Skincare

Makeup That Lasts Through Pool Days: My Tested Summer Routine

The first time my mascara melted down my cheeks wasn’t during a breakup. It was during a pool party. No tears, just chlorine and regret. And if you’ve ever tried to snap a cute poolside selfie only to find your eyeliner halfway down your face—you get it. Summer beauty hits different when water, sweat, and SPF enter the chat. So I did what any beauty-obsessed realist would do: I experimented. And failed. And tried again. Until I built a routine that could handle not just a splash, but a full-on underwater adventure. Here’s how I made my makeup last through…

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Heatproof Summer Skincare Routine 2025: What Finally Worked for Me

As I was driving to a client meeting with my favorite “light” makeup application, and a skincare routine that had been working for me, everything seemed fine. That was until I checked the rearview mirror at the red light and did not see a “glow.” Instead, I saw melt. My skin appearing to give up before the day even started. “Wet” skin and radiant seemed nowhere to be found. Definitely not fun considering how the weather was 92 degrees. And this wasn’t an isolated incident. If you’ve felt like your employeed skincare actively fights against you during summer, then you…

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