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.

Zara vs H&M 2026: Which One Is Actually Worth Your Money?

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: March 9, 2026 | Last Updated: August 4, 2026 Table of Contents What Is the Difference Between Zara and H&M? […]

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

🗓️ Last Updated: May 2026 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 […]

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: I Tested 7 Products — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It

Rhode peptide lip tint and packaging photographed for Rhode skincare review

🗓️ Last Updated: May 2026 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 […]

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 […]

What Are the Best Mascaras in 2026? My Top 3 Favorites

one of my favorite mascaras for a natural everyday lash look – Layers of Beauty mascara review

🗓️ Last Updated: May 2026 Published: March 4, 2026 | Last Updated: March 4, 2026 A favorite mascara is a mascara you reach for every single day – one that works with your lash type, holds up through real life, and actually does what it promises. I’ve tested dozens of mascaras living in Los Angeles, […]

What Are the Spring Fashion Trends? (2026)

Jasmine Del Toro wearing a floral spring dress in a Los Angeles garden for a spring fashion trends 2026 blog post

Spring 2026 fashion trends include bold color combos like cobalt and violet, softened silhouettes such as barrel jeans and A-line skirts, a major return of ballet flats with bow detail, retro athleisure like windbreakers and track jackets, oversized bug-eye sunglasses, dalmatian and animal prints, satin sneakers, and gold jewelry. These trends work especially well in […]

How to Get a Dewy Makeup Look That Lasts All Day: My Full Glam Routine

Jasmine Del Toro wearing a full glam dewy makeup look with glowing skin, rosy blush, glossy nude lip, and soft eye makeup

🗓️ Last Updated: May 2026 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c6jeaeobGhs Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Table of Contents What Is a Dewy Makeup Look? The Short Answer (Featured Snippet) How I Tested This Step-by-Step: How to Do a Dewy Makeup Look What Products Do You Need? Dewy vs. Satin vs. Matte: Which Is Right […]

Laneige Lip Tint Review: Is DJ Plum Worth $23

Laneige JuicePop Box Lip Tint in DJ Plum – unboxed tube and packaging, Laneige review

Published: February 27, 2026 | Last Updated: February 27, 2026 The Laneige JuicePop Box Lip Tint is a $23 K-beauty lip tint sold at Sephora that uses a water-to-oil formula to deliver buildable color and up to 12 hours of hydration in one lightweight swipe. I picked up DJ Plum at my local Sephora in […]