Sometimes we have to fake stuff – tans, orgasms, that smile when singing “Happy Birthday” over a stale sheet cake to that co-worker you can't stand. Sometimes you got to fake it until you make it, or in terms of having a good hair day – fake it until your next salon appointment. Having a good hair day is like a tiny miracle, and those miracles, unfortunately, do not come very often. Whether you … [Read more...]
I Drank Dirty Lemon, A Collagen-Infused Bev, For A Week And My Skin Literally Started Glowing
I will do anything in the name of skin care. Literally — I’ve switched up my birth control, patted my face with raw honey on a lemon, and tried every cleanser-exfoliant-mask combination on the market, all in the pursuit of blemish-free skin. So it should come as no surprise then that as soon as trendy drinks involving collagen as an ingredient started sweeping the Internet, I was immediately … [Read more...]
Placenta face mask, who knew?
Face masks have been around forever, but recently they've become a beauty staple. Gone are the days of simple mud and charcoal masks, now we can put literal gold and caviar on our faces to achieve perfect skin. Some of these masks might look and seem weird, but they aren't just a gimmick. These masks feature ingredients that fight acne and are amazing for your complexion.Try this strange mask so … [Read more...]
Witch Hazel: The Cheap, Eco-Friendly Skincare Solution You Should Be Using
During a recent trip to the East Coast, I had to deal with one of the most inconvenient facets of modern air travel: Liquid restrictions in carry-on bags. As a wearer of contact lenses, I need to have some liquids, no matter what–but I really try to give the TSA minimal reason to tear through my cosmetic bag. Luckily, my skin care regimen, from makeup removal to acne control to toning and basic … [Read more...]
17 Beauty Hacks That Will 100 Percent Change Your Life
After years of doing my own makeup, I have realized that I regularly need beauty hacks to survive. (Well, not really, but you know what I mean.) I’ve been in one too many situations where I found myself in a major panic-mode when something in my beauty routine wasn’t going as planned. Makeup can be especially difficult when it's hot out. Things happen. You may forget your favorite beauty … [Read more...]
1 Simple Tip That’ll Help You Age Gracefully
As women in our 20's, we've already begun to see the effects of aging in little ways. Hangovers last longer, we're noticing subtle creases in our skin, and we can't eat a whole pizza in one sitting without noticing the effects next day. Aging is a part of life and will inevitably happen to all of us. The tricky part is accepting this step in life. Aging emotionally is great but aging physically … [Read more...]