While I’m all for an ultra-chiseled contour, an ombré brow, and a neutral cut-crease, it can get a little tiring seeing the same looks on the same well-known faces. To pull away from the overdone looks, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite under-the-radar Instagram beauty influencers, who we’ll hopefully see a lot more of this […]
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Our Top Highlighters for Everyday to Ultra Glam Looks
We saw a lot of new makeup trends this past year, but one of the most prominent (and shiny) was highlighter. From ultra-metallic golds to cotton candy brights and even a full rainbow of pressed powder, there’s a highlighter on the market for everyone. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best highlighters released, from […]
11 Underrated Products You’ve Never Tried But Should
There are so many new products out there on the beauty market that some killer moisturizers and eyeshadows can often be overlooked. Here are some hidden gems that should definitely be on your holiday wish list this year. For soft skin to start… Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream | Basically the stuff your grandma […]
Our Favorite Beauty Box Subscriptions You Should Try Right Now
As college students obsessed with all things beauty, we’re often concerned with getting our beauty fix without breaking the bank. We also have to find products that actually work and, most importantly, that look good. Ta-da! Beauty subscription services are here to solve all your beauty woes. Beauty boxes offer deluxe beauty samples—tried and tested—usually […]
When Would You Feel Comfortable Going Makeup-Free?
For several years, I rarely—if ever—left the house makeup-free. If I did, it would be to take out the trash or maybe go on a hike early enough in the morning that not many people would see me sans makeup. Forget about going to class bare-faced. I didn’t care how late I was going to […]
We Dare You To Try These 3 Bold Eyeliner Looks This Season
I remember the first time I ever attempted a cat-eye was in seventh grade, for a middle school dance. By the fifth try, I was frustrated, but not discouraged. I ended up going out that night rocking two drastically different wings on each eye, paired, of course, with a super sparkly Bonne Bell lip gloss. […]
Viva la M.A.C: A Brief History of the Statement-Making Beauty Campaigns
MAC cosmetic’s Viva Glam line has become a beauty staple in the brands collection. Over the years, the collection has been represented by a range of famous celebrities like Rihanna and Ariana Grande. To date, Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus have had the two highest-selling Viva Glam campaigns. Last April, transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner joined forces […]
4 Products You Didn’t Know You Could Use As Makeup Primer
Makeup primers create a barrier between your skin and your makeup. Primers help to ready the skin for makeup application, by creating a smooth surface. There are several primers on the market suitable for all skin types—to reduce redness, enhance dewiness, and control oil. But most makeup primers are very expensive. Here are some multipurpose […]
Which Dry Shampoo is Right For You?
I am a diehard dry shampoo fan. As someone who bleaches and heat-styles their hair on the regular, I probably wouldn’t have any hair left if I washed it every single day. This is where the magic of dry shampoo comes in. For the longest time, I lamented the lack of volume that came with […]
3 Decades Makeup Looks to Inspire Your Halloweekend Style
The history of makeup has always fascinated me—how trends evolved from pencil-thin brows to a more bushy look (and then back again), or from ultra-glossy to flat matte lips. Here, I recreated three looks from three different eras: the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Components from each look can definitely be toned down, or taken […]