For over a decade now, I've given advice on so many beauty-related things, including the makeup products that are worth the hype, the fragrances that get my husband's attention, fun beauty trends you most definitely don't want to skip, and secrets to achieving an effortless glow (just to name a few). So it should come as no surprise that I'm now sharing the Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation ($58) for its glow-inducing powers and buildable coverage.But that's what you'd expect of the brand's...

As a beauty editor, I often find myself diving into the latest research on skin aging and its various causes, mostly because it's good to stay informed, but I also always want to know about any new, exciting approaches to skincare that help keep skin looking as youthful as possible. A topic I'm always *extra* interested in is epigenetics. Epigenetics refers to the study of how your behaviors and environment can change the way your genes express themselves. Pretty cool, right? There are also now...

I tried it, and it made a huge difference.As a beauty editor, I'm lucky enough to get a lot of free skincare, hair, and makeup products to test—mascara included. Right at this very moment, I have over 30 tubes of mascara sitting in a bin in my closet. (Don't worry; they won't go to waste. I'm determined to get through every single tube before its expiration date.) Because of this access and my years of mascara-swiping experience, I feel like I have a pretty good gauge of what makes a mascara s...

I consider basics to be the true foundational elements in my closet. These versatile staples act as the base pieces to my go-to looks and help to balance out the more trend-driven items. Given how important basics are to my wardrobe, I'm routinely on the hunt for fresh finds to build out my selection, and right now, I'm all about updating my winter staples for the bitterly cold temps upon us.Nordstrom is one of the first places I'll make a beeline to when shopping for basics. The retailer car...