Summer is full of wonderful things — but melting makeup, smeared eyeliner, and super-sticky lipstick are not among them. We asked top makeup artists to spill their best tips for keeping makeup looking fresh and pretty, even when the weather is working against you. 1. Start with the proper base. The way you care for your skin is just as…

What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid isn’t harsh or skin-stripping at all. In fact, it’s the exact opposite – a powerful humectant (aka moisture-binding ingredient) that keeps skin plump and hydrated and, yes, young-looking. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide (carbohydrate) in the human body. Hyaluronic acid may not be the newest or flashiest ingredient out there, but it’s…

What does Retinol do to your skin? Written by Heidi Harsini, May 2018 If I had to pick one thing to put all my patients on, it would be Retinol – some of the long- term benefits are : – Repairs damaged surface skin – Strengthens skin and reduces sensitivity – Improves skin texture – Tightens large pores – Reduces…

Chapped lips are a year-round problem. Be it summer or fall, those uncomfortable, unsightly flakes seem impossible to get rid of. Fortunately, dry, cracked lips can be helped. Learn how to heal chapped lips, what causes them, and what you can do to get that silky smooth pout. What Causes Chapped Lips? Skin irritants Choose your lip care products carefully.…

Don’t derail your health and fitness goals with basic diet mistakes. Even with serious calorie counting and exercise, you can jeopardize your progress with unhealthy eating habits. Skip the missteps and start making changes that will actually show results. Get the low-down on misleading labels, hidden sugars, and meal-prep mishaps. Are you making any of these mistakes? 1. Drinking the…

Summer releases a bounty of delicious produce that tastes great, is light, refreshing and often requires no cooking, keeping you out of the hot kitchen.  Whether you want to lose weight, trim your waistline or maintain your figure for swimsuit season, these healthy options can help you look and feel great for the summer. Next time you’re at the farmer’s…

Most of us spend more than 10 hours per day in front of screens. That may sound like a lot of time, but when you factor in your desk job in front of the computer, Netflix watching and Instagram scrolling before bed, the 10 hours adds up very quickly! All of this screen time can wreak major havoc on your…

So, you’re double cleansing day and night, applying a bevy of serums, masks and spot treatments but you’re STILL breaking out? If you’ve already ruled out hormonal breakouts, there might be some environmental factors that you need to consider. Using dirty makeup brushes If you frequently use tools to apply makeup but haven’t washed them since, oh, ever, you’re looking…

Finding the perfect foundation match can be a tricky thing, as every beauty enthusiast knows. Warm, cool, fair, deep, it can make your head spin! After you select the foundation formula for you, it’s time to find a color match. To help guide you in finding your ideal color match, we’ve created this foundation color matching chart to help you…

The sun’s rays always make people feel good. It is true that sun exposure has a lot of benefits. For example, sun exposure can enhance people’s mood, treat seasonal depression, relieve stress, and help produce Vitamin D. On the other hand, sunlight can damage people’s skin. Sunburn is widely recognized as one of the most common negative effects of too…

There are few things in life you can truly count on, but when you’re in need of a foundation that allows for buildable coverage and comes in a wide variety of shades, know you can always count on our award-winning Pressed Base foundation. This number-one seller is a top choice for everyone from professional makeup artists to everyday users on…

Every person is struggling with different skin problems, such as acne, rosacea, and pigmentation. When people try to fix the skin problems, daily makeup can irritate the skin gradually. The polluted air and other external environmental factors can also affect the skin health slowly. It is crucial to cleanse the skin to remove the substances that damage your skin. The…