Danielle James

One thing I appreciate about LaQuan Smith is the consistency. Designers with longevity, like Ralph Lauren or Versace, have a point of view you recognize instantly. There is a clear woman they are dressing.

LaQuan has that same clarity. Backstage at Fall/Winter ’26, the beauty reflected it with sculpted skin, feline liner, and statement nails. The glam felt aligned with the energy of the clothes.

When the identity is that strong, the beauty lands differently. You feel the intention behind it.

Do you prefer statement glam or soft glam?

✨ January empties: Korean skincare and makeup I actually finished. ✨

These are products I finished, not first impressions.

This month’s empties are all K-Beauty. A cushion foundation that looks like skin (but better), a glow mask I reach for when my skin feels off, and a lightweight Korean sunscreen that absorbs quickly, leaves no white cast, and doesn’t pill under makeup.

What I love about K-beauty is the philosophy. It’s less about chasing one hero ingredient and more about how a product performs in real life and being results driven.

If you’re into skincare and makeup that earns its place over time, save this for later and follow along.

✨ December empties ✨

From a prickly Korean skincare trend that boosts absorption, to a sunscreen that gives glow without a white cast, to a Korea-only cream I literally hunted down—these are the products I used to the very last drop.

Tested. Finished. Re-buy worthy. From a beauty editor who’s tried thousands of products.

Save this for your next skincare splurge and follow for honest beauty reviews you can trust. 💛