Are you ready for this totally kawaii review? Last week a friend and I dropped by Miniso–Japan’s unbelievably cute version of a “dollar store”–when I came across their new Hello Kitty makeup line. While the colors are usually not in range for me (Miniso is only sold in Southeast Asia), today I thought I’d give … Read more
Last week in the middle of all my beauty product sale posts, I stumbled across something that looked familiar but.. not. It was weird. I thought I would probably hate it, but I had to test it anyway. I had seen this product before maybe once or twice on Instagram, but it’s not very popular. It’s … Read more
Note: If you’re even 10% interested in using this product, please read the FULL review–start to finish. You’ll thank me later. Last week THE coolest product caught my eye. It was a face mask that could be removed WITH A MAGNET. That’s right. No washing required. Just use a magnet, and it comes off. Yep, … Read more
Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara is one of THE most talked-about, blogged-about, raved-about mascaras.. ever. Since my entire life kind of revolves around lashes, I knew that I had to try this one sooner or later, even though all my readers know that “They’re Real!” is my hands-down, go-to, ride-or-die favorite mascara. And believe me–it … Read more
Dear Megan, What are some cheap mascaras that work? I don’t want to spend $40 on a mascara! – Sara B. Let me start this by saying, I spend a ridiculous amount of money on makeup: I am currently VIB Rouge member at Sephora (i.e. I spend way more than I should). So suffice to … Read more
Note: If you’re even 10% interested in using this product, please read the FULL review–start to finish. You’ll thank me later. Last week THE coolest product caught my eye. It was a face mask that could be removed WITH A MAGNET. That’s right. No washing required. Just use a magnet, and it comes off. Yep, … Read more
Today I want to introduce you to the end-all be-all for concealers: Glossier Stretch Concealer. This concealer is.. the bomb. Yes, I just used a 90s term on purpose. Glossier is the newest 80s/9os retro chic minimalist beauty brand, founded by badass entrepreneur Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss. (Here’s a recent interview with … Read more
Today I want to dive into a brand that is massively popular in Hong Kong and China, but maybe not so familiar to my US readers: Watson’s. Specifically, Watson’s Collagen Line. Now hold on.. before you click off the page – even if you don’t know the Watson’s brand, today I’m going to spill … Read more
Benefit Instant Brow Pencil Review: Criteria Anytime I’m reviewing a product, I instantly run through the list of criteria that I use when I’m critiquing factory samples for customers with my other company Genie Supply (here, if interested): Color Pay-off Consistency Feel Other notes + Overall Value ..and that’s kind of how my brain reviews … Read more
A few years ago, MIT alum Rachel Peterson reached out to me for advice about starting her own beauty brand. She had previously led the same dance squad I was a part of at MIT, after graduation worked at Tesla while cheering professionally for the 49ers, and was now back in Boston, getting her MBA … Read more