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It Ain’t Real: Social Media and the Lie of Perfection

Sadly, even in a world where body positivity is becoming more widely accepted, social media still has a tendency to value fantasy over fact.

Back to Basics: Keep Your Neck in Check

As much emphasis as we put on anti-aging routines for the face, somehow our necks are still being left out of the conversation.

Let’s Review: Ready for my Close-Up with M2U NYC (Video Tutorial Inside!)

As video conferences and Zoom parties are becoming the norm under quarantine, we are now presented with a new beauty question: how do I look good on camera without going overboard?

Back to Basics: The Eyes Have It

Here’s a handy guide on what every makeup bag needs to dress up those windows to the soul.

Back to Basics: Stress and Skin

With everything going on right now, I figured that now would be an ideal time to address how stress affects the quality of our skin and how we can decompress.

Let’s Review: Mally Beauty Circle of Light Kit

Normally, I would use these kinds of products over foundation, but I wanted to challenge its claims head-on. So, with a clean and moisturized face, I gave it my best shot.

We Need to Talk About This…

I was trying to make The Lipstick Therapist a haven from the craziness going on around us. But, after some thought, I figured that it would be irresponsible not to add my voice to the discussion.

Let’s Review: trèStiQue Essential 8 (plus a surprise!)

Even the most novice makeup user can use the whole kit with no learning curve.

Back to Basics: Saving Your Skin

Before you go out and look for your skincare’s holy grail, there are a few things you should keep in mind

Let’s Review: The Fast Face Kit by The Lip Bar

My Fast Face Kit arrived in an adorable mailer with the message “We can’t WAIT to see you in this, BABE!” printed across the front. I didn’t even open it yet and I already felt special. Everything arrived without a single scratch, totally pristine and ready to use.