I often get emails like the following: “I use X sunscreen, after 15 minutes, I use a foundation. The ingredients of X sunscreen are Drometrizole Trisiloxane (Mexoryl XL) 7%, Bemotrizinol 5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 2%, Ensulizole 0.5% The makeup contains Octinoxate 6.0%, Titanium Dioxide 3.8%, Zinc Oxide 3.0%. Will this destabilize […]
SPF, PA, PPD, UVA, Stars…What does it all mean? Sun Protection Factor (SPF) The SPF number is a ratio of how much UV exposure your skin can be exposed to with the sunscreen on compared to without. The SPF test uses erythema or sunburn as a marker, which is mostly caused by UVB. Hypothetically, an […]
Products and Reviews Mary J. Blige on her new MAC lipstick and wearing less makeup via Popsugar.com Mary J. Blige just released a lipstick with MAC, and it’s your new perfect nude via Allure.com Charlotte Tilbury names new lipsticks after JK Rowling, Jennifer Aniston and Amal Clooney via Independent.co.uk What Charlotte Tilbury’s J.K. Rowling-inspired lipstick […]
Products and Reviews Kim Kardashian is releasing foundation for your body Kim Kardashian is launching the new KKW Body Collection, complete with the Skin Perfecting Body Shimmer, Loose Shimmer Powder for Face & Body, Body Brush, and Skin Perfecting Body Make Up Foundation. Kim Kardashian wants you to start wearing foundation on your body Kim […]
What’s the best way to organize your skincare routine? Should we layer from thickest to thinnest? Where does sunscreen go? I’ve been asked this a lot and I don’t have the answer. Most research on skincare application is done with just one product. Sunscreens are always tested on clean skin with no other products. If […]
Products and Reviews Glamspin launches lip glosses in a fidget spinner format TeenVogue.com, Allure.com Vichy launches its Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturizer PRNewswire.com A look at the ColourPop Crushed Crystal Collection Bustle.com Kiehl’s launches new Men’s Grooming Solutions line PRNewswire.com
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