Author: Iskra Banović

Even if you have a skincare routine already, winter skincare is a whole different ballgame. Today is officially the first day of winter, and… it’s 55 degrees and raining in NYC. Hooray! In all seriousness, though, today marks the beginning of the end when it comes to carefree skincare. Winter temperatures, precipitation (NYC is known for something we lovingly refer to as a “wintery mix”), and cold wind can give your skin a huge beating and easily undo all the hard work you’ve done on keeping it looking youthful and glowing. While a lot of us will want to just wrap…

I reviewed the LANIEGE Water Sleeping Mask to see if the popular Korean skincare product is really worth the hype. When you start looking around at different Korean skincare products, there are a few favorites that will keep appearing. One of those that you will come across a lot is the LANEIGE Sleeping Water Mask, $23. If you haven’t heard of it, it has definitely earned its title as a cult beauty product. One mask is sold every 15 seconds. There are tons of great masks from Korea, including sheet masks and modeling masks, but I wanted to test out LANEIGE’s to see if it is…

I reviewed the Miss Spa Tone Hydrogel Chin Mask which promises to improve the appearance of fine lines for a youthful look. There is a mask for everything these days. You can get ones to soothe redness, to brighten your skin, and to fight annoying pimples. There are also masks that focus on specific areas. You can get eye patches, ones for your lips, and even ones for your chin. Your chin and jawline are areas you may not give much thought to, but they deserve some attention as much as the rest of your face does. That’s why I was intrigued…

I tested the TONY MOLY Red Cheeks Girl’s Patch to see if they really do help redness facial redness. There are plenty of different skin care masks on the market to choose from. There are your standard clay masks, charcoal ones, overnight masks, modeling masks, and sheet masks for almost every skincare concern you can think of. If your skin is giving you trouble, there is a mask that can help get things back in order. (Related: What’s The Deal With This Sparkling Wine Face Mask?) The Korean skincare craze is responsible for the plethora of masks hitting the shelves, and with it comes…

I tested the multi-step Korean skincare regimen to see if it gives you the flawless skin that everybody talks about. The Korean skincare regimen is one of the biggest things to happen in beauty since rainbow hair color. The multistep routine is often praised as the secret to flawless skin. For those who are new to the idea, they can often be intimidated by the amount of steps involved–approximately 10–and some of the unfamiliar products, such as essences and ampoules. I decided to try out the routine to see if the extra steps and products were worth it. (Related: Your Guide to Understanding the Korean Skin…

Some people search for new nail polish colors, while others are always on the hunt for the latest lipstick shades. If you are a skincare addict and love testing out new face products, I have found one that you need to add to your must-try list immediately: Creamy Brightening Cleanser ($14.99, Mineral Fusion). (Related: The 9 Best Face Cleansers That Get Your Face Squeaky Clean) I was searching for a new scrub when I came across this one. I normally use a foam cleanser and an exfoliator twice a week to keep my skin in check, but this one combines both products. Mineral Fusion’s cleanser…

If you have combination skin, you will be able to relate to these issues about your dry-in-parts-but-oily-in-others face. Every skin type has issues that you need to target. If you are lucky enough to have combination skin, then you usually have twice as many skincare concerns because you are dealing with dry and oily areas. Sometimes you might even have sensitive skin too. Your skin is complicated, and it takes a lot of work to figure out the right products for your face. If you have ever wondered why your complexion won’t just make up its mind, you aren’t alone. (Related: These Products Are Keeping My Skin…

It takes a village of products to stay moisturized in a dry climate. Here’s what I’ve been using to keep my skin hydrated in my new (and super dry) city. The climate in my new city is crazy dry, and as a result, I’ve turned into an enormous, panting lizard. Within the first 48 hours of arriving in Calgary, I noticed that I was developing scales. And I mean that quite literally–my legs were looking reptilian. My face, although not yet scaly, was totally zapped with moisture. My lips were chapped for the first time since last winter, and the…

Well, everyone, I have big and exciting news. No, I didn’t just land my dream job, get a marriage proposal from Prince Harry, or become the owner of a winning lottery ticket. This news is even better. I’ve found my skincare holy grail product: Rosehip oil. I don’t use the term “holy grail” lightly, but there’s really no other way to describe it. I’ve written in the past about how I’ve struggled to find oils that work and have worked well for me, but from the first time I used rosehip oil, I knew I’d stumbled upon something special. It all…

As a skincare writer, I spend a lot of time reviewing and researching skincare products. I receive samples of every type of skincare product that you can imagine, and I try to work my way through all of them to provide an honest description and opinion about the product. While I am always incorporating new products into my skincare routine so that I can determine the effectiveness of various products, the skincare products that I keep going back to are those in the Epicuren Discovery line. Every product works differently on every person, but I wanted to give a description of my…

You know sparkling wine is good for your taste buds, but how good is it for your face? We reviewed The Face Shop’s Sparkling Wine sheet mask to find out. Why, hello there, sheet mask aficionados and sparkling wine lovers! If you know me at all, you know that I am both of those things, too. That’s why I couldn’t resist picking up this sparkling wine-infused sheet mask (aptly named the “Sparkling Wine Sheet Mask”) during a recent trip to Korean skincare store The Face Shop. According to the Internet, the sheet mask is supposed to “offer deep hydration and nutrients to your…

Want to try cult beauty products without spending a ton of money? A lot of our favorite beauty products come in mini sizes. There are lots of cult beauty products that have been praised again and again. If you just say the words “best primer,” you will have to wait about 2.4 seconds before someone mentions Smashbox’s Photo Finish Primer. 99% of the population can wax poetic about a beauty product that doesn’t mean it will work for you. We’re all unique, and what works on someone’s face could make your flare-up. If you want to try a popular beauty product without a major commitment, there…