"What the hell is happening?!" was the question flying through my head the first time I discovered (the hard way) that the moisturizer you use under your makeup pretty much dictates the end result. You see, I had been loyal to a certain moisturizer that played exceptionally well with my favorite foundation—it yielded a buttery smooth application, zero pilling, cracking, or creasing, and a long-lasting finish I didn't have to worry about touching up. Then, when I eventually ran out of said moi...

I can say from experience that it feels great to spend your money on something you know you're going to wear constantly for years to come, as opposed to trendy items that could look dated sooner rather than later. When I was a younger, less experienced shopper, I learned this the hard way. The misconception about investment purchases is that they're expensive, but that doesn't always have to be the case. The unofficial definition of a sartorial investment buy is that it's a purchase that's mon...

Although I love writing and learning about beauty, I won't pretend to be an expert on all skin types—that's what I turn to the pros for. What I can do, though, is speak about my experience with sensitive, acne-prone skin. If you also have it, then you know what a giant pain in the you-know-what it can be. My skin has generally tolerated dermatologist-loved ingredients like vitamin C pretty well, but I know that that's not the case for everyone. If you do tend to react to high concentrations o...

For spring manicure trends, the grunge girl is often left out. As most of us are looking toward pretty pastel and floral-inspired nail art, the dark feminine aesthetic takes a back seat. For 2023, the girls have reclaimed their time and taken over last season's "glazed donut" nails, making them more fitting for their personal styles. Ladies and gentlemen, "Wet Leather" nails have entered the chat.Before you read the Hypebae Beauty Team for filth, we know that black nails are nothing new. In fact...