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
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
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
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fungal nail infections are common in the US and may affect up to 14% of the general population. This could be why toenail infection supports are produced now and again. Yet, the number of those dealing with skin problems, including toe and nail infections seems to … Read more
When I came across the Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Mask, it was quite possibly the most interesting skincare proposition yet: Could plant stem cells rejuvenate skin the same way human stem cells could? When we think of stem cells, it automatically calls people to pick sides; but plant stem cells are a different … 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
I can’t tell you how many times a month I get an email that says: “I want to try SHINE for my dark spots, but I’m afraid it will break me out. Help!” These aren’t teenagers; they’re women of all ages. That’s because acne is always a concern, regardless of age. And we’re all a little afraid … Read more
Today I’m reviewing another celebrity favorite treatment: Moor Mud. Moor mud isn’t just one extract: it’s a thousand extracts in one. Moor mud is composed of decomposed herbs, flowers and grasses in special (moor-like) conditions over the course of thousands of years. Over 1,300 natural, organic plant enzymes, bio-minerals, trace elements, amino acids, fatty acids and vitamins … 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
Bee venom has become a very popular alt-wellness anti-aging treatment, presumably since the Duchess of Cornwall openly attributed her age-defying wrinkle-reversing results in 2010 (source), and gaining popularity again in thanks to Goop founder Gwenyth Paltrow’s 2016 interview with the NYT, where she mentioned that she’s tried “apitherapy,” or bee-stinging therapy. What exactly is a bee venom facial, … Read more