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Giveaway: Happy 70th Birthday DAX! | DAX Hair Care Giveaway

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Giveaway: Happy 70th Birthday DAX! | DAX Hair Care Giveaway

Are you the one (1) lucky winner that can score DAX for Naturals Combing Cream and more?! Enter today for the chance to win a $50 e-code on DAXHairCare.com and celebrate our 70-Year milestone with us! 

For 70 years DAX has striven to help both men and women replicate popular, mainstream hairstyles. In doing so, they’ve sought out the best ingredients to keep their customers satisfied so their hair may have a healthy texture and appearance.

DAX Hair Care is a brand known for its high-quality hair styling products. They offer a range of products designed to help you achieve your desired hairstyle, whether you’re looking for a sleek and sophisticated look or a more textured and tousled style. From pomades to gels to waxes, DAX Hair Care products are formulated to provide long-lasting hold and shine without leaving your hair feeling greasy or stiff. With a focus on quality ingredients and effective formulas, DAX Hair Care is a go-to choice for many looking to elevate their hair styling game.

The Giveaway

I have partnered with DAX to bring you a giveaway! 1 lucky winner will receive a $50 virtual code to shop on daxhaircare.com 

How to Enter the Giveaway 

Use the following Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win. Please take care to complete all entries or you will be disqualified. 

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Official Giveaway Rules: 

1 winner will receive a $50 e-code on DAXHairCare.com The odds of winning depend on the number of entries. Winners will be selected at random using a random selection tool. All decisions are final. All entries received after the giveaway closing date and time will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Posh Beauty Blog or PoshBeautyBlog.com are not liable for late or misdirected entries, entry errors, or transmission problems. We reserve the right to terminate the giveaway in the event of technical problems, or to correct typographical or technical errors, or to amend these rules. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless the website owners and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with a giveaway. Non-winning entries from one giveaway are not carried forward to future giveaways. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Winners will be notified on June 29, 2024 by 12:00pm PST and will have 48 hours to reply and accept the prize(s). Should they not reply, a new winner will be notified. The giveaway is open to US residents only and the winner must live in one of the 50 United States.

*This blog post and giveaway is sponsored by DAX Hair Care

Three Beauty Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2023 – Camera Ready Cosmetics

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Three Beauty Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2023 – Camera Ready Cosmetics

Beauty Resolution #1: Wash and Disinfect Your Makeup Brushes and Tools Regularly

We often feel like a broken record with this tip, but there are plenty of reasons we will always include washing your makeup brushes regularly to our list of to-dos for beauty lovers. Cleaning and disinfecting your makeup brushes will help increase the lifespan of your tools, decrease the risk of having breakouts (or worse) from bacteria, and will ensure your makeup application is as easy and seamless as the brush developers intended.

If you don’t wash your brushes, the buildup of products can impact how pigment clings on the bristles or fibers and will impact how your tools perform. Each brush is crafted carefully with the angle of the bristles or fibers designed to lay down the product in a specific way, and if you don’t wash them regularly, the angle can change.

As for germs, cleaning and disinfecting your tools will help keep unwanted bacteria at bay. We offer plenty of disinfectants created specifically for your makeup brushes and tools to ensure they don’t damage delicate bristles or fibers. If you want to know how often you should clean your makeup brushes as well as our product recommendations, check out this blog.

PRO Tip: If you’re a makeup artist or share your beauty products with others, we also highly recommend sanitizing your products with products formulated specifically for cosmetic products. This will ensure the textures and shades do not change as you disinfect them.

Everything You Need to Know About Liter-Sized Shampoos and Conditioners – OLAPLEX Inc.

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Everything You Need to Know About Liter-Sized Shampoos and Conditioners – OLAPLEX Inc.

Key Takeaways

  • Liter-sized shampoos and conditioners offer 33.8 oz or 1000 ml of product, significantly more than standard or salon sizes.
  • One liter can last from six months to a year, depending on hair length, type, thickness, and wash frequency.
  • Buying in liters is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and convenient, especially for households or loyal users.
  • OLAPLEX offers liter options for various hair types, including fine, blonde, and buildup-prone hair.
  • The available liter products include No.4 and No.5, as well as specialized variants like No.4FINE, No.5FINE, No.4P, No.5P, and No.4C.

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Less is more… or is it? Not when it comes to OLAPLEX®. Liter sizes mean more of the science-backed care your hair deserves. Learn everything you need to know about liter-sized shampoos and conditioners, their size, longevity, costs, benefits, and the ones available at OLAPLEX.

How Big Is a Liter of Shampoo and Conditioner?

A liter of shampoo and conditioner is larger than a standard size and a salon (medium) size. It is 33.8 fluid ounces or 1000 ml of product.

How Long Do Liters of Shampoo and Conditioner Last?

