So here’s the thing—I kept seeing Avène Thermal Spring Water in Avène products, and I had questions. Why does this brand have its own special water? Is it actually doing something, or is this just another case of fancy French marketing? Am I about to get scammed by glorified water? Being the inquisitive (read: deeply skeptical) person that I am, I decided to dig into the science. Turns out, Avène’s water is different from the stuff coming out of your sink, and it might actually be worth the hype. Let’s break it down. What Is Avène Thermal Spring Water? Avène Thermal Spring Water is not just H₂O with
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Your Asymmetrical Eyes Are Not a Problem. They Are a Power Move.
Listen up, beautiful goblins of the internet: your eyes? The ones that aren’t exactly the same shape? The ones that make you feel like an abstract Picasso painting when you try to do eyeliner? Those are not a flaw. They are character development. Somewhere along the line, we got tricked into thinking that symmetry = beauty. Which is weird, because all the most interesting people have faces that are just a little off-kilter. (Florence Pugh. Tilda Swinton. Adam Driver. The entirety of the Renaissance.) You think the Mona Lisa is hanging in the Louvre because she had a perfectly even eye crease? Absolutely
Disney Princess Swatches of the Summer Friday Lip Butter Balms
Listen, there are things in life that require careful consideration, meticulous analysis, and in-depth research. Things like who let the dogs out, why don’t we just eat the rich, and how many Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms does one person need before it becomes a problem. I cannot answer the first two questions (though I have theories). But I can say that when it comes to Summer Fridays’ balms, the answer is somewhere between “just one more” and “help, my bag is mostly lip products now.” If you have never tried these little tubes of joy, let me enlighten you: they are soft, plushy, hydrating,
My Beauty Haul: A Journey into Financial Recklessness and Moisturized Bliss
There comes a moment in every person’s life when they look at their bathroom shelves—crowded with half-used moisturizers, abandoned serums, and a dry shampoo that may or may not predate the pandemic—and think: What if I just bought more stuff? This is the story of that moment. And reader, I did not disappoint myself. I went on a beauty spree so excessive that it’s safe to say I’m now prepared for any scenario involving immaculate hair, flawless skin, and lips so hydrated they could host a pool party. Was it responsible? No. Was it fun? Oh, absolutely. So, grab a cup
Five Favorite Things – February 2020
My Kitten Callie – I adore her. She has conversations with me and demands to know where I am if she can’t find me. She’s obsessed with giving me cuddles and likes sleeping on top of my head. She loves her sister and makes everyone happy with her instant purring! My Kitten Evie – Evie just wants to make sure every one is happy. Furthermore, she likes to sleep in my bed under the covers with head poking out and everything. Do you know how insanely adorable this is?! She greets me with a giant “MEOW!” every time I come
Cargo – Blush in “Catalina”
Pale girls, look no further. I have found your blush. It’s this sweet baby doll pink that can either give you that just-been-out-in-cold-weather flush or that healthy coloring that tricks people into thinking you work out and eat healthy. It’s great because you have to try really hard to overdo this. Like REALLY HARD. It definitely fits the “buildable color” category more than the “intensely pigmented” side of things. I love that I can slap it on in the morning, without having to be careful with it. Ive reached for it every day this past month, and I’m falling more
Trash Talk #2
Guess what?! I have more empties and garbage to show you! Skin&Co – Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil I was sooooo upset with myself because I didn’t fully seal this bad boy and it *somehow* tipped over in the middle of the night (I’m blaming the fiancé) and a third of it’s contents were lost to the bathroom counter! I know I have too many products anyway but I was actually thoroughly enjoying this oil! It was taking off my makeup and dare I say leaving my skin moisturized at the same time?! This was definitely good to both me and
5 Favorite Things – October 2019
Seneca Naturals Oatmeal Soap Bar – This has been so gentle to my pissed off skin that I can’t even tell you what a relief it was to use this in the shower. The gentle exfoliation has also been a bit of a game changer to my skin’s health. Deborah Lippmann Venus in Furs Nail Polish – This is so vampy and delicious, its been totally appropriate for the fall weather and the spooky vibes of Halloween. MAC Matte Lipstick in Kinkster – I truly did not expect to actually wear this as often as I have, but it’s fall
Kryolan Icicle Gel
I had big plans. I was going to get this icicle gel and show it off as special effects makeup. I was going to give you a heads up in case you wanted to be a frozen character or just another rendition of a cold hearted witch. Buuuut, I DON’T UNDERSTAND THIS. I see the promo pictures showing frosty flakes growing in men’s mustaches, or hardened icicles being drawn onto faces, and it looks legit. I use it and it looks like I have snot all over my face. And please, do not use it on facial hair, eyebrows included,
My Issue with Sephora.
I like makeup and skincare. Sephora is the Mecca for beauty. Therefore, it follows that I should adore Sephora with all my heart. However, their customer service just flushed away any last remaining bits of loyalty I’ve had for them. It started with the August sale they had. I, being the junkie that I am, purchased products for 20% off. Score! Buuuut, when my package arrived, it was all sorts of wrong. It was filled with all the things I didn’t order. Boo. I called one of my girlfriends up with the disappointing news. “Strange,” she said. “I got a