During the holidays, I’m usually compelled to do two things: make a big bowl of Christmas fettuccine (à la The Holiday) and get all glammed up with my makeup (even if I don't have any equally glamorous plans). I want to be as sparkly as a Christmas tree, and it’s easy with all of the gorgeous makeup collections out there. There have been some pretty impressive makeup products released both this season and throughout the year, from the likes of Danessa Myricks (have you seen the unbelievabl...

I think we all owe face wash an apology—at least I do, anyway! For years, I always considered my cleanser the least important part of my skincare routine. I'd splash some water on my face, slather on the cheapest face wash I could find at the drugstore, mush it around for, oh, a good 10 seconds, and then I'd rinse. Ugh. Let's just say I know so much better now! For one, most experts say we should spend at least one full minute massaging our face wash into our face, a time frame that ensures ...

French beauty is always a topic of conversation among beauty enthusiasts. What are they using? How do they keep their skin so fresh and minimalistically beautiful? Well, based on our research, we know one thing for sure: simple skin-loving ingredients and makeup formulas are a major part of the equation. We’re sure you already have a cabinet and makeup bag full of products. We do, too. But when it’s time to re-up on your next Sephora run, we want to share a few staples four French make...

Tinted moisturizers, BB creams, CC creams… Call them what you like, but they're (typically) pretty interchangeable in terms of formula and are a great product alternative if you're A) looking to give your skin a break from heavier foundations at the moment or B) just happen to prefer lighter, skincare-enhanced formulas. Another perk? The drugstore is secretly overflowing with top-rated formulas that perform just as (or sometimes better!) than some of the pricey, wider-known formulas. We're a...