February 07, 2019 at 01:15PM by CWC Let me count the ways that people wash their faces: There’s team wash in the morning and team twice a day. There are staunch double cleansers (like myself). And then, there are those who wash their faces in the shower versus those who wash at the sink (a major debate)….Continue Reading →

January 17, 2019 at 12:17PM by CWC I know next-to-no one who’s looking to add more steps to their beauty regimen, and if those steps come at the end of one’s routine, that goes double. That’s exactly why I’ve never given setting spray its full due. Despite dozens of them coming across my desk, I’m…Continue Reading →

January 14, 2019 at 10:48AM by CWC I wear makeup every. single. day. I’m really into playing with different eyeshadows and mascaras and highlighters and approach makeup as if my skin is my own artiste palette. And yet: I’ve gotta admit that I’ve never once even touched a makeup primer. To me, the world of primers…Continue Reading →

January 08, 2019 at 12:49PM At first glance, there’s nothing wrong with your #shelfie. Your deodorant is all-natural and so is your favorite lipstick, lotion, serum, and oil. But look again: How many of those beauty and personal hygiene products are packaged in plastic? Those containers might not seem like a big deal—they’re recyclable after all—but even…Continue Reading →

December 28, 2018 at 03:00AM On any given day, I’d estimate that I go through three cotton pads for the sake of my beauty routine. I’d never really thought that much about it, until I did the math: In the course of a single year I throw away upwards of 1,000 cotton pads. That, multiplied by…Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 at 08:56AM I’ll use any possible excuse to put together a look, but in spite of ample opportunities to do so, the holiday season overwhelms me. It’s two months of non-stop holiday parties, familial obligations, and social outings and I am not creative enough (nor do I have the mental capacity) to…Continue Reading →

December 10, 2018 at 10:35AM In addition to spending every Sunday buried in Hallmark Christmas movies and finally having an excuse to wear all of the glittery outfits in my closet, to me, the holiday season is all about red lipstick. Whether I’m in jeans and a cozy sweater or full holiday party glam, my…Continue Reading →

December 05, 2018 at 11:53AM In an increasingly sustainable world where everyone is constantly promoting the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” lifestyle, people might be taking the slogan a little too far. Early this year, the CDC had to plead with the public to stop washing and reusing condoms (yep…)—and now there’s a skin-care PSA regarding your makeup wipes you…Continue Reading →

November 21, 2018 at 07:16AM Ah, the eternal dilemma: You snooze for those extra 20 minutes, but you still want to put on some makeup so that you don’t look like you had to sleep on whether or not to face the world for the day. I feel you. That’s why I’m all about simplicity when…Continue Reading →

November 06, 2018 at 12:26PM Raise your hand if you’ve been afflicted by fossilized eyeliner. You know what I’m talking about: The horror of finding that a liner was just so budge-proof that it settled into place in 1999 and never left the party. Or alternatively, that feeling when you wake up in the morning…Continue Reading →

November 01, 2018 at 06:30PM Swapping sky blues and corals out of your wardrobe in favor of more fall-friendly colors like cranberry and rust is as much a marker of fall’s arrival as seeing pumpkin-spice [fill in the blank] touted everywhere. But as your wardrobe shifts to warmer textures and colors, your makeup lineup will…Continue Reading →

November 01, 2018 at 11:56AM Sometimes I feel like I’m hiding a dirty secret. I can put together a skin-care regimen like a pro and dab on BB cream and highlighter without even thinking about it, but when I look at eyeshadow palettes, I draw a blank. I’m a beauty editor who has absolutely no…Continue Reading →

October 30, 2018 at 10:49AM It’s no secret that one of the perks of working for a women’s lifestyle publication is having access to the “beauty closet.” This could be an actual closet, or a space the size of an entire New York City studio apartment, or just a bunch of shelves fully stocked with…Continue Reading →

October 04, 2018 at 12:25PM Yesterday, I forgot to put on moisturizer. It’s an embarrassment for sure, especially considering the fact that I’m a beauty editor and should know better. Then again, it didn’t really bother me until I went to an event in the evening and had a professional makeup artist point out to…Continue Reading →

February 09, 2019 at 09:30AM by CWC How much is too much when it comes to a facial treatment? Even putting aside medical-miracle stuff you would seek out in a plastic surgeon’s office, there are a head-spinning number of choices on spa menus: from the traditional steam-extraction combo to more exotic pairings like radio frequency…Continue Reading →

February 08, 2019 at 01:16PM by CWC I may be an avid face washer, but the actual time that I practice my double cleansing routine changes. Sometimes, I’m extra ambitious and clean the day away right when I get home from work (it’s increasingly more difficult the more tired I get). On other occasions, I’m…Continue Reading →

February 07, 2019 at 12:50PM by CWC It’s safe to say we’re living in a golden age of contraceptives as far as the sheer number of options go. The pill, the patch, the shot, the ring. Implants and condoms and fertility awareness apps that track your safe-to-have-sex days. There truly are more ways to get…Continue Reading →

February 07, 2019 at 11:35AM by CWC I may as well have the phrase “drugstore beauty is getting better and better!” tattooed across my forehead at this point, because it seems like I utter (and type) the phrase multiple times per day to anyone who will listen. The all-accessible skin care, hair care, and makeup…Continue Reading →

February 06, 2019 at 08:53AM by CWC The majority of America’s Next Top Model fans agree that the makeovers—known on the show as “Ty-overs”— are the crown jewels of each season. Without fail, at least one model with a hip-length mane ends up crying over a fresh pixie cut. Otherworldly contacts and face weaves (yes, really!) are…Continue Reading →

