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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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