The answer depends on your hair length, thickness, type, and how often you wash. If you have short, fine hair, a liter can last over a year or two. Medium hair with moderate thickness will last you a year or longer. A liter for long, thick hair may last six months to a year.

Why Buy a Liter-Sized Shampoo and Conditioner?

If you’re looking for the best value and most sustainable option. Here’s why:

  • They’re the best value. You might pay more upfront for a liter of shampoo and conditioner, but in the long run, they’re cost-effective, and your wallet will love you.
  • They’re sustainable. Buying a liter of shampoo and conditioner instead of multiple smaller bottles reduces plastic waste.
  • You stick to what’s known to work. If you buy a liter-sized shampoo or conditioner, you get to be loyal to it. That means no more searching around and trying different products to no avail. You get a consistent routine for your hair.

Cost-Effective

A liter of shampoo or conditioner may seem costly upfront, but it saves you money in the long run. Purchasing multiple bottles of shampoo and conditioner adds up over time, exceeding the cost of a liter.

Less Waste

Although they’re bigger, liters are better for the environment. Buying a liter-size bottle of shampoo and conditioner prevents you from having to purchase multiple, smaller containers, meaning less plastic waste.

Perfect for Loyal Users

A liter size is worth the investment if you’re dedicated to a specific shampoo and conditioner. You won’t feel tempted to jump from product to product when you already have a long-lasting liter you trust.

Great for Long, Thick Hair

Longer, thicker hair calls for more product. A liter may be for you and will save you the hassle of frequently purchasing smaller bottles of shampoo and conditioner. Even if your hair is short or finer, you can still enjoy all the other benefits of liters.

Household Friendly

A liter of shampoo and conditioner is perfect if you live in a household with multiple people. These bottles can efficiently serve multiple hair types and even save space from not having multiple different shampoos and conditioners in the house.

What Are the Available Liter Sizes at OLAPLEX?

OLAPLEX has a wide range of liter-size shampoos and conditioners formulated for different needs.

No.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and No.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner

The original OLAPLEX duo. When used together, No.4 and No.5 improve manageability and softness, increase shine, and reduce and prevent breakage and split ends.

No.4FINE Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and No.5FINE Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Fine hair has unique needs, and that’s exactly what No.4FINE and No.5FINE were formulated for. They provide an optimal balance of repair, weightless hydration, and healthy body and volume.

No.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo and No.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Conditioner

Over time, blonde hair loses its brightness and can become brassy in color. As a system, No.4P and No.5P are clinically proven to tone, strengthen, and smooth for shinier hair while reducing brassiness. In a study, 91% of users agreed that their hair was less brassy.*

No.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo

Do you use many styling products, go swimming, exercise a lot, or are exposed to hard water? These things can contribute to unwanted buildup on the scalp. If you grapple with buildup, No.4C is the one for you. This advanced clarifying shampoo removes a wide range of impurities known to damage hair without stripping strands or color.

More of What You Love

Now that you know about liter-sized shampoos and conditioners and their benefits, shop our collection. Not sure which is right for you? Take our Hair Quiz to find the best OLAPLEX products for your unique hair needs.

*Based on an independent consumer perception study of 60 women with bleached/color treated blonde hair using a system of No.4P/5P.

What Is Combination Skin? Skincare Guide

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What Is Combination Skin? Skincare Guide

Everybody skin’s is unique. That’s why your skincare routine is made to be customized. A single regimen could never successfully support one person’s dry patches, another person’s cystic acne, and a third person’s hyperpigmentation all at once. That’s why skincare is never one size fits all.

However, building your perfect skincare routine from scratch is tricky. Some people might even say it’s impossible. But thankfully, you don’t have to start from the beginning.

While each of us has our own unique skin concerns and goals, we can group common skin patterns into categories called skin types. Skin types are a great starting point for understanding how your skin functions, what it needs, and what you can do to take care of it.

Dermatologists have determined five different types of skin:

  1. Normal skin
  2. Dry skin
  3. Oily skin
  4. Combination skin
  5. Sensitive skin

Today, we’ll focus on one of these skin types: combination skin. In this article, you’ll learn what exactly combination skin is, common concerns and problems for this skin type, and how you can build the perfect skincare routine for your combination skin.

What Is Combination Skin?

The names of other skin types are pretty intuitive: dry skin types have drier skin, and oily skin types have oiler skin. Even normal and sensitive skin makes sense without much explanation — but what about combination skin?

The word “combination” implies a combo of more than one skin type. Those skin types are dry skin and oily skin.

Unlike other skin types that stay consistent across the face, combination skin has a different anatomical structure in different locations. Along the forehead, nose, and chin (also called the T-zone), this skin type resembles oily skin. However, on the cheeks, hairline, and jawline, it looks and feels more like dry skin.

What Are the Main Concerns for Combination Skin?

