Earth Day is every day! However, it is also a global event acknowledged and celebrated on April 22nd every year since the 1970's. As our world reshapes continually and as climate change awareness grows more deeply in societies worldwide, we keep witnessing the changes both the fashion and beauty industries are implementing with sustainability in mind; one of them is the rise of waterless products, offering us quality face and body care, only plastic-free and zero-waste.
Seasons are changing and so are our skin's needs. To prepare our skin for new environmental conditions and adjust our skincare routine, New York-based licensed esthetician, Eden Gilliam states that professional treatments should make up about 25% of our skin health, or should be done at least seasonally. She recommends resurfacing peels which will clear the way for moisture-locking treatments and care.
Made for all skin types, this makeup remover effortlessly cleanses away makeup and sunscreen. Skin is left supple thanks to a custom blend of 9 luxe oils and shea butter. It also features a light, refreshing spa water-inspired scent and rinses out quickly and easily, without leaving any residue behind.
We are so grateful for the existence of hybrid makeup products and hybrid skincare products. They cater to our minimalist skin care phase/need, they multitask, they offer us a two-in-one kind of product. As any beauty lover (myself included) would say — we very much like our options. Especially on those days when we wish or need to streamline everything in the day, including our morning skin care.
Transitional care, i.e. skin and hair care in between seasons, may get a little frustrating from time to time: we could feel like we have just gotten used to a new routine, finally found and provided what our skin needs, and then it starts to feel like it's time to re-adjust, all too quickly. Luckily, plum oil could be that "just right" transitional partner to us.
To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we've put together a list of emerging, newly launched, as well as some long-standing Black-owned beauty businesses you should know about — because you're going to be obsessed! We can safely assume you are very familiar with Rihanna's brand, as well as that of Pat McGrath (both featured often on our pages, among others), so we wanted to introduce you to some that may be new to you and just as deserving of your (money and) attention.
A warm welcome, at the same time, to a beauty brand launch so fresh, it's still sizzling. We are richer by a collection of nutritiously balanced and clinically responsive products created to make taking care of our skin as intuitive as eating a well-balanced diet. This cleanser has been formulated to remove daily grime, reduce shine, and prevent clogged pores (great if skin has gotten a bit oilier) and keep the microbiome happy.
It doesn't matter how old or young we are — dark circles don't discriminate, and can make anyone look worn down. We now know that they are, in the majority of cases, hereditary, but that certain lifestyle habits (like smoking, drinking, unprotected sun exposure and irregular sleep) can help them appear and stick around. So, what ingredients should one look for in an eye cream in order to banish dark circles?
Hey, no one said we're low maintenance. All joking aside, though, we did want to compile a list of products we would need should we find ourselves: 1) in an unexpected, getting-ready-to-go-out disaster, or in a less dramatic, but panic-provoking nonetheless, issue of being late; and 2) having a long, late night. The list includes all of these saviors, and then some — and all are gloriously pink!
We have all experienced the pain of cold weather wreaking havoc on our hands, making our skin endlessly thirsty and hungry, our cuticles in need of grooming more often, and our nails...oh, the brittleness... All that can change, luckily, and sometimes within minutes, seconds even!
Cleansing milks don't actually have much to do with actual milk, but the name rather refers to the texture of the product. And here's why you're going to love using a cleansing milk, and just when it has the chance to shine the most — with compromised, dryer-than-usual, perpetually thirsty, winter skin.
No matter how chapped your lips are, they are not beyond saving; actually, they can look and feel as good as they used to, maybe even better. For most of us, hyaluronic acid is the hero ingredient in at least one product in our cabinets of skincare goodies. We love it, dermatologists love it and it has found its way into every kind of beauty product. And no wonder it is so — it's highly moisturizing and has little to no side effects.
"I wish everyone the Happiest New Year! I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE things I think every woman should have in 2023. Hope these goodies bring you as much joy as they've brought me...let's get into it!!" — Halle Berry.
This is a clear, flexible, texturizing wax that creates fluffy, feathered brows, no flake or crunch. The natural-matte finish has 12-hour long wear and is waterproof, humidity-proof and sweat-proof. Brows stay conditioned and nourished thanks to ingredients like candelilla wax, jojoba seed oil, shea butter and argan oil.
Microbiome-friendly skincare and beauty products have been steadily gaining attention and popularity, and we can only expect to see more of them in the coming year. So, how has recent research helped us to understand why a balanced microbiome is important? Well, microbiome is a term for an ecosystem (each person's is different) on our skin, consisting of microorganisms which include fungi, bacteria, viruses (and skin mites) and they do a lot of good for our skin's healthy functioning and appearance by reinforcing skin barrier function.
I split my time between Tel Aviv and New York City, so I've become very familiar with Israeli beauty products, and they're some of the best I've tried. While many brands use their Israeli heritage as part of their marketing strategy — like Ahava which is known for Dead Sea mineral-rich skincare — many other popular brands show no obvious signs. It's a if you know, you know type situation.
The limited edition Blue Mesas Collection by natural skincare brand Salt & Stone, created in collaboration with Grammy-awarded artist Leon Bridges is infused with soothing, natural fragrances carefully curated by Leon Bridges himself. This extra strength natural deodorant is formulated with seaweed extracts and probiotics to care for skin while providing 24-hour odor protection. The silky, woody black rose and vetiver fragrance with notes of lily, spiced cloves and mahogany will delight both men and women alike.
Some of us maaaay still be processing 2019, but nevertheless, 2023 is just around the corner. Lucky for us, all the beauty trends for 2023 bring in a lot of playfullness, sensory experience, mindfulness and optimism — with the primary focus on enhancing and emphasizing that which we do have, not so much altering it (significantly).
Whether cleansing the day or the night off our face, what most of want to feel afterwards is — nothing. As in — not a speck of dirt, and most certainly not the slow stretching of our skin across our forehead. We like that softness — it reminds us of simpler times, when something as basic as washing our face didn't add to the discomforts of the day ahead.
Roses are always a good idea, especially in skincare, but do you know which part of rose is in a product you've got your eye on? Upon seeing "wild rose" in the name, it makes sense that our first thought would be about that recognizable rose scent. Beauty products with wild rose can contain scent-bearing rose petals (or their derivatives), but that's not what "wild rose" in beauty products actually means. You, dear reader, are buying something even more precious than petals — rosehip seed oil from specific rose varieties.