For someone who has sensitive skin—in my case, that means rosacea and a tendency for tightness and dehydration—winter can be rough. The cold temperatures, the low humidity, and the gusty air all wreak havoc on my vulnerable moisture barrier. And despite my best efforts to prevent excess redness and irritation, sometimes it gets the better of me, and I'm left with an unhappy complexion and an equally unhappy expression looking back at me in the mirror. Now, before this takes a "woe is me"...

Glycolic acid is an essential skincare ingredient. It’s one of the best things you can do to reveal your most glowing, radiant skin. The powerhouse ingredient works to “gently exfoliate dead skin cells, de-clog pores, and speed up the skin's natural renewal process,” according to Mila Moursi, celebrity aesthetician. Glycolic acid is a form of alpha hydroxy acid made from sugar cane. Alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs, work to build collagen and shed dead skin cells, unlike their counterpart, BH...

Everyone who knows me knows that I take my red-lipstick obsession extremely seriously. If lipstick had as terrifying an expiration date as mascara or eyeliner, the drawer(s) in which I hold the majority of my collection would have a chance (not counting the rotating rack of rogue tubes in various handbags). Lipstick, as I’ve said before, is “one of my most precious and powerful tools.” That’s why any time a brand releases a new red, I have to try it. After all, no two are the same. Ea...

If I had a dollar for the number of times I've heard about the magical powers of laser skin resurfacing, I might be able to pay for said treatment. Okay, that might be hyperbole, but I've heard a lot of rave reviews. The procedure is known for smoothing skin, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reducing scars, and boosting your complexion. Basically, your skin will look refreshed and renewed. It all sounds good, right?But I was still a bit skeptical—it is a procedure, after al...