Beauty

There are those beauty rituals that make you think: should I do this too, or should I just let it pass me by? The latest in that list: a shot of olive oil with lemon in the morning. Hailey Bieber enthusiastically shared in an interview that she has recently started doing this and really notices the benefits, especially for her gut. And honestly, if someone looks that good, then I want to do this too. But is this really such a simple hack that your body is truly waiting for, or just another beauty trend that sounds good (and even better because a...

Applying concealer without it settling into your lines or suddenly appearing as a clear layer on your skin: easier said than done. Because honestly, concealer should quietly do its job and not shine a spotlight on your dark circles, crow's feet, blemishes, or red spots. The big difference between foundation and concealer is that with foundation you even out your skin and with concealer you camouflage. That's why you usually don't use concealer all over your face, and its packaging is therefore also a lot smaller. But applying concealer, that's usually where it goes...

Of course, sun damage is incredibly bad for your skin. And smoking, and lack of sleep, we all know that by now. But the real culprit is hidden in your skin itself, and that is the zombie cell. It is just as dangerous as it sounds, because it is an aging skin cell that weakens your skin from within. A silent destroyer, then. But leave it to the people at Prescription Beauty to find a solution for every skin problem. So zombie cell, be warned, because we are coming for you. What are zombie cells in the skin? The name zombie cells also made me think of the music video...

There is a forest, what am I saying: a jungle, of products that promise skin improvement. And I can imagine that sometimes you just don't know what to choose anymore. All those ingredients: what do they do and what does your skin need? To guide us through the multitude of choices, sisters Esther Meijer-Litjens and Stephanie Litjens started their own skincare line: Prescription Skincare. Because they, the women behind the Soap Treatment Store, that lovely chain of salons where you can have just about anything done to become the best version of yourself, thought that...

She belongs to the highest tier of the Dutch hair and make-up guild (don't say makeup, or she'll get angry, just do that in the circus) and makes the most extraordinary and high-profile women (she is herself the most integral woman on earth but she is also the regular make-up artist of Queen Máxima) just a bit prettier. Elles Nijkamp is the regular make-up artist for quite a few famous people, provides masterclasses for ambitious women to help them take care of their hair and make-up themselves in ten minutes, and has developed her own brush line. Moreover, she is a wonderful...

Of those ingredients that need a bit more explanation, so we all know what they are for and you can assess whether they suit your skin or not. Retinol, glycerin, and today: niacinamide. Because this ingredient is truly a multitasker: it repairs your skin after sun damage AND it soothes itchy mosquito bites. Yes, really! Niacinamide definitely deserves a place in your beauty routine. My friend has been using it recently and his skin has never looked so good. Curious why? Let's take a good look at this wonder ingredient. What exactly is niacinamide? Niacinamide, also known as vitamin...

In general, it is advised not to pop your pimples, but for many, it is simply too tempting. However, there is one area on your face where you really shouldn't do that. If a pimple appears around your nose or upper lip, it is wise to hold back. This area is called the triangle of death, and popping that white bump can be fatal for you. The Triangle of Death The term sounds like an action movie about the Bermuda Triangle, but the two triangles have nothing to do with each other. This just refers to the piece of skin...

I have quite a few addictions, or let me call them things I can't live without. My latte macchiato in the morning, the body lotion Lait Frais from Diptyque, a glass of creamy chardonnay from Francis Ford Coppola on the weekend (that is indeed the director, he likes to dabble and has restaurants, hotels, and his own wine), but a life without Dyson? That would be difficult. Dyson travel hairdryer: why we need it on vacation During vacations, we all have to go cold turkey, because our outfits still take priority over the Dyson. Not only is your hair voluminous after use...

A good SPF 50 for your face is really the most important step in your skincare routine. Not just in the summer, but 365 days a year: UVA radiation penetrates through clouds and windows and is present all year round. This radiation is therefore the biggest cause of skin aging (dermatologists even speak of 80% skin aging due to the sun / UVA). UVA is always there, even when the sun isn't shining. And a good sunscreen doesn't have to be expensive these days. In fact, the larger brands are now making great strides in even better protection. This development is coming over...

If you’ve ever tried a sunscreen from Korea or Japan (highly recommended, by the way, they are light as a feather), you’ve probably come across this: PA+++ or even PA++++ on the packaging. And then you think: okay, I know SPF. But this? Is it a rating system? Are more pluses better? And why don’t you see this on the sunscreen from the drugstore around the corner? I’ve looked into it for you, tested it, zoomed in like a true cosmetics nerd and yes: you want to know this to protect yourself even better. Sunscreen with +++: what does it really mean? PA stands for...