March 2020

I am a self-proclaimed makeup minimalist—give me a solid BB cream, concealer, powder, and an orange-red lipstick, and I’m good to go. But like many of you, I scroll through Instagram and save experimental beauty looks that make me go ahh, even though I’ll likely never try them myself. All of that changed when I saw this eyeshadow look brought the life by makeup artist and photographer Danessa Myricks. 

 

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I am unsure how her glowy, artistic work showed up on my Instagram feed, but I am forever grateful to whatever piece of the algorithm that is responsible for sharing Danessa’s page with me. As I combed through her photos, I realized she’d developed a line of products that were available for purchase. This was exciting to me for two reasons: I was supporting a woman-owned, black-owned business. Not mention, I was going to have the chance to experiment with color on my eyes (which I never do!). I ordered the Waterproof Cushion Liner ($15) in Blue Jay and Cotton Candy and waited for them to arrive.

 

 

I experimented with the blue first on my entire eyelid, even though this product is labeled a liner. Since I wasn’t quite used to working with a cushion liquid formula, I made quite a big mess my first try, but that was nothing a cotton swab and some micellar water couldn’t fix.

 

 

Next, I tried the pink, which to be honest, I was afraid of. As someone who keeps their makeup pretty neutral aside from a bright lip, this was a bit of a stretch for me. I tried the Cotton Candy the way it was supposed to be used: as a liner. Lucky for us, all liners come with a tiny angled brush, which I found extremely easy to work with.

As I’ve experimented with both colors, I have learned one thing: prepping the lids with an eye cream is essential to the application. Like working with any liquid liners, it will take practice and patience to get the perfect winged look, but it is possible.

 

 

Next, I tried the cotton candy hue on my entire lid, which I receive so many compliments on each time I wear it. First, I prepped my lids with an eye cream. Next, I gently worked the liquid onto my lids with E.L.F‘s flat shadow brush and followed by blending it out with their fluffy eyeshadow brush so didn’t have any harsh lines. I had to work fast, because once the liquid dries down, it isn’t budging without micellar water or an oil-based cleanser. Whether I use this as a liner or a shadow, I always have to clean up my eyelids, because I am not a pro just yet. 

 

 

When using a bright color on your lid, don’t forget to follow up with a dark mascara. My personal favorite at the moment is Butter London’s Power Up All Day Wear Mascara because it lengthens my lashes and makes my bright eye looks pop. It also covers up any pink or blue I got on my lashes. 

 

 

When I purchased this liner, — and pack it away in my I tried it, but rarely use it pile. Boy, was I wrong. Both colors have become a staple in my weekly routine when I have a few extra minutes, or I know I have an audition and want to stand out when they ask for a “hip millennial.” 

You’ll need a little patience when trying this product for the first few times. However, once you get the hang of it, you may want to wear bright eyes everywhere you go. 

 

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By now, the entire world seems to have hopped onto the CBD bandwagon—even your mom is probably sipping on CBD soda in the afternoon—and it’s for a good reason. It has a reputation for delivery calming effects in a natural, accessible, and simple way.

If you aren’t familiar with CBD (or don’t know the specifics), it’s short for Cannabidiol, which is known for its anti-inflammatory, pain-reducing, and mind-lifting effects. It’s part of the hemp plant that you can take for its calming effects, but without the high that THC gives you. If you’re afraid of CBD because you associate it with marijuana, fear not: by definition, marijuana needs to have 0.3 percent THC or higher—which hemp does not.

Another perk of CBD? It can be taken in a variety of forms—from capsules to drops to creams to, yes, even drinks. There’s a form of it for everyone, and after months of trial and error, our team has found the product that works the best for each of us (and what we’re looking to get out of CBD) with the help of Equilibria. Instead of blindly picking up the same CBD oil your friend has, Equilibria take the guess-work out of the process by providing you with products and dosage tailored to you. 

Our editors all started with the Brilliance Box and with the help of Equilibria’s Dosage Specialist, found a routine that works best for them. No more Googling how many drops you should be taking and winging it—this process is literally made for you.

