4 Sensitive Skin Must-Haves from First Aid Beauty
First Aid Beauty is one of my favorite skincare brands because they formulate their products with sensitive skin in mind. Here are 4 products I love from First Aid Beauty!
5 Asian Skincare Products I'm Loving From Glowie Co
I used to get so overwhelmed shopping for Asian beauty products because there's a sea of amazing products out there and I had no idea where to start! Glowie Co is a relatively new Asian beauty retailer based in LA that sells skincare products from Taiwan, Japan, and Korea and I'm really impressed with the range of products they offer.
5 Things to Do When You Have a Pimple
Popping a zit is tempting, I know! But trust me, it's not worth it. I put together a list of my favorite ways to deal with a pimple besides popping.
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.
The Best and Worst Foundations I Tried in 2019
Buying foundations always seems like such a daunting task for me and my oily skin. I've tested 6 foundations over the past year (including tinted moisturizers and CC creams) and put together my pros and cons for each.
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.
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.
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.
Organization Tips For Beauty Hoarders
I almost always recommend displaying your skincare in places that are visible and easily accessible, and grouping similar products together in a way that makes sense to you (whether this is by function, brand, color, or price point). Your goal is to make it easier to keep an inventory of what you have and how much you have so that you don't let products go bad before you have a chance to finish them.
My Top 10 Skincare Products of 2018
Happy New Year's Eve everyone! It's been just over a year since I started Levitate Beauty and I can't thank you enough for all the love and support you've given me this year! I couldn't end the year without giving recognition to my top 10 skin-changing products of 2018. So let's get right into it!
Review: Fall Empties
I decided to save a few products I've finished over the past 3 months or so because I think "empties" reviews are really important! I normally review products after testing them for about 3-6 weeks, and that's typically enough time for me to determine what I think, but sometimes my thoughts change over time. So welcome to my first empties post!
This Lighted Mirror Is The Key To Flawless Makeup
Unlike a lot of makeup mirrors which are only meant to give you additional lighting, the Spotlite HD Diamond 2.0 was created with the intention of mimicking true natural daylight. It allows you to see your true complexion and makeup exactly as it will look outside – so no more makeup mistakes!
Uncomplicating Skincare: How to Layer Your Skincare Products
It’s so easy to get overwhelmed when adding a new product to your routine because you’re not sure how to use it. And, honestly, I get it. There’s so much information out there on how or when and if you should use a product and it’s a lot to take in.My unpopular opinion? Stop worrying about it! Sort of.
I Tried A Customized Hair Care Routine and It’s a Total Game Changer
Personalized hair care makes so much sense to me and I don't know why it took me so long to try it out. Everyone's skin, hair, body, and preferences are different, so why should our beauty formulas be the same?