Combination skin has certain qualities and characteristics that are consistent across the skin type. This means that people with this type of skin often experience similar skin concerns, conditions, and struggles. We’ve gathered a list of the top skin concerns for people with combination skin.

1. Breakouts and Flareups

Though combination skin is different from oily skin, it too can suffer from breakouts, blemishes, and other impurities. Because combination skin has an oily T-zone, people with this skin type often report acne-prone skin, especially in the center of their face.

2. Enlarged Pores

Another common concern for combination skin is uneven skin texture, specifically visible pores. This skin type often has larger pores in the T-zone, which explains why this section of the face is more prone to acne flare-ups. When these openings in the skin fill with dirt, debris, or excess sebum, you can develop blackheads and whiteheads that are visible on the skin.

3. Dry Patches on Your Cheeks, Jawline, and Hairline

Remember that combination skin has characteristics of both oily and dry skin. For the latter, this means dry patches on the low points of the face: the cheeks, jawline, and hairline. Dryness in these areas can include flaky skin, redness, and tightness.

4. Early Signs of Aging

Combination skin types are also more likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles prematurely. This is because when skin cells dry out, they change the structure of your skin, making it much less plump and supple.

These shriveled skin cells appear on the surface of the skin as sunken lines in the face, causing early signs of aging.

How To Take Care of Combination Skin

Your combination skin is with you for every step of the day, which means you should be thinking about it in every step of your skincare routine. In order to treat the skin concerns that come with your skin type, you need to build a regimen made for your skin.

Each product you use on your skin should be right for skin type. To help you get started, we’ve created a step-by-step guide with products in each stage that are perfect for combination skin, like our CC Cream.

Cleanse With Green Apple Brightening Gel Cleanser

Combination skin has a unique blend of oily areas and dry patches. That means when choosing a cleanser, you need to look for a product that will suit both of your skin’s needs.

Green Apple Brightening Gel Cleanser is designed to reveal a brighter complexion and support smooth, blemish-free skin. Potent skincare acids tackle stuck-on grime and excess oil in your T-zone through powerful exfoliation, and calming plant-based ingredients nourish the skin with soothing hydration for your cheeks and the edges of your face.

As a part of our Green Apple® Collection, this cleanser is also powered by malic acid — a super strong skincare active with antioxidant properties to support your skin health from within. Green Apple skincare works to visibly even skin tone, brighten dark spots, and correct skin discoloration for all skin types, except sensitive skin.

Tone With Hydrating Mist

Even the most gentle cleanser can throw combination skin out of balance, leading to extra dryness and irritation on the low points of your face. To combat this, opt for a hydrating toner.

Hydrating Mist is a breath of fresh air after your face wash. This mist works to tone and refresh your skin with a potent blend of botanicals and rich juices with antioxidant properties. You’ll notice a fresher skin feeling and a significant boost in hydration in just one to three hours after misting this product onto your face, according to clinical studies.

Our powerful results come from the best ingredients nature has to offer:

  • Aloe Leaf Juice to hydrate the skin barrier and support moisture retention.
  • Rose Geranium to nourish the skin with soothing vitamins and strong alpha-hydroxy skin acids.
  • Grapeseed Juice to smooth and support the skin with resveratrol antioxidants.
  • Ylang YlangFlower to deliver gentle aromatics for a refreshing experience.

Treat With SuperGrape Youth Renew Serum

Serums, creams, and balms are your chance to shine when it comes to treating your combination skin. In this step, you can tackle any (and every) one of the skin concerns associated with your skin type.

Stem Cellular SuperGrape Youth Renew Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is formulated with rare Sagrantino Grapes to tackle signs of aging at the source.

Hyaluronic acid along with arginine and jojoba esters work deep within the skin to boost hydration and strengthen skin proteins for stronger, plumper skin. 100% of clinical study participants reported younger-looking skin and daily skin improvement, and 96% reported more skin bounce when using SuperGrape Youth Renew Serum.

As a part of our Stem Cellular® Collection, this serum helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through the power of plant stem cells. This cutting-edge technology tackles premature aging and dryness — something many people with combination skin struggle with.

Moisturize With Stem Cellular Day & Night Duo

All skin types need a moisturizer to replenish the skin barrier and seal in the benefits of your other natural skincare products. However, this particular step can be tricky for people with combination skin because different areas of your face have different hydration needs. A single moisturizer can’t do it all… which is exactly why you need more than one.

Stem Cellular Day & Night Duo provides two different hydration options for your skin, depending on the time of day.

When you wake up in the morning, Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer delivers lightweight hydration that will nourish your skin without leaving your T-zone shiny. Before you go to bed, the Overnight Cream offers a deeper moisturizing experience for the dry areas of your face.

This combination skincare guide is designed to be a jumping-off point. While these bestsellers have everything combination skin types need to thrive, they aren’t the end-all-be-all of combination skincare. Your skin is special, which means you should always be on the lookout for ways to tweak your skincare routine to best support your specific skin.

