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
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
It’s no secret that skincare is expensive, and face oils are no exception. A good face oil uses the best ingredients and doesn’t add any unnecessary fillers or fragrances. Because of this, things can get a little costly. Unlike most other skincare products though, face oil can be used in a variety of ways, so … Read more
I’m fresh off of a holiday to Thailand where I only brought a carry-on bag (the 7kg limit is tough!), so needless to say, that didn’t leave much room for beauty. In fact, I limited myself to that one quart-sized TSA-approved ziplock bag. I had to figure out my beauty on-the-go. On my first day, … 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
Dear Megan, I’ve seen more and more articles about “fake makeup.” What is fake makeup? How can I know if the makeup I bought is fake? – Cynthia M. Wooo here we go. First off, let me say that you are not alone. Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, I think we have all … Read more
Mink lashes are rapidly becoming the most popular luxury beauty product. Once upon a time they were only worn by the rich and famous, but with the rise of makeup tutorials and beauty gurus they are now accessible to us common folk. The difference between synthetic and mink lashes is the quality. There’s a big … Read more
Masks are quickly becoming one of my favorite skincare treatments. I’m not sure if my new attitude is a product of my environment–masks are insanely popular in Asia–or if I’m just putting more emphasis on self care, but in any case, my mask base is growing quickly. I recently splurged purchased the ultra popular brand … Read more
This is something that I’ve talked about before, but I get alllll types of questions about why and how some of you are losing lashes and what to do about it. Madarosis (the medical term for eyelash loss) is something that affects millions of people, and occurs for a number of reasons- some of them … Read more
I didn’t really struggle much with acne when I was in high school. I thought that I was in the clear, until I got to college and a combination of poor diet, stress, and drinking caused my skin to go crazy. I constantly had clusters of breakouts around my mouth and on my cheeks. I … Read more