Follow my blog with Bloglovin Dear Megan, I’ve heard that chocolate causes acne, as does greasy food, etc. Does your diet really affect your skin? – Ashley W. The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ is something I heard a lot growing up but never really understood until I was much older. Basically, if all … Read more
I have received this question too many times to count; I probably get asked twice a week on Quora. So today I thought I would tackle: how to achieve dewy skin. Bye bye heavy countouring; dewy skin is IN! Which is fantastic news because keeping your face perfectly matte this time of year is pretty … Read more
Dear Megan, My scalp is oily and I have a bunch of small pimples on my forehead. What should I do? – Anonymous (requested via Quora) The same thing happens to me from time to time, when my hormones get out of whack. For example, when I stopped taking my birth control earlier this year.. … Read more
Dear Megan, Which makeup brands test on animals? I wish to know if and which brands of make-up test on animals-mainly so I can avoid them. – Anonymous (via Quora) This is actually kind of a tough question, because it’s more than just who does / who doesn’t test on animals. Testing on animals is just one … Read more
Dear Megan, Why do eyelashes fall out, and do they grow back? How long do they take to grow? – Anonymous (answer requested via Quora) You picked the right person to ask! Eyelashes naturally fall out as part of the hair growth cycle. Any hair on the body has to go through the different cycles: … Read more
This Beauty Q&A was picked up from a WINK review on Instagram. The poster asks, “According to [the Amalie] website, WINK provides EFAs, which theoretically will increase brow/lash growth…Are most of us deficient? ..EFAs are found in many cooking oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, nuts, etc so.. probably not?” You’re right! All of those … Read more
Dear Megan, I want to try beauty oils, but my skin is acne-prone! Which ones can I use (if any)? – Babi P. Let me make one big PSA before I begin: Currently dermatologists are debating about whether or not benzoyl peroxide (main ingredient in OTC and RX acne washes/creams) causes premature skin aging. I’ve … Read more
Hi Megan, How does SHINE fit into an overall skincare routine? – Pat G. Since we launched, I have gotten a LOT of question about SHINE: Is it a serum? A concentrate? Should I use it as a moisturizer? A spot treatment? Can it be used with a retinoid? So today I’m here to clear … Read more
Dear Megan, As I’ve gotten older, my foundation isn’t looking at good as it used to. It doesn’t seem to blend into my skin, but kind of sits on top of it. What am I doing wrong? – Kim P. Beauty is ageless. Unfortunately, the techniques used to achieve beauty are not. As you age … Read more
Dear Megan, How can I make my mascara look more natural? – Anonymous (answer requested via Quora) To make mascara look more natural, there’s a few things you can do: Color – Choose a mascara color that more closely resembles your hair color. A shade darker is fine, but it’s not going to look natural if … Read more