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This is a shame-free zone, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve blown money on plenty of things that didn’t pan out. Those $120 jeans that grew a hole after three wears. That $45 shampoo and conditioner that somehow turned my hair into straw. Let’s not even talk about the reclining couch. We’ve all been in that boat, and after watching our well-intentioned money burn a few times, it’s hard not to jump on the “cheaper is better” train. Bu...

There are certain terms you hear all the time in skincare, like “organic,” “certified vegan,” and of course, “cruelty-free.” You see terms like this and think, “that means this is a good product,” but what do they actually mean?Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of one of those terms today: cruelty-free. What does it actually signify and why should you care?What “Cruelty-Free” Really MeansIn the world of skincare and cosmetics, if a product is cruel...

Of all the promises that skincare brands make, the promise to make you look younger has to be the most common. That’s no surprise considering that the desire to look as young and vibrant as you feel is about as universal of a feeling as there can be. Still, if I had a dime for every time I heard an ad that said words like “ten years younger” or “turn back time,” I could buy every one of those calendar-defying rebel products.Let’s move beyond the...

Congratulations! We’ve finally made it to 2021, and what a year 2020 was. Like us, our skin has been on one hell of a ride. We’ve tried plenty of lotions and potions trapped in lockdown, battled with ‘maskne’, and have vowed to put more effort into our skin with all our extra time spent at home.So, what’s in store for our faces in 2021? It’s time to learn five skincare trends for the New Year.At-Home SkincareWe’ve already dabbled in recreating th...

For nearly a year, we’ve been wearing face masks everywhere we’ve gone. Masks might not be the comfiest things in the world, but if you happen to be self-conscious about aging on your lower face, at least the masks cover those issues. If you’re one of the many who struggle with aging around your eyes, though, you’ve been out of luck. Now that our eyes are just about the only parts of our faces that are visible to the general public, more and...