Hello! Ready for the next generation of R18? I’m sharing all the beauty, wellness and fashion stuff I love — that I’m buying myself after years of P.R. samples — over on my Substack, Things I Buy As A Civilian. See you there!
Whether it’s a gift from your significant other or a simply a gift from you to you, a spa pedicure is the perfect indulgence. I don’t know about you, but I don’t indulge in many pedicures in the winter months—and if I do, it’s a deeply standard one. No bells and whistles because that’s the upgrade from doing it myself. So a soothing spa pedicure in a beautiful space when barely anyone is even seeing my tootsies is, quite frankly a gift. This week, beauty service curation and booking app Skoop offered me a free service to try out to write about. I went back and forth about opting for a non-toxic gel mani (something I also love) but in the spirit of V Day and self care, I ended up choosing a spa pedicure with the wonderful Frances Liang at The Parlor at 160 Madison Avenue. I’m so glad […]
The 411 on how Obianuju streamlines her stash.
*We’re committed to transparency. Products marked with an asterisk were given to us to try by the brand. As always, all thoughts expressed on Rouge18 are our honest opinions. Eyeshadow is my absolute favorite beauty product, so naturally I own 84 eye brushes (actually… I counted). I used to throw them all in a cup or mug, but it ended up taking so much time to find the exact type of brush I was looking for. That’s when I embarked on a mission to find 1) a makeup brush organizer with dividers to organize my brushes by type, and 2) the right makeup organization system for ease of use. My acrylic storage in shining armor was a 6-slot organizer from Muji. It’s no longer available, but you can find a ton of other organizers of similar shape to fit your needs at Muji or on Amazon. Here’s my system for […]
Julia's favorites of the month.
Obianuju shares her favorites of October.
When you’re young, you can wear almost any combination of clothes. The truth is that it’s socially acceptable to try a variety of styles as you look for your own image. Choosing what you want to wear can also help you to express your personality and figure out what is important to you. It’s why you should check out the best prom dresses near me and choose the one that sets your heart racing, regardless of what style it is. However, there also comes a point where the anything-goes approach is no longer acceptable. That’s when it’s time to wear your streetwear like a grown-up. Fortunately, the following tips will make this easy. Choose Premium Wearing designer clothes makes a statement and it’s one that most people enjoy making. But, designer clothes are also a good way to show that you’re a grown-up! The simple truth is designer clothes tend […]
It’s a perfect pairing. The libation we all love, Mateus Dry Rosé, has partnered with Paintbox to create the Mateus x Paintbox Unisex Power Couple Pack Nail Polish Set, which launched this month. Priced at $40, it’s available at Paintbox NYC nail studios or on their website. The nail polish duo features the colors of Mateus Dry Rosé’s bottle—bright pink and light grey. Match your tips to your favorite summer drink!