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With all the boring, dry ass content out there in the world, we've made it our imperative to always keep you guys visually and mentally hydrated so we thought it only fitting for our second round of products to do the same. With that being said, we have three non-toxic moisturizers for our lovely panel of judges to test out: "Hydration" by Luminance Skincare, "Truffle Therapy" by Skin&CO, and last but not least, "Mandarin Maximum Moisture" by John Masters Organics. The cherry on top? We have office baddie, cover star, and Beauty Committee judge Abella Danger here to give us the lowdown on each one. Check out her answers below and stay tuned, because we have our next judge coming in red-hot tomorrow afternoon!
The best part about each product?
They were all very gentle and hydrating on my sensitive skin without leaving any thick residue—they all felt very lightweight.
Which one would you most likely keep on your bathroom shelf?
"Hydration" by Luminance Skincare because it had my favorite texture by far and it gave me a dewy but not shiny look that I absolutely loved.
Which one would you use before work? At the beach? Before bed?
I would use the "Truffle Therapy" by Skin&CO before work because it was the most long-lasting out of all of them in my opinion. At the beach I would use Luminance Skincare because it’s very very hydrating and it’ll do well against the salt water. Before bed I would use "Mandarin Maximum Moisture' by John Masters because the smell is so soothing and I feel like it’ll last throughout the night even though I sleep with my face against my pillow.
You can only use one of these moisturizers for the rest of your life—which one do you pick and why?
I would have to pick the "Hydration," I just love everything about it. From the packaging and the texture to the ingredients and results, they were all amazing but this one was easily my favorite.
In an editorial collaboration with Make Up Forever, who present us with looks that serve only to amplify the natural radiance of the models, Ward and Kweskin prove that beauty certainly isn't skin deep, it's so much more.
beauty: Ultra HD Light Capturing Self-Setting Concealer, Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist Color Shadow 1918, Ultra HD Lip Booster
tank top by GOLDSIGN, belt Stylist's own, denim by Agolde
beauty: Ultra HD Light Capturing Self-Setting Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist color Shadow ME338, Ultra HD Lip Booster
top by LRS, belt Stylist's own, denim by Agolde, earrings by Nora Kogan
beauty: Ultra HD Light Capturing Self-Setting Concealer, Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist Color Shadow M806, Ultra HD Lip Booster
Pink one shoulder knit dress by Eckhaus Latta
beauty: Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist Color Shadow D206, Ultra HD Lip Booster
knit tank by Sally Lapointe, denim by Levis, pearl necklace by Saksia Diez
beauty: Ultra HD Light Capturing Self-Setting, Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist Color Shadow 722, Ultra HD Lip Booster
top & skirt by Maryam Nassir Zedah
beauty: Capturing Self-Setting Concealer, Ultra HD Soft Light Liquid Highlighter, Artist Color Shadow 603, Ultra HD Lip Booster
top by Maryam Nassir Zedah, skirt and jewelry Jawni's own, pearl necklace by Saksia Diez
Check out this exclusive office beauty x Make Up For Ever video by Ward and Kweskin below.
We're a little ass company with a big ass mouth and a whole lot to say, so for our first round of products we've asked our lovely judges to test out the only thing that makes the mouth even louder: lipstick. We have three natural brands with three sultry shades of red, the ever-iconic color too sexy to go out of style. Our contenders are "ROMEO", by Lawless, "Clarity", by Axiology, and "Crimson & Clover" by Ilia, and we have makeup guru and Beauty Committee judge Maki Ryoke here to give us the lowdown on each one. Check out her answers below and stay tuned for next round of products!
Which pigment do you like the best?
All equally good.
What was the best aspect of each product?
I loved the texture of Lawless, so matte but also smooth enough to build it up the way you want. With Ilia, I loved the matte and creamy texture, it makes your lips look so sexy. With Axiology, I love the natural and organic ingredients they use, it keeps your lips hydrated while still giving you a matte texture.
Most stylish packaging?
I like Lawless packaging the best.
All of them are red, but which one is your favourite shade? Which would be best for a night out?
For a night out I like the Lawless shade best because the matte texture will last longer on my lips. Also, the burgundy-red shade works best on my skin tone.