Combination Skin Is Beautiful

Combination skin can mean both excess oil and dryness at the same time, but with the right care and products, you can manage your combination skin and address your concerns.

Your skin is your body’s first defense against harm, which makes it an incredibly powerful organ. It does a lot to protect you, and so you should return the favor.

With the right care and treatment, combination skin can look just as strong on the outside as it is on the inside — and here at Juice Beauty, we think that’s pretty beautiful.

Sources:

Skin care tips dermatologists use | American Academy of Dermatology

Anatomy, Skin (Integument), Epidermis | National Library of Medicine

Dry skin – Symptoms and causes | Mayo Clinic

What is sebum? Function, production, benefits, and more | Medical News Today

Here’s What NYC It Girls Always Keep in Their Bag

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Here’s What NYC It Girls Always Keep in Their Bag

We all have it: that one product you reach for so often that it never leaves your side. As a matter of fact, maybe you keep several on hand, just in case—one for home, one for your car, one for each of your most-worn purses. And if you somehow venture to your evening plans without it? Forget it. You’re turning right back around, because the night simply can’t happen without your ride-or-die product.

And celebs? Well, as the saying goes, they’re just like us. Sure, they’re constantly being flooded with new products and tools, but here’s the truth: no matter how many buzzy launches land on an actress, musician, or influencer’s desk, even the most seasoned It girl always circles back to her tried-and-true essentials. And sometimes, the item that makes the cut might just surprise you. We asked four of our favorite style icons to share the one thing they keep with them at all times.

Isan Elba

Isan Elba


From red-carpet premieres alongside her dad, Idris, to the halls of Harvard Business School—where she was recently invited to speak about Beauty Accessher sustainability-focused community initiative—Isan Elba seems to always look polished from head to toe. Naturally, we had to ask the actress, DJ, and entrepreneur for her secret weapon.

It turns out there’s one thing Elba always has on her whenever she leaves the house. “Not to toot my own horn, but my favorite compliment to get on a night out is that I look like ‘Facetune in real life,'” she tells Byrdie. The hack? “Carrying a pressed setting powder around is exactly how I do it. I typically bring out my Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder or Pat McGrath Labs Blurring Under-Eye Setting Powder.”

Poppy Liu

Poppy Liu


For Poppy Liu, brand names are irrelevant. When it comes to her must-haves, the actress’s answer is simple and practical: hand sanitizer and Chapstick. “Not even for a night out—for anytime I leave the house—I always need Chapstick on me,” the Hacks star explains. “Even at home, I have Chapstick in almost every room just for easy access.”

And if the crew winds up ending the night out at a sticky-floored dive bar, don’t even worry about it. Liu’s got everyone covered. “I’m always the one at the group dinner or at the bar who is like, ‘Hand sanitizer anyone?'” she laughs. “And the thing is, everyone always says yes, because we love clean hands.” Since Liu isn’t picky, here are Team Byrdie’s favorite chapsticks and hand sanitizers.

Emira D’Spain

Emira D’Spain


Even off-duty, model Emira D’Spain cultivates an ever-present air of glamour on the go. Fortunately, she’s no gatekeeper when it comes to her beauty holy grail.

“I literally always have Benetint in my bag,” says the Victoria’s Secret Angel. “I’ll dab it on my lips and cheeks right before I walk in anywhere, it gives me that soft, flushed look that’s innocent but sexy. It’s effortless, it lasts, and it always makes me feel like the hottest version of myself—so good especially if you’ve been out all day and need a little refresh.”

Her other secret weapon is a bit more unexpected: “Lumify is genuinely a going-out essential for me. Two drops and my eyes instantly look bright, awake, and refreshed, like I’ve had eight hours of sleep—even when I definitely haven’t. Every hot girl has Lumify floating around somewhere in the bottom of their Birkins.”

Charlotte Lawrence

Charlotte Lawrence


Fresh off her debut album release and recent engagement to beau Andrew Watt, Lawrence—usually a self-described homebody—has been out and about more than usual this year. In addition to her must-have Cedar Supreme perfume oil from Cyklar (“The best!”), She always keeps her old faithful on hand: Aquaphor. “It’s fabulously dependable no matter the occasion,” she says.

But her most important going-out essential isn’t a product—at least not a beauty product. “I have a horrid nicotine addiction that I am ashamed of and disgusted by,” she says of her cigarette habit. “The taste and smell are putrid.” Her unconventional solution? A blue latex glove: she wears one whenever she smokes “so my fingers don’t smell.”

The Best Way to Get Off Your Antidepressants, According to New Research

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The Best Way to Get Off Your Antidepressants, According to New Research

Antidepressants can be a lifesaving medication for people struggling with a serious mental health disorder. But if you’ve been doing great on antidepressants for what feels like forever, it’s fair to wonder whether you could still be okay without them or if you should stick with the status quo.

