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Which Makeup Primers Really Control Oil? I Tried Them all
One simply can’t write about oil-controlling makeup without possessing some highly overactive sebaceous glands. So you can safely assume that I am no stranger to a shiny forehead—it’s something I’ve...
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I've Gotten Hundreds of DMs About My Brows—So, Here's Everything I Use
Aside from those few middle and high school years when I plucked my poor brow hairs to nearly nothing, I've always felt proud of my eyebrows. They're naturally thick, and as the the trend pendulum...
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Cica Cream Is Everywhere Right Now, But Do You Really Need it?
Cica creams are a go-to for anyone suffering from skin sensitivity or flare-ups. The medicinal herb centella asiatica (also known as gotu kola or Tiger Grass) is at the heart of these hot new formulas...
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I've Found My New Favorite Nail Polish Brand—You've Probably Never Heard of It
The packaging is another point. The no-nonsense square bottles look like they were made to live amongst a well-curated vanity complete with succulents, high-end candles, and shiny trinkets. (If I'm...
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The Most Exciting Ulta Launches to Get Your Hands on This Month
In the eyes of the beauty obsessed, there’s no such thing as too many visits to the new-arrivals pages of our favorite shopping sites. We may or may not even have a few bookmarks dedicated to such a...
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The “Skin-ification” of Your Hair Routine Might Just Solve All Your Issues
The "skin-ification" of hair is a thing right now, and rightly so. While we've all been obsessed with masking and jade rolling and exfoliating the skin on our faces, our strands have been watching and...
View ArticleThese are the Best Facials in NYC, According to Beauty Editors
We stand firmly that beauty has to do with far more than the state of your skin—it's confidence, energy, and it's entirely personal. But, sometimes a little external pampering feels good too....
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I Asked a Derm for the Best Skincare Routine to Push Back Botox Appointments
Education surrounding new and innovative skincare products, treatments, and rituals is vital to maintaining the health and happiness of our skin. As such, we have an endless list of questions. In a new...
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Amazon's First-Ever Skincare Line Has Arrived, and Everything's $40 or Less
Today is the day: Amazon just launched its first dedicated skincare line. It's called Belei, and it's the umbrella brand for 12 different skincare products (well, 12 different skincare products so...
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10 Blackhead Treatments Dermatologists Use on Themselves
Growing up, we definitely squeezed at the skin on our noses and chins with abandon trying to extract the gunk burgeoning inside our pores. It was fascinating and a bit cathartic, but painful—and not to...
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The One Concealer Practically Every Model Swears By
Life is filled with sleepless nights—whether you’re working, partying, or binge-watching old episodes of The Hills—and it inevitably shows up on your face in the morning. Dark, pronounced under-eye...
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Physicians Say These Are the Best Supplements to Take This Season
Even though the vernal equinox has come and gone, in many parts of the country, it's still quite cold, wet, and dreary out, and winter still feels like a close bystander. And if you're experiencing...
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Here's The Complicated Truth About Charcoal Toothpaste
As the avid coffee drinker that I am, I'm very aware of the state of my teeth. I want them to be strong and healthy, as well as cosmetically pleasing (read: bright, white, and shiny). My annual dental...
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Ditch the Spritz: 12 Cool New Ways to Smell Good (That Don't Involve Perfume)
For centuries, perfume has been applied from a bottle either via a spritz or by dabbing the scented liquid onto your pulse points. In 16th century France, the upper classes and nobles were particularly...
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How Finding a Skincare Ritual Helped Me Move On From My Eating Disorder
Experts estimate that about eight million people in the U.S. are currently suffering from an eating disorder—and that’s not even to mention the long, arduous process of recovery nor the rampant...
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Meet The Okinawa Diet: Japan's Take on the Mediterranean Diet
In the wellness world, there seem to be two distinct types of diets. There are those that are inspired by a certain principle, such as the Ketogenic Diet, which advocates for fats over carbohydrates,...
