As summer comes to an end, I can always count on one thing: my skin texture changing as we transition to fall. While my combination skin is on the oilier side right now, I know it’ll only get drier as the temperature drops, which means now’s the time for my skin to soak up all the extra hydration it can get. As a shopping writer, I’ve tried my fair share of skincare formulas, but one of my holy grail products I always come back to is the Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream from Youth to the People, especially when I’m in need of a moisture boost overnight. Read More...
CC creams, otherwise known as color correcting creams, are a stellar alternative to foundation —especially for anyone who dreads midday makeup caking, or a weighty skin-feel. Simply put, "CC creams offer a natural, skin-like look,” makeup artist Nick Lujan previously told InStyle, and a breezy, barely-there feel. To boot, CC creams deliver “skin-caring benefits,” Lujan added. Lumene’s Color Corrector CC Cream is the perfect case in point. Hailing from a Finnish beauty brand, the formula has quickly become my must-have for minimal makeup days. Read More...
Unless you are incredibly blessed, ultra-long hair—past 15 inches or so—has a propensity for becoming dry, scraggly, and ultimately looking a bit unkempt at the ends. I currently wear 20-inch hair extensions, which are delightfully shiny upon initial installation, yet invariably become thirsty and frazzled after a few washes. Naturally, I’ve tried numerous smoothing products, many of which have proven effective, though many of which, particularly hair oils, have simply rendered my hair greasy. Read More...
