BB Cream vs CC Cream vs Tinted Moisturizer
How BB creams, CC creams and tinted moisturizers differ in coverage, purpose and feel, and which suits your skin and routine.
By Web X Sky · 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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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 Web X Sky · 3 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 Web X Sky · 4 min read
Hair Straightener Buying Guide: Plates and Heat Settings
How to choose a hair straightener by plate material, plate width and temperature control, with safe settings for each hair type.
By Web X Sky · 4 min read
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 Web X Sky · 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 Web X Sky · 3 min read
Sulfate vs Sulfate-Free Shampoo: Key Differences
What sulfates do in shampoo, how sulfate-free formulas differ, who benefits from each and how to read the ingredient list.
By Web X Sky · 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 Web X Sky · 4 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 Web X Sky · 4 min read