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    I Tried TikTok’s Viral “Movie Lips” Makeup Hack: See Photos

    PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Hi, my name is Renee, and I’m obsessed with my lips. OK, maybe not my lips, per se, but lips in general. And that includes lip products, lip hacks, and lip treatments. Not only do I have roughly nine different lip products sitting on my desk as I type this, but anytime I’m out and about, I typically carry between four and 15 different products on my…

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    I Tried the Flip-and-Clip Hair Air-Drying Method: See Photos

    While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. If I could describe my air-dried hair in two words, I would pick “flat” and “frizzy.” I know how important it is to let your hair take a break from heat if you want to keep it healthy and strong, but I find it difficult to step away from the hot tools when my hair type needs a little help. A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a video of a TikTok user showcasing a “flip…

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    Peach & Lily Glass Skin Collagen Mask Review With Photos

    While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. I’ll be totally honest with you: I didn’t join the “glass skin” movement (or even know what it entailed, for that matter) until recently. As a beauty writer, I approach any trend or seemingly elusive marketing term with a healthy dose of skepticism. But I can say with total confidence that Peach & Lily really delivers on its “glass skin” promises. The brand’s founder, Alicia Yoon, coined the term and started the trend with a hero…

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    Monii Hair Drying and Makeup Cape Review

    While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. My wash day routine for my 4A hair is six steps long: part hair into four sections, detangle, apply hair mask, spritz in a leave-in conditioner, scrunch in a curl cream, and spiral curls with my fingers or a brush. As you can imagine, this process is not quick. Done once a week, it takes me anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the state of my hair. (There’s a reason why it’s called wash…

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    Jennifer Lopez’s Bejeweled Nails Have Over 250 Crystals

    While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. If you’ve ever had a reflective manicure à la chrome nails and you thought you were the epitome of bright and shiny — trust us when we say what you had going on was nothing compared to Jennifer Lopez’s latest set. The star recently sported a manicure that makes us want to start a petition to have her change her name from J. Lo to “J. Glow,” because saying they “shine bright like a diamond” is…

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    I Got a Baby Rhino, a Subtler Nose Job: See Photos

    PS Photography | Jessica OurismanPS Photography | Jessica Ourisman While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Statistics reveal rhinoplasties to be the most popular facial plastic surgery procedure, trending upward since 2020, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). In addition to its universal appeal across genders and ages, this is also due in part to its dual functional role in restoring nasal breathing. In fact, board-certified plastic surgeon Jason Roostaeian estimates that 75 percent of his surgeries…

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    I Tried Chocolate-Milk Nails: See Photos

    While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. When it comes to hair trends, the latest looks seem to be inspired by animals: “jellyfish” haircuts, “wolf” cuts, and even the “octopus” cut. When it comes to nails, however, everyone seems to be taking their cues from food. There are the ever-popular “glazed doughnut” nails, the fan favorite “strawberry milk” nails, and the latest craze: “chocolate milk” nails. I’ve been seeing the trend all over my social media feeds (and in real life), and although…

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    I Tried an Exosome Facial: See Photos

    PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. It seems like every other day I find myself learning about a new skin-care ingredient, product, or treatment that promises to better my life in some way, shape, or form. I’ve tried plenty of the options with a lot of mixed results. The latest? Exosomes. If you haven’t heard of them just yet, I promise it’s only a matter of time. “Exosomes are nanosized small membrane vesicles…

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    What Is a Shellac Manicure? Experts Explain

    There’s something otherworldly about the entire nail salon experience: as you sink back into that plush, automatic massage chair and silence your phone for a luxurious 45 minutes, all of life’s problems seem to dissipate. Yet, in today’s world, preparation is key when it comes to nail appointments. Gone are the days when choosing a polish color was the most difficult decision you had to make. Nowadays, there are endless options to consider before settling on a hue. You need to decide what nail shape you’re going for, as well as whether you want to splurge on dip powder, gel polish, or shellac nails. We understand that if you’ve never…

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    Glamlite Strawberry Shortcake Lip Kit Review With Photos

    PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. The last time I found myself interested in a lip kit, it was 2017 and I was obsessed with Kylie Jenner. To be honest, I never thought I’d be into lip kits again (I’ve since learned that matte makeup products are just not my thing), but recently, I haven’t been able to avoid the Glamlite Strawberry Shortcake Berry Sweet Lip Kit ($20) all over my TikTok For…