Gather • Grow • Give
Gather • Grow • Give
Tutorials and buyer’s tips for makeup, skincare, hair tools, and fragrance. Clear steps plus what to know before buying.
Finding affordable makeup that actually performs can feel like guesswork. You buy a foundation that looks great in the aisle lights, then it slides off by lunch. You wear a beautiful blush, then it turns blotchy after an hour. The…
If your makeup looks flawless in the bathroom mirror but turns patchy by school drop-off, you are not alone. Most everyday makeup problems come from small habits that seem harmless at the time. A touch too much foundation, the wrong…
Finding a base that covers breakouts without creating new ones can feel impossible. The sweet spot is a formula that’s non-comedogenic, stabilizes oil, respects a compromised barrier, and lasts through a day of blotting—while still looking like skin. This guide…
What it is & who it’s for Micro Essence is Estée Lauder’s “treatment lotion” — think of it as a Korean-style essence that sits between toner and serum. It’s designed to hydrate, soothe, and support the skin barrier so your…
What it is & who it’s for Kérastase Bain Divalent is a balancing shampoo formulated for oily scalps with normal to dry lengths. It uses glycine and vitamin B6 to help regulate excess sebum at the roots while conditioning agents…
If you love the idea of a body oil but dislike greasy finishes, this is where ELEMIS shines. Think of it as a daily conditioner for your skin. It keeps things supple, helps calm that dry itch, and makes the…
What it is & who it’s for Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is a soft-blur, alcohol-free mist designed to lock makeup while keeping skin comfortable. It suits normal to dry complexions, sensitive skin that prefers gentle formulas, and over-40…
Makeup that looks lovely at 8 a.m. and still behaves at 8 p.m. is mostly about the prep and the finish. A good setting spray gives you that finish. It helps base, blush and eyes settle together, keeps shine from…
What it is & who it’s for A multi-use finishing and nourishing oil from Kérastase’s Elixir Ultime line. It combines lightweight silicones for slip and heat spread with camellia, argan, marula/pracaxi and maize oils for softness and gloss. Scent, texture…