Regular readers will know that I have long championed the cleansing capabilities of The Body Shop’s Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. It is mentioned more than once in my book.Since its launch in 2013, this cult product has become one of The Body Shop’s bestsellers and now sells one every 22 seconds* globally, while being the […]
Nothing beats the flavor of a dry, nutty aged parmesan cheese, that is unless you’re vegan. For vegans, there is one God-send ingredient that will take you for miles if you’re looking to replace the unique, dry and nutty flavor of parmesan and that’s nutritional yeast. Making a pesto without parmesan is definitely possible, but […]
Fancy a quick blast through the beauty things that have wowed me recently? Well buckle up, team, this is going to be quite the ride! I’m exaggerating, obviously, because it’s just a post about beauty favourites so there are never going to be any significant potholes or humpbacked bridges to throw you out of your […]
It used to be that you’d spend an hour meticulously painting on your face with the patience of Michaelangelo (or in the least, a YouTuber getting used to their camera equipment) before heading out for a night. But with face masks taking up the larger majority of your mug these days, people are now directing […]
Achieving an effortlessly glowy, neutral beauty look actually isn’t so . . . effortless. It takes a lot of finessing, people! That’s why I’m going to show you how to get the look at home during our brand-new Makeup Happy Hour series. Yes, there will be cocktails and makeup involved. Plus, a whole lot of […]
If there’s anything we took away from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s record-shattering new music video for “WAP” — aside from how important it is for women to own their sexuality — it’s that ’90s hairstyles are definitely making a comeback. More specifically, the french roll updo often accompanied by tight curls and a […]
It’s wild how much we take the little luxuries like getting a haircut or mani-pedi for granted — we don’t notice how much it affects us and our overall mood until we can’t do it. Even with the recent reopening of hair salons after the hiatus in spring and early summer, we still haven’t fully […]
There are a handful of reasons you want a good, long-wear foundation in your makeup collection. It’s a must if you work long hours, have a big event coming up, live in a hot and humid climate, or just want to wear a white T-shirt without running the risk of your base makeup smudging onto […]
Social distancing is probably the best thing that’s happened to my hair in a while. There, I said it. Unlike some of my peers, who have admitted on numerous occasions that the events of the last few months — namely working from home and sheltering in place — have caused them to focus a lot […]
Trends have redefined what bedrooms have looked like over the decades. You know this, of course, if you’ve ever slept on a waterbed, used a sponge to paint your walls, or carefully matched the ruffled skirt of your bed to your window valances. But what bedroom trends are on the horizon, especially now that months […]
On the list of things we’re most excited about for fall is pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweater weather, and seasonal product collections. If you’ve already scouted your new bath bombs from Lush and stocked up on candles from Bath and Body Works for Halloween, then the launch of The Body Shop’s limited-edition fall collection should […]
Dermstore is turning 21, and to celebrate, the beauty retailer is having a big anniversary sale. Now through August 17, select bestselling brands are up to 25 percent off, making it the perfect opportunity to shop for fall beauty products. In addition to the 25 percent discount on brands like Sunday Riley, Living Proof, Indie […]
Megan Thee Stallion really wasn’t lying when she said she always needs to switch up her look. Not long after posing for a photo with bedazzled, blue jelly nails on Instagram, the rapper showed off a new set of nail art over the weekend with a much more intricate design. Megan’s latest manicure features asymmetrical-cut […]
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Calling all plant parents who forget to give their greenery enough lighting: Modern Sprout has an elevated smart planter here to relieve your parental guilt. The planter—which has already surpassed its fundraising goal on Kickstarter—is equipped with a […]
If you’re among the 50 percent of Americans who get cold sores — otherwise known as fever blisters — then you know just how annoying they can be. Those pesky, and often incredibly painful, sores always seem to crop up at exactly the wrong time, whether you have a presentation at work, are going on […]
If I could give my younger self some advice, I would tell her two things: 1) please don’t date that guy, and 2) start wearing sunscreen ASAP. If I had started wearing sunscreen 10 years ago, would I have these premature undereye wrinkles? We’ll never know, but I think about it often. Back then, my […]
With masks taking up prime real estate on our faces, people are searching for new ways to express their creativity through beauty. Enter: watercolor eyelids. Made popular by celebrity makeup artists, this new trend gives you the freedom to experiment with bright shadows in a subtle — and wearable — way. Covering your lids with […]
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town […]
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stars as the host of the much buzzed about new show, About Face on streaming platform, Quibi beginning August 10. The show features interviews with top beauty biz founders from Glossier’s Emily Weiss to OUAI’s Jen Atkin — all under ten minutes an episode per streaming newcomer, Quibi’s “quick bites” format. Despite the […]
Sifting through blush at your go-to beauty retailer can feel similar to using a dating app at college or in a major city: the options are seemingly endless. Like dating, in order to find your perfect match when it comes to this category of makeup, you have to test the waters to figure out what […]
