Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez Dear Megan, What are some cheap mascaras that work? I don’t want to spend $40 on a mascara! – Sara B. Let me start this by saying, I spend a ridiculous amount of money on makeup: I am currently VIB Rouge member at Sephora (i.e. I spend way more than I should). So suffice to … Read more
Note: If you’re even 10% interested in using this product, please read the FULL review–start to finish. You’ll thank me later. Last week THE coolest product caught my eye. It was a face mask that could be removed WITH A MAGNET. That’s right. No washing required. Just use a magnet, and it comes off. Yep, … Read more
Today I want to introduce you to the end-all be-all for concealers: Glossier Stretch Concealer. This concealer is.. the bomb. Yes, I just used a 90s term on purpose. Glossier is the newest 80s/9os retro chic minimalist beauty brand, founded by badass entrepreneur Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss. (Here’s a recent interview with … Read more
Today I want to dive into a brand that is massively popular in Hong Kong and China, but maybe not so familiar to my US readers: Watson’s. Specifically, Watson’s Collagen Line. Now hold on.. before you click off the page – even if you don’t know the Watson’s brand, today I’m going to spill … Read more
Benefit Instant Brow Pencil Review: Criteria Anytime I’m reviewing a product, I instantly run through the list of criteria that I use when I’m critiquing factory samples for customers with my other company Genie Supply (here, if interested): Color Pay-off Consistency Feel Other notes + Overall Value ..and that’s kind of how my brain reviews … Read more
A few years ago, MIT alum Rachel Peterson reached out to me for advice about starting her own beauty brand. She had previously led the same dance squad I was a part of at MIT, after graduation worked at Tesla while cheering professionally for the 49ers, and was now back in Boston, getting her MBA … Read more
I can’t tell you how many times a month I get an email that says: “I want to try SHINE for my dark spots, but I’m afraid it will break me out. Help!” These aren’t teenagers; they’re women of all ages. That’s because acne is always a concern, regardless of age. And we’re all a little afraid … Read more
Dear Megan, Is Nerium safe? A lot of my friends use it (and sell it). It looks good, but I’m curious. – Britney S. I was first introduced to Nerium about a year ago by a friend. Since I’ve mostly been in China for the past 2 years without Facebook, it’s the first and last … Read more
When I came across the Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Mask, it was quite possibly the most interesting skincare proposition yet: Could plant stem cells rejuvenate skin the same way human stem cells could? When we think of stem cells, it automatically calls people to pick sides; but plant stem cells are a different … Read more
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon these images of the Victoria’s Secret Angels getting 24k gold sheet masks before the annual fashion show: I had to stop and wonder though: What are they doing? Do gold masks really work? Is this just an ad? It was definitely an advertisement in some form; the … Read more