Max & Louie
The Journal
Skin-first tips, honest product notes and the little rituals we love — written to help you get the most out of your Max and Louie shelf.
Cream or Powder Blush After 40? Cream, Almost A...
Cream blush suits mature skin better than powder in almost every case. Here's why, the two situations where powder still wins, and how to apply cream blush so it actually...
Cream or Powder Blush After 40? Cream, Almost A...
Cream blush suits mature skin better than powder in almost every case. Here's why, the two situations where powder still wins, and how to apply cream blush so it actually...
How to Apply Makeup on Mature Skin: Eight Thing...
The biggest changes for makeup on skin that's changed are habits, not products: hydrate first, use less foundation, switch powders for creams, place blush higher and set only where you...
How to Apply Makeup on Mature Skin: Eight Thing...
The biggest changes for makeup on skin that's changed are habits, not products: hydrate first, use less foundation, switch powders for creams, place blush higher and set only where you...
Makeup for Dehydration Lines That Stays Fresh
Dehydration lines are temporary creases that show when skin lacks water, and makeup catches in them when it is too matte, too heavy or applied too thick. The fix is...
Makeup for Dehydration Lines That Stays Fresh
Dehydration lines are temporary creases that show when skin lacks water, and makeup catches in them when it is too matte, too heavy or applied too thick. The fix is...
Makeup Ingredients for Dry Skin That Feel Better
The makeup ingredients that help dry skin are glycerin and hyaluronic acid for water, squalane and shea butter for slip, and dimethicone for a soft, blurred finish. Here's what each...
Makeup Ingredients for Dry Skin That Feel Better
The makeup ingredients that help dry skin are glycerin and hyaluronic acid for water, squalane and shea butter for slip, and dimethicone for a soft, blurred finish. Here's what each...
Mascara That Does Not Smudge for Real Life
Mascara smudges when the formula meets oil, moisture or skin, usually from lashes touching the lid or under-eye. Tubing or water-resistant formulas, a curl before mascara and a lighter hand...
Mascara That Does Not Smudge for Real Life
Mascara smudges when the formula meets oil, moisture or skin, usually from lashes touching the lid or under-eye. Tubing or water-resistant formulas, a curl before mascara and a lighter hand...
How to Choose an Eyebrow Pencil for Sparse Brows
For sparse brows, choose a creamy pencil that glides with almost no pressure, a slim tip, buildable pigment, and a shade one step lighter than instinct with the right undertone....
How to Choose an Eyebrow Pencil for Sparse Brows
For sparse brows, choose a creamy pencil that glides with almost no pressure, a slim tip, buildable pigment, and a shade one step lighter than instinct with the right undertone....