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Affordable vs. High-End Beauty — Does it Matter?

Consider this your guide to knowing when to splurge on skincare and when to hit Duane Reade instead.

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Oldies but Goodies: 6 Nostalgic Drugstore Makeup Scores We Miss

Ah, the good old days…

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I Gave Up Dairy and Alcohol for 40 Days & Here’s What It Did for My Skin

Seriously, you’ll want to take notes.

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5 Products to Introduce You to the K-Beauty World

And they’re affordable, too.

beautylauren spinelliJuly 1, 2020beauty, k-beauty, korean beauty, clean beauty, beauty products, affordable beauty, affordable skincareComment

Spring It On! These Are The Season’s 5 Best Floral Scents

A take on florals that actually is groundbreaking.

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Why a Quarantine Beauty Routine is Essential

Keep some sense of normalcy and stay on top of your beauty routine.

beautylauren spinelliMay 20, 2020beauty, quarantine, beauty routine, skincare, self-care, quarantine beauty, quarantine beauty routine, summer skincare, skincare routineComment

Spring’s Prettiest Palettes to Shop for Your Boldest Eyeshadow Looks Yet

We’ve rounded up our favorite spring palette from fresh and feminine to bold and fiery options to buy now.

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Face Anything with Olay’s new Deep Hydration Serum

I tried out the new Olay “Deep Hyrdation Serum” learn more here about my skincare journey.

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3 Natural Products That Can Replace Regular Lotion

Natural products are well-equipped to replace your everyday lotion — with even more benefits!

beautylauren spinelliJanuary 25, 2020natural beauty, lotion, clean beauty, beauty, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, sustainabilityComment

False Lashes to Fit Your Zodiac Sign

For the never-ending list of holiday parties this season, even though December might be over this is your guide to the best false lashes for your zodiac sign.

beautylauren spinelliJanuary 3, 2020false lashes, ulta, ardell, zodiac, astrological signs, beautyComment

5 Skincare Secret Weapons for Getting Through Winter

Let’s face it— winter is tough on our skin. Here’s what we’re stocking up on to survive the season.

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5 Ways to Amp Up Your Holiday Beauty Look

Take your holiday beauty look up a notch with these five products.

beautylauren spinelliDecember 24, 2019beauty, holiday beauty, Pat McGrath, urban decay, nars, Urban Outfitters, the ouai, ulta, urban outfitters, red lipstick, eyeliner, nars orgasmComment

Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru Who Has Everything

Shop our selects that are sure to be versatile enough for any beauty lover and earn you some serious street cred in the best friend department.

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9 Festive Holiday Nail Art Ideas

It’s that time of the year, time to get an ultra festive manicure for the holidays. Here are some of our favorite festive nail art ideas.

beautyCaroline VazzanaDecember 3, 2019nails, holiday nails, christmas nails, nail salon, nail design, nail art, nail artist, nail polish, vanity projects, beauty Comment

What is Retinol? And Why you Should Be Using it Now

Over the past four weeks I’ve tried out the newest product from Olay, the Retinol 24. Learn why everyone should add a retinol to their routine and what it really does.

beautylauren spinelliNovember 7, 2019olay, retinol, retinol 24, SKINCARE, skincare, skincare routine, retinol benefits, retinol products, beauty

5 Must Have Bold Lip Shades for Fall

Step into fall with confidence courtesy of one—or all of—of these amazing bold lipsticks.

beautylauren spinelliOctober 15, 2019beauty, lipstick, liquid lipstick, glossier, Melt cosmetics, anastasia beverly hills, Black moon cosmetics, Dose of colors, ulta, fall, fall beautyComment

5 Affordable Skincare Brands To Shop Now

Stop breaking the bank and check out the best affordable skincare brands to shop this fall.

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In Frédéric's Chair: Caroline got her Hair done by Frédéric Fekkai

It’s not everyday you get your hair done by the legendary Frédéric Fekkai. Watch here as Caroline gets her hair done for a busy day during NYFW and how this industry icon paved his way!

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How To Achieve The Perfect No-Makeup Makeup Look

Here is everything you need to know about how to do the perfect no-makeup makeup look! We covered everything from moisturizer to the perfect mascara to help you achieve that au natural vibe.

beautyCaroline VazzanaAugust 8, 2019makeup looks, skincare, natural makeup, Mario Badescu, tarte, benefit cosmetics, laura mercier, NARS, maybelline, First Aid Beauty, beauty Comment

4th of July Nails We Love

You've already found the outfit, now it's time for the nails!

beautyCaroline VazzanaJuly 2, 20194th of july nails, 4th of july, 4th of july style, 4th of july nail art, nail art, nails, beautyComment