Buying Guides

Comparison and selection guides for beauty buyers.

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Kat Von D makeup is now KVD Beauty, a buyer’s guide to what changed

Thompson, Benjamin

Kat Von D makeup is no longer sold under its original founder-led identity. This guide explains how KVD Beauty has changed, which products still anchor the range, and…

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How to choose a skin care set that fits your skin type

Thompson, Benjamin

A good skin care set should make daily care easier, not add extra steps you will not use. This buying guide explains how to compare sets by skin…

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum buying guide for oily, uneven and dull skin

Thompson, Benjamin

A practical guide to Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum, including who it suits, what its propolis, niacinamide and BHA formula can realistically do, and how to use it…

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A practical guide to buying lipstick on sale

Thompson, Benjamin

Buying lipstick on sale can be smart when the shade, finish, formula and freshness still fit your routine. This guide explains how to judge a discount before it…

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick guide to shades, finishes and buying tips

Thompson, Benjamin

A practical guide to Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, including the formula positioning, finish differences, shade selection and realistic wear expectations.

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Tarte Shape Tape concealer guide for coverage, skin type and shade choice

Thompson, Benjamin

A practical buying guide to Tarte Shape Tape concealer, covering the original formula, Ultra Creamy and Radiant versions, shade selection, application tips and buyer cautions.

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Is La Mer cream worth it for dry skin?

Thompson, Benjamin

This buying guide looks at what La Mer cream does well, who is most likely to enjoy it, and where its rich formula may be a poor fit.…

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Laura Mercier setting powder guide to formulas, shades and wear

Thompson, Benjamin

A practical buying guide to Laura Mercier setting powder options, including Original, Ultra-Blur and under-eye powder. Compare finish, skin type, shade choice and application before you buy.

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How to choose a Sephora fragrance without blind buying

Thompson, Benjamin

A practical buying guide for choosing a Sephora fragrance by scent family, concentration, format, sampling method and ingredient considerations before committing to a full bottle.