Dear Megan, I saw that WINK contains Squalane. What is it? I’ve read online that squalane comes from sharks? Is WINK still vegan? – Danielle E. Yay for new customers (and new readers)! You help shed light on issues that many might have missed. Some of you might not have realized that the WINK changed … 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
Dear Megan, Why do eyelashes fall out, and do they grow back? How long do they take to grow? – Anonymous (answer requested via Quora) You picked the right person to ask! Eyelashes naturally fall out as part of the hair growth cycle. Any hair on the body has to go through the different cycles: … Read more
This Beauty Q&A was picked up from a WINK review on Instagram. The poster asks, “According to [the Amalie] website, WINK provides EFAs, which theoretically will increase brow/lash growth…Are most of us deficient? ..EFAs are found in many cooking oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts, etc so.. probably not?” You’re right! All of those … Read more
Dear Megan, Do eyelashes grow back? – Anonymous (answer requested via Quora) Ahhh.. Bad habits. We all have them. Especially when it comes to hygiene and cosmetics. How many of us actually clean our brushes as often as we’re supposed to? And honestly, sometimes it’s too much effort to wash our faces at the end … Read more
Dear Megan, What can I use coconut oil for? Some people say you can use coconut oil for everything, others say it’s not good for your skin. What’s the truth? – Adrian D. Not to be dramatic, but coconuts are God’s gift to earth. Between coconut water, coconut milk, the meat, the oil.. Coconuts are … Read more
Dear Megan, I’ve heard biotin can help your hair grow. Is that true? Can it help your lashes grow too? How much should I take? – Robin B. I am sure you have heard all kinds of things about biotin. Perhaps you have even taken a biotin supplement before (guilty!). Super guilty, actually. In college, … Read more
I have always found the history of cosmetics and beauty trends incredibly fascinating. One thing I have noticed during my studies of these trends, is that so many things come and go. However, there is one product that has stood the test of time, and predates even the bible! That product is mascara. Records from … Read more
Dear Megan, My mum accidentally pulled out a big chunk of her eyelashes with an eyelash curler! How long will they take to grow back? It seems like they’re taking forever! Can you help? – Sophie Y. Sophie, your mom is not alone. You and 2,400 other people are Googling this same exact question every … Read more
After last week’s Beauty Q&A about Idol Lash and it’s ingredients (here), I have received an overwhelming “YUCK!” response from a lot of you. So this week, I thought I would come back and hit it from a higher level, with this comprehensive consumer guide: How to avoid getting scammed when buying an eyelash enhancer. … Read more