June 16, 2017
by Julia DiNardo
As many areas of fashion and beauty get switched up when the summer season begins, there is a strong inclination to treat fragrance the very same way. Special editions, lighter sprays, new ways of distributing the scent, and summer-centric florals and fruits make their way into the season’s most popular options. Here I’ve included eight fragrances that for the most part, have come out in the past year, while some have just found their way into new products like hair or body spray and an ultra-convenient travel-size version, perfect for summer vacation and that ever-shrinking carry-on liquid quart bag. I hope you discover a new favorite! Fun tip: store your fragrance in a dry, cool place, and consider placing it in the fridge for a refreshing burst of cool mist when applied.
June 14, 2017
by Julia DiNardo
I’ve learned the hard way that when it comes to makeup removers, there can be quite a bit of variance in the end result. For the most part, the issues can relate to the residue left behind, the skin sensitivity in the delicate areas around the eyes, or even irritation within the eyes themselves. So how should a girl like me take off her makeup safely?
I’ve found that it comes down to the product used, along applicator for removal that can make a big difference. I’ve put together a total of 10 fantastic makeup removing products, broken into the best of the best under $10, and the best among niche and luxury brands. Since most of these are liquid, I recommend using a simple cotton round pad, preferably also proven to be hypoallergenic like this one from Target for use in removal. This flat yet absorbent shape can target and canvas your makeup in one fell swoop much easier than a cotton ball, which can encourage more rubbing that can lead to irritation. I hope that one of the items from this list becomes your new favorite makeup remover go-to!
[The best under $10 (from left to right): Simple Bi-Phase Eye Make-up Remover, $6.29; Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Liquid, $4.99, Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads, $6.99; No7 Beautiful Skin Oil Free Eye Make-Up Remover, $8.09; and Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover, $7.99]
[The best of the high end (from left to right): IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, $38; Dermalogica Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, $25; Estée Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, $20; Shiseido Instant Eye And Lip Makeup Remover, $27; VMV Hypoallergenics Makeup Removing Oil, $24]
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June 9, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
[Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam, $28, Sephora.com]
However, the product in its most well known form, obvious from its name, can sometimes dry out the scalp and cause hair to become course in texture, among other issues such as expediting the fading of colored hair. Luckily, the newest trend in hair care provides an easy solution to this problem:
powder-less dry shampoo. This is otherwise known as mousse or foam dry shampoo, which can seem like a contradiction since both mousse and foam are known to be wet in texture and can actually weigh down hair. However, products like
Ouai’s Dry Shampoo Foam and
Drybar’s Detox Whipped Dry Shampoo Foam will immediately make you forget these previous assumptions.
Both formulas go on dry and won’t add bulk or ruin a recent blowout, but instead will actually refresh hair, absorb all excess oil, and add a boost of volume. What do you think, will you give it a try?
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June 6, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
Trends from the 90’s have made successful reappearances on the runway over the past few seasons, but the return of the aesthetics of the decade doesn’t merely stop at clothing. More recently, iconic beauty trends worn on 90’s icons like Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore, and Winona Ryder have made significant comebacks in the beauty industry. The most prominent of these trends include berry lipstick, metallic and blue eye shadow, glossy lips, lip liner, and lower lid eyeliner.
Berry lipstick was the ultimate shade choice of the 90’s; to channel this look yourself, try Maybelline’s Color Sensational Lipstick in Gone Greige, available online at Ulta, or Bite Beauty’s Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Jam, available online at Sephora. Pair lip colors with a shiny top coat via Glossier’s newest Lip Gloss, available now at Glossier.com. Another beauty staple of the decade was heavily lined lips, usually a shade or two darker than the wearer’s lipstick color. Duplicate the look or truly make it your own with Bite Beauty’s Lip Pencil in 084 or 042 (available online at Sephora). Inky to bright cobalt blue and daring metallic shadows have both made a triumphant return with the launch of Pat McGrath’s Dark Star 006 in Ultraviolet Blue, available online at Sephora. For lower lid liner, be sure to check out Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer, available online at Marc Jacobs Beauty.
Click through the slideshow above to see how some of your favorite 90’s icons wore these memorable beauty trends.