Equilibria

Brilliance Box

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A well-rounded and effective CBD routine includes a combination of all three products. But today we’re focusing soleley on the one (yes, only one!) product they consider their holy grail. Read on to see which must-have they can’t stop reaching for:

 

Equilibria

Relief Cream

I've seen physical therapists and chiropractors pretty regularly since I was in high school—as a runner, former athlete, and current neck-stress-holder, I've frequently sought relief from muscle pain and sports-related injuries. Now that I'm an adult, I'm constantly on the lookout for products to help with my tight neck, shoulder, back, and leg muscles. This cream is an absolute gamechanger—I rub it on my neck at least once a day as I hunch over my computer while working, and I like to rub it on sore muscles and joints after a long run (or even just when waking up stiff from a weird night of sleep). Additionally, I love slathering it all over my lower stomach before and during my period—it soothes my cramps SO well (and I don't say that lightly—I really mean it!).

Equilibria

Daily Softgels

As I'm sure many of you can relate, my stress levels have been a bit higher than normal in recent weeks. Of course that is the opposite of what you want for yourself when you're trying to stay healthy. In an effort to keep myself feeling good physically and emotionally, I started taking Equilibria's daily capsules every morning along with my vitamins. The capsules are fat soluble and I have avocado almost every morning, so it works perfectly. The slow release helps me maintain a much-needed calm throughout my day, allowing me to focus on work and my family, and less on spiraling thoughts about the current state of the world.

Equilibria

Daily Drops

When I tried Equilibria, I wasn't new to CBD; however, I was so intrigued to try their products for my endometriosis pain. I started with the Flavored Daily Drops at night, and then I tried them in the morning. I ended up loving them so much that I take one drop before bed and one before I start work in the morning. I notice a slight difference in my endo pain, but it's everything else that has made me love them. In the morning, I notice I have less anxiety toward the day, and I have more focus at work. At night, I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer rather than tossing and turning endlessly all night. Overall, having less anxiety and better sleep does help my endometriosis, which I often notice is exacerbated by stress. My favorite of the Flavored Drops is the mint—Unflavored CBD tastes like hemp and my palette just can't handle it (sorry not sorry). The mint helps balance the hemp flavor and makes the drops more enjoyable to take.

 

 

Equilibria

Daily Softgels

I've been a CBD-user for quite some time, but my biggest problem is always laziness. I always forget to take CBD from a dropper, and the relatively nasty taste doesn't encourage me either. Enter: these miracle capsules. I keep them next to my coffee pot and take them in the morning with my breakfast (they're fat-soluable), and remember to take them every. single. day. It's by far the easiest and most convenient way to take CBD, and I feel overall much calmer and at-ease since I've gotten into a routine with them.

Equilibria

Relief Cream

I have been a loyal user of the Equilibria products—specifically the pain cream—for almost 18 months. One of the reasons I love this product so much is its versatility. I use it regularly for the aches and pains from lugging my 27-pound toddler around, for sore muscles after running and working out, for my endometriosis pain (I rub the cream on my abdomen), and to help with sleep and stress. Rubbing this cream on various body parts for all of these problems has helped relieve pain and make me feel better on a daily basis.

 

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As per FDA guidelines, Equilibria CBD is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or ailment. As always, consult with your physician before starting any new program that may interact with your current health plan.

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We’re big fans of the YouTube Beauty Community here at The Everygirl. We’re constantly talking about our favorite creators, their best looks, and buying pretty much everything they recommend. The YouTube beauty world is honestly what we have to thank for some of the biggest trends in beauty—we’d never be baking our undereyes or curling our hair with straighteners or using men’s post-shave balm as a primer if it weren’t for the beauty YouTubers who taught us how. 

Alongside the various techniques YouTube has taught us, the phenomenon of the ever-so-popular “empties video” has truly taken over our subscription feeds. Every beauty YouTuber has made an empties video (if not five), and everyone who even knows just a glimpse of beauty YouTube has seen one. The concept is simple: show everyone what’s in your trash and talk about if you loved it, if you’ll buy it again, and how long it took you to use up. 

So being the beauty-lovers we are at TEG HQ, we decided to create our own empties series. Every month, all of our editors will share a few of our own empties—from skin, hair, and makeup products to candles and vitamins and home items—and give our unfiltered review on each of the products. Some of them we’ll love and need to repurchase ASAP … and some we’ll celebrate finally finishing them up. If you’ve ever wondered what our absolute favorites (and not-so-favorites) are, this is the right place to be. It’s finally time for our trash cans to shine!

