Cream vs Powder Makeup Palettes: Key Differences
How cream and powder palettes for face and eyes compare in finish, wear, skin type suitability, hygiene and travel.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Buying Guides"
A buying guide should make you a better judge, not tell you what to buy. Each guide under this tag explains the types of a product, the terms and claims on the label, and the features that change how it performs or how long it lasts. Unless a guide says otherwise, the products have not been tested by us. The comparisons are based on ingredients, labels and published guidance, so that you can apply them to any brand.
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Heat Protectant Spray vs Cream: A Product Comparison
How spray and cream heat protectants compare for coverage, weight and hair type, and how to pick one for blow-drying or ironing.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Gel vs Cream Moisturizer: Texture and Skin Type Guide
How gel, gel-cream and cream moisturizers differ in what they contain and how they feel, and how to match them to skin type and climate.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Gel Nail Lamps: How to Choose a Compatible Lamp
How UV and LED nail lamps differ, what to check so the lamp matches your gel, and how to cure safely at home.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Lip Tint vs Lipstick vs Lip Gloss: Key Differences
How lip tints, lipsticks and glosses differ in color, shine, comfort and wear, and how to combine them.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
How to Reduce Hair Breakage When Brushing
The brushing habits that snap hair and the gentler method, tools and timing that protect it, for every hair type.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Pimple Patches: How They Work and When to Use Them
What hydrocolloid pimple patches do, which spots they help, how to apply them, and when another treatment is the better choice.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
At-Home IPL Buying Guide: Suitability and Safety Labels
Who at-home IPL hair removal suits, how to read skin tone and hair color charts, which safety features matter and how to use a device.
By Arni Sun · 5 min read
Liquid vs Bullet Lipstick: Finish and Application
How liquid and bullet lipsticks differ in finish, wear, comfort and ease of use, and which to choose for different occasions.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read