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A Top Model Shares How She Stays Fit and Healthy While She Travels
If you don't immediately recognize Emily DiDonato's name, her face will surely ring a bell. The New York City–based model became the face of Maybelline just months after graduating high school and has...
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You Can Actually Train Your Skin to Be Less Oily—Here's How
Our editorial director shares her journey.Let’s get started, shall we? Keep scrolling to find out how I trained my skin to be less greasy.sodium lauryl sulfate sodium laureth sulfate. Here’s the thing:...
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Exclusive: Lipstick Queen Just Launched 3 New Color-Changing Lipsticks
An honest review (and swatches) inside. are nice in theory—a lipstick that adjusts to your body’s unique pH!—but most of them usually just end up making your lips look like you just made out with a...
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This Super-Hydrating Ingredient Is Showing Up in Skincare Products Everywhere
Blue algae is set to ruffle some beauty feathers because it's vying with bakuchiol for the accolade of 2019's hottest ingredient. According to intelligence agency Mintel, blue algae is on its way to be...
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9 Sustainable, Earth-Friendly Glitters to Feed Your Sparkle Obsession
With each annual music festival, Halloween or holiday party—or sometimes just a random Wednesday—comes a whole lot of glitter. The glitter roots trend has been spotted on hairlines in the fields of...
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This Crazy Time-Lapse Video Will Make You Drown Your Face in Vitamin C
As you can plainly see, the side of the apple that was coated with the vitamin C serum didn't oxidize at all. "This shows how topical vitamin C can prevent oxidation and therefore slow down the visible...
View Article31 Women of Color Share Their Most Personal Natural Hair Stories
Beyond every braid, curl, loc, and strand is a sacred story for women of color—and even though it's just hair, there's so much more than meets the eye. This story is often disregarded by strangers who...
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12 Seasonal Hair, Makeup, and Skincare Products We're Swapping in for Spring
Our beauty product needs naturally change from season to season—and especially once winter ends and spring begins. The weather plays a huge part in our skin, hair, and makeup needs (think: rain,...
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It's True: These Exercise Moves Are Basically Like Taking Midol
It's not just general pain that's relieved by exercise. According to the research, exercise also alleviates "stomach cramps, breast pain, mood changes, fatigue and cravings," as well. In other words,...
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6 Easy Ayurvedic Habits That Have Made My Life, Skin, and Health So Much Better
As each year came and went, I realized I couldn't play around with my health any longer. I began to feel the differences in my body, mind, and skin each time I chose against the better choice (i.e....
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Sensitive Skin? An Expert Reveals the Ingredients to Seek Out
Let’s be real: Keeping our skin happy, healthy, and glowing is a freakin’ chore. And it’s even more tiresome for those of us with sensitive skin. Contrary to what you might think, piling on product...
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4 Muslim Women on Representation, Headscarves, and Caring for Their Hair
This week, for the third annual Muslim Women’s Day, we’re teaming up with MuslimGirl.com to offer a more well-rounded view of the Muslim woman and her beauty and wellness rituals. Seeded in profiling...
View ArticleKendall Jenner and Ariana Grande Just Took Part in the Latest Nail Design Trend
Fashion and beauty trends coincide all the time. For proof, just look back to the fashion industry's latest '70s revival. Not only were wide-legged jeans, corduroy, and peasant blouses back on runways,...
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PSA: Whole Foods Beauty Products Are Secretly Amazing
A Parisian beauty editor once told me she and her colleagues liken Whole Foods to Disneyland. They don’t have anything like it in France, and much like you’d be hard-pressed to find an American editor...
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day
Age-old stories and advice would have us believe drinking a gallon of water a day will solve every problem we have, from weight loss to anti-aging. You can even trick your brain into drinking more...
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5 Festival Beauty Clichés I'm Tired of Seeing (and What to Try Instead)
A small little music festival called Coachella is happening next weekend, which also means that Indio, CA will once again hold the record for having the highest number of crop tops and...
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A Trainer Over 40 Shares Her Best Fitness Tips
"Why Women of 40 and 50 Are the New 'Ageless Generation,'" reads a headline from UK-based publication The Telegraph. According to the publisher's exclusive survey, 96% of women over 40 "don't feel...
