Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez Dear Megan, Are facial masks effective for acne and blackheads? If so, which one is the best? Effective skincare is all about routine. Facial masks are like the icing on the skincare cupcake. Masks are mostly good for short-term results, so best to use in the 2–3 weeks leading up to an event. That … Read more
It’s almost sun dress and shorts season! For some people this time of year is a dream, but for my fellow pale girls, it can be a nightmare. I am naturally very pale so I always hated this time of year as I was incredibly self conscious. People often made comments about my legs “glowing” … Read more
From the moment I walked out of customs, I knew something was different. “Did somebody just die here?” my fiancé asked in jest. It was completely silent in the waiting hall. Many faces stood out over their signs, patiently waiting. Nobody said a word. No cheering, clapping, yelling. None of the loud, brash shouting from … Read more
As you all know, every October we go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month, with #PinkWink. For every bottle of WINK sold, we donate one to a cancer warrior. October 1st isn’t for a few more days, but time is of the essence with this particular warrior story – one close to my heart. This … Read more
Dear Megan, How come my foundation cakes and looks terrible even though I pat it on instead of rubbing it in? Hey love – been there, done that. Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone has faced this problem at some point or another. Today we’ll dive into how to reduce the occurrence of cakey, … Read more
A question that I receive surprisingly often is: What skincare products should I use? That question that in itself is pretty open-ended and difficult to answer, and there’s a big difference between should and could (like need and want). The masks and sprays I test out a lot are “wants,” but some products are truly … Read more
Dear Megan, What’s the best eyeliner for brows? Anonymous, via Quora If you really did mean eyeliner, well, you can do that. I’m not sure what the answer is in that case. I haven’t really tried any eyeliners on my brows recently. I do know of a really great multi-purpose pencil kit by BHue Beauty … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RumInTheSun #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. We’re riding out into the dog days of summer. For me, that means enjoying days with my feet in the dirt, picking late summer berries (and … Read more
Dear Megan, Does vaseline really help eyelashes grow or is this just a myth? -Anonymous via Quora Oh boy. I get this question at least 3 or 4 times a month. I have answered it before, but sometimes I think maybe I didn’t answer it clearly enough, so this time I dug into it really hard … Read more
LIVE: GET READY WITH ME The words used to flash across my phone’s screen every morning around 10 or 11am, when makeup guru Samantha Ravndahl woke up and told the world to come and “get ready” with her live on Periscope. I’ve tuned in a few times to see what she was up to; mainly it’s … Read more