It wasn't until recently that I started to really take a look at my skincare routine and whether or not I was using products that were truly right for my melanin-rich skin. It's just the reality that Black and Brown folks deal with dark spots and other challenges that those with lighter skin tones don't. It took a lot of research and product swaps to fully get my skin to a better place.That's why I love to see that the beauty space is now filled with incredible brands that are truly by peop...

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 ...