I don’t consider myself an early adopter when it comes to trends. I prefer to stick with what I know and love, but sometimes a particular product or brand comes along that I just can’t ignore. That’s what happened when I found Quince. I first learned about the company when one of our editors reviewed their $50 cashmere sweater — yes, you read that right — and when I found out they were launching an activewear line with pieces under $50 I’m excited. After extensively testing the new activewear pieces, these are my honest thoughts.
From TikTokers smearing CosRx’s “Snail Mucin” on their faces to the collective internet going crazy to buy Patrick Ta’s ever-sold-out blushes, this year’s beauty trends doubled as milestones for 2023. In July, I couldn’t open my phone without seeing dozens of latte makeup tutorials; Towards the end of August, influencers with flushed cheeks and noses were convinced they were “tomato girls”. And amid the chaos, ever-changing products started appearing on our editors’ desks, and one question was desperate to be answered: Is this really worth the hype?