Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez First of all, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our #PinkWINK #BOGOforthecure campaign. We had a HUGE turnout this year, resulting in 1229 units of WINK donated (That’s bigger than ever before, for those who don’t know!). In a world of fast stats and social media, it’s easy to forget … Read more
Today marks my 3rd Chinese New Year celebrated in China or rather.. celebrated at all! In the Chinese zodiac, I’m a Monkey, so believe me when I say I was pumped for 2016, especially when New Year’s Day also fell on my birthday. But 2016.. didn’t really turn out exactly how I’d hoped. Actually, looking … Read more
“Extracts of this delicate flower may be used on all skin types but are often included in products for dry, sensitive, and mature skin” (source). Rose oil is a luxurious, and highly beneficial ingredient that can leave your skin feeling as soft as…well, a flower petal. What’s the Deal with Rose Oil? Did you know … Read more
One of the questions I received this month on Quora was: “Why do women’s faces look wider in photos without makeup? Even if you look at celebrities without makeup, somehow their faces look wide and sort of flat.” While many answers focused on contouring–which is a big part of the “flat” and wide face” piece, I … Read more
Hi Megan, I’m a college student on a budget, so I try to save as much money as possible on makeup. Can I use eye shadow to fill in my brows? – Nikki G. Ohh.. this is a good question! It gives me “instagram makeup hack” vibes. Sure! You can use eye shadow to fill … Read more
A few months back I posted a blog called “How to Make Thin Brows Look Fuller..Instantly“. It was a hit. It was one of the most read blogs of the summer. In that blog, I talked about how to achieve feathered brows. But I was only a beginner when it came to feathery brows. Since then, … Read more
Admit it: We all do crazy things in the name of blackhead extermination Recently, you’ve probably seen different varieties of viral videos going around, of black peel-off masks and the horrors (and plethora of cursing) that ensue when women try to peel them off their entire faces. Just google “peel off face mask gone wrong” … Read more
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Dear Megan, I’ve heard that chocolate causes acne, as does greasy food, etc. Does your diet really affect your skin? – Ashley W. The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ is something I heard a lot growing up but never really understood until I was much older. Basically, if all … Read more
It’s hard to remember a time before Anastasia Beverly Hills iconic brow products became a staple in every makeup lover’s collection. Since 1997 Anastasia and her daughter Claudia have defined the eyebrow game like no other company (see: my other long love letter to the ABH brand). Many have tried to match Anastasia’s success but … Read more
Dear Megan, What falsies do celebrities use? They always look so real on the red carpet! – Katie M. Oh the life of the rich and famous. The clothes, the parties, the glamour and, most importantly, the lashes! For decades we have obsessed over celebrity makeup looks, and tried (unsuccessfully in my case) to recreate … Read more