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
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