This time of year, friends and family and holiday sales abound. 'Tis the season. But another fun fact about this time of year is that beauty gift sets also abound. Even brands that don't typically sell sets or special sizes of their products tend to get in on it in the months leading up to the holidays. While you can certainly purchase these sets for their intended purpose of gifting, I personally prefer to purchase them for myself for several reasons.Beauty product gift sets are almost alw...

Don't get me wrong, I wholeheartedly believe finding a high-quality brow serum can do amazing, I repeat, amazing, things for a sparse pair of arches. Over time (and with consistent use), I can personally attest to their efficacy, the key words there being "over time." Sure, patience is a virtue and all, but if you're looking to beef up your brows at a moment's notice, you'll want to gravitate towards the makeup side of the brow product spectrum, and eyebrow powders, in particular, can yield som...

If having a glowing, youthful complexion with improved fine lines, reduced discoloration, and a smoother texture is way up there on your priority list, you've come to the right place. In case you didn't know already, there's a magical skincare ingredient out there that can do all that and then some. Seem too good to be true? According to dermatologists, it's not. This otherworldly ingredient, otherwise known as glycolic acid, is a chemical exfoliant AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that works almos...

For those who have acne or struggle with whiteheads, blackheads, and other blemishes, there's a holy-grail ingredient you need to know about. Let me introduce you to salicylic acid if you haven't been acquainted already. It's a powerful ingredient in skincare that can really unclog pores.Derived from willow bark, salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that is able to penetrate deeply through the lipid layers between skin cells and into pores—which helps de-clog pores (to prevent blackheads and...