Author: Jasmine Del Toro

Jasmine Del Toro is a Los Angeles-based beauty writer and lifestyle blogger with 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. She created Layers of Beauty to share honest, real-world skincare reviews, makeup tutorials, and fashion inspiration for women who want confidence that lasts beyond trends. Her work has been featured in VoyageLA, and she has partnered with brands including Victoria's Secret and FabFitFun. She tests every product herself over multiple weeks before recommending it.

How to Build Self-Discipline – And Actually Keep It

Jasmine smiling and holding a race finisher medal after completing a run

Published: March 5, 2026 | Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Self-discipline is the ability to choose your long-term goals over short-term comfort, consistently, even when motivation is gone. If you have ever started strong on a goal – a skincare routine, a workout plan, a creative project – and then watched it fall apart two […]

Jung Saem Mool: I Tried JSM Beauty at the US Launch

Jasmine Del Toro at the Jung Saem Mool JSM Beauty US launch event in West Hollywood, standing in front of the Find Youtiful display and illuminated product shelf

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5eggAd–IN8 Published: March 16, 2026 | Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Who is Jung Saem Mool? Jung Saem Mool is South Korea’s most celebrated celebrity makeup artist, with over 30 years of experience since 1991, and the founder of JUNGSAEMMOOL Beauty (JSM Beauty) – a K-beauty brand built around the philosophy of natural-looking, glass-skin makeup […]

Halara Leggings Review: Overhyped or Underrated?

Jaamine Del Toro wearing Halara UltraSculpt high waisted leggings in Night's Purple with a black crop top, showing the fit and tummy control waistband

Published: March 16, 2026 | Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Halara leggings are affordable, high-waisted activewear pants made with a soft nylon-elastane blend. They are designed to sculpt and support the body during workouts and everyday wear, and they typically cost between $25 and $55. If you want the short answer: yes, I love them. […]

Morphe Brush Set Review: Are They Worth It?

Jasmine reviewing morphe brushes for layers of beauty

Published: March 8, 2026 | Last Updated: March 8, 2026 Table of Contents What Is a Morphe Brush Set? The Short Answer: Are They Worth It? How I Tested These Brushes The Best Morphe Brush Sets to Know What Makeup Looks Can You Do With a Morphe Brush Set? How to Use a Morphe Brush […]

Zara vs H&M: Which One Is Actually Worth It?

Published: March 9, 2026 | Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Table of Contents What Is the Difference Between Zara and H&M? How I Tested Them How Do Zara and H&M Compare on Price? Which Brand Has Better Quality? Which Brand Is More Stylish? What About Sizing and Fit? Which Brand Is More Sustainable? In-Store vs […]

Kayali Perfume Review: My 3 Favorites (2026)

Kayali perfume Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar 14 fragrance held in hand in a minimal marble bathroom setting

Published: March 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026 Kayali is a luxury fragrance brand founded in 2018 by Mona Kattan, built around the Middle Eastern tradition of layering scents to create a personal, signature smell. The best Kayali perfumes for 2026 are The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 for a romantic, year-round wear, Capri in […]

How to Apply Eye Shadow for Brown Eyes

Jasmine with brown eyes wearing natural glam makeup and a light green dress outdoors in Los Angeles

Published: March 1, 2026 | Last Updated: March 6, 2026 Applying eye shadow is all about using brushes and pigmented powders, creams, or shimmers to bring color, depth, and dimension to your eyelids. When it’s done right, it frames your eyes and ties your whole look together. To apply eye shadow for brown eyes, start […]

Laneige Review: Are the Lip Products Worth It?

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Grapefruit jar – Laneige review

Published: March 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026 A Laneige review covering the Lip Sleeping Mask, Lip Glowy Balm, and Lip Oil Stains – three K-beauty lip products tested in real life to find out if the hype is real. I tested all three Laneige lip products over several weeks in early 2026, and here […]

Rhode Skincare Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

Rhode peptide lip tint and packaging photographed for Rhode skincare review

Published: March 4, 2026 | Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Rhode skincare is a minimalist beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber in 2022. It focuses on peptide-rich, skin-barrier-first formulas designed to hydrate, plump, and deliver that signature glazed, dewy glow. In May 2025, the brand was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal, […]

How to Fake It Till You Make It (And Actually Become It)

Fake it till you make it mindset — Jasmine Del Toro of Layers of Beauty posing confidently at a beauty influencer event step and repeat while building a dream career

Published: March 4, 2026 | Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Table of Contents What Does “Fake It Till You Make It” Actually Mean? Why Is It So Hard to Change Your Passion? How Did I Use This in Real Life? How Do You Start Acting Like You’ve Already Made It? Step-by-Step: How to Fake It […]