of any given drug store and you’ll see countless products touting fixes for everything from […] More
I paid someone to pop my pimples. For three months, I went to an esthetician who went to town squeezing every blackhead, pimple, and clogged pore on my face. It hurt like hell and I left with scabs all over, but it was the most effective acne treatment I’ve ever had. Welcome to the world […] More
Each year seems to boast a fleet of new buzzworthy beauty ingredients, as we’ve already seen CBD and bakuchiol take center stage in the skincare space. And now, expect polyglutamic acid to join the pack of 2019’s hottest ingredients, as this ultra-hydrating ingredient has been utilized in everything from serums to essences. However, if you […] More
Blame it on Chicago winters or unfortunate DNA, but it’s a current fact of my life that my skin often feels dry beyond repair. Because of this, I’ll try any lotion or potion to give me even the slightest illusion that my skin produces even a hint of oil (it doesn’t). Overnight masks, serums, extra-strength […] More
Since the latter half of 2019, I’ve vowed to view my nails in the same way I do with the other parts of my beauty routine: extra. I’ve loved following trends and trying new things with my nails in the same way I would with my hair styles or eye makeup. While there is a […] More
You don’t need to consider yourself a wellness guru to be someone who cares about the products that are going on your face every day. There’s a reason the clean beauty industry keeps gaining speed, and it’s because as time goes on and we become more informed about harmful and toxic ingredients, it becomes more […] More
Whether you’re a drugstore makeup guru or a Sephora addict, you know that your tools can determine how your makeup looks as much as the products you’re using — and sometimes even more. The problem? No matter how you cut it, buying makeup brushes just isn’t as exciting as picking up a new product that […] More