Here’s the thing: Antidepressants aren’t a medication that you should just suddenly stop. (It can raise the risk of flu-like symptoms, brain zaps (an electric shock sensation), and mood changes, among other issues.) And it’s also crucial to work with your prescribing doctor about whether they think it’s a good idea for you to even try to go off your medication. But if you’re both on board with giving this a go, new research published in The Lancet Psychiatry spells out the best framework forward to lower your risk of falling back into depression.

It’s very important to stress this upfront: Many people rely on antidepressants to stay mentally healthy, and you shouldn’t feel pressured to go off your medication if it’s working for you. But if you’ve been thinking about going off your antidepressants, it’s nice to know that there’s a science-backed path forward. Here’s what you need to know.

The research looked at several ways of going off antidepressants.

For the scientific review, researchers analyzed data from 76 randomized controlled trials involving more than 17,000 adults who had hit full or partial remission from depression or anxiety while they were on antidepressants. (Meaning, they no longer had symptoms, had less severe symptoms, or had less symptoms overall.) The analysis followed the patients for 10 to 11 months after they started to taper the medication or continued taking it.

The researchers looked at five major strategies that people used: abruptly going off the medication, tapering over four weeks or less, tapering slowly over more than four weeks, lowering the dose to half or less of what was considered the minimal effective dose, and continuing to take the antidepressants as usual. Some of these strategies had psychological support, like talk therapy; some didn’t.

After crunching the data, the researchers found that the most effective way of going off antidepressants and preventing a relapse in depression was doing slow tapering (again, over more than four weeks), combined with therapy sessions. Here’s the surprising part: That protective effect at preventing a relapse in depression was on par with staying on the antidepressant at a standard dose. (But, again, this was in people who had already stopped having symptoms of depression, or mostly stopped experiencing them, while taking their antidepressants.)

Style Icon Doris Day – Besame Cosmetics

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Style Icon Doris Day – Besame Cosmetics

Each era has its own fashion icon, a trailblazer that defines the period as a whole. In the 1950s, one of these icons was Doris Day. With her bold smile, charming confidence, and bright demeanor, she set the precedent for 1950s fashion as being fun and down to earth. To compliment her complexion, she opted to wear mostly floral, pastel, and peach tones, which proved to be the perfect match and helped to inspire fashion trends at the time.

Today, many people still take inspiration from the gorgeous Doris. At Bésame, we are among those that are endlessly obsessed with vintage style and fashion, which is why we’re diving a little deeper into Doris Day’s impact on makeup and beauty, and how you can replicate some of her iconic looks.

Who Was Doris Day?

Doris Day was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1922 to first-generation German-American parents. Doris’ father was a music teacher and choirmaster, which may have played a role in Doris’ early musical interests. At first drawn to music and dance, Doris began her career in her childhood, dancing in competitions around the U.S. After a car accident left her unable to dance as she once could, Doris switched her focus to singing.

In the hospital after the accident, Doris began to sing along to songs on the radio, and discovered a new talent. Hearing the magic in her daughter’s voice, Doris’ mother immediately signed her up for singing lessons. Doris quickly began performing and accepting gigs, and adopted the stage name ‘Day’.

Doris Day’s first recorded song was released in 1945, and was titled ‘Sentimental Journey’. An instant hit, Sentimental Journey became an anthem for troops wishing for home during WWII, and their families awaiting their return. Today, this remains Doris Day’s biggest hit, and can often be heard sung by the world’s most talented jazz singers.

In addition to her musical career (which also featured names like Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra), Doris also performed on countless radio shows, and delved into the film industry. Her most successful film was “I’ll See You In My Dreams,” which also starred Danny Thomas, though she participated in several other films including musical comedies, and dramas like the highly successful “Love Me or Leave Me,” and Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”

Doris’ career was long, and marked with much success and the occasional scandal. By the end of her life, her passions still included music, acting, and art, but also centered on animal welfare and activism. Following her death in 2019 (at the ripe old age of 97), an auction of Day’s items raised $3 million for the Doris Day Animal Foundation.

Natural Beauty & Vintage Hollywood Glamor

Despite living a glamorous life and enjoying a privileged lifestyle, Doris never dressed provocatively or to draw attention. Often seen in fashions of the time, the 50s were the height of Doris’ style. Pencil skirts, cinched dresses, simple tailored trousers and button up blouses, and shoulder-pad filled baggy jackets were staples in Day’s wardrobe, enabling her to be as active and exuberant as she wanted while still looking chic and modern.

Doris Day embodied modest elegance, and her simple, minimalist approach to fashion inspired women everywhere to embrace their natural beauty. Often, Doris styled herself in monochromatic looks, favoring a single shade to create a simple, but effective statement.

