EVERYTHING You Need To Know About the Amazing Benefits of Sunscreen (AKA the Key to Healthy, Glowy Skin)

EVERYTHING You Need To Know About the Amazing Benefits of Sunscreen (AKA the Key to Healthy, Glowy Skin)

Sunscreen is the key to healthy, glowy, youthful-looking skin and I wouldn't be doing my job as a beauty blogger if I wasn't constantly nagging people about wearing it (sry not sry). In honor of skin cancer awareness month, today I'm making this guide to address some of my most asked questions about sunscreen!

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How The Double Cleansing Method Transformed My Skin

How The Double Cleansing Method Transformed My Skin

Photo description: Charlotte Cho's Double Cleansing Duo from her skincare brand Then I Met You. On the left is a blue bottle of her Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel. To the right is a circular jar containing the mango-sorbet-like texture of the Living Cleansing Balm.Double cleansing has become HUGE over the past few years and it's personally the method of cleansing that has made the biggest difference in my skin! But it's more than just washing your face twice. Double cleansing is a Korean beauty method that involves cleansing your skin twice: first with an oil-based cleanser to remove makeup and dirt, and then again with a traditional water-based cleanser.

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Brand Guide: KraveBeauty

Brand Guide: KraveBeauty

Spend more than 5 seconds talking to me about skincare, and one of the first things you'll learn: KraveBeauty is one of my favorite brands! KraveBeauty was founded by influencer and skincare guru Liah Yoo, who felt that the beauty industry encourages people to inundate their skin with more than they actually need. KraveBeauty is all about simplifying your routine by giving it only what it "craves."

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Free Radicals and Why You Need Antioxidant Skincare

Free Radicals and Why You Need Antioxidant Skincare

From the way cosmetics companies talk about free radicals, you’d think we’d need to call a priest to exorcise every last one out of our bodies. But, the truth is, our body needs these little guys in moderation! They play a huge role in our biological processes. They’re the reason we can turn air and food into chemical energy and they also play an important role in our immune system.We only start running into issues with free radicals when our body creates too many of them.

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Sexual Wellness Brands Have Officially Entered the Beauty Space. Here's Why it Matters.

Sexual Wellness Brands Have Officially Entered the Beauty Space. Here's Why it Matters.

Brands like maude have really taken the initiative to emphasize that skincare and body care isn't limited to just moisturizers and scrubs. The products we use for sexual health can be just as important as our skincare routines.Not only are brands like maude opening up the conversation about a topic that was once considered taboo (gasp sex and self-pleasure!); they're also helping us re-frame the way we think about sexual wellness products and how they're marketed and sold. When we start seeing products like lube available in beauty spaces, we start to remember that it’s normal and buying them shouldn’t feel like an awkward experience.

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6 Easy Ways To Make Your Pores Look Smaller

6 Easy Ways To Make Your Pores Look Smaller

One of the most-asked questions I get asked in my Instagram DMs is "how do I get rid of my pores?" Well, plot twist: You cant! But before you click off this page, hear me out...The reason you'll never be able to get rid of your pores is that you're not an airbrushed model -you're a human! And everyone has pores - including those models and celebs beneath the airbrushing.

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Levitate Spotlight: Billie Razors Are Taking On The Pink Tax And Celebrating Women's Body Hair

Levitate Spotlight: Billie Razors Are Taking On The Pink Tax And Celebrating Women's Body Hair

In addition to their amazing razors, what really makes Billie stand out to me is the fact that a lot of their messaging celebrates women’s body hair. Billie mentioned to me that they’re the first women’s razor brand to show body hair in their ads. Billie makes it clear that body hair on women is normal and that whether or not we shave is our personal choice.

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Kairetool is The Beauty Tool That Might Just Replace My Facial Roller

Kairetool is The Beauty Tool That Might Just Replace My Facial Roller

Selfkaire developed a tool that addresses the drawbacks of a traditional roller. It's made of surgical steel, so it's much sturdier than a traditional roller which is great for those of us that like to apply more pressure when massaging, and the gentle rounded pins at the end can be used to target acupressure points. Plus a huge bonus: it looks great on my vanity. But what I love most about Kairetool is that it's more than just a beauty tool. It's incredibly versatile and it can be used on your body as well!

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