However, just because I have tons of products lying around doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve met my high standards or can compete with my ride-or-die arsenal of fail-safe beauty staples. There are some hair, skin, makeup, and body care gems that I’m so obsessed with (and […]

If you have color-treated hair, you might know that there are a number of things you can do to preserve the color and vibrancy of your strands. And honestly, if you’re paying a ton of money to get your hair colored, you’re going to want […]

The Scent: Okay, I know I mentioned this before, but let’s dive in a little deeper. They have an unscented version, but to me, it’s all about their signature magnolia, bergamot, and cedar version. The cedar adds a delicious woodsiness that is cut by the […]

Summer is great for spending time outside, getting some color, and of course, testing out makeup looks you’ve never tried. Popsicle lips? Pastel eye shadows washed all over your lids? Name a better season to give these looks a go. I love that this summer […]

I’m going to be honest: Amazon Prime Day kind of stresses me out. I have a Prime membership, so in theory, I should be taking advantage of all the deals! Deals! Deals! But trying to navigate it all feels overwhelming. To help with all that, […]

Self-publishing has this taboo around it, so how have you grappled with that as a writer?  Oh, I totally agree. There was this taboo with my first book—like, “Nobody picked you. You didn’t make the cut, so is your work actually good?” It’s one of […]

I consider myself pretty open-minded when it comes to beauty. I’m down to try the most hyped products, indulge in the buzziest treatments, and use over-the-top tools just for a good story. But in the decade that I’ve been in the beauty space, I don’t […]

If you’re sick and tired of underwhelming beauty products, welcome—you’ve come to the right place! Between now and May 30, the most luxurious of luxurious beauty retailers, Violet Grey, is having its highly anticipated Put It in the Bag Event. What does that mean exactly? Let me […]

That’s why Caudalie’s Instant Detox Mask ($39) has piqued my interest. Aside from blowing up my TikTok, it has actually earned praise from all corners of the beauty world for its radiance-enhancing and oil-controlling properties and its impressive list of ingredients. The clay-based formula helps cleanse […]

I relate! I mean, Covergirl’s Lash Blast Volume Mascara ($5) in the orange tube was the first mascara I religiously used growing up, and I still love and wear it to this day. It’s truly one of my favorite mascaras ever, and I’m a beauty editor […]