Best Leave-In Conditioner for Smooth, Healthy Hair
Hydrates, detangles, and protects — perfect for daily styling.
Best Hair Dryer of 2025 (Top Tested Pick)
Unlock salon-level blowouts at home — fast drying, lightweight, frizz-free finish.
Best Eyeliner That Doesn’t Smudge
All-day wear, sharp precision, waterproof — zero panda eyes.
The Art of Skincare
Expertly curated essentials for glowing, confident skin.
Best Night Creams
Wake up to softer, smoother skin with night creams that truly nourish, restore, and bring back your natural glow overnight.
Best Facial Exfoliators
Refresh your skin with gentle exfoliators that smooth, brighten, and leave your face feeling clean, soft, and effortlessly radiant.
Dermatologist Insights
Science-backed skincare tips designed to bring out your skin’s natural glow.
Makeup Artist Secrets
Pro tricks and product recommendations from Camille’s creative touch.
Real-World Tested
Everything we share is tried, loved, and refined by us — no filters needed.
Clean & Conscious
We believe beauty should feel good — for your skin and for the planet.
Community of Confidence
Join a space where beauty meets self-expression and expert care.
Your Everyday Beauty Essentials
Tools that transform your routine.
From facial brushes to sculpting tools, discover easy-to-use essentials that bring professional care and visible results to your daily beauty ritual.
About Charmelisse
Charmelisse was born from the shared vision of Camille Rose, a passionate makeup artist, and Madeleine Sinclair, a dedicated dermatologist. Together, they blend artistry and science to make beauty feel effortless and authentic. From skincare insights to makeup tips, Charmelisse is your space for honest advice, trusted expertise, and everyday inspiration to glow with confidence.
Beauty That Feels Real
At Charmelisse, we believe in effortless beauty — where confidence starts with care. Every product and tip we share is guided by real expertise and genuine experience. From mindful skincare routines to timeless makeup advice, we help you embrace beauty that feels authentic, natural, and uniquely yours.
Dermatologist-Approved
Every recommendation is rooted in science and gentle care.
Makeup Artist Tested
Real techniques and trusted tools that enhance your everyday glow.
Clean & Conscious
Beauty choices that feel good — for your skin and the planet.
From Our Beauty Journal
Honest advice, tested routines, and thoughtful insights to help you look and feel your best every day.
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How Often Should You Exfoliate Your Face?
Exfoliation is an essential part of any skincare routine. It helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote smoother, brighter skin. However, exfoliating too often or too harshly can cause irritation and damage your skin barrier. The key to glowing, healthy skin lies in knowing how often you should exfoliate your face and choosing…
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Chemical vs. Physical Exfoliation Explained
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine. It helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. But with so many options available, one common question arises: Should you use chemical or physical exfoliation? Understanding the difference between the two can help you choose the best…
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Benefits of Exfoliating the Skin
Exfoliation is a vital part of any skincare routine, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. Simply put, exfoliating involves removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. This process can be done through physical methods (like scrubs or brushes) or chemical methods (using products that contain ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids…
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How to Exfoliate Your Face Properly
Exfoliation is one of the most effective ways to achieve smooth, glowing, and healthy-looking skin. By removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores, exfoliation helps your skincare products work better and keeps your complexion bright. However, exfoliating incorrectly can cause irritation, dryness, or even breakouts. Here’s a complete guide on how to exfoliate your face…
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Best Curling Iron — Real Hands-On Review
I’ve spent the last few weeks testing and comparing five of the most talked-about curling irons to find out which ones actually perform in real life — not just on paper. My hair is shoulder-length, fine-to-medium, and color-treated, so I wanted tools that create curls fast without frying ends. To make the comparison fair, I…
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Best Hair Dryers — Honest reviews
I’ve tested these five hair dryers back-to-back over several weeks — styling, drying, blowing out, diffusing, and traveling with them — so you don’t have to. I focused on real-life use: drying time on damp hair, heat control, frizz control on different hair types (fine-to-thick, straight-to-curly), weight and noise during long styling sessions, and whether…
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Best Leave-In Conditioner — A Hands-On Review
I tested five popular leave-in conditioners over several weeks — using them on my own hair and on two friends’ hair with different textures (fine, wavy/curly, and color-treated). I looked for detangling power, frizz control, hydration without weighing hair down, heat protection, scent, and how they performed day-to-day (second-day hair, styling, and layering with oils).…
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Best Makeup Remover — From a Real Tester
I tested five popular makeup removers over several weeks on my combination skin (slightly oily T-zone, dry cheeks) and while wearing everything from light BB cream to waterproof mascara. I tried each product multiple times (morning quick-rinse, heavy evening makeup removal, and an eye-makeup stress test). I paid attention to how well they removed makeup,…
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Best Eyeliner (Hands-On Review & Top Picks)
I spent several weeks testing five of the most popular eyeliners across different categories — from high-end to budget-friendly picks — to find out which ones truly deliver. I wore them through humid days, long meetings, and emotional nights (yes, I cried a little for science). Each eyeliner was tested for ease of application, pigment…
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Best Mascara — Honest & Hands-On Reviews
If there’s one makeup product I refuse to skip, it’s mascara. Whether I’m running errands or heading to a night out, a few coats can completely change my face — more awake, more defined, more confident. Over the past few weeks, I tested five of the most-talked-about mascaras in every real-life scenario imaginable: long office…