 

Weleda

Skin Food Moisturizer

I have written many a blurbs about this moisturizer by now, but I’m going all in on this one because it is truly my favorite skincare product I’ve ever tried. Some stats about me: I have combination, acne-prone skin that gets textured, dehydrated, and congested very easily. I bought this product after I went on RetinA because I was expecting my skin to get uber dry, but using this made my skin stay supple and hydrated even through that. I apply it at night as the last step of my routine (unless I’m adding a facial oil on top), and every morning I’m surprised with how soft my skin feels. I’ve also used this product as a cheek highlighter, a dewy makeup primer, and a skin salve on the elbows, knees, and ankles before self-tanner or before bed. It’s a do-it-all product that has changed the texture of my skin and continues to wow me. I’ve sold this to so many of my ultra-dry-skin friends, as well as those with more combination or normal skin. I don’t ~love~ the scent, but I’ll deal with anything that gives me the glow my Skin Food does.

PSA: don't let the "body cream" title on Amazon fool you; it's definitely a thick cream, but the ingredients are safe (and AMAZING) to use on your face.

Hourglass

Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder

Based on that above blurb, you see my skin dilemma: I have a deep affinity for dewy, radiant skin, but the oil on my nose, forehead, and chin aren’t exactly my cup of tea. I also have hereditary under eye bags that crease like a MF no matter what concealer I use. So, I had to find a powder that would lock in my look while keeping the shine exactly where I want it. Enter: this magical powder. I have no other way to describe this powder than some kind of witchcraft. Someway, somehow, this powder sets and takes down shine while keeping the natural radiance of the products you have underneath it. I bought the mini of this because I typically only put powder under my eyes and on the top and sides of my nose (and because I just didn’t believe a powder could be as good as the reviews said). It took me about a year to go through the mini, so if you’re on the fence, I’d say it’s so worth it. However, I think I’m picking up the full-size next because I know I’ll want to wear this all-over the face to keep my makeup in place on those hot, summer days (so soon yet so, so far).

 

Rae

Pre + Probiotic Supplement

I stumbled upon a beautiful display of this brand on an end-cap at Target, and not only did they catch my eye for being gorgeously packaged, but all of their products were affordable. I picked up these two supplements to add to my routine, and I absolutely love them. I always take a pre + probiotic for my generally angry stomach, and these kept it no less in check than my other, much more expensive previous supplements. Bonus: these have a minty taste, which sounds bizarre, but makes them super enjoyable to take.

Rae

Complexion Supplements

Any beauty supplement is something I feel like falls into the category of "not sure if it makes a huge difference, but it makes me feel good to." But, dare I say, after 30 days of taking these, I actually saw a difference in my skin. It feels overall more even and less dull—and for $14.99, I'm sold.

Kristin Ess

Fragrance Free Deep Conditioner

By now I'm sure you're aware that we believe Kristin Ess can do no wrong, and this deep conditioner was no exception. When she came out with her fragrance-free line, I snatched up every single item, and this one was my winner. It made my hair silky-soft and shiny without weighing it down, and lasted me over two months, even though I used it every-other hair wash. If you're looking for an inexpensive deep conditioner, look no further.

 

Beautycounter

Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer

I am very pale with dry and uneven skin, so when I made the switch to clean beauty last fall, I feared that my skin may never look even or dewy (a girl can dream) again. A friend with near-perfect looking skin recommenced this tinted moisturizer, so I gave it a try and it is magical. If I'm going out I'll apply a little concealer over it since it’s pretty sheer, but it gives me that even skin tone I desperately need, and feels so smooth going on. I love this product so much that I purchased two when I last placed an order so I wouldn’t have to go a day without it. I’m now about to start my third bottle and plan on ordering two more.

PYT Beauty

P.O.V. Eyebrow Pencil

Switching to clean beauty meant giving up my beloved (dirty) brow pencil. I wouldn’t call myself a beauty expert and my daily routine is pretty simple, but I always, always fill In my brows—even if I’m just going to work out. This pencil is truly incredible. It's so easy to use, goes on smoothly, and if you’re like me and have sparse brows, it will transform your entire face. It sounds like a bold statement, but I really do swear by this product, and am on my third or fourth pencil.

Goldfaden M.D.

Vital Boost Moisturizer

Giving up my moisturizer was scary. That sounds so dramatic, but I had been using the same one for well over a decade and it was one of my favorite (again, dirty) products. I did some research and decided to try Goldfaden's vital boost moisturizer and am now on bottle two! I may have mentioned my dry skin, and this does the trick for me. It also gives me what I think might be a little bit of a glow! I feel so fresh-faced and my skin definitely feels more hydrated, and those winter months can be rough on those of us with dry skin. Bonus: this is formulated for those of you with dry sensitive, blemish-prone, or combination skin, so basically, it's perfect for everyone.

