beauty
Market Report: These 5 Beauty Mistakes Seriously Age You
Fact: The beauty rules you’ve been following (like dabbing blush on the apples of your cheeks) could be making you look older than you really are. These […]
Hallelujah! We Have Pope Soap!
We all knew it was going to happen sooner or later, and now it finally has: pope soap. But these bars are special. They’re handmade […]
We Tried It: Primp & Play, Philly’s New Kid-Friendly Spa
This post originally appeared on Wee Wander, a website dedicated to helping parents navigate Philadelphia. I couldn’t help but have a knee-jerk reaction to the […]
WTF Beauty: Why Is This New Tarantula Lash Trend a Thing?
Lashes are everything – that’s, like, rule #1 of makeup. A good coat of mascara makes the eyes look bigger, draws attention to the most […]
How to Trade In the Birchbox Items You Don’t Want
Have you ever been so excited for your monthly Birchbox arrival, only to find that the products within it are completely irrelevant to your life? That St. […]
4 Reasons Your Brows Are All Wrong (and How to Fix Them)
Forget strobing, contouring, and snail mucus masking – the only beauty trend you need to be paying attention to is brows. Big, bold, shapely eyebrows […]
4 Philly Mag Staffers Reveal Their Major Hair Transformations (Plus Where They Got Them!)
Lately, I’ve noticed something around the halls here at Philly Mag. Staffers — lots of them — made some huge hair changes over the summer. […]
Market Report: How to Remove Lipstick Stains From Everything
It’s just about time to break out the fall lip colors, but this season you don’t have to worry about vampy burgundy stains ruining your clothing thanks to this guide […]
Market Report: Celeb Fashion Finds You Can Actually Afford
Apparently celebs love styling on a budget as much as we do. Behold, Gigi Hadid, Miranda Kerr, Kendall Jenner and other stars sporting affordable brands like Topshop, Asos, and Forever 21, […]
Market Report: The Real Girl’s Guide to Wearing Culottes
This season’s trendiest pants aren’t for the faint of heart. Lucky for you, we found this real girl’s guide to styling culottes. It’s less ‘clown pants’ and more ‘It Girl’. […]
I Tried Pantone’s Skin-Matching Technology at Sephora (and It Was Incredible)
Last week, I stopped by my the Sephora store on Walnut Street to buy liquid foundation. But because Sephora is like a candy store, I ended up […]
I Tried It: Going ‘Bronde,’ the Latest Hair Color Trend
We fancy “bronde” to be the brunch of hair colors: that in-between sweet spot for when you can’t quite commit to either option (and simultaneously want […]
An Open Letter to Salon Owners: Please Stop Letting Me Leave With Wet Hair
Dear salon owners, Recently, I found myself at the tail end of a two-hour stint in a salon chair, flanked by two girls who were engaged in a […]
Market Report: When to Throw Out Your Old Makeup (and Why You Need to!)
Skin irritation doesn’t seem to be clearing up? It could be your expired foundation. Find out the actual shelf-life of your beauty products. (Warning: You may […]
Finally, Makeup Sized to Fit Your Life On The Go
Every morning, I apply my makeup on the Septa train into Center City, warranting many a stink eye from fellow commuters. But with a jam-packed schedule, […]