The second Glossier hit the beauty scene, influencers and Instagram users alike went insane. Everyone raved about the Milky Jelly Cleanser, Balm Dotcom and Perfecting Skin Tint. The brand's popularity was largely due to the reputation of Into The Gloss and its founder Emily Weiss, but the millennial-focused marketing, packaging and attitude is the real secret to Glossier's success. Through social media and digital branding, the beauty company feels like your best friend, which is exactly what your favorite beauty products often become.
Do you love Lush products as much as we do? Not only are they handmade by actual people, but all Lush products are natural, vegetarian, deliciously scented and delightfully whimsical. The ingredients are also ethically sourced, not tested on animals and the brand supports a variety of charitable organizations, which keep its throngs of loyal fans coming back for more. Even better, Lush is constantly adding new products to its roster, so there's always something new and exciting to try.
Working out is so important for our overall health and well-being. But finding time to get in a workout can be a challenge, let alone making time to clean up and make yourself presentable afterward. If you put off working out to avoid getting sweaty and disheveled or you struggle to put yourself back together after a high-intensity session, we can help. We've compiled some of our favorite gym-friendly beauty products that will take you from sweaty mess to fresh and polished — without having to sacrifice a lot of time. Peep ahead and see which products deserve a spot in your gym bag and get to sweating. Image via Instagram @myrecess.co
No-workout workouts have been trending for a few years now — and so has an obsession with meeting impossibly high beauty standards. Both of these trends meet at a much-buzzed-about new facial workout spot, FaceGym, which recently opened at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City (it has been in the UK for a few years already).
St. Ives is one of the best-known brands in the world of skin care — and there's one product that's particularly iconic: the St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub, $2.79. This so-called "miracle" scrub is formulated with apricot fruit extract and walnut shell powder, as well as salicylic acid to help reduce breakouts and prevent acne. Together, the ingredients leave your pores feeling squeaky clean.
