Max & Louie

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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.

Makeup for Dehydration Lines That Stays Fresh

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

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 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

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....

Lipstick for Dry Lips That Feels Beautiful All Day

Lipstick for Dry Lips That Feels Beautiful All Day

The best lipstick for dry lips is creamy or satin rather than flat matte, applied thin over a lightly balmed lip. Comfort first, then colour, with a softened edge so...

Lipstick for Dry Lips That Feels Beautiful All Day

The best lipstick for dry lips is creamy or satin rather than flat matte, applied thin over a lightly balmed lip. Comfort first, then colour, with a softened edge so...

Why Foundation Creases on Skin and What Helps

Why Foundation Creases on Skin and What Helps

Foundation creases for three reasons: dehydrated skin underneath, a formula that is too dry or too heavy, or too much product in one layer. All three are fixable. Here's how.

Why Foundation Creases on Skin and What Helps

Foundation creases for three reasons: dehydrated skin underneath, a formula that is too dry or too heavy, or too much product in one layer. All three are fixable. Here's how.