It’s not often that I would ever title an article or a blog post with such a click-baity-sounding headline. The Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum, however, absolutely has changed my skin for the better and deserves recognition. I am shook by how different my skin feels after trying this mandelic serum for the last…
If you couldn’t tell by my last name (Quinn), I’m as Irish as they get! With an Irish heritage comes very sensitive skin. Having worked as a beauty editor and writer for the last 8ish years, I’ve tried many, many skincare products. Some have been amazing, and most have been irritating as hell—especially those marketed…
The greatest perk of my job, hands down, is the free spa services I get to experience. I first visited The Well after a brand invited me to get a foot massage and talk about their latest product launch. The foot massage was incredible. Plus, I was able to use the various facilities (like the…
Acne is one of my favorite topics to cover—and I really love writing about the best skincare for dry, acne prone skin. I’ve been dealing with it for so long, and it’s such a complex issue that so many Americans struggle with every day. It’s so mentally debilitating. I know the struggle of trying to…
Whether you’re sober curious or fully committed to living life alcohol-free, the big city has myriad pastimes that don’t require drinking to have fun. Here are a few ideas I tried for myself and strongly encourage you to, too. 5 Sober Activities in NYC Trying a sound bath at The OHM Center New York City’s…
When I first received the MERIT concealer in a mailer about a year ago, I honestly didn’t give it too much attention. I didn’t understand how this little stick was supposed to work as a concealer and foundation. How would this stick cover my entire face? Fast forward to a year later, and I went…
The first time I met Paula Begoun of Paula’s Choice, I was mesmerized. Assertive, incredibly knowledgeable, and with a no-bullshit attitude, Begoun is an industry veteran who’s been around the block and really knows skincare. I met Begoun at a media event for beauty editors about six years ago. Her PR agency booked a lovely…
In case you haven’t noticed on TikTok, Ogee makeup is blowing up. Specifically, the clean beauty brand’s Crystal Contour Collection. Featuring three stick makeup products, the collection works to contour your face, add a beautiful highlight to your cheekbones, and create a pop of color. The Ogee brand includes both makeup (think tinted sculpted lip…
I’ve always struggled with sunglasses. Either they’re sliding down my nose constantly, sitting on my cheeks, or riding up my face every time I smile. It wasn’t until last year, when I purchased my first pair of Chanel sunglasses at Bloomingdales, that I discovered something called low bridge sunglasses. My boyfriend and I were approached…
You know that old phrase, “Look good, feel good?” I’ve found it rings so true when I’m tending to my sensitive skin. Regardless of skin type, having a proper skincare routine can help soothe skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and acne. But, sometimes, seeing so many trends on social media can make it hard to…
In case you’re new around here, I’ve been dealing with hormonal acne and dry skin since the dawn of time. Back when the pandemic started in March 2020, and TikTok became everyone’s favorite pastime, the concept of “slugging” your skin continuously popped up on my FYP. Most notably from Charlotte Palermino, a New York City-based…
It all started after a rough flight from NYC into Boston. I was visiting my long-distance boyfriend, the stormy weather was atrocious, and I’m pretty sure we fell out of the sky for a few seconds. My aerophobia, or fear of flying, is something millions of people in the United States (and worldwide!) experience every…