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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...

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...

About 80% of women (and 40% of men) have stretch marks or striae. And no, this has nothing to do with a torn skin, as is sometimes said. It’s the subcutaneous connective tissue that tears, resulting in a scar. This happens when your skin can’t keep up with the (rapid) growth, for example during pregnancy, a growth spurt in puberty, rapid weight gain, or intense sports and training. That’s why you often see stretch marks around your hips, buttocks, belly, legs, breasts, and arms. It’s so nice that stretch marks are increasingly visible in (fashion) campaigns at...

We are indeed fans of The Ordinary at the editorial office. As a beauty editor, I’m always curious about the latest launches and developments. However, we recently had our question marks about 'The Ordinary Eggs'. Eggs? From the vegan brand The Ordinary?! In their flagship store in New York, you could score boxes of eggs for an ordinary $3,37. A bargain, especially when you pay almost double in the supermarket. This action went mega viral, of course. But is this the beginning of more supermarket products? Probably not. Luxury brands are increasingly using food for their campaigns, think of Loewe with vegetables, Chanel’s...

If you're reading this, it's your sign to grab your brushes and clean them. It doesn't have to be a complicated task with soap, water, or special rubber cleaning mats. It can also be short but effective. And the best part is: your brush is immediately ready for use again. Ideal, right? I try to do this a few times a week, especially when I use a brush for several days for my foundation. I find it refreshing and it prevents impurities and irritations. Moreover, your makeup looks better with a clean brush. How I do this...

Sunglasses can come out of the closet again, as the spring-like sunny season starts in a few days. Okay, fine. You can of course wear sunglasses all year round, even when it rains (I see it enough in the city). After all, that's also a kind of vibe. But when you wear make-up and sunglasses – or regular glasses of course – we all know it: those marks on your nose and make-up on your frames. If you wear a slightly subtler model, it usually just results in a bit of make-up on the inside of your sunglasses, around the nose pads. But with...

We've been fans of Olaplex for years. And we're not alone: many other brands are now trying to replicate the popular products. One after another launches a ‘bond building’ shampoo or conditioner that suspiciously resembles that of Olaplex. Everything is being duped – yes, that's apparently just a word nowadays. But just like Charlotte Tilbury, one of the most copied beauty brands in the world, always says: “You can copy the packaging, but you can’t copy the magic.” So Olaplex. With now a very extensive collection of different products, and new ones keep coming out all the time...

If you're going skiing, it's of course essential to pack warm clothing. Completely stylish down the slopes á la 2025? Then Lil has found the cutest ski suit, May the coziest sweaters for après-ski, and Daan the coolest ski accessories. Just make sure to leave some space in your suitcase for skincare, because that's more important than ever in extreme temperatures. The bright sun and cold wind can cause a lot of trouble if you don't protect your skin. That lip balm you always had in your bag is simply not enough, and your face can...

For years, I thought eye cream was really unnecessary, because a nourishing day cream was good enough, right? Until I started using it every day and began to see the benefits; especially with those restless nights (thanks to two boys) I'm currently experiencing, an eye cream is no luxury. Recently, my friendly TikTok algorithm treated me to one from the favorite brand of many celebs: CeraVe, the Renewing Eye Cream. Not to be confused with the 'Repair Eye Cream' they have had in their collection for a while and is also mega popular. According to experts, this eye cream is “botox in a bottle” thanks to...

Since we are in the middle of the winter weeks, the color currently visible on my face is au naturel. Whiter than white, let's just say in my case. Self-tanner is being applied en masse and bronzing drops provide a quick fix, but bronzing powder is also always at the front of my makeup bag. Those cheeks could definitely use a bit more life and color. But applying bronzer is no longer how we used to do it. Just when you thought you had it down: swipe, tap, and apply, in sweeping and rotating motions with powder bronzer, it turns out everything is now...