There are two notable kinds of sunscreens- mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Most of the sunscreens which are available over-the-counter are mineral sunscreens. Physical (mineral) sunscreens mostly contain zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The combined formulation of both these metal oxides covers most of the UVA and UVB spectrum and saves us from …
My Favorite Highlighters
Recently, I haven’t been in the mood to do my makeup. It’s like I fell out of love with sitting down and letting my brushes do their magic. However, something that never let me down was a highlighter. It adds the perfect glow to your face and makes you look healthy and awake, something crucial …
Get a Glimpse Inside the Industry: Annie Wang
Ever wonder who or what is behind the scenes of your favorite brands? There are numerous components to the brands belonging to the beauty industry. Some are CEOs, or in graphic design, some in marketing, product development, finance, PR, some may even own their own company! With continuous growth happening in the beauty industry, the …
Sugar Cosmetics Raises 21 Million in Series C Funding Round
To understand the title first, Sugar Cosmetics is an Indian startup that rapidly increased its presence in the offline market. A husband-wife duo maintains this cosmetic startup. Series C funding aims to prepare a company to be acquired, go public on the stock market, or undergo significant expansion. It is usually the last stage of …
Helping You Compile the Perfect Black Friday Wishlist
Black Friday is coming up, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already compiling your wish list. It’s the one time of the year when deals are too good to pass up, so today, I bring you the five makeup products that will make the craziness of Black Friday worth it. Get ready, set, SHOP! …
Top Ten Beauty Trends of 2020
auruAlthough there was an ongoing quarantine for most of this past year, beauty has thrived like never before. Members of the beauty community have turned to apps like TikTok and Instagram during these lonely, indoor times to create, experiment, and enjoy everything that beauty has to offer. From the Two Front Blonde Streaks with Brown …
Robert’s Roses
Today we talk about skincare! Roberts Acqua Distillata Alle Rose (or Roberts Distilled Rosewater) is a classic product present in every family’s home in Italy. Roberts Rose Water was created in Florence, Italy by Italian herbalist Henry Roberts. The bright blue bottle packaging and the elegant white label has been on Italian supermarket shelves since …
First Personal Care Product
Whenever I ask people if they had to buy their “first” personal care product, what would it be? I got answers ranging from lipsticks, foundation, and eye-liner to face-masks, which made me realize everyone gets their “comfort” in very different products and gives them a unique story. These products made them feel confident, beautiful, and …
Get Toned!
We continually think about getting toned, body-wise, but have you thought about doing the same for your face? Toners get rid of any traces of dirt or any impurities stuck in your pores after washing your face. Incorporating toner to your skincare routine can have positive outcomes in appearance and the tightness of your pores. …
Beauty Is Ours to Enjoy
This weekend I finally got my boyfriend to do face masks with me. Then I begged to wash, exfoliate, and moisturize his skin after he’d peeled off the charcoal mask. Once it was all over, he and his stubborn looking face finally gave me a little smile. I could tell he had enjoyed it. He …