Cosmetics

If you’ve always dreamed of picture-perfect brows but have ruled out microblading for its incompatibility with sensitive skin, then you might want to give microshading the technique’s softer, gentler sibling a go.   A post shared by Microblading | Tina Davies (@tinadavies) on Dec 10, 2017 at 12:12pm PST Microshading vs. microblading Depending on your ... Read more

What is pH and why is it important? ‘pH’ stands for potential of hydrogen. The pH scale is a measure of acidity. It goes from 0 to 14 with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline (aka basic). A neutral pH is 7. The skin’s natural pH falls on the acidic ... Read more

Makeup and acne Makeup can cause acne, says Nicole Palladino, the assistant director of the Rizzieri Aveda School in Voorhees, NJ, but breakouts are usually triggered by more than just makeup. “If someone is using the wrong type of foundation for their skin type, they could break out,” she says. They could be allergic or ... Read more

Applying skincare products in the right order — also known as layering — will ensure that your beauty regimen provides the best results possible. Using products in the wrong order will not only be a waste of your investment in quality products, it may even cause damage, ranging from irritation and dehydration to breakouts. We ... Read more

Whether you wear them bare or topped with your favorite shade of nail polish, strong, beautiful nails aren’t only aesthetically pleasing — they’re also a sign of good health and proper personal hygiene. Keeping your nails in good shape can be challenging when you lead a busy life. Here, we give you some tips on how to ... Read more

Permanent make-up offers us a way to go from work to the gym to a night out, and then wake up the next morning with our eyeliner still in place. In the hands of a skilled professional, the procedure is generally very safe and can define the eyes with beautiful and long-lasting results. Eyelid micropigmentation ... Read more

BB cream, CC cream, and now DD cream: What on earth is the difference between these alphabet creams? While the names definitely sound similar, each pair of letters stands for a different abbreviation: beauty balm or blemish balm, color correcting, and daily defense. To help you understand the differences between these creams, we will explain ... Read more

The anti-aging industry is vast and highly competitive, with many products grappling for their share of the global market valued at $250 billion. From stimulating collagen production to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin care products make a plethora of alluring promises. Argireline is a popular anti-aging ingredient that makes some pretty ... Read more

Sometimes it seems like the cosmetics industry has the Midas touch, with gold flakes appearing in every product possible, from eye creams and lotions—and now masks. Like other gold beauty products, 24K gold face masks are purported to have a wide range of benefits, from reducing wrinkles to lightening the complexion. We will investigate the ... Read more

Scientists and mathematicians have long sought to crack the code behind nature’s aesthetics. By analyzing proportions and patterns in nature, they’ve attempted to define objective beauty. Some cosmetic surgeons look to the golden ratio as a guide to achieve more aesthetically pleasing results. Others, however, question its validity, especially when it comes to matters of ... Read more