Author: Crystal Schwanke

Crystal has spent years studying cosmetic ingredients and knows all about which products are (and aren't) safe for your skin. If you care about your health and beauty, Crystal has all of the details!
Best Maybelline Mascara Guide: With 10 Recommendations on Which One is Best for You
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Best Maybelline Mascara Guide: With 10 Recommendations on Which One is Best for You

Maybelline mascaras are some of the best affordable options on the market, but they have so many options, it can be overwhelming to choose. In this best Maybelline mascara guide, I’m considering length, thickness, separation, color, curl, and lift. I’ll also look at wear time, flaking, formula options, and ease of removal.  How I Chose…

Tarte Primer Line Guide: Which Primer Won Us Over And Why?
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Tarte Primer Line Guide: Which Primer Won Us Over And Why?

In this Tarte primer line guide, I’ll walk you through Tarte’s massive primer offering and help you decide which one (or ones) is right for you. This is one of the most expansive primer lines from a company I’ve ever seen, so there’s probably something for everyone here. If you’re ready to smooth the canvas…

Best Better Than Sex Mascara Dupes: 9 Options to Try
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Best Better Than Sex Mascara Dupes: 9 Options to Try

The best Better Than Sex mascara dupes are found across several brands and price points. Have you avoided Better Than Sex Mascara because you can’t stomach the price ($27.00 for mascara is a lot!)? Or did you try it and find something about the brush or formula that made it not quite perfect for you?…

CeraVe vs Eucerin: It’s Not Even Close (Especially Cleansers)
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CeraVe vs Eucerin: It’s Not Even Close (Especially Cleansers)

I have suffered from eczema and/or rosacea my whole life, so I know the CeraVe vs Eucerin debate well. These, along with Cetaphil, are the brands that always seem to pop up in any list of recommendations for sensitive, reactive skin, even when you’re face-to-face with a doctor (at least in my experience). Suppose you’re…

Best Mac Strobe Cream Alternatives: 9 Options You Need to Try
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Best Mac Strobe Cream Alternatives: 9 Options You Need to Try

I don’t know when I stopped using the original, but at some point, I started gravitating toward some of the best MAC Strobe Cream alternatives instead of going for the real thing. I’ve strayed away from MAC over the past few years, despite a complete obsession with everything they made that held me in its…

Natasha Denona My Dream Eyeshadow Palette Review
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Natasha Denona My Dream Eyeshadow Palette Review

I couldn’t wait to write a Natasha Denona My Dream eyeshadow palette review when I saw the news of the upcoming launch. I ordered it during the Sephora sale right after the release, eager to have something new from one of my top two eyeshadow palette brands.  I’ve been experimenting with makeup and writing about…

Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Curling Clean Mascara Review
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Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Curling Clean Mascara Review

In my Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Curling Clean Mascara review, I’ll show you why this is one of the few makeup products I keep in rotation. I love trying new mascaras, so it’s rare for me to finish a tube and have the impulse to rush back out to buy another one just like…

Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Review: Why I’m on the Fence
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Review: Why I’m on the Fence

I’m a sucker for metallic eyeshadows (with a side of creamy mattes) and ABH palettes in general, so I jumped at the chance to write an Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals review.  What pushed me over the edge (as if I needed more convincing to buy it) was when I saw it compared to the…

Best Clinique Lipstick Guide: Which Is The Perfect Color For You?
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Best Clinique Lipstick Guide: Which Is The Perfect Color For You?

The best Clinique lipstick guide walks you through some of the most impressive formulas they have to offer, along with who they’re best for, what makes them stand out in a sea of other lipsticks, and what you might not like about them. Even if the lipstick is the perfect color, there may be something…