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I Used a Derma-Roller on My Body to See If It Would Actually Heal Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are a part of life—that I've accepted. And now that some brands have decided to stop Photoshopping them out of their ad campaigns and celebrities have shown them off on Instagram, we can...
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Exclusive: Dirty Lemon Just Launched the World's First Drinkable Retinol
Retinol has been a low-riding mover and shaker in skincare since the '40s, but it's come back with a vengeance in the last decade or so. That only makes since, considering it's praised for its ability...
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I Tried a Traditional Mexican Sweat Lodge—Here’s What Happened
You’ve heard of infrared saunas, right? They claim to reduce stress, burn off calories, clear up skin, lift your mood, and deliver a multitude of additional benefits we’re here for. Sauna studios in LA...
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I Was a Size 0 When a Modeling Agency Labeled Me "Plus Size"
Truth be told, I admired Elianah Sukoenig from afar long before we ever spoke in person. She works at The Break, a boutique vintage shop on my block—one that offers curated, diverse clothing at an...
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This "Naked" Polish Turned My Brittle Nails Glossy and Strong
Confession: I rarely get a manicure or attempt to paint my nails because I'm too hard on my hands. I'm a frequent hand-washer, I type like a baboon, and I'm constantly putting them through the wringer...
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A Guide to Cocktailing Active Ingredients, According to Your Skin Type
With brands like The Ordinary democratizing beauty and allowing us to buy the individual ingredients our complexions need at an affordable price, we should all be living our best skin lives. The...
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This '90s Hair Accessory Is Officially Spring 2019's Biggest Trend
We keep a close eye on hair trends, whether that be a buzzy hairstyle (like Jane Birkin bangs), hair color (like Brazil's favorite"illuminated brunette"), or hair accessory (on that note make sure you...
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This Is the Nail Color You Should Wear in April, According to Your Horoscope
With a degree in neuroscience and art history from UCLA, Rose Theodora is an expert when it comes to color therapy and astrology. Each month, she'll be sharing astrological insights for your sign, as...
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7 Products That Make My Skin Look Better Overnight
Most skincare pros will argue that patience and consistency are key if you want to see results. I call bullshit. While I won't understate the importance (or joy!) of establishing a ritualistic skincare...
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These Drinks Are the Secret Reason You Feel Bloated All the Time
Gas and bloating are facts of life. No one is exempt from them, so if you stumbled upon this post from googling your digestive symptoms, you're not alone. In fact, our search insights tell us that a...
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5 Products That Help Me Sleep Like a Baby, as Told by an Ex-Insomniac
I was a textbook insomniac when I was younger. I’ll never forget tossing and turning for hours on end, staring at my haphazardly painted lavender wall, thoughts racing, praying for the blissful comfort...
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The 10 Beauty Products Victoria Beckham Won't Travel Without
"I'm traveling today and I'm going to talk you through everything that I've got in my wash bag," Beckham begins. The first two products she pulls from her bag are a shampoo and conditioner,...
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6 Beauty Secrets Celebrities Learned From Their Makeup Artists
Considering the amount of time celebrities spend in the makeup chair with wands, brushes, and sponges whirling around their faces, it's only natural that they'd absorb a great deal of beauty intel from...
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Why "You Look Skinny" Doesn't Feel Like a Compliment
I know the intentions are pure. I know it's meant to be a compliment. But "you look skinny" feels more like invasive commentary than anything meant to elicit elation and gratitude. Let me explain.Over...
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Go Off Birth Control
I remember the first time I went on birth control. It was freshman year of college, and my hormonal acne was off the charts. I wanted to blame my new surroundings and diet of Easy Mac and beer (I mean,...
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Dermatologists Over 40 Say This Is How to Look 10 Years Younger
Once we hit 40, the descriptors used for skin typically have a negative connotation—words we don't necessarily want to associate with our once bouncy, smooth complexions. According to Dendy Engleman,...
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