A random invitation to try Lagree Fitness in West LA revealed several pleasant discoveries: There’s free parking on La Cienega (one of the busiest streets in the city), fitness on the West side doesn’t have to be expensive or exclusive, and 25 minutes is more than enough time to work […]
Author: Shahada Karim
Protect the Skin you’re in
We all know that we’re supposed to use sun protection when we venture out. And that’s not just during the Summer months. Even when it’s overcast, the sun’s rays can do damage to our biggest organ… our skin. The unfortunate reality is despite this common knowledge, millions of people continue […]
Smooth Operator: A Professional Breakdown of Exfoliators
The never-ending quest for clear unblemished skin may sometimes take us down an abrasive path. There is no shortage of specialty materials, scrubs, and chemicals on the market hoping to entice us with the promise of a flawless complexion. It’s not uncommon for those promises to fall flat, leaving us […]
High & Lovely: CBD Oils on the Rise
Little Miss Mary Jane has come a long way… from taboo to legalization… to making her way into everything from mascara to lip-gloss. All beauty products on the market use CBD: the calming, anti-inflammatory, and (perhaps most importantly) non-psychoactive component of the plant. The most recent incarnation of this much-hyped […]
Skin Care: Experts vs. Influencers
The beauty industry will have you believe that the most marketed product du jour will solve all of your skin care woes. Better yet, combining three or four (or more) of a company’s (promoted) products to emulate the current influencer skincare routine will leave you ever flawless. Season after season, […]
BEAUTY PIE: A Review
Just when you thought the sun had set on beauty subscription services, one company has found a whole new way to separate you from your money each month. Instead of a box that magically arrives at your door full of products that you never asked for (and might never actually […]
2018 BEST IN BEAUTY
This is it! In just a few day we’ll be ringing in 2019 with new hopes and dreams for the new year. Here’s hoping you enter the next phase with the best skin and hair that money can buy. If you’re not sure where to look or where to start, […]
Mix & Match Hair Care
The quest for the perfect head of hair can mean more than a few trips down the beauty aisle. Beyond a singular HG (holy grail) product, every brand will have you believe that their entire system is the key to a head full of strong, healthy hair. But we know […]
Set Life
It’s that time of year, when beauty companies hope to catch your eye by offering some of their bestsellers (or items that they hope will eventually make that list) in convenient holiday sets. This season is the perfect opportunity to try new and interesting skin care items without paying top […]
Please Send Nudes
This Holiday Season will expose you to every manner of opulent, glittery, over-the-top makeup collections and collaborations in hopes of separating you from your dollars. But we’re not falling for it. Instead, we’re looking at the very best that companies have the offer this season in the ‘nude’ category. The […]