WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey What I’m loving this spring is not my usual lineup of colored products—lipsticks, after all, are mostly hidden behind our masks. Instead, I am focusing on self-care and using products that feel great and work well with active ingredients—bonus points if they smell heavenly! Spring 2021 is a perfect time to get serious about skincare. With face masks still required in many locations, starting on an anti-aging routine during a pandemic has its upsides—redness …
Beauty
What I’m Loving COVID-19 Edition
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey Wearing a mask every day can fool you into a mode of less self-care, but I feel like I’m spending more time on my at-home routines because…well, I’ve got nothing better to do (and I’m not quite ready to have an in-person facial). Performing any of my normal routines makes me feel saner, and it’s given me a good excuse to purge things that aren’t working anymore and try some new goodies. Here’s what’s making a difference for me this fall. …
Beauty Staycation
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey Summer 2020 is looking different than we all thought it would be, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t look (and smell) like you went somewhere fabulous. Here are a few of my favorite products that accomplish my self-care goals and make me feel put together even if my destinations aren’t very far from home. …
Beauty Report: Reader Favorites
WRITTEN BY Lesley Holland Downey The downside of being a beauty writer is that people always assume that I’m judging them—that their makeup is not enough or too much, or that the products they are using are somehow the wrong ones. The truth is I’m always curious about self-care—because I find infinite delight in the process (most days). When someone pulls lipstick, hand cream, or face wash out of their bag, I want to know what it is, why they use it, and most importantly, if I need it. Taking …
