In my teenage years, I was pretty blessed skin-wise. Aside from the occasional breakout, my skin was generally clear and bright. The only consistent step in my routine was step one—wash face. And if I’m being honest, sometimes I didn’t even do that! (Don't judge young me.) Then college happened, and I experienced my first bout of acne, along with some other unexpected skin changes that caught me totally off guard. Suddenly, my skin was more reactive to changing weather, I started to see ...

It's funny to think of wardrobe basics as being "dated." Isn't the fact that they go with everything and never go out of style the whole point? Well, we're sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but some basics do, in fact, have a shelf life. Don't worry. Some—like white T-shirts, skinny jeans, and sneakers—are definitely safe. But we couldn't help but notice recently that others, like crossbody bags, have fallen out of fashion-girl favor. To be honest, we were a bit shocked when we realiz...

Choosing the perfect foundation for yourself is no easy feat. I think it's safe to say that we all want a foundation that looks natural, blends in flawlessly, and is pretty much like "second skin." But that can be a tall order, especially since everyone has different skin tones and undertones, and foundations are definitely not one-size-fits-all, so to speak. All the formulations and brands out there work differently on people.For me with my yellow and golden tones, I've struggled in the past wi...

MAC is taking us back to the early '00s by relaunching its iconic Squirt lip gloss with a twist. Now dubbed the Squirt Balm, the upcoming product is a part of the limited-edition, first-to-market MAC Underground series."When I was first introduced to this luscious, buttery formula, I knew instantly it would be the perfect vehicle to re-introduce the color of iconic Squirt lipglass, a transparent yellow-green that makes your lips look like they’ve been glazed with golden honey," said MAC's seni...