Last week I attended the Indie Beauty Expo at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC in hopes to find some real gems. After walking around meeting founders and testing products for over two hours, I narrowed down my favorite brands and got the scoop on their top sellers. The overall trend at the expo was "farm to face" and it will be interesting to see which brands become mainstream favorites. Here are my favorite five indie beauty buys to put on your radar.
Writing beauty content for over 10 years, I always learned and then preached the same nighttime skincare regimen – cleanse, tone, treat, moisturize. Recently, after speaking with a derm, I found that the last step isn't always necessary and could be the reason for your breakouts. Read my latest for Women's Health here.
I recently attended a launch event to celebrate R + Co's latest products and left completely impressed and intrigued particularly by one – the Cactus Texturizing Shampoo. As a firm believer (and tried and true professional tester) that one doesn't really receive styling benefits beyond smoothness from shampoos, I was eager to put this one to the test. Guess what? I'm writing about it, so you already know it worked.
I'm getting a little personal here, but I felt the need to share for Refinery29. In my latest article, I talk about the struggles I've been having with hormonal acne this year and non-traditional ways to treat it. What's been working may actually surprise you. Click here to read the full story.
Supermodel, Elle Macpherson has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated five times through out her career. Known as "The Body," here, she shares a peek into her food diary and fitness regimen.
Being as brow obsessed as I am, I dug into microblading, an advanced technique to semi-permanently tattoo your brows into perfectly sculpted arches. Is it right for you? Check out the story here!
