Make Up

As a beauty editor, I consume a lot of beauty-related content on the daily. Sometimes, it feels like I’m swiping through endless reels, stories and carousels of product reviews, makeup hacks, skin-care ingredient explainers and more.…

I never really had soap on a rope growing up. I always wanted it, especially at summer camp when other kids got it in their care packages, but it was a splurge my parents would never go for. Like most other novelties, they said there…

Take your gorgeous body to your real friends this Valentine’s Day and hang outttttt… There’s been a lot of talk in 2020 about the importance of nurturing friendships in this bizarre dimension where our relationship with…

Happy Saturday, friend! Going to be a short hi this morning because we’re, well, how do I say this? We’re taking Connor to go meet a puppy. Whether or not she’ll be joining our family is still very much up in the air. I’m kind of in…

From early 2000’s classics like Vanilla Sky and Pirates of the Caribbean or modern-day hits like Ferrari, Penelope Cruz has been a staple actress in our lives for decades. With various awards from BAFTAs to Academy Awards, Cruz has been…

Becca, back in the day I was thinking about the beautiful striped powder blushes that Cargo used to make (remember them?) and fell into a rabbit hole of reminiscing about long-lost beauty products that I used to wear and love, le sigh!…

Moisturizing of skin and lips is one such thing that I never ever forget. If you read my blog regularly, you would know I had reviewed Sadhev products and quite liked them. Their rose water is amazing and worth trying. Sadhev's lip care…

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday and learn a lot about science, you’ve gotta visit the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco in Golden Gate Park! If you drive in early like we did, you can get good parking…

Looking for a way to improve your skincare routine? A face roller could be the answer. Jade and rose quartz rollers have been used in beauty rituals for centuries, for good reason! We asked dermatologists and aestheticians to explain…

It’s feeling like a Chanel day So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this…

Good morning, my friend. I hope your Caturday is off to a peaceful, joyful start. It’s been a week since I started doing the three small things I learned in this podcast for better mornings, and overall, my mornings are a little…

Award-winning Hollywood actress, princess and devout philanthropist Grace Kelly has left a lasting legacy as one of the most elegant women in history. Besides being the beloved Princess of Monaco, those who knew her say she had a…

In today's bustling world, taking time for yourself is a luxury. That’s where you dive into the luxury of Earth Ritual premium bath and body care range, crafted to turn your daily routines into restorative rituals. With Earth Ritual…

I often think of homemade soap as being expensive and complicated to make. The list of ingredients typically includes things like glycerin and lye and requires a special trip to a soapmaking store. But the beauty of melt-and-pour soap…

You’re aware of how your eating plays into the state of your skin, but have you ever considered what your mental state is doing to it? If you’ve been reading about skincare and, you know, living with skin for a while, I’m…

Oh my goodness, seeing how we have two gals with long hair in our household, it’s definitely hair products. We go through a lot of conditioner! Skin care is a close second; I’m forever buying sunscreen, lotion and body wash. I wish I…

“The good thing about makeup is that there are no rules for any woman of any age,” says celebrity makeup artist and aesthetician D’Andre Michael. His advice is to embrace aging “and just focus on enhancing your features and beauty.”…

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Love this stuff My main criteria for dry shampoo is how my day-two roots feel after a few sprays. If they’re stiff and coated in a thick layer of crusty powder, forget about it! I prefer lightweight sprays…