Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez This post has been a very long in the making – over 6 months at this point. I haven’t written a skin update since last summer when I definitively called it quits on Benzoyl Peroxide because even though derms can’t seem to agree on whether or not it ages skin, my skin was aging very … Read more
To those of you reading this in the US, you probably know today as Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day. Many of you are taking advantage of the government holiday by staying home, in observation of the armistice signed between WWI Allies and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month … Read more
The title sounds like something my grandma would yell at me.. but that didn’t stop me from writing it, because we NEED this PSA: CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES! If you’re anything like me, you’re a little on the lazy side. Not when it comes to makeup, but when it comes to the clean-up. If you’re … Read more
Similar to Singles Day in China, Black Friday is a MASSIVE shopping holiday in the US. If you’re anything like me, you were ready to drop some dough on beauty deals this Black Friday. Beauty brands online have changed a lot in the past 1-2 years, moving to flash sales and limited editions and exclusives. … Read more
Dear Megan, I recently heard of brow tinting. Is it safe? How long does it last? Can I do it myself? – Patricia C. Brow tinting seems to be waning in popularity with the rise of semi-permanent brow tattoos – or “3d microblading” – but brow tinting is a great option, especially if you’re: allergic … Read more
Ladies + WINK lovers: Today I want to introduce you to Benefit’s newest competition – The “They’re Real!” #Realsies Campaign. If you follow our instagram account, you probably already saw this announcement/entry last night: Last week I was perusing through Benefit’s snapchat (per usual) and came across this awesome contest, in all it’s typical pink-and-glitter … Read more
Okay obviously, makeup is not the important part of this piece. Let me get that out of the way first. I rarely do personal posts anymore, but yesterday I was invited to attend a truly spectacular event and since you all have been here throughout my entire journey, I thought I’d share. For those of … Read more
Two really great, in-depth features went out last week. One by Shopify, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned from Amalie’s humble beginnings, in Megan’s dorm room, to her apartment in China and many trips between. The other, by Shari Rudavsky at the Indianapolis Star, highlighted the inspiration behind and creation of Farm to Face, our … Read more
On this New Year’s Eve, I’m thinking about a lot of things. Mainly, I am thinking about how far 2016 has taken us here at Amalie. From introducing our newest WINK packaging last January after a fall of rigorous testing here in China and in your homes, to the launch of our long-awaited 2nd product … Read more
With the launch of our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on October 1st, this week was bangin’.. to say the least. Here’s The Buzz: Everybody is Buzzing about #pinkWINK on instagram! Follow our account @amaliebeauty to see new posts daily (here) and watch the posts roll in ? WINK Lash and Brow Oil – Buy One … Read more