Get Doris’ Makeup Look

Doris’ skin was always clean, clear, and bright, beautifully blushed and highlighted to emphasize her heart shaped face. To help even out your skin tone and to blur fine lines and pores, try using 1955 Silver Screen Shimmer on its own or with a foundation/concealer of your choice. This is the starting point for a Doris Day inspired look, since you’ll need your skin to look glowy without looking too red. A finishing powder helps to make your skin’s color more even, so that you can intentionally place makeup where you want rosiness and mute redness where you don’t.

Woman Wearing Bésame Cosmetics Cream Rouge Makeup

To add that natural looking glow to your cheeks, add a light layer of Poppy Cream Rouge to the apples and up towards the ear. Depending on your skin tone, you may need to add a few more coats, just don’t overdo the glow – you want to look natural. If you need even more glow but have already added enough cream rouge, you can always add a Rose Gold Highlight to your cheekbones.

Like many stars of the 50s, Doris Day drew attention to her bright, glimmering eyes with mascara. Not a particularly frequent user of eyeliner, Doris always coated her lashes in mascara to add length and volume. Most women in the 50s used Black Cake Mascarawhich is perfect for layering and applying multiple coats. If you want to feel extra-natural, try a Brown Cake Mascara. While she may not have liked eyeliner, Doris Day did like to fill in and darken her eyebrows. Likely using a brown cake mascara or pencil, Doris created natural but perfectly arched eyebrows

Doris typically wore pink and neutral lipsticks – like Portrait Pink – but may also have used products like Cream Rouge to lightly stain her lips and add a subtle gloss. While Day favored more natural looks, she occasionally sported a classic red lipstick. Colors like Red Velvet are perfect for achieving a vintage glam, and look like shades Doris herself might have worn.

Find all the products you need to achieve a beautiful, natural, Doris Day inspired makeup look when you shop online with kiss me!

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Pores

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Pores

Pores get a bad rap in the skincare world. To some of us, they’re the bane of our existence, but for all of us, they’re actually one of the most important (yet underappreciated) functions of skin health.

Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about pores and exfoliation.

1. What you think are pores aren’t actually pores at all….

What most of us refer to as “pores” are actually hair follicles that contain oil and sweat glands. While this may sound like it could cause excess oiliness, everybody benefits from this natural function since oil excretion is our body’s way of lubricating and protecting skin. Inflammation and irritation to these glands can be one of the main causes of acne, since it essentially causes a blockage of these important passageways by swelling up and trapping in dead skin cells and oil.

2. You can’t change the size of your pores.

A major skin myth is that you can minimize the size of your pores with the use of certain products. While it unfortunately isn’t actually possible to reduce the physical size of pores since they’re determined by hormones and genetics, there are definitely ways to help reduce their appearance. What we perceive as larger, gaping pores can more often be caused by debris filling or clogging pores and making them appear larger than they are. Use a treatment toner like GlyPro AHA Resurfacing Cleanser to help flush this debris out of our pores and make them appear less noticeable.

In addition to this cleanser, we recommend incorporating products that contain salicylic acid and niacinamide for even better results. Niacinamide helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce redness and inflammation, and visibly minimize pores. Salicylic acid works to gently exfoliate, unclog pores, and reduce breakouts and blackheads. Keep an eye out for these powerhouse ingredients in your skincare, when they’re both included, you’ve struck skincare gold.

3. Pores can’t be opened or closed.

Just like we can’t change the size of our pores, neither can we open and shut them at will with steam or products. Remember what we said about pores actually being hair follicles? These hairs are sometimes very small, which is why you don’t always see it outside the opening, and the walls of the follicle can become swollen, leading to clogged pores. Using steam or a hot compress on the face can help loosen debris clogging up the hair follicle channel, and help usher it out to the surface, leading to smoother, clearer skin.

4. There’s more than one way to fight clogged or large pores

Clogged pores can be caused by a variety of factors, including the buildup of oil and dead skin cells, sweat, or bacteria due to not having a proper skincare routine. Hormones or genetics can also play a role. There are a few key ways to help fight back against clogged or large-appearing pores—some of which you may have never thought of or tried.

Double cleanse: Oil-based products help attract oil within the skin. Starting with an oil-based cleanser and following up with a foaming cleanser can help draw out any excess oil that might be causing problems with your pores. Pair Gentle Cream Cleanser with any of our cleansers, or use Hydra-Bright AHA Cleanser by itself for an all-in-one double cleanse.

And don’t forget to exfoliate:

For brightening and smoothing, try alpha + poly hydroxy acid-based Hydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant to help even skin tone skin and flush out your pores. To focus on clarifying and balancing your skin, add Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant in your skincare routine to purify and detox skin.

