Are we all having major TikTok fatigue, or is that just me? I'm sure you've noticed that there are 10 new "viral skincare brands" popping up on the app a minute, but once in a while, there's one so good that it actually makes me do a double take. Case in point, Bubble. Sure, it's definitely marketed toward a younger audience than myself (30, flirty, and thriving), but what caught my attention was the budget-friendly aspect and the overwhelming number of five-star reviews for each product. The ...

When I'm asked about my beauty woes, being unable to find a quick and easy hair-removal solution is often at the top of my list. I resolved to slathering on oils, gels, and creams to aid in my time-consuming shaving routines for years, followed only in the past 10 years by an endless three-week cycle of waxing. As laser hair removal rose in popularity, I began seeing reports from dark-skinned women who have pursued the treatment in hopes of simplifying their hair-removal routines. While laser...

After a quiet retreat, lip piercings are back and in full effect. However, instead of your trendy "snake bite" piercing, TikTok has a trend that has the app in shambles. "Shark bites" have entered the chat.What Are Shark Bites?With over 232.5 views on TikTok, #sharkbitepiercing takes us back to the late '00s and early 2010s when lip rings were all the range. Snake bites consisted of one piercing at the outer corners of the lower lips, while shark bites have taken it up a notch by featuring two l...

I love talking about foundation. It doesn't matter if it's a flawless, full-coverage formula or a lightweight, natural-looking one. In fact, as a beauty editor, it's one of my favorite makeup products to discuss because it's so foundational (pun intended) to a makeup routine. The best ones blend easily, don't crease or smudge, provide long-lasting coverage, and disguise texture and pores rather than accentuate them.  Anyone who has enlarged pores knows that the last part is critical. I, ...