The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens
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Author: Daley Quinn
How to Get Perfect Heatless Waves Overnight
I have been perfecting the heatless waves overnight look for as long as I can remember. When I was in grade school, I’d ask my mom to put my hair in those (super uncomfortable) spongy rod rollers multiple nights a week. I loved sporting my curly-Qs at school. Nowadays, I prefer a look that’s less…
These Are The Best Non-Toxic Deodorants
Non-toxic deodorants are all the rage in the world of underarm care, and for good reason—aluminum-based deodorants might not be the safest formulas to apply to your pits. Not only are non-toxic deodorants safer for your skin, but they might include ingredients that are safer and more natural for the environment, too. While I do…
The Best Avène Products I Can’t Live Without
When I studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa ten years ago, I was taking a high dose of antibiotics for my cystic acne. The antibiotics cleared up my skin but left me feeling sick all the time. My immune system was shot. My throat was hurting all the time. And I developed a pretty…
This Mandelic Serum Has Completely Changed My Skin
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…
My Paula’s Choice CALM Skincare Review
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 Well Review: Here’s Why You Need to Check Out This NYC Hot Spot
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…
This Is The Best Skincare for Dry Acne Prone Skin
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…
Health | NYC Living | Sobriety
The 12 Best Sober Activities in NYC
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…
My Honest Review of The MERIT Concealer
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…
This Is The Best Paula’s Choice Skincare Routine
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…
My Honest Ogee Makeup Review
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…