Like tech in Silicon Valley or fashion in New York, one simply cannot visit Seoul without feeling totally consumed by beauty. Beauty has sunken its claws into every facet of Korean life. Seoul lives, eats, breathes and believes – deeply – in beauty. Plastic surgery ads litter the streets and subways. The shops line up one … Read more
No matter what holidays you do or don’t celebrate, we all love a good gift. Regardless of whether we’re giving or receiving, gifting is fun all the way around. If you’re anything like me, procrastination it not a factor in holiday shopping, it is THE NAME OF THE GAME. So today I’m going to go … Read more
It’s no secret that skincare is expensive, and face oils are no exception. A good beauty 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, beauty oil can be used in a variety of ways. Here … Read more
Ahh, another season turns. The seasons have been changing very quickly this year. Here in Indiana, chilly weather didn’t set in until about 2 weeks ago; last weekend we had our first snow (!) out of the blue. With the change of seasons comes an inevitable change in skincare. My skin, for one, has been … Read more
This post was made in collaboration with A Complete and contains some affiliate #ad links. It’s summer, and that means one and only one thing: it’s travel season! It’s easy to get excited about your travel plans.. that is, until you realize that you have to (temporarily) part ways with your entire beauty regimen. … Read more
As we drove through the flooded streets, trying to find a through way, I rolled down the windows to get a better look at the flooded plains and suddenly inhaled the familiar rotten egg smell of beautiful West Baden. “The next time I come here, I’m taking a sulfur bath,” I declared. 4 months later, … Read more
Dear Megan, What beauty routine should a 50+ woman follow to look her best? I’m a 55 year old woman that would like to be attractive for as long as possible (I’m sure I’m not alone, here, lol). I’ve not ever indulged in manicures, pedicures, skin treatments, etc., so I was looking for input and … Read more
Dear Megan, Are facial masks effective for acne and blackheads? If so, which one is the best? Effective skincare is all about routine. Facial masks are like the icing on the skincare cupcake. Masks are mostly good for short-term results, so best to use in the 2–3 weeks leading up to an event. That … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love the benefits of daily sunscreen use (hello, fresh skin for life!) but hate the feeling of sunscreen. My biggest complaints? Weird smell, whitecast, dry / chalky hands and skin after application, and oh my GOD does it burn when it gets in your eyes! And when do I … 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