 

Summer Fridays

CC Me Vitamin C Serum

This month I ran out of the two products I use every single day: my Vitamin C serum and moisturizer. This was my first time using Summer Friday's new serum and it definitely earned repurchase status. Is it the strongest Vitamin C serum? No, but that's OK. I view this as more of a daily-overall-skin-health serum. My skin felt brighter and my breakouts less frequent, even though I don't think it did much for my dark spots. For serious pigmentation, I always recommend this Vitamin C serum. But for everyday use and overall skin health? This was a win.

Drunk Elephant

B-Hydra™ Intensive Hydration Serum

I often tell my friends that aren’t skincare savvy and want to dip their toe into the water that Drunk Elephant is the perfect brand to start with, because their products are all well-formulated and yield results. If you’re happy with a product and you see a change in your skin, it’s only a matter of time before you become skincare-obsessed and have a 12 step nightly routine. With that being said, I need to be honest: Drunk Elephant’s moisturizer is my least favorite product in their line. After multiple uses, it feels … just OK. Unless you have comedogenic or sensitive skin, moisturizer is one of the steps in your skincare routine where you can save a lot of money with very little sacrifice. There are so many great drugstore brands that a $50 moisturizer needs to make me think OMG—and I’m just not there with B-Hydra.

But wait … you’ve purchased and finished it four times? Yes and I might buy it again in the future. Here’s why: it’s readily available at Sephora, I trust the ingredients and brand, and I know it won’t do anything wackadoo to my face. It’s light but incredibly hydrating, which makes it perfect for daily use. So for the times when I run out and need to grab something quick, I’ll always turn to this product. But if I need to save money or adjust my routine, this is the first product I wouldn't give a rose to.

Milk Makeup

Clear Brow Gel

Even now that I'm working from home every day, I'm still attempting to get up and do my skincare routine and a little bare bones makeup. It's amazing how much better I feel after I've tamed my werewolf brows and put on a little chapstick. And it's nice to know it's just for me—literally no one else is looking in my tiny studio besides my cat, who has seen me at much worse conditions. I'm a big fan of this clear brow gel; it's got a really good hold without being glue and a tiny lil spoolie applicator which makes brushing through a breeze.

Maison Margiela

Jazz Club Travel Spray

I am deeply obsessed with every single scent from the Maison Margiela Replica line. I usually wear Jazz Club (smells like hearing the beads on your dress clink together as you gesture to the bartender to order an Old Fashioned) in the fall and winter and Sailing Day (smells like kissing Logan Huntzberger in a fisherman sweater) in the spring and summer. They've got a good staying power, so you'll catch the scent throughout the day when you turn your head or ruffle your hair. I'm forever buying the travel sprays to easily toss in bags.

Soap & Paper Factory

Farmacie Lavender Clary Sage Hand Cream

With the increased hand washing, deep cleaning, and ever-changing New England weather, my skin is taking an exceptional beating. Farmacie's Lavender Clary Sage hand cream has been a true savior. I would say it's the Golidlocks of lotion: not too thick, not too greasy, not too thin, but just right. It's deeply hydrating without any sticky, greasy, unappealing residue. It soaks in quickly, has a lovely but not overwhelming smell, and is a nightstand staple.

Dr. Brandt

Needles No More Eye Cream

I have always had dark rings around my eyes and I have been in constant search for a cure since my teenage years. I have been an exclusive user of this product for over four years and am literally never without it. I put it on in the morning under my tinted moisturizer and over concealer after a long day for an instant refresh. It immediately makes your eyes appear less puffy, more open, and generally awake.

 

Glossier

Lash Slick

Story time: for my 7th grade science fair, my project was which mascara wand was the most effective. Yes, you read that right, I measured my own lashes to the centimeter in order to find the perfect mascara. Haters going to hate (my science teacher definitely did), but I bet none of the other kids are referencing their volcanoes in their careers years later! Ever since then, I've used the winner (a Maybelline mascara) for over a decade. That is, until I tried the Glossier Lash Slick and it rocked my world. I no longer need an eyelash curler, because this formula curls for me, and I have been getting compliments on how long my eye lashes look ever since (#bragging). I've just finished my fifth tube, which means it's time for another. Where was Glossier in 7th grade!? I might've won the science fair with a mascara this good.

 

Want more empties? Check out January and February

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