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.

What Should You Actually Wear as a Wedding Guest?

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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested and genuinely love. Published: May 2026 | Last Updated: May 2026 What Is a Wedding Guest Dress Guide? A wedding guest dress guide is […]

She Stopped Trying to Keep Up and Finally Felt Like Herself Again

Published: May 7, 2026 | Last Updated: May 7, 2026 Welcome to the Community Spotlight — a series where I sit down with real women who are doing the quiet, unglamorous work of becoming their best selves. Not overnight transformations. Not perfectly curated comebacks. Just honest conversations about the seasons that shake you, the habits […]

How Do I Get Two Wears Out of One Business Casual Outfit?

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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested and genuinely love. Published: May 7, 2026 | Last Updated: May 7, 2026 If you have a closet full of work clothes that feel […]

What Does Business Casual Actually Mean for Women?

Jasmine wearing a business casual outfit- Layers of Beauty review

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested and genuinely love. Published: May 6, 2026 | Last Updated: May 6, 2026 Business casual is one of those dress codes that sounds simple […]

What Is PDRN Serum – And Does It Actually Work?

Best PDRN Serum- Jasmine review on Layers of Beauty

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested and genuinely love. Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Updated: May 5, 2026 PDRN serum (polydeoxyribonucleotide serum) is a skincare product formulated with salmon-derived […]

What Should I Wear on a Date Night? My Honest Outfit Guide

Jasmine Del Toro sitting at a marble table at a restaurant in Los Angeles, holding a wine glass, wearing a sage green sleeveless dress – date night outfit inspiration

Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Updated: May 5, 2026 Getting dressed for a date night is genuinely fun – until you’re standing in front of your closet with nothing to wear thirty minutes before you need to leave. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit, and I’ve learned that having a […]

Are Victoria’s Secret Pajamas Actually Worth It?

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally tested and genuinely love. Published April 29, 2026 · Last updated August 4, 2026 I have been wearing Victoria’s Secret pajamas for years, and as […]

What Is the Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum in 2026? My Honest Review

Jasmine Del Toro smiling in a blue striped top outside in Los Angeles, representing the Layers of Beauty lifestyle blog

Published: April 29, 2026 | Last Updated: June 14, 2026 A hyaluronic acid serum is a lightweight skincare product that delivers concentrated hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance in the body – directly into your skin to boost moisture levels. It works by attracting water molecules from the environment and locking them into the […]

Wedding Guest Dresses: My Spring & Summer 2026 Picks

Jasmine Del Toro wearing a pink floral satin midi dress and white mini bag – a spring wedding guest dress idea in Southern California

🗓️ Last Updated: May 2026 Published: April 28, 2026 | Last Updated: April 28, 2026 A wedding guest dress is an outfit that fits a wedding’s dress code while allowing the guest to feel confident, stylish, and appropriate for the occasion without overshadowing the couple. Getting it right matters because your dress signals respect for […]

NYX Smushy Matte Lip Balm: My Honest Color Review

NYX Professional Makeup Smushy Matte Lip Balm tube in Snuggle SZN lying on a soft pink textured surface

Published: April 12, 2026 | Last Updated: April 12, 2026 I found the NYX Smushy Matte Lip Balm sitting in a Target display in early April 2026, and I almost walked past it. Nine dollars for a tinted matte lip balm with mochi rice powder and sugar ceramides? I grabbed one – then grabbed two […]