Taylor Lane

The Best Way To Use Lip Gloss Isn’t On Your Lips

I'd wager a guess that you probably have a litany of lip glosses littering your beauty vanity at this very moment. And if you're anything like me, it's not because you don't love them all — certain shades or formulas just happen to work for certain…

I'm Nervous About My Wedding Day — But Not For The Reason You'd Think

I never was the girl that had all of my wedding details planned out by the age of 10. But now that I'm engaged, planning a wedding and finalizing details are at the forefront of my mind. I knew that organizing two families in one place would be…

Move Over, Castor Oil: This Hack Can Grow Hair Quickly, Too

Growing your natural hair is a long process that requires patience, perseverance, and maybe a little bit of peppermint oil. In fact, oils to grow natural hair are believed to increase volume, length, and shine. Castor oil is known as a go-to, and it…

The Best White Nail Polish Isn't Actually White

Whoever decided that summer whites were an official staple is a mastermind in my opinion. Not only is it almost time to pull out your separates, but it's also the season to bless your fingertips with the best white nail polishes. It feels like there…

The Pro-Approved Way To Rock Instagram’s Favorite Nail Trend

Come spring, there's no shortage of beauty trends that involve shedding dull and dim hues for brighter tones. That's why this newfangled rainbow nail trend doesn't necessarily come as a surprise — the world has waited for an occasion to done color.…

The Best Drugstore Highlighters That Makeup Artists Use For A Million Dollar Glow

A good highlighter isn't unlike a good bra: It lifts you up and works to enhance your features. And just like lingerie, you don't necessarily have to drop hundreds for something that makes you feel beautiful as you look. There are tons of affordable…

The Best La Prairie Products That Dermatologists Splurge On, Too

Money can't buy happiness, but the best La Prairie products certainly come close. The Switzerland-born line offers some of the most luxurious products in the world, but unlike buzzy, here-today-gone-tomorrow lines that pop up seemingly daily, these…

12 Tom Ford Nail Polishes To Try When You Want Fancy Fingertips

With nail polish brands releasing capsule collection after capsule collection, Tom Ford nail polishes (formally known as Tom Ford Nail Lacquer, thank you very much) remain core to its luxurious roots. It's no secret why manicurists and mani-loving…

The $26 K-Beauty Mask Derms Swear By For Brighter Skin

There are plenty of beauty trends that come, go, and resurface again, but Korean beauty (or K-beauty, for short) will always be around. Maybe it's because K-beauty, which rose to mass popularity as early as 2011, places emphasis on natural formulas…

How To Save A Manicure After A Smudge — Even If You Already Left The Salon

It's almost inevitable: After spending a suspenseful 25 minutes in your manicurist's chair and another 20 underneath the UV lamp or fan, you reach for your car keys and then, boom — an unsightly dent. If you're lucky, you can just dash back to the…

7 Braided Updos To Try When You’re Over Your Flat Iron

New hair inspiration is refreshing, but looks that save time and the health of your hair is always an added bonus. Braided updo hairstyles are equally glamorous and functional, and can be worn for a couple of days if you preserve them…

The Surprising Ingredients You Need For Longer & Stronger Hair

"Perfect" hair is subjective — some might think that means the perfect curly bob, but others may have visions of luscious, thick strands. But sometimes factors that can't be controlled, like age, genetics, and hormonal changes, contribute to the…

8 New 2019 Self-Tanning Products For A No-Risk — & Low Effort — Glow

I don't have to tell you about the perils of tanning, especially sans sunscreen... according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. That's where self-tanner…

How To Choose The Best Neon Nail Polish For Your Skin Tone

Typically, people associate pastel tones with springtime; brighter shades are usually reserved for the summer. But truth be told, there shouldn't be any rules or restrictions when it comes to wearing neon colors; go blinding or go home is what I…

Fenty Beauty Skincare Might Sell These 5 Products — Hear Me Out

With new beauty products, a new movie, and hopefully new music, 2019 has already been a banner year for everyone's favorite bad gal: Robyn Rihanna Fenty. And now, rumor has it that she's set to dominate yet another realm: a Fenty Beauty skincare…

This Surprising Product Helped Me Beat My Nail Biting Habit

At my third birthday party, I don't remember the cake or decorations or any noteworthy presents that I received that day. I do, however, recall being the center of attention — and I remember the way I fidgeted, putting my fingers in my mouth and…

Why Derms Love Sunday Riley Products So Much

Sunday Riley is a familiar name when the topic of cult-skincare brands comes up. Since hitting the skincare scene in 2009, the brand consistently dedicates itself to keeping products safe, green, and adaptive to consumer's needs... which is why the…

13 Luxury SPF Makeup Products That Artists Always Use

Protecting your skin with a layer of SPF is essential on any day of the week, no matter what time of year it is. But for those who might forget from time to time, some of the best SPF makeup products work to protect you from the sun while enhancing…

7 New Makeup Primers That Help My Acne-Prone Skin

Once upon a time, I believed that primers were one of those marketable but slightly unnecessary products that I could skip when doing my face. But after dealing with horrible adult acne for a year and a half, I needed to focus on clearing my skin to…

9 New Eyeliners That Give Better Pigment Than Most Eyeshadows

Eyeliner is one of those secret weapon beauty products that add a touch of structure to your look in a matter of seconds. And most of the new 2019 eyeliners, from brands like Marc Jacobs and Grande Cosmetics, glide on even easier thanks to…