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We'll just come out and say it: We're not the biggest fans of makeup wipes. There are much gentler methods for taking off your makeup everyday, like cleansing oils and micellar waters, that'll do the job more efficiently with less waste and with

Many would often use a loofah to exfoliate darkened areas of the body like the elbows and knees, but as dermatologists like Dr. Vicki Belo has recently brought to light, loofahs can sometimes be too abrasive which can "hurt your skin," she explains, adding that scrubbing can

Not all affordable perfumes are fruity and sugary. If you're looking to upgrade your everyday scent, you might want to check out these colognes and perfumes with fresh and refined notes.This dark-bottled fragrance is great for the office just as it is for special

While face powders work wonders in removing shine, they tend to unwantedly emphasize fine lines and dry patches. This is especially true in your thirties when the skin naturally gets drier. If you want to cut back shine without looking flat, try switching to illuminating powders, or in this case,

Our lips, just like any part of our bodies, are subject to subsequent maturing and damage as we age. Whether it’s dryness, dehydration, or fine lines causing our puckers to wear out and look less youthful, it’s ultimately up to us to

While we love our rich body lotions, during the warmer months, we want something that won't leave a greasy film over our skin—agree? Check out our list of the best lightweight body lotions you can use all year round, especially once summer

There are two ways to know if a cleanser can brighten your skin. First, if it literally says "brightening" on the label; or, second, if it has any of these ingredients: kojic acid, vitamin C, or niacinamide.Because we understand that it can

When was the last time you actually looked forward to moisturizing your body before stepping out into the face-melting heat outside? I mean, with sunscreen and moisturizer already on your face–one can only take so much moisture. Plus, it’s a huge bother

When buying makeup, we always need to consider if the shade will flatter our skin tones, and it sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to find the perfect hue. To make your life easier, we culled the makeup products that

What we don’t know won’t hurt us. Ah, ignorance—it’s bliss, right?When you find yourself in the beauty aisle of a department store, often a frisson of excitement runs through your veins just by looking at the motley selection of luscious lippies—a sight

When The Body Shop redesigned, we were more than excited for all the new makeup lines they had in store for us. In this latest episode of Unboxing Day with Belle, our Associate Beauty Editor goes through some of our recent  faves

In makeup, we usually rely on the saying “what you see is what you get.” But would you ever dare to try putting on a green lipstick? Or perhaps green blush?Below are some beauty products with color-changing properties. They may look shocking

Truth be told, not everyone is patient enough to wait for the next trip to the salon to bare their legs and underarms, especially with the ridiculous heat we’re experiencing. The quick solution: whip out your razor! It’s quick, painless, and cheap.

We’ve been talking about giving gifts to your loved ones for quite some time now. However, they’re not the only ones who deserve your love this Christmas. One of the sweetest things we could give to ourselves is the gift of giving

We think we can all agree that the way we style our hair can make or break our look. Getting a picture-perfect selfie doesn’t only require good lighting and flawless makeup skills, because our crowning glory is a crucial factor to consider,

Sorry, Mean Girls fans. As much as we hate to burst your bubble, butter is not a carb. And you know what else isn’t? These yummy treats that could satisfy your beauty cravings!From lippies named after candies to tutti fruity body moisturizers,

After the initial mini freakout over the introduction of the Mink 3D Makeup Printer, we’ve been plotting and planning which shades we’d pop out of the printer first. Then an idea dawned on me—the printer is the perfect way to bring back

Matte mouths have been in the spotlight for quite some time now, and there was always one problem with wearing the trend: icky, chapped lips with bits of pigment desperately clinging onto arid lips. Though we do love a good matte lip,

When the sun is involved, it’s best to keep it simple. With being mobile a priority for maximum enjoyment, there’s very little room for frivolities at a music festival. Today, we strip our kikay kits to the bare essentials and tip you

Though stewing in your own filth calls to mind gruesome images of multiplying bacteria and such, a bath works pretty well at washing the day’s stress away (trust me). Add a scented candle, some bubbles, and one of Norah Jones’ albums in