This summer, I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in the South of France, and while I was thrilled to be going on the trip, I was less thrilled about packing. I always find packing for longer trips particularly stressful, as trying to anticipate what I'll need that far out in a foreign place can be tricky. To help ease some of that stress, I decided to pack only my absolute must-have beauty products and just buy the rest once I got there. I was heading to France after all, and the French pha...

In a shocking turn of events, I'm running the New York City Marathon in November. I say this because up until a couple of years ago, I had never run more than three miles in my life, and even that felt like the most daunting task in the world. In fact, I hated running—I used to try to get excused from running the mile in gym class, and I even cried during the PACER test once. I picked up running during the pandemic when my yoga studio closed and I would have had to rearrange my entire Manha...

If you've ever dealt with acne, then you know how frustrating it can be to find the right products for your skin. Acne-prone skin is almost always barrier damaged and sensitive, so choosing skincare can feel like walking through a minefield most days. Trial and error seems to be the only way to figure out what your skin does and doesn't like, but once in a while, a star ingredient so good and easily tolerated comes along that it can't be ignored.Succinic acid is an often overlooked acid that ca...

Revlon has appointed the multi-talented influencer and model Nailea Devora as its new global brand ambassador.This is a strategic move by the beauty conglomerate to revamp and recalibrate its social media and brand awareness presence. In this capacity, Devora will be responsible for creating and curating content that will be shared across Revlon's platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok, to engage with the brand's followers and customers. Her expertise in social media will also be useful as she ...