For someone with oily skin, using an oil cleanser might sound scary... because excess oil can clog pores and cause acne, right? While that's technically true, don't be too quick to make oil-based products the bad guy. They're actually very effective at removing stubborn makeup (yes, even that waterproof mascara), dirt, and other skin impurities — without stripping your skin's natural barrier (the way harsher cleansers sometimes can). Actually, they can be much more effective than water-based cleansers, since you don't have to tug and scrub your skin too much (a wrinkle-causing habit you should stop, ASAP) as you use them.
Makeup can get really expensive. Although it's nice to splurge sometimes, it's not always practical to spend so much cash on the latest beauty trends — after all, we've gotta pay the bills too!
The dainty floral pattern and gold metal tubes of Gucci Rouge a Levres Voile Lipstick, $38 (shown in Millicent Rose) will make you feel like you've unearthed a vintage treasure. But the formulas and colors — vibrant, moisturizing, and long-lasting — are wholly modern.
