The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens
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Beauty
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…
My Favorite Non-Toxic Makeup Products
I’ve always had issues when it comes to makeup. My skin is pretty sensitive and easily irritated, and many makeup products with fragrances or harsh chemicals can really do a number on my skin. Non-toxic makeup products usually don’t cause issues for me. I’ve been a beauty editor for a while now. I’ve tried a million…
This Is The Best Skincare Routine for Humid Weather
Whether or not you realize it, your skin is a living, breathing organism. As is true with plants and animals, certain climates affect our skin differently—and those impacts may also vary depending on skin types. One such example is high humidity. If you’re in a humid climate, your skin might have a higher sebum production,…
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…
These Are The Best Teas for Acne
With more than 50 million Americans reporting they’ve struggled with acne at some point in their life, there are a lot of products that you can apply to boost your skin health. However, some experts believe that treating acne from the inside out, rather than from the outside in, can have a more significant effect….
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…
My Honest Alima Pure Foundation Review
Alima Pure Foundation has been my holy grail makeup product for almost a decade. I first discovered Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation when I worked with the folks over at skinSALVATION acne clinic in San Francisco. They recommended this loose mineral foundation because it has buildable coverage, few ingredients, and most importantly, doesn’t irritate your…
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…