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Danica Farley

Solana Beach

Journalist at Freelance

Articles

  • 1 week ago | beautytap.com | Danica Farley

    A passionate visionary with deep roots in product development and brand strategy, Tisha Thompson is a true trailblazer in the beauty industry. In 2021, she launched LYS Beauty—making history as Sephora’s first Black-owned clean beauty brand—with a mission to deliver inclusive, high-performing, affordable makeup. Every formula is thoughtfully crafted to nourish the skin, empower confidence, embrace diversity, and all priced under $30.

  • 2 months ago | beautytap.com | Danica Farley

    Seductive and surprising, The White Lotus returns with beauty looks to die for. Season three’s five-star sanctuary in Thailand is exotic, luxurious, and humid. Styling effortless makeup and dewy skin in a tropical climate was no vacation. However, the show’s talented makeup department head, Emmy nominated Rebecca Hickey, worked miracles. Sumptuous scenes are highlighted by au naturel radiance and exquisite aesthetics.

  • 2 months ago | beautytap.com | Danica Farley

    Beautytap’s Editorial Team and Expert Community (resident members include credentialed Beauty Pros and Enthusiasts) are fortunate to sample and review thousands of beauty products throughout the year. We are profoundly grateful for this privilege and honored to share our findings. 2024 was abundant in clean and ethical beauty, science-backed innovation, multi-tasking hybrids, and technological advancements across every category.

  • Feb 13, 2025 | beautytap.com | Danica Farley

    Inspired by the Chinese zodiac, revered brands create limited edition Lunar New Year treasures. Year of the Snake 2025 symbolizes renewal, grace, wisdom—all sterling qualities reflected in luminous and transformative formulas, elegantly adorned in crimson and gold for good fortune. A K-Beauty maven and Beautytap favorite, Sulwahsoo harmonizes time-honored ingredients with scientific innovation.

  • Feb 10, 2025 | beautytap.com | Danica Farley

    We celebrate another remarkable year for Beautytap, made possible by visionary brand partners and our community of professional beauty experts and enthusiasts. This esteemed community—licensed estheticians, cosmetologists, hairdressers, beauty educators, content creators, accredited makeup artists—samples hundreds of beauty essentials every year, sharing genuine insights, recommendations, and professional reviews.