Undertones and skin tones; choosing the right foundation is more complicated than it’s been made out to be. A month before getting married, I took a hard look at myself in the mirror to confront what’s been baffling me for years. I texted my best friend for some supportive wisdom: “Why do I ALWAYS look […]

We asked dozens of makeup experts and enthusiasts and found the crème de la crème. The eyelash curler: medieval torture device or makeup-bag essential? Hopefully you consider it the latter, but even if this tool doesn’t scare you, it can still feel like a nightmare to shop for. Have no fear—finding your holy grail is […]

Out of sick days? We’ve got some tips to help you glow when you still have to show up for work, no matter your ailment. When you feel like crap, ideally the world stops and feels it with you. A snow day score when you’ve got the flu, a randomly granted work-from-home day saving you […]

According to Glossier, “Skin first, makeup second.” But I have rosacea… If you’ve purchased makeup or skin care from Glossier or IT Cosmetics, you’ve made a statement about the kind of beauty consumer you are. The beauty market is saturated with brands catering to all types of age groups, skincare needs, packaging preferences, budgets and […]

3 Drugstore Mascaras That Work Wonders On My Uncurlable Lashes Given how much I love having long, lush Twiggy lashes, I consider mine quite stubborn. The tops are difficult to curl (like trying to curl hay) and the bottoms are virtually nonexistent. This is why I have some damn high standards for mascara — my […]

So, you’ve got a Valentine’s Day date. Whether your faithful beau is treating you to a night off the couch or you’re throwing “Singles Awareness Day” cliches to the wind and meeting up with a lucky Tinder-boo, I’m here to help make sure your face stays in place with the best long-lasting makeup. Laying the […]