The Zoe Report

Madge Maril

Bio

Madge Maril is a shopping news writer at The Zoe Report, often covering new beauty launches, deciphering clothing collections, and scouting out sales. She also muses about her personal obsessions (skin care and nails) and leaps at a chance to discuss the future of fashion. Before starting at TZR, Madge previously wrote for Cincinnati CityBeat, Family Tree Magazine, and indie publications. She received a BFA in Electronic Media and a Certificate in Creative Writing through University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. When not writing, Madge spends her time playing noise music, attempting to read memoirs, and collecting vintage clothing. (Which means at any given moment you may be able to find her in the aisle of a thrift store, contemplating which '80s dress to buy.) You can find her on Instagram at @donatella_tchotchke.

7 New CBD Beauty Products Worth A Spot In Your Shopping Cart

In years, when you look back on 2020 with an attempt at fondness, one ingredient will come to mind as you ponder your skincare routine: cannabidiol, also known as CBD. No one needs to wax poetic anymore about how it's quite literally everywhere —…
By Madge Maril

This New Slushy Serum-Moisturizer Is Perfect For Warm Weather

You know how certain lipstick shades or nail colors just feel like summer? That's the vibe with INNBEAUTY PROJECT's new Slushy Serum Moisturizer Crush. Although it officially launched on June 19 — and it's a skincare product, not a shade — the…
By Madge Maril

This New Sensitive-Skin Sunscreen Is The Silkiest Formula I've Ever Tried

If you're anything like me, Everyday Humans' new Rosé S’il Vous Plait SPF30 Gentle Mineral Sunscreen is going to catch your attention straight away. Debuted on June 29, the sunscreen isn't your traditional, tacky, or pore-filling SPF — rather, the…
By Madge Maril

The 12 Best Fourth Of July Beauty Sales This Year 

While there are plenty of gems to be found when clicking through a major retailer's holiday offering, some of the best Fourth of July 2020 beauty sales are going to be the ones offered by brands all on their own. While you might discover a handful…
By Madge Maril

Ulta Beauty's Summer Sale Has Arrived (& This Is What We're Buying)

Depending on where you live, languidly browsing Ulta Beauty's stacked, in-store sale section might still be a no-go. But that doesn't mean that you can't get in on Ulta Beauty's Summer Sale — which is currently under way, in case you haven't swung…
By Madge Maril

Peach & Lily's New Mentorship Program Wants To Bring "Much-Needed Change" To The Industry

Even a month ago, the idea of a major skincare brand offering a free mentorship program for estheticians and students was less than unheard of — it was basically unthinkable. But the beauty community is not the same as it was one month ago and, on…
By Madge Maril

Algenist's New At-Home Peel Features A Breakthrough In Vitamin C

Few brand-new launches are poised for success from the get-go quite like Algenist's Blue Algae Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Peel. Introduced on June 22, the $85 peel joins the ranks of Algenist's skincare line; which, if you don't already know the…
By Madge Maril

Going Blonde For The Summer? Stock Up On These Hair Masks First

Blondes do have more fun, if by fun you mean responsibilities. Maintaining the notoriously tricky shade is a balancing act that teeters between purple shampoo, toner, leave-ins, and the best masks for blonde hair — though fortunately, that one's…
By Madge Maril

The Importance Of Shopping & Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Can't Be Overstated 

As protestors took to the streets across America in an effort to dismantle white supremacy and fight for justice, a huge social media push to put money directly in the hands of Black business owners ran parallel. Throughout the past month, editors…
By Madge Maril

Allswell Just Launched Candles For The Mid-Century Modern Lover

Mid-century modern enthusiasts have a funny way of letting the style drip into every part of their home. It might start with a stylish bar cart, sure, but in a matter of months you'll realize you're sleeping on a platform bed, eating off of vintage…
By Madge Maril

Meet Muri Lelu, A New Cannabis Skincare Brand Donating To Restorative Justice

Chic, floral, clean. These principles are universal truths in the luxury cannabis industry, a market that the new skincare brand Muri Lelu stepped into once it launched this June. And the brand-new line's inaugural product certainly fits the bill:…
By Madge Maril

The Best Eyebrow Products That Are Waterproof & Still Under $20

Is it too much to ask for your eyebrows to stay in place once you put them on? During summer, it can be. Sweat, pools, sudden thunderstorms that weren't forewarned on your weather app — the season isn't that friendly to those who want perfectly…
By Madge Maril

Native's Cult-Favorite Deodorant Now Comes In Plastic-Free Packaging

The zero-waste community has long since espoused the art of conscientious swapping. That plastic straw in your cold brew can be swapped for a metal one you keep in your purse; the tough-to-recycle grocery bags you accumulate each trip can be…
By Madge Maril

Drunk Elephant's New Rinse-Free Cleanser Is About To Arrive

One of Drunk Elephant's most popular categories is about to get another addition. Prepare to meet Drunk Elephant's new E-Rase Milki Micellar Water: A milky, ceramide-enriched cleanser arriving on the mega-popular beauty brand's website July 1. And…
By Madge Maril

Westman Atelier's New Eye Pods Are An Exciting Innovation In Clean Eyeshadow

By now, you're probably well aware that the "clean" makeup category doesn't actually, truly exist. That's not to say that it isn't important, or not necessary; it's just that no set definition for "clean" is used across the industry — though you can…
By Madge Maril

The Luxury Lip Gloss Trend Is Here To Stay

Let's play a quick game. Think about your beauty collection. Got it? Now, imagine a product in there that's one half skin care, one half makeup. It's something you can reach for literally any day of the week — and it goes with each and every look,…
By Madge Maril

Here's How e.l.f. Cosmetics' New Retro Paradise Collection Came To Be

There is something special about e.l.f. Cosmetics’ new Retro Paradise Collection. Although the affordable beauty brand has always been known for pushing the envelope when it comes to drugstore makeup, the summer 2020 launch has that little extra…
By Madge Maril

CVS Just Launched Its Own Wellness Brand & These Are The Products To Try First

High prices and inaccessibility can create a hefty barrier in the world of wellness. For those that don't live around the corner from a health-food shop — or, can't afford its products to begin with — trying out a spoonful of elderberry syrup with…
By Madge Maril

How To Start Your Own Beauty Brand, According To 3 Founders Who Did Just That

It's no secret that the beauty industry has — and continues to — systemically repress and fail Black people. It's in the statistics, the stories, and, most recently, well documented by the #PullUpOrShutUp campaign on Instagram. Created by UOMA…
By Madge Maril

Black-Owned Marijuana & CBD Brands Deserve Your Support More Than Ever

It'd be easy to say that the United States is experiencing the new dawn of cannabis. As of Jan. 1 2020, 33 states, four U.S. territories, and D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, with 14 of the above having legalized recreational use as well.…
By Madge Maril