If you haven't already met the cleansing stick, then prepare yourself for a life -- and skincare regimen -- that's about to change for the better. Cleansing sticks are exactly what they sound like: a solid cleanser in the shape of a stick. They're spill-proof, leak-proof and travel friendly, which means you can toss one into your gym or weekender bag without a worry (or a side-eye from your friendly TSA agent).
I've been doing my makeup since I was 13 years old (I'm now 24) and I'm still looking for the perfect mascara. There are literally thousands of mascara products, and between the drugstore gems and luxury splurges, my lashes are literally drowning in options. Yet over the years, one product's buzz-worthy reputation towered above them all: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, $23.
When you've struggled with annoyingly dependable breakouts for more than 15 years (and you're only 28), you become an expert at acne-concealing life hacks. For example: I can tell you every date spot in New York City that has flattering, ambient lighting. I know the out-of-pocket cost of injecting an overgrown, painful pimple with cortisone. I can also give you a long-winded review of everything from spironolactone to Accutane, all of which promise to clear up your skin if you can endure side effects for months -- or sometimes, years.
According to our Instagram feeds (which have yet to fail us when it comes to MVP beauty predictions), holographic lips will be one of the year's biggest trends. And, TBH, we totally saw this coming. After all, the past year or so has gifted us with many a mystical beauty trend. First there were shattered glass nails, then came glitter-encrusted pouts, and let us not forget the historical unicorn moment that was Jenna Dewan-Tatum last Halloween.
