One way or another, this pandemic pushed us towards mindfulness, thoughtfulness, awareness, you name it. As a life-threatening situation, it made us delve more into the human condition, all the risks we are facing on this planet, and how much responsibility we take for these. We feel now more willing to redesign our lives and become conscious of how our actions, decisions, and attitude affect others. In this general climate of introspection and collectivity, getting back-to-normal might turn into a much more sophisticated game. I’m already scratching my head trying to figure out what to gift my friends and family...

  Serums are essential for great skin. They can target multiple skin concerns (like oil control, dry skin, hydration, dark spots, etc.) and are packed with powerful active ingredients that promise a goal-worthy, selfie-inspiring complexion, and radiance.   But there are so many kinds of serums presenting all sorts of benefits nowadays. It can be pretty overwhelming to go through each one and decide what is best for you. (Not to mention that the supposedly best ones come with a hefty price tag). And then there is the list of ingredients to consider, too.   You need to be extra...

Fret no more, because we’ve done the searching for you. Here, we’re sharing the 5 Best Masks Under $25.

  Anti-oxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables. Most commonly, anti-oxidants can be found in oranges, blueberries, acai berries, apples, broccoli and spinach.  They can also be found in green tea, red wine and dark chocolate. Yes, if you’re ever in doubt: your nightcap is good for you! (in moderation, of course)   So, why are anti-oxidants good for you? Anti-oxidants help repair your skin by reducing oxidative stress and the over-production of free radicals, which hinders your skin’s ability to rejuvenate and repair itself. In turn, this allows your skin to produce more collagen, which contributes to the...

  When we read the label of our skincare products, there are usually over 20 ingredients listed. Why is that? Is “Vitamin C” ever just Vitamin C or is it actually “Vitamin C with Silicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vc), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coceth-7, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aluminum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol and Fragrance (Parfum)”?   Honestly… WTF%$@& are all these ingredients in my face cream?!?   Skincare, like many other products, contain a variety of agents and emulsifiers to ensure the product is...

    Have you seen Sly Stallone’s body? Can your grandpa’s bod compete with his chiselled and firm body?  My guess is, “no”. But if you are one of the lucky ones with a grandpa who takes his fitness seriously, then chances are you already know the benefits of exercising your body.   But you may be asking “how the heck does this have to do with face yoga?”  Well;  The face is part of the entire human anatomy, right?  And being that it is part of the human anatomy, it is supposed to have muscles, yeah?  So if it has...

      I have been using the same skincare products for almost 5 years. My mentality has always been “if it works, why change it?” Recently, my regular moisturizer was discontinued and I was forced to come out of the skincare rock I lived under in search of new hydration. To my shock, skincare has transformed from Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize to a 1073*#&$^@$ product skincare routine including pre-cleanse, oil-cleanse, regular cleanse, exfoliate, essence, toner, sheet mask, eye cream, SPF, serum and sleep mask. Give or take a step or two ;)   Other than the massive array of products that have...

Because there are suitable moments to indulge and to scrimp.    Since you’re reading this article, we’re sure you’re a into beauty just like us. So, it’s not surprising if you know that the beauty industry is one of the fastest-growing markets today. We see it in the beauty aisle of department stores, while scrolling through our Instagram feed, and while Googling for a new mascara (Have you checked out Evio's that just launched!) to purchase. There’s always a new, hip brand sprouting somewhere - an indication that the beauty business is booming, and getting crowded all together. A report...

  Is it worth the ‘trouble’ when no one’s watching?  Real talk, how are you?  The quarantine period has got us and our lives - plus, our beauty routines - on pause. With everything that has been happening in the world, a lot - if not all - of us are putting our conventional habits on hold as we navigate the changes brought about by what the media has been referring to as the ‘new normal’.  Our once flawless, strict to the T X-step regimens were now most probably cut short. Pre-lockdown, we make sure that before stepping out that...