Alexandra Kozinski

You know you're a beauty junkie when you feel like you've exhausted experimentation with most "local" beauty and skincare brands, and feel you need to take your search to an international level. After reading an article on French pharmacies and how…

When I was younger, I used to flip through magazines to get beauty inspiration, but looking back, that may not have been the best idea. A lot of the "inspo" pictures I saw were highly airbrushed, Photoshopped, and pretty unrealistic. While there are…

I try as hard as I can to embrace what my mama gave me, but no matter what, I just can't get down with the natural texture of my hair. It drives me crazy. Don't get me wrong — I am thankful to have a full head of healthy locks, but sometimes I…

Into The Gloss’s “About” page states that they are “a website dedicated to beauty.” As a loyal ITG reader, I can tell you that it’s far more than “just” a website about beauty — it’s a community where people come together to discuss and share beauty…

If anyone knows how to celebrate an anniversary, it's François Nars. In honor of his world-famous beauty brand's 20th birthday, NARS released the Audacious Lipstick Collection for fall 2014, and the collection is, in a word: LEGIT. The range boasts…

Birth control is a great thing for so many reasons. It helps prevent unwanted pregnancy, can reduce the risk of ovarian cysts, can alleviate (or in some cases, eliminate) periods —the list goes on and on. However, if you're thinking about going off…

One of my biggest gripes about wearing makeup is when a foundation makes me look unnatural. Sure there are times when I want that completely flawless finish, but most of the time I just want my skin to look evened out without looking plastic. Tinted…

I don't use the term girl crush lightly, but I've had a serious one on Lesley Murphy after watching her on Sean's season of The Bachelor. She always looked so pulled together and gorgeous but in that completely effortless way. When I heard that…

Remember how exciting back-to-school shopping was when we were little? It was a simple wardrobe re-fresh, but it always made me feel like something really exciting was on the horizon. I was ready to take on the new school year and everything that…

I pull for my chambray pieces more that almost anything else in my closet — and for good reason. Chambray goes with virtually everything, and seamlessly works throughout all four seasons. Sometimes, though, I find myself wearing my chambray items…

If you've been living under a beauty industry rock, Charlotte Tilbury is kind of a big deal. She's been in the biz for over 20 years and her client list includes Kate Moss and J-Lo, just to name a few. In addition to being a celebrity makeup artist,…

When eyelash extensions first became a "thing", I thought it would be the next best stuff since... well, clip-in hair extensions. I'll preface this by saying I've never actually tried lash extensions myself, but if I'm taking the advice of any of my…

My mom bought me my first bronzer back when I was a junior in high school. It was by Bobbi Brown and it was without a doubt the nicest product I owned at the time. My mom had also gifted me a big fluffy brush, and I would use it to cover my entire…

Let's consider this my first official investigative journalism piece, shall we? I wore the C-String. I know, I know — you're welcome, ladies. I took one for the team on behalf of women everywhere. I did this so YOU don't ever have to. I also did…

What I’m about to tell you is going to change your life, and for once I am not being overly dramatic. Out of all the money I’ve spent over the years on expensive skincare products, dermatologist appointments, and weird peels that make my skin fall…

I don't believe in "rules" when it comes to wearing makeup (cause like, do whatever you want, duh), but I do strongly believe in keeping makeup minimal & as natural-looking as possible in the hot summer months. Piling on thick layers of makeup in…

When I was younger, I envisioned wedding planning to be a year-long, blissful, exciting time. My thought process went like this: Picking out a gorgeous gown? A big party with all of my closest friends and family? Pretty flowers? Six-tier layer cake?…

Even if you don’t consider yourself a makeup connoisseur, chances are you’ve heard of some of these “cult” beauty products before (can you say NARS Orgasm blush)? They've graced the pages of magazines, labeled as beauty editors’ top picks, and these…

Wouldn’t it be nice to feel 100% certain that for all the money you invest in those skincare products, they were actually doing the job they're intended to? The truth is, unless you are adequately preparing your skin for serums and moisturizers,…