Dear Megan, How come my foundation cakes and looks terrible even though I pat it on instead of rubbing it in? Hey love – been there, done that. Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone has faced this problem at some point or another. Today we’ll dive into how to reduce the occurrence of cakey, … 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
“Extracts of this delicate flower may be used on all skin types but are often included in products for dry, sensitive, and mature skin” (source). Rose oil is a luxurious, and highly beneficial ingredient that can leave your skin feeling as soft as…well, a flower petal. What’s the Deal with Rose Oil? Did you know … Read more
Admit it: We all do crazy things in the name of blackhead extermination Recently, you’ve probably seen different varieties of viral videos going around, of black peel-off masks and the horrors (and plethora of cursing) that ensue when women try to peel them off their entire faces. Just google “peel off face mask gone wrong” … 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
This post has been a very long in the making – over 6 months at this point. I haven’t written a skin update since last summer when I definitively called it quits on Benzoyl Peroxide because even though derms can’t seem to agree on whether or not it ages skin, my skin was aging very … Read more
On this New Year’s Eve, I’m thinking about a lot of things. Mainly, I am thinking about how far 2016 has taken us here at Amalie. From introducing our newest WINK packaging last January after a fall of rigorous testing here in China and in your homes, to the launch of our long-awaited 2nd product … Read more
Dear Megan, What are face oils? How should I use them? – Kendra W. To me, face oils are the pinnacle of skincare luxury. A face oil….it seems pretty straightforward right? Just an oil for your face, duh! Surprisingly it’s actually much more complex than that. How you apply face oil, how often you’re using … Read more
Similar to Singles Day in China, Black Friday is a MASSIVE shopping holiday in the US. If you’re anything like me, you were ready to drop some dough on beauty deals this Black Friday. Beauty brands online have changed a lot in the past 1-2 years, moving to flash sales and limited editions and exclusives. … Read more
In honor of this week’s SHINE sale, I’m dedicating a post to two superstars in SHINE’s formula: little-known (and very potent) skin brighteners bearberry extract and licorice extract. A common skin care ailment that many people struggle with is skin discoloration. Whether the discoloration is from sun spots, age spots, acne scars or an uneven … Read more