Whether it’s a gift from your significant other or a simply a gift from you to you, a spa pedicure is the perfect indulgence. I don’t know about you, but I don’t indulge in many pedicures in the winter months—and if I do, it’s a deeply standard one. No bells and whistles because that’s the upgrade from doing it myself. So a soothing spa pedicure in a beautiful space when barely anyone is even seeing my tootsies is, quite frankly a gift. This week, beauty service curation and booking app Skoop offered me a free service to try out to write about. I went back and forth about opting for a non-toxic gel mani (something I also love) but in the spirit of V Day and self care, I ended up choosing a spa pedicure with the wonderful Frances Liang at The Parlor at 160 Madison Avenue. I’m so glad […]
J.Cat Beauty Holographic 3D Eye Topper in “Wink Tink” ($6.99) I’m a sucker for glitter eyeshadow, especially in liquid form. J.Cat took it above and beyond with this unique, light green shimmer shade. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26) I’ve tried many lip care products and the Agave lip mask is one of my favorite for overnight treatments. This thick lip mask locks in moisture for super soft lips. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in “Overdrive” ($21) Glide-On is such an apt name for this line of eyeliners because they are soooo smooth. I love using Overdrive, an emerald green shimmer, as eyeshadow as well as eye liner. Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence ($145) This anti-aging and antioxidant-rich essence is a great extra step to infuse some added hydration into your skincare routine. —Obianuju Enworom
Great eye looks start with tools! To create your dream eye look, here’s a comprehensive guide to eye brushes for every need: blending, shading, detail. *We’re committed to transparency. Products marked with an asterisk were given to us to try by the brand. As always, all thoughts expressed on Rouge18 are our honest opinions. Blending 1. The shape of the Sigma Beauty E25 Blending Brush is its shining feature. This bush is fluffy, but the ferrule is pinched so that the brush is a bit flat. The E25 is perfect for blending shadow in the crease. 2. For detail blending, the Sigma Beauty E36 Blending Brush is your best bet. The E36 is a tiny, fluffy blending brush that is great for blending out the edges of a look or for diffuse application in a small area. 3. You can’t go wrong with the Sigma Beauty E35 Tapered Blending Brush. This large, fluffy brush blends shadow […]
It’s a perfect pairing. The libation we all love, Mateus Dry Rosé, has partnered with Paintbox to create the Mateus x Paintbox Unisex Power Couple Pack Nail Polish Set, which launched this month. Priced at $40, it’s available at Paintbox NYC nail studios or on their website. The nail polish duo features the colors of Mateus Dry Rosé’s bottle—bright pink and light grey. Match your tips to your favorite summer drink!
When you’re young, you can wear almost any combination of clothes. The truth is that it’s socially acceptable to try a variety of styles as you look for your own image. Choosing what you want to wear can also help you to express your personality and figure out what is important to you. It’s why you should check out the best prom dresses near me and choose the one that sets your heart racing, regardless of what style it is. However, there also comes a point where the anything-goes approach is no longer acceptable. That’s when it’s time to wear your streetwear like a grown-up. Fortunately, the following tips will make this easy. Choose Premium Wearing designer clothes makes a statement and it’s one that most people enjoy making. But, designer clothes are also a good way to show that you’re a grown-up! The simple truth is designer clothes tend […]
Obianuju shares her favorites of October.
Julia's favorites of the month.
*We’re committed to transparency. Products marked with an asterisk were given to us to try by the brand. As always, all thoughts expressed on Rouge18 are our honest opinions. Eyeshadow is my absolute favorite beauty product, so naturally I own 84 eye brushes (actually… I counted). I used to throw them all in a cup or mug, but it ended up taking so much time to find the exact type of brush I was looking for. That’s when I embarked on a mission to find 1) a makeup brush organizer with dividers to organize my brushes by type, and 2) the right makeup organization system for ease of use. My acrylic storage in shining armor was a 6-slot organizer from Muji. It’s no longer available, but you can find a ton of other organizers of similar shape to fit your needs at Muji or on Amazon. Here’s my system for […]