February 06, 2019 at 07:31AM by CWC Despite what your Instagram Discover page may have you believe, hardly anyone on the planet has a perfectly even skin tone (without the use of FaceTune or a filter, that is). Whether it’s old acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, or something else entirely, most all of us have…Continue Reading →

February 05, 2019 at 10:10AM by CWC If your essential beauty products had job titles, retinol would be the cell-turnover specialist, hyaluronic acid the SVP of hydration, and vitamin C the brightening executive. It might well feel natural to value skin-care staples in terms of the results they give your complexion, but at Well+Good’s most…Continue Reading →

February 01, 2019 at 08:43AM by CWC I used to think that getting rid of acne was hard. Then, I had to get rid of what acne left behind: hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is darkening of certain spots on skin compared to the rest of the complexion. Truth be told, there are plenty of ways that hyperpigmentation can…Continue Reading →

January 31, 2019 at 11:45AM by CWC I’m covered in freckles, and it’s been that way since I was a wee child. While I’ve come to accept them—and to even like them—that wasn’t always the case. My mom told me they were normal (and she’d had them too). My classmates called them “angel kisses,” which I…Continue Reading →

January 31, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC If there’s one aspect of working out that I dislike (well, two if you count sprinting on an incline), it’s people seeing me. When I’m in workout mode, my face is red like a ripe tomato, I’m nonstop dripping with sweat from every pore of my body, and…Continue Reading →

January 30, 2019 at 08:41AM by CWC Socks aren’t usually items that elicit passionate declarations. But as someone who wears them every day, year-round, as a visible part of my ensemble, I have very strong opinions about them—specifically, I believe the best socks come from Japan. How have I come to draw this conclusion? There’s…Continue Reading →

January 29, 2019 at 12:21PM by CWC There simply aren’t enough hours in the day, according to my favorite wellness pro Captain Obvious. Between responding to emails, going to yoga, meal prepping, catching up on all the Fyre Fest documentaries out there, and general adulting (OMG I’m exhausted just from typing that), making time to take…Continue Reading →

January 19, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC The whole point of beauty products is, literally, to make us feel good—It’s things like sheet masks and facial oils and fancy serums exist in the first place. But every once in a while, our beauty products backfires. And instead of being left with shiny hair or smooth…Continue Reading →

January 18, 2019 at 10:17AM by CWC I’ve always been self-conscious of my legs (and midsection, and arms… and now this is starting to sound like a Jeff Bezos sext). One way I’m working on my self-confidence is through wearing things outside my comfort zone. I’ve been taking some more fashion risks in my everyday…Continue Reading →

January 17, 2019 at 10:43AM by CWC Whenever I come home late from a (quite rare) night on the town, I always stick with a tipsy-and-tired-friendly pre-bed beauty regimen: Swipe on the micellar water, and then hit up my silk pillowcase. It’s so good and easy that—despite being a firm believer in double cleansing—I’m sometimes…Continue Reading →

January 16, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Broccoli isn’t trendy like kale or cauliflower and it can’t be zoodled like zucchini. You can steam it or eat it raw, of course, but that’s kind of boring. And kids hate it almost as much as Brussells sprouts. But—hold up. The humble little green tree is one of the most…Continue Reading →

January 15, 2019 at 04:05AM by CWC Why one smart change is enough. It’s the end of performative wellness—AKA being exhausted by all the things you do for the ’gram. In the next Well+Good TALK, experts and authors will share their experience and the science on fitness, skin care, and nutrition. Snag your tickets now…Continue Reading →

January 15, 2019 at 03:39AM by CWC Considering 2019 kicked off with a photo of Beyoncé strolling through Target, I’m calling it early: This year, the drugstore gets its due. More specifically, the drugstore beauty aisle gets its due. As a beauty editor, hundreds of products come across my desk every week—ranging from $2 hair serums to…Continue Reading →

January 14, 2019 at 10:53AM by CWC Dealing with pimples are hard and all, but have you ever had different types of acne on your face all at once? When this happens, it’s kinda like being at a horrible buffet. And it makes the whole issue of making zits go away exponentially harder, since, you know,…Continue Reading →

January 11, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC 2019 thus far seems to be the year of “what’s old is new again.” The Mediterranean diet has made a comeback, people are starting to be okay with carbs again, and Cookie Monster (yup, the very same) is suddenly a wellness icon. And when it comes to your…Continue Reading →

January 09, 2019 at 11:47AM by CWC One of the many myths about good skin care—thanks in large part to celebs touting hundreds of dollars worth of treatments and serums— is that more dollar signs equal better quality, and therefore glowier skin. And while there certainly are pricey beauty products out there worth their weight…Continue Reading →

January 09, 2019 at 11:35AM by CWC As an introvert whose anxiety switch is always flipped on, I’m forever on the lookout for easy ways to unwind. In the morning, I rely on 10-minute meditations followed by quiet time with coffee (sans phone) before my day starts. At night, I take a soothing bath to…Continue Reading →

January 08, 2019 at 12:24PM After spending a frustrating amount of time trolling the internet looking for a suitable dress to wear to my sister’s wedding, one night, while scrolling through the vastness of my Instagram’s explore page, I came across an option that seemed perfect: It was a black, with a light-blue lace overlay…Continue Reading →

January 08, 2019 at 07:38AM I’m going to give it to you straight: I love Trader Joe’s. There are few places in the world that can get me to stand in line for a solid hour on a Sunday afternoon, but it is truly worth braving the crowds for the sake of cauliflower pizza crust and a…Continue Reading →