It takes LaQuan Smith more than an hour to get to the Garment District in order to source his fabrics. And it took us even longer to arrive at his home/design studio in Jamaica, Queens. But it was well worth the journey. Smith took us on a tour of his most favorite, most personal possessions (including some megahigh heels). Luckily you get to skip the subway trip and still come along for the ride.
The difference between beauty balms (BB) and color correctors (CC) can be found on most labels. (BBs hydrate and prevent fine lines; CCs are lighter and help even out pigment.) But like everything else, you won’t know if you like it until you try it. Here are the formulas we’ve fallen for.