Sometimes, keeping my skin in check feels like a full-time job. It's sensitive, it's prone to redness (hello, rosacea), and it's easily irritated. And while I'll never complain about being a beauty writer and getting to test new and exciting skincare products, I will say that it can be a little taxing on the already-delicate state of my skin. Luckily, though, after a lot of time and trial and error, I've found a routine that works for me. It's a mix of high and low products that simultaneousl...

Okay, here's the tea: Any time I get compliments on my lipstick, it's actually a drugstore formula. I swear. I'll be the first to admit that drugstore lipstick shade ranges are pretty meh, but whenever I do find that gorgeous neutral or vibrant shade that really suits me from the discount bin, look out, world—I can't be stopped. Usually, I'm a ride-or-die pencil-and-lipstick kind of gal, but recently, I've been looking to branch out.I hadn't really dabbled in the world of drugstore liquid l...

One thing that happens when you’re a beauty writer: Friends text you all the time asking about products, brands, or random TikTok trends. Often, I have to be the bearer of bad news (no, you shouldn’t use lube as primer), but sometimes I get to send an enthusiastic rave review. Such was the case recently, when not one but two friends asked if the hype around French skincare brand La Roche-Posay was real. “YES. Which products are you looking at? Doesn’t matter, they’re all good,” was ...

When you're rocking the most perfect hairstyle—whether it's something you painstakingly created yourself or one that you paid a lot of money for at the salon—you want to make sure it actually holds up. One way to beat gravity at its own game? Using a setting spray.The right setting spray can give you a strong hold that's long-lasting and can tame frizz and flyaways. And while some sprays used to leave you with stiff and "crunchy" hair, now there are really good formulations that allow for a ...