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Beauty Ingredient Spotlight: Mushroom

Beauty Ingredient Spotlight: Mushroom

You’ve probably read about the benefits of consuming products containing mushrooms, like mushroom coffee or mushroom supplements. But what about skincare products containing the ingredient? Mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time, and are often known for their anti-inflammatory properties. You’ll see a range of mushroom types in skincare products,…

Which Cleansing Balm is the Best?

Which Cleansing Balm is the Best?

When I look back at the various products I’ve used to remove my makeup over the years, there’s definitely been a large change. In high school, I remember using a washcloth and water (I guess I wasn’t wearing much makeup then since that will take off almost nothing), and then moved onto the Neutrogena Oil-Free…

Beauty Trend: Glossy Eyelids

Beauty Trend: Glossy Eyelids

One of the beauty trends I’ve been seeing all over my Instagram feed and in magazines is glossy eyelids. Sometimes referred to as “glossy eyes” or the “wet eye look”, the premise is — you guessed it — eyelids having the appearance of a wet, glossy texture. I love when a trend’s name makes perfect…

Beauty Brand Review: M2U NYC

Beauty Brand Review: M2U NYC

I love trying out new makeup brands and products, but the options can be overwhelming. (And if I tried every skincare product I got an Instagram ad for, I’d be broke.) I was offered the chance to try out a few makeup products from a new-to-me makeup brand, M2U NYC, and jumped at the chance….