Makeup
The BYOD Liquid Blush Concoction I Accidentally Wore on My Lips for a Week
I wore this liquid blush on my lips for days before I put my glasses on. Here's what happened when it finally landed where it was supposed to.
The honest edit on beauty — what's worth it, what to skip, and how to make it work for you.
Amelie Rose Beauty Edit
The honest edit on beauty — what's worth it, what to skip, and how to make it work for you.
Self-Care
42 Trendy Gifts for Teen Girls They’ll Actually Love (2026)
Gift shopping for a teen is a minefield of fast-changing trends and overpriced hype. As a beauty editor, I went through hundreds of products and picked 42 gifts — from a $10.82 mascara to a $349.99 projector — that actually earn a spot under the tree.
Self-Care
20 Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts for Kids (That Are Actually Easy)
I've tested enough craft round-ups to know which ones kids actually finish. These 20 Hispanic Heritage Month projects use supplies you already own, and the tenango stamps are the one I'd start with.
Blog
Ask Me Anything: Volume 45
Forty-five volumes of reader questions in, and I'm still not immune to the ones I never expect — from SCUBA diving to Latin phrases. Here are the ten that made the cut this month.
Self-Care
How to Build a Fall Routine for More Energy, Better Sleep, and Less Stress
September hit my desk like a wall of new deadlines. I stopped chasing the September reset for its own sake and started with the two habits that actually move the needle — morning light and a wake-up time you can hold. Here's the exact routine I'm running this fall, from a 5–10 minute porch habit to a 3–4 day sheet-tray meal prep.
Self-Care
August’s Wellness Favorites: 16 Reader Picks I Actually Vouch For
Summer's winding down and so is the excuse to skip the good stuff. These are the wellness favorites my readers are reaching for right now — with my verdict on each.
Self-Care
Better Living for Less: Comfort Upgrades That Cost Almost Nothing
I edited long enough to know that comfort has nothing to do with how much you spend. Here's the version of my morning that doesn't cost a thing: cut the silent subscriptions, fix one room, and plan your week in fifteen minutes.
Self-Care
the week my house smelled like a skunk, and other small tragedies
Phone disaster. Car breakdown. Skunk. Three disasters in one week, one over-sprayed dog, and the recovery kit that actually helped. A real life log from an editor who still edits faster than she sleeps.
Self-Care
Jen Hamilton’s Divorce Party Made Me Wish I’d Celebrated Mine
I never had a divorce party — at the time, celebrating felt like the furthest thing from my mind. Watching Jen Hamilton throw 'Jendependence Day' on her would-be 14th wedding anniversary changed that. Here's what I wish I'd known, and what I'd do for a friend.
Self-Care
200 Fun August Trivia Questions and Answers: Easy to Hard
Two hundred August trivia questions and answers, easy to hard, with the answer right under each question. Pull a round for game night, score it, and finish with the connection ten. A full summer recap worth saving.
Self-Care
Nine Favorite Things, Week 447: Summer Hauls, Fall Prep & My Little Joys
Nine favorite things for week 447: the travel pants I keep repacking, a hairwashing switch that actually works, a castle I'm dreaming of for Christmas — and the twenty minutes with two neighbors I'll remember for a very long time.
Hi, I'm Amelie
I'm a beauty editor who's tested hundreds of products so you don't have to. No haul culture, no hype — just honest picks, clear verdicts, and the occasional 'skip it'. Less shelf, more glow.