While we deeply admire multi-step skin care routines, self-care rituals like gua sha, and experimenting with new products, sometimes keeping it simple is exactly what our mind, body, and skin need. There’s something innately beautiful about a minimalistic routine—you save time and money and allow your natural beauty to shine through rather than tirelessly trying to manipulate it. […]

Watermelon is not just made of water. It’s also got plenty of health-boosting phytonutrients so smother it all over your face to tackle dull, wintry complexions. A fruit synonymous with summer, watermelon is about to make an appearance in more than just your salads. Thanks to the genius of Korean beauty experts, the super-fruit is […]

No matter how big or small, covering up blemishes can be tough. But cystic acne is in a category all its own. Using concealer without it caking or settling can seem nearly impossible—especially if it’s the wrong formula. “Cystic acne can be hard to cover up because the pimples can be quite dark and red. […]

Sometimes the idea of completely overhauling your beauty routine at the start of a new season can seem overwhelming and excessive. And while it’s definitely not necessary to ditch every step of your regimen as you move further into spring, your moisturizer is something that warrants a little adjustment. Thanks to the added humidity and rising temps, there’s no need for […]

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Everyday girl’s guide to make-up and skincare in the UAE I’ve often wondered, as a beautician savages my eyebrows with thread, why we women do this to ourselves — the plucking, the waxing, the unending dyeing and re-dyeing of hair, and the gymnastics of getting a mani-pedi and drinking the complimentary coffee at the same […]

Believe it or not, eating strawberries may be better at whitening your teeth than any synthetic chemical compound. Credit: Richard Hemmer, FlickrCC Going green is always beneficial, especially when it comes to your beauty routine. Using more eco-friendly products will not only protect you, but it will also help you protect the environment, and a […]

If you’re as active on social media as I am, you’re probably constantly bombarded with images of beauty gurus and influencers flaunting perfect makeup looks that you wish you could re-create. I mean, nothing’s stopping you from killing the makeup game too!Except for your bank account, of course… It’s no secret that a lot of popular […]

If you’re interested in exploring the notorious 10-step Korean beauty routine, whether it’s natural, or even have questions about where to start, you’ve come to the right place. As an esthetician and the founder of Korean beauty boutique Peach & Lily, I’ve seen firsthand how the K-beauty routine can help people truly see a profound improvement […]

While others may be born with it, Josephine Skriver isn’t afraid to tell you she’s not. The newly-announced face of Maybelline and Victoria’s Secret Angel undoubtedly has blessed genes, yes, but she won’t pretend she doesn’t put effort into looking the way she does. “Being a model everybody’s like, ‘Oh, are you skinny by nature? […]