Beauty

Look to any social feed, and you’ll probably run into someone preaching about the skincare wonder that is gua sha. The longtime form of Traditional Chinese medicine has made its way into the hands of, well, everyone—and for good reasons. With promises to increase blood circulation, depuff and tighten skin, it’s no wonder everyone is

Recently, clean, eco-conscious beauty has become much easier to find (which we love!). But a perpetual concern—expressed everywhere from the comments section on social media to beauty brand boardrooms—is: What is truly green? And what about the caveats, like all-natural ingredients that actually deplete the environment? ELLE Like many game-changing ideas, the answer may lie

Samir HusseinGetty Images You know what they say—a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. However, staying in alignment with her famous family, Kris Jenner, 66, is switching it up a bit. The well respected entrepreneur has added some length to her signature pixie cut and we’re asking, “What does the

Rose Inc launched as a beauty editorial site in 2018. After going live, founder Rosie Huntington-Whiteley began brainstorming a brand that merged her love for modern design, breakthrough sustainability, and years of experience in the makeup chair. Here, we get the inside scoop on her blooming beauty business with a full range of high-quality skincare

When we caught up with Jonathan Van Ness, the sixth season of Queer Eye had just dropped, their new beauty line JVN had become the fastest-growing hair brand at Sephora, and the multi-hyphenate was finishing up several projects from a relaxing beach locale. Rays of sunshine may be exactly what you’d expect when speaking with

When you think of using a flat iron, you may also imagine fried-looking strands. While that can be the case with high-heat, low-quality hot tools (especially when used on unprotected hair), the Remington® Shine Therapy™ Argan Oil & Keratin Flat Iron was created to change the narrative. Instead of parched, straw-like strands after styling, the

While most people know our editor-in-chief Nina Garcia as a fashion editor and Francisco Costa as a celebrated designer, few realize that their deepest connection is through a commitment to sustainability. They both work and partner with the environmental nonprofit Conservation International, one of the foremost leaders in protecting the planet. They also both use

Courtesy of Sephora Fashion Fair walked so Fenty Beauty could run—and now the legendary cosmetics company is back in the race. The iconic brand, which gave Black beauty a face in the industry starting in 1973, is an institution within the Black community. Its founder Eunice Johnson was ahead of her time, pioneering and showcasing

Do you hear those alarm bells ringing? Notice how everyone around you is frantically whipping out their credit cards in a buying frenzy? That’s because Olaplex, the coveted and insanely effective hair-repair line, is coming out with a brand new product. To join their existing line-up, which includes two shampoos, a conditioner, hair oil, three

Courtesy / Design Leah Romero I would hardly call myself a skincare obsessive, but I like clean skin as much as the next person. So as I trudged onward into my thirties, I began to wonder why I don’t prioritize using clean beauty products. Chalk it up to equal parts laziness and intimidation, but thanks

JADA PINKETT SMITH: IMAGE PRESS AGENCY/NURPHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK. DANAI GURIRA: MARVEL/DISNEY/ KOBAL/SHUTTERSTOCK. YVONNE ORJI: MATT WINKELMEYER/GETTY IMAGES. TIFFANY HADDISH: STEFANIA D’ALESSANDRO/GETTY IMAGEs. Weaves, wigs, braids, and hair products are big business in the Black community. No matter their age or income, many Black women consider their hair their crowning glory and prioritize investing in it. So when

Beauty icon Brooke Shields is well known for her gorgeous complexion, full eyebrows, and perfectly tousled locks. While she’s shared her go-to skincare and eyebrow essentials in the past, she’s finally revealing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the volumizing spray that gives her hair the extra hold and bounce: Serge Normant’s Dream Big Instant Volumizing Spray.

Emma McIntyreGetty Images Tracee Ellis Ross is the epitome of classic style. She has followed in the footsteps of her trendsetting mother, Diana Ross, and become one to watch on the red carpet for epic beauty and hair looks. Whether she’s donning ultra-long cornrows or wearing her natural curls fully out (her “favorite style,” she

Gwyneth Paltrow does not play around when it comes to skincare. The 49-year-old actress and Goop mogul cherishes her skincare routine—and we can see why. Her complexion is always radiant whenever she appears on the red carpet, and the actress recently shared one of the products she swears by to prep her skin before all

I’ll admit it, I have two major weaknesses. (1) A good deal (I’m a bargain shopper at heart), and (2) TikTok. So when, during my late-night scrolling, I came across multiple TikTok-ers claiming they had found a budget-friendly, multi-purpose hair dryer brush called the Elecsop 5 in 1 Hair Blower Brush Hairdryer that delivered the

Christie Brinkley does not play around when it comes to her beauty routine—and who could blame her. She’s the epitome of timeless beauty. The former supermodel and actress is known for her gorgeous makeup looks and flawless complexion, and fans are always eager to find out what beauty products she uses. Fortunately for us, the

If you’ve ventured out to see The Batman in recent weeks, you know just how great Zoë Kravitz is as Catwoman. While her performance is in a constant replay in my mind, her beauty looks from the film have now taken over. After all, when Pat McGrath is behind Kravitz’s looks for the role, there’s

When faced with the scenario of being stranded on a remote desert island, you’d probably whittle your beauty routine down to the absolute must-haves. What products can you not survive without? I pose the question to Ariana Grande, an unlikely candidate for an indefinite stay in the wilderness, via Zoom, even though she could have

America’s Next Top Model contestant, Winnie Harlow, has not only grown to be one of fashion’s top models, but also spends her days as an activist, influencer, and beauty entrepreneur. Despite her busy schedule, Winnie admits she isn’t a morning person and incorporates as much time possible to relax in bed before taking on the

Welcome to Glam Room, our new beauty destination where we put celeb-founded beauty brands to the test. As A-listers continue to launch new ranges on the regular, we’re using our beauty editor expertise to sniff out which products from the line are worth the hype—no lies, no publicists, no ads. First up: Pleasing, created by

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images For a long time, the hair-conscious have been bombarded with an ingredient list of absolute no-nos, scaring us into avoiding products with ingredients like sulfates and silicones. A lot of this is left over from the ’90s and late ’00s, when we learned about routines like the Curly Girl Method, which lists

Icon Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna ulta.com $20.00 There is a digital graveyard full of folks that lie in Rihanna’s wake. Rest In Power Piers Morgan, Kendall Jenner, Celebuzz, and especially you, Fishy Poom Poom. However, the Badgal, soon-to-be Badmom, promises we haven’t seen anything yet when it compares to the defense she’ll

RB/Bauer-GriffinGetty Images Amanda Seyfried is uncanny as Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu’s The Dropout. Her voice, her movements, and, of course, her beauty looks are so perfectly upsetting. From the haphazard bun to the slightly crazed look in the eye, it’s a show that’s making us all impatiently wait for the next episode. One of the

As we’re officially hitting year two of the pandemic, complaining about maskne feels a little passé. But it’s still true–wearing cloth and medical face masks for hours on end is just not great for our skin. It’s warm and moist under there, which is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which leads to acne and