The Best Eye Makeup Removers for Sensitive Eyes: Tatcha, Illiyoon & Honest Reviewed

Eye makeup removal can be deceptively complicated, especially for those with sensitive skin or a history of using aggressive removers (hello, petroleum-based products in the ’80s). Today’s ingredient-conscious consumer demands transparency, performance, and gentleness, and the three products reviewed here deliver on all fronts, each in its own way. This comparison features: Each was independently …

Battle of the Balms: Victoria Beckham Beauty vs Honest Beauty

There’s no shortage of clean lip balms on the market, but few stand out for being both beautiful and functional, with a touch of elegance or everyday reliability. Today, I’m comparing two that do both, in different ways: Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Posh Glossy Lip Balm in Fleur and Honest Beauty’s Tinted Lip Balm in Lychee Fruit. One is a splurge, the other …

Clean Beauty Meets Indian Luxury: Tira

Tira is a beauty retail platform launched in 2023 by Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani. As part of Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Tira brings together e-commerce and in-store experiences to offer a wide range of cosmetics and skincare products. With both a mobile app and physical stores in cities like Mumbai, …

A Clean Look at Chemical Sunscreens

In the clean beauty community, mineral sunscreens—particularly those using non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—are often preferred for their environmental and skin health benefits. However, some clean beauty brands incorporate select chemical sunscreen ingredients that meet stricter safety and environmental standards. What Are Clean-Formulated Chemical Sunscreens? These sunscreens use chemical UV filters that are considered …