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Every time your skin is lacking in the glow department, some highlighter can easily fix that problem. The effect is practically instantaneous—and with the right formula, no one but you will know the difference.But on days when you want that "glass skin"

Since the start of quarantine, a lot of us have been missing our routine visits to the hairdresser. After all, what better way to de-stress and pamper yourself than a well-deserved hair day at the salon? But in the meantime, there are

A flawless complexion may be impossible to achieve, but that typically doesn’t stop us from wanting to even out our skin tone to the best of our capabilities. The most common obstacle to our success: Skin discoloration. Medically referred to as hyperpigmentation,

"You smell like baby powder" isn't exactly the compliment we expect when wearing actual perfume, yet somehow, it never feels like an insult. It could even make you wear that scent over and over, because we can't imagine not wanting to smell

Here’s a fact: Musk can be found in the DNA of most fragrances. Commonly used as a base note, this aromatic substance softens and balances the scent while adding a lingering depth and warmth. It’s also considered a versatile category in perfumery.

Being surrounded with a great scent in the shower makes the 10 minutes you spend in there feel like a treat. So if you can help it, upgrade your in-bath routine with a fragrant body wash that gives you both a good

We can never turn down a good lip and cheek tint recommendation, and if you're reading this article, then you're probably the same. Because while we all have our own list of favorites, hearing about the products other people swear by never

There's just something about a fragrant shampoo that turns a boring task like washing your hair into a treat. It's even more satisfying when the scent lingers for the entire day, so we can't really blame those girls in shampoo commercials when

Scents can be incredibly polarizing, but I don't think I've met anyone who has said they didn't like Glossier You. The clean, musky perfume actually has quite the cult following online, lauded for its creamy base notes and skin-like musky whiff that could

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