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Have you ever had a hard time picking between two brands of tomato paste at the store? How about choosing between a L'Oreal mascara versus a Maybelline mascara? We know the struggle and that's why we've created a new series of blog posts where we compare some of our most popular products --because not all beauty products that look similar are actually the same. 1. FOUNDATION STICKThe NYC Foundation Stick is a medium coverage stick with a matte finish. The formula is very long-lasting which …

In 1937 a pharmaceutical company released a new medicine that treated a specific kind of infection. This medicine was quickly distributed to drugstores and into the hands of the population. Little did they know that what they were buying was an untested product with no scientific research to back it up. The medicine turned out to be extremely poisonous to the human body and caused a large poison outbreak which ended in over 100 deaths. Something like this would never happen nowadays. But …

The history of cosmetics spans over a period of 7,000 years or more. Ever wonder how any of this stuff was invented? Who came up with the idea of wearing lipstick? And deodorant? Take a look below at this curious list of facts about makeup and cosmetics to find out!1. Ancient Sumerians are said to be the first to invent and wear lipstick, approximately 5,000 years ago. They crushed gemstones to decorate their faces, lips and around the eyes.2. Ancient Egyptians wore lipstick to emphasize the …

Most people think NYX (pronounced Niks) is a new up-and-coming drugstore brand. But it might surprise you to know that they've actually been around for over 20 years. Shocking, right? NYX was founded in 1999 by Toni Ko, a Korean-American living in Los Angeles. She founded the company when she was 25 years old with a loan from her parents. She named the brand “NYX” after the Greek goddess of the night. At first the company only sold jumbo-sized eye pencils (still selling today in a v …

Ever wonder what makes anti-aging products effective? What exactly is in them that reduces fine lines and prevent wrinkles?  In order to answer these questions we've compiled a list of common ingredients used in anti-aging makeup. Take a look below! Anti-Oxidants Retinol (Vitamin A) Retinol is one of the most commonly used ingredients in many anti-aging products. It's a poten …