beauty

Beauty reviews and news.

conair

Jan 11, 2026

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7 min read

Don't Buy a Dyson Airwrap. Buy This Conair Instead.

Nobody should spend $650 on a hair tool in this economy.

Nic ✨

reviews

Walmart's $14 Candle vs. $125 Luxury: The Ultimate Dupe Test

Jan 4, 2026

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6 min read

Walmart's $14 Candle vs. $125 Luxury: The Ultimate Dupe Test

A highly unscientific investigation by yours truly.

Nic ✨

reviews

I *Do* Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy

Nov 23, 2025

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5 min read

I Do Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy

Plus, Kristen Stewart is an eye bag icon, and Keith Urban needs to reconsider his life choices.

Nic ✨

Mac

I Tried MAC's New-ish Dazzleshadow Stick

Nov 9, 2025

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4 min read

I Tried MAC's New-ish Dazzleshadow Stick

Plus, free childcare, a LEGO anemone, and a supervillain-worthy car.

Nic ✨

quince

Nov 2, 2025

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6 min read

Here's What I'm Loving This Fall

Break out the cashmere.

Nic ✨

deep dive

Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards

Oct 5, 2025

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11 min read

Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards

Yes, I did just make this up. Why do you ask?

Nic ✨

beauty

Jun 22, 2025

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7 min read

Get Your Glow On, Thanks to the IRS

Discover tax-free beauty shopping with FSA/HSA-approved skincare essentials.

Nic ✨

deep dive

May 18, 2025

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6 min read

The Natural Deodorant Trials

Discover top aluminum-free deodorants that actually work.

Nic ✨

reviews

The Best Sunscreens for Daily Use (Yes, You Need One)

Apr 13, 2025

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3 min read

The Best Sunscreens for Daily Use (Yes, You Need One)

If you don’t want to age like a leather bag, you need sunscreen. Here are my top face and body SPF picks that work under makeup and feel good on skin.

Nic ✨

deep dive

Mar 16, 2025

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2 min read

Let Me Fix Your Makeup 💄

Still doing your makeup like it’s 2015? Here’s a modern spring makeup routine and honest advice on blending, sheer coverage, and ditching harsh eyeliner.

Nic ✨

beauty

Don't Buy a Dyson Airwrap. Buy This Conair Instead.

Walmart's $14 Candle vs. $125 Luxury: The Ultimate Dupe Test

I *Do* Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy

I Tried MAC's New-ish Dazzleshadow Stick

Here's What I'm Loving This Fall

Move Over, Allure: It's Time For the Holy Glow Beauty Awards

Get Your Glow On, Thanks to the IRS

The Natural Deodorant Trials

The Best Sunscreens for Daily Use (Yes, You Need One)

Let Me Fix Your Makeup 💄

The Glitter Cult

I Do Wish This Body Wash On My Worst Enemy