Clarifying Shampoo vs Regular Shampoo: When Each Fits
What a clarifying shampoo does differently, when to use one, how often, and how to avoid drying hair or fading color.
By Arni Sun · 3 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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Micellar Water vs Cleansing Balm: Key Differences
How micellar water and cleansing balm remove makeup and sunscreen, which suits which skin and makeup, and how to use each properly.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Base Coat vs Top Coat: Why Each Is Used
What base coat and top coat each do, why they are not interchangeable, the main types and how to apply them for longer wear.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Beginner Makeup Kit: Essential Products to Start With
The few products and tools worth buying first, what each does, what can wait and how to build a kit on a budget.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Lipstick Finishes: Matte, Satin, Glossy, and Sheer
What matte, satin, glossy and sheer lipstick finishes look and feel like, how long each lasts and which lips they suit.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
How to Choose and Use a Heat Protectant
What heat protectants do, how to choose a spray, cream or serum for your hair type, and how to apply it for even coverage.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Choosing a Moisturizer: A Guide for Every Skin Type
How to match a moisturizer to dry, oily, combination, sensitive and normal skin by texture and ingredients, and how to apply it well.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
Hair Dryer Buying Guide: Settings and Attachments
How to choose a hair dryer by power, heat and speed settings, technology and attachments for your hair type, with safety and care tips.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Liquid vs Powder Foundation: Coverage and Finish
How liquid and powder foundations compare for coverage, finish, wear and skin type, and how to apply each for a smooth result.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read