Other key ingredients to look for are salicylic acid to help fight overproduction of oil or vitamin A product like Retinol Smoothing Serum to help encourage cell turnover to help clear out follicles. Beta-Clarity BHA Drops contain both salicylic acid and retinol, as well glycolic acid, making it a go-to evening skin treatment to keep skin balanced and clear.

And last but not least, sunscreen is key.

Sun damage can cause a variety of skin issues—one being the breakdown of collagen and elastin that can lead to the appearance of stretched out or large pores. Using a broad spectrum product like Oil-Free SPF 40+ or C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30 is an ideal way to help keep skin protected against damage. There’s also Oil-Free Tinted Primer SPF 30 if you’re looking for a more matte tinted sunscreen.

5. Skin technically doesn’t “breathe” through pores or hair follicles

A common myth in skincare is that certain products—or not wearing makeup at all, helps the skin to “breathe.”

Physiologically, our bodies do not get oxygen topically through the skin, rather through the circulation of it through our blood internally from our lungs. Taking care of our bodies by eating healthily, staying hydrated (both with drinking enough water and using the right moisturizer for your skin type), and using a proper skincare routine (including SPF protection) are all effective ways to achieve your best skin ever.

Remember, pores (or hair follicles) are an incredibly vital part of our skin function and health. Without them, our skin wouldn’t be able to secrete natural oils and sweat, which help us detoxify skin and regulate temperature. While there are definitely measures you can take to help reduce their appearance and keep them clear of debris, try to appreciate them for how important they are…to all of us.

When it comes to understanding your pores and how to take care of them, it’s about your entire  routine. That includes your makeup. At Glo, skincare doesn’t stop at cleansers, it continues all the way to your lipstick. Our vegan, cruelty-free mineral makeup and skincare-makeup hybrids are designed to work with your skin, not against it. So if you’re ready to support your skin at every step, explore our collection and discover why clean, skin-first beauty makes all the difference.

A Luxury Haircare Routine That Delivers R – Iles Formula

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A Luxury Haircare Routine That Delivers R – Iles Formula

Lustrous, healthy hair is more than just a beauty statement—it reflects expert care, premium ingredients, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you struggle with dryness, frizz, or lackluster locks, the proper regimen can transform your hair into its most sumptuous state. At Iles Formula, we believe in high-performance, luxury haircare that delivers immediate results.

Step One: Start with a Luxurious Cleanse

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The foundation of radiant hair begins with a superior shampoo. Iles Formula Haute Performance Shampoo is a meticulously crafted blend of antioxidant-rich ingredients that purifies the scalp while preserving moisture. Unlike traditional shampoos, which can strip hair of natural oils, this formula gently cleanses while delivering essential nutrients, leaving hair refreshed yet profoundly nourished without weighing hair down.

Sulfate + paraben-free.

Step Two: Restore and Protect Every Strand

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After cleansing, the hair cuticle needs immediate reinforcement. Iles Formula Haute Performance Conditioner is an award-winning treatment that instantly transforms texture, making hair irresistibly soft, voluminous, and easy to manage. It works by smoothing and sealing the cuticle of each strand; the more damaged the hair, the more spectacular the results are. This conditioner stands apart within the haircare industry and has the clinical data proving when used alongside the Iles Formula Shampoo  to stop hair breakage up to 89% from first use.

Silicon + bondbuilding  + peptide free

Step Three: The Finishing Touch for Timeless Beauty

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No luxury haircare routine is complete without a protective layer. Iles Formula Finishing Serum is an invisible shield against heat styling, humidity, and pollutants. Infused with sustainably sourced botanical ingredients, it enhances the hair’s natural movement, leaving it weightless and resilient to daily stressors.

Deep Hydration for Lasting Strength

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For those needing an extra boost of hydration, the Iles Formula Hair Mask is a game-changer. Packed with nutrient-rich plant extracts and vitamin-infused oils, this intensive treatment replenishes moisture levels, strengthens brittle strands, and restores elasticity. Ideal for weekly use, it ensures hair remains sumptuously soft and beautifully conditioned.

Perfecting Curls with Definition and Bounce

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Curly hair requires tailored care to maintain its shape and vitality. The Iles Formula Curl Revive is expertly formulated to enhance definition without weighing curls down. Whether you have soft waves or tight coils, this luxurious formula offers the perfect balance of hydration, hold, and frizz control, ensuring each curl remains perfectly sculpted and full of life.

Luxury haircare is about more than results— it’s about experience, innovation, and the finest ingredients. Every product in the Iles Formula range is meticulously designed to deliver unparalleled performance, from the first wash to the final styling touch.

When achieving lustrous, sumptuous haircompromise is never an option. Elevate your routine with Iles Formula and experience the true definition of  luxury haircare excellence.

