It started, as most beauty obsessions do, with curiosity. A name—Celine—whispered through fashion runways and beauty editorials. A lipstick, gleaming in gold, resting in the palm of a hand like a piece of art. I saw it on the runway models, I saw it peeking from velvet pouches, I saw […]
12 Best Makeup Removers for All Skin Types: My Honest, Tried-and-True Favorites
There’s a quiet kind of intimacy in the act of removing makeup. It’s not just the final step in a beauty ritual — it’s often the exhale after a long day, a soft reset, a self-kindness. But let’s be honest: not all makeup removers are created equal. Some tug, some […]
The Best Makeup Brushes for Every Area of Your Face
There’s something quietly meditative about the act of applying makeup. The way a dense brush head picks up pigment, the satisfying sweep of fibers across the cheekbone, the delicate tap-tap under the eyes—it all feels intentional, intimate, and sometimes, transformative. While I’ve dipped fingers into palettes and patted in product […]
The 13 Best Hair Glosses to Add Shine and Dimension to Every Strand
A few months ago, as I approached my thirtieth birthday, something unexpected started happening: my white hairs, which once poked out occasionally like harmless party crashers, began appearing with alarming frequency. I used to just tuck them away into ponytails, not thinking much of it. But lately, they’ve been gathering […]
17 Eyeliners That Make Perfect Lines Effortless — My Go-To Picks for Every Look
I’ve always believed that eyeliner is where artistry and precision collide. From subtle tightlining to bold wings that could cut glass, eyeliner is a small but powerful detail that completely transforms your gaze. Whether I’m going for a smoky drama or a soft, everyday enhancement, the right eyeliner doesn’t just […]
What You Need to Buy This Prime Day — October’s Softest Secret Weapon
There’s something about October that makes me want to nest. The air gets crisper, the candles come out, I start craving cinnamon in everything—and my skincare shifts. I stop treating dryness like a future problem and start preparing for it like it’s already here. One place I always feel the […]
7 Niacinamide Serums That Don’t Break Me Out
Niacinamide is everywhere. It’s in your sunscreen, cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream, and maybe even your shampoo. If you’re a skincare label reader like me, you’ve probably noticed it showing up again and again. And if you’ve ever Googled “how to fade acne scars,” “how to fix a broken skin barrier,” […]
My Face Is Whiter Than the Rest of My Body — Help!
It hit me on a random Tuesday, in the passenger seat of my friend’s car, when I casually flipped down the sun visor mirror and caught a glimpse of myself. “What in the reverse tan line is going on?” I muttered, leaning closer. My face — ghostly. Pale. Suspiciously radiant […]
9 Lip Plumping Products That Actually Work — My Personal Edit After Weeks of Testing
I’ve always been slightly obsessed with lip products. Lipsticks, glosses, oils, balms — you name it, I’ve probably tried it. But somewhere between my third bottle of tinted balm and my second scroll through Instagram filters that made my lips look unnaturally full, I realized something: I wanted plumper lips. […]
How to Wear Tweed from Head to Toe and Actually Make It Look Modern
There’s something about the crisp air of early fall that makes me reach for textures with history—fabrics that speak of tradition but still feel relevant. And this year, tweed is screaming louder than ever. Not screaming like neon or metallics. Screaming like a well-read whisper: “I’m classic. But I can […]
