There are few brands more recognizable than Clinique. Founded in 1968, Clinique laboratories has always used the latest technology to create innovative makeup and skincare products. For many of us beauty enthusiasts, our family members used Clinique and passed this brand down to us. My grandma only used Clinique products, and my mom was an…
Who else grew up with Bath and Body Works? We all had that favorite scent (Moonlit Path for me) and that scent you couldn’t stand (Warm Vanilla Sugar *gag*). I stopped shopping at Bath and Body Works years ago. I loved their products when I was younger, but I think they took a dip in…
Olay has been one of the most prestigious drugstore skincare brands for as long as I can remember. My mom and other women in my family have used Olay products since I was young. Today, Olay is still one of the biggest skincare brands in the world, and they make various products that target different…
Glossier is one of the biggest beauty companies right now. At the time of writing, they have 2.6 million Instagram followers. While digging into the brand, they rose to fame by working with top models and influencers. Glossier’s products are simple, but the cute packaging wins many people. I’ve never tried Glossier, but this brand…
Nothing will make you look even fancier than a touch of gold. Whether it is a gold necklace hanging on your neck, or a shiny, gold bangle on your wrist, gold just makes everything better! Thanks to our brilliant cosmetic scientists, you can have gold lips too. You will probably not see people with gold…
I first discovered Morphe when I was working at Ulta Beauty in 2017. I set up their first display in my store and instantly fell in love with the giant pallets, that iconic setting spray, and the high-end quality with low-end price brushes. I remember spending hours learning rainbow eye techniques for their pallets, which…
More beauty brands understand that their customers want to support cruelty free and vegan companies. Brands such as Maybelline are jumping on that trend. Maybelline recently launched a Green edition line that they say is 100% vegan. But does Maybelline offer cruelty free beauty products? Or are they using terms such as “vegan” to better…
Burt’s Bees is a favorite brand among so many, including myself. I have extremely dry skin. One time, I was staying with my brother in Texas. My lips were SO DRY they hurt. My chapstick wasn’t cutting it, so I picked up the Burt’s Bees lip balm from HEB. This product saved my lips. I…
Neutrogena is one of the most well-known drugstore skincare and cosmetics brands. Since its products are readily accessible and affordable, many consumers use some of its most popular products such as eye cream, facial cleanser and lotion. Because of this, you’re probably asking yourself this question: is Neutrogena a cruelty free brand? Even though this…
Growing up, MAC was not as popular in Europe as it is now. I was used to classic high-end brands like Guerlain and drug store giants like Maybelline and Rimmel London. But my love for MAC started when I started taking makeup more seriously. I remember hearing a lot of praise from my mom-in-law about…
