The GlowGetters Guide

It’s completely normal to feel stir crazy when you’ve been stuck in the house for long periods of time. But the good news is, whether external circumstances land you in pajamas on the couch for days or you’re simply choosing to take a weekend to yourself, alone time makes for the perfect time to focus on self-care. Let’s be honest, your skincare routine is usually reserved for moments when you can escape from the public...

Have you noticed that your T-zone tends to get oily but your cheeks lend themselves to be drier? Most likely you have combination skin. Don’t fret. This simply means that you have to find a product, series of products or establish a unique skincare routine that compliments each area of your skin. You’ve probably mastered the art of multi-tasking while tackling your skincare routine. After all, why wouldn’t you do laundry while wearing a 15-minute...

Let’s talk about pimples. Just like the ex you can’t get rid of, they keep popping up. They’re embarrassing, tend to follow us around and show up uninvited. That being said, breakouts are a normal part of life and we have to learn how to deal with them when they decide to show up. Pimples, otherwise referred to as acne or a breakout, are the pesky bumps that appear due to an increase in sebum,...

During the winter months, it’s completely normal to miss the radiant skin you sported during the long days of summer. The last thing you need to put a damper on your day are dark spots. These dark spots often scattered throughout the face and body that may have become a part of an everyday skincare struggle for some, can be embarrassing and hide the beautiful skin that lies beneath the surface. If dark marks are...

Who doesn’t love a good surprise? Okay, maybe that’s a stretch. Not everyone loves surprises, however, the chances of someone enjoying a surprise increases significantly when they have a rough idea of what the surprise is going to be. And it’s easier to have an idea of what your surprise is going to be when you buy it for yourself! Case in point: subscription boxes filled with a variety of products delivered directly to your...

Do you have melanin-rich skin? Have you noticed that your skin doesn’t react to certain products the way you think it should? This could be due to the fact that your skin is unique. It’s no secret by now that every skin type and every skincare journey is different. Some of us have never had a breakout in our lives, others have spent countless hours trying to find the right dermatologist and the right cure...

Happy Black History Month! This month, join us in celebrating the movers, shakers and history makers who have pioneered the beauty industry. Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter Lisa Price is a beauty entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. Born in 1962, she is the founder of Carol’s Daughter, one of the first African American-owned product lines with a flagship store. Price first began making creams and lotions out of natural ingredients from her kitchen in 1990....

Almost everything we consume has an expiration date. We may not pay attention to it when we make an initial purchase. But best believe we’ve all experienced the frustration of throwing a whole carton of milk or eggs away when we realize they are past the recommended consumption date. Unlike food products, however, your skincare and makeup products may not always be marked with an expiration date. But that doesn’t mean your products have an...