Nail Contouring Is the Trick for Longer-Looking Nails

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Nail Contouring Is the Trick for Longer-Looking Nails

If you’ve ever contoured your cheeks, lips or nose, you know the power the technique can wield, but how does it translate to your nails? Much like makeup contouring, nail contouring is all about strategic color placement, says professional nail artist Anouk Nijs. When done well, the nail stops looking flat and instead appears longer, slimmer and more refined—without adding any actual length—according to professional nail artist Valeriia Telemaniuk. “Nail contouring is architecture. It doesn’t add millimeters; it reshapes perception.”

“Nail polish contouring isn’t about where the polish ends. It’s about how the eye moves,” says Telemaniuk. “At its core, contouring is a visual technique built on direction, light and proportion. It’s created through thoughtful design, color choice and composition: when lines stretch lengthwise, when light flows from the cuticle toward the free edge and when the eye is guided along the nail instead of stopping at its borders.” Below, we break down how nail contouring works—and why it’s such an effective optical illusion.

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What Is Nail Polish Contouring?

“Nail polish contouring is basically the art of tricking the eye with polish. Just like contouring with makeup helps highlight your cheekbones or slim your nose, this technique uses different shades of polish to reshape how your nails look,” explains professional nail artist Sofiia Mazur.

The power of nail contouring can go beyond making short nails look longer. By playing with light and shadow, you can also make wide nails look slimmer or even correct uneven shapes, says Mazur. “Think of it as a tiny illusion that lives right on your fingertips.” She adds, “With a steady hand, patience and a bit of experimentation, nail polish contouring can turn your everyday manicure into a little optical illusion that perfectly elongates your nail beds!”

What makes nail contouring so fun is how creative you can get with it, says Mazur. “You might use a darker tone along the edges and a lighter one in the center, or add a subtle gradient that naturally elongates the nail. It’s less about perfection and more about understanding how color flows with shape and light.”

Tips for Nail Contouring at Home

Cuticle Care

Telemaniuk says contouring starts with nail and cuticle care. Post-shower, while the skin is softer, use an orange wood stick to carefully push back the cuticle, then apply moisturizing oil, instructs Telemaniuk. “This alone changes how the nail is visually perceived.”

Color Choice

Your color choices are key to contouring. “Milky, sheer and natural gel polish shades play a major role in visual elongation. These tones reflect light softly, blur harsh boundaries and create the illusion of a longer, continuous nail bed. That’s why nude and milky manicures often make nails look longer and more elegant, even without a complex design,” says Telemaniuk.

Mazur agrees nude or blush tones close to your skin color create a seamless effect that makes nails look longer, but if you want to have a bit more fun, you can do a clear base with a bolder color on top. You could even add “some glitter, as it will reflect the light even brighter, so your nail beds will look longer without trying so hard!”

Add Art, But Keep It Simple

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“Design is one of the strongest contouring tools. Elongated vertical lines, narrow central accents, lengthwise gradients and optical designs all create movement and movement creates length,” says Telemaniuk. “Even a single, well-placed vertical line can visually change nail proportions more than an intricate design spread across the entire surface.”

Nijs says the easiest way to contour your nails at home is to paint a slightly narrower strip of color down the center of the nail. “Leaving a millimeter or two along the edges bare creates a natural elongating effect,” she explains. “In contouring, direction matters more than decoration. It’s about guiding the eye, not overwhelming it,” says Telemaniuk, so a simple vertical line might be your best bet as a beginner.

Play With Light and Dark

Mazur says the secret is to work with light and shadow just like you would when contouring your face. “Start by choosing two shades of polish from the same color family—one slightly darker and one lighter. Apply the lighter color as a background, and use the darker color in the center to visually create a longer nail bed. This gives the illusion of slimmer, more elongated nails,” she explains. You can blend the transition between the colors with a fine brush or makeup sponge to make it look natural and smooth, says Mazur. She notes the key here is subtlety, so avoid overdoing the contrast or creating heavy lines.

Negative Space

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One of the top techniques for contouring nails is keeping the center lighter, says Nijs. “For extra dimension, add a darker shade along the sides or a lighter one in the center using a thin brush. Think: negative space manicures and Frenchies.

Add a Highlight

“If you want a little extra detail, use a fine liner brush to add a vertical highlight or shimmer line down the center,” suggests Mazur. “It will catch the light and make the nail look even longer.”

Be Precise

“Crisp, clean edges are key,” says Nijs. “They sharpen the illusion and make the polish look professionally done.” So be sure to go slowly and create precise, clean lines.

Cat-Eye Contouring

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“Cat-eye polish is one of the most powerful contouring techniques because it works with light. The magnetic particles in cat-eye formulas allow us to control reflection,” explains Telemaniuk. “By concentrating the shimmer in the center of the nail, we create a glowing vertical axis. The eye naturally follows that light, making the nail appear longer, deeper and more sculpted. It’s almost like a beam of light running through the nail.” She says this effect can be especially transformative for shorter or natural nails, dramatically changing visual proportions without adding any heaviness.

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