The Tracks of Your Tears: How to Repair Your Makeup After Crying
by Amalah
How to Repair Your Makeup After Crying Hi Amy, I have a somewhat strange question to ask. I am about to go through a number of events (an IVF cycle, a close friend’s wedding, sister’s graduation) where I will definitely be crying, but still need to look presentable. What kinds of make up products or [...]
Preemptive Strike: Should You Use Anti-Aging Products in Your Early 20s?
by Amalah
Hi Amy, First, I want to tell you that I absolutely love your blog and everything else you write, and I often laugh out loud in my silent, empty apartment and scare my cat and make her duck to her hiding spot under my bed. I’ve read some of your articles on skin care, but [...]
Skincare Safety During Pregnancy
by Amalah
(So sorry for not getting this up yesterday, as was intended. Oops.) Hi Amalah, Here’s my situation. I am about 4 weeks pregnant – yep, we were trying so I and my impatient self took a test the day BEFORE my period was supposed to start and it was negative. But I just had a [...]
Olay Regenerist 14-Day Skin Intervention: Does It Really Do That…Or Anything?
by Amalah
Review of Olay Regenerist 14-Day Skin Intervention Okay, so I have to admit that I am a sucker for challenges. Especially those of the two-week variety. Activia yogurt! Crest Whitestrips! Change your life in 14 days! It is perhaps more a sign of laziness than anything else, since I am not drawn to challenges that [...]
What’s That Smell: Fragrance in Facial Moisturizers
by Amalah
Dear Amy, You don’t have to post this but if you would get back to me I would really, really appreciate it. After reading your column and being at my wit’s end with my skin I purchased the Philosophy “starter kit”. I have seen a difference which is great but I have a question about [...]
Blackhead Extractors: Miracle Tool or Skincare No-No?
by Amalah
Amalah, thanks to you I have fallen in love with all things Philosophy and, awhile back, you gave me some awesome advice about how to deal with the dark circles under my eyes. Sure, my bank balance is a little lower but I’m much happier when I leave the house each morning so it all [...]








