Beauty

Many moons ago, when I was a sophomore in college, a newish website called Facebook became available at my school. I had been waiting for this moment for months. After hearing about it through friends at other colleges who were already on the (then) exclusive network, I was planning my profile photo and details with

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what hair treatment will give me the smoothest strands of them all? By now, you’ve probably tried products like leave-in conditioners and hair masks or shelled out some cash for salon-level keratin treatments. Professional hair oils are great for reviving dull hair but can be pricey. Thankfully, there’s a DIY

The lipstick that launched 1,000 dupes, went insanely viral thanks to a Lord of the Rings-obsessed TikToker, and promptly sold out everywhere is finally back in stock. Almost Lipstick in Black Honey Clinique ulta.com $20.00 Before it sells out again, it’s time to grab your wallet and place that order. Black Honey has been around

Monochromes Glossier glossier.com $22.00 Glossier has been on a role, launching a new lipstick, a bronzer, and a cult-favorite retinol, just in the past few months. But now get ready for the big winner: Glossier has just launched a refillable eyeshadow trios, aptly named Monochromes. The shadows subtly debuted at the Met Gala this year,

One of our favorite clean skin, body, and haircare brands, Drunk Elephant, can now be found at Ulta Beauty—both in-store and online. That means you can shop your favorite Drunk Elephant products at Ulta stores nationwide, all while racking up Ultamate Rewards points to be used on future purchases. “We are delighted to welcome Drunk

Max Mumby/IndigoGetty Images Just like many before her, it turns out that Meghan Markle is also a fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick. Her makeup artist Linda Hay recently revealed that she even used the lipstick on Markle for her and Prince Harry’s cover photo of TIME Magazine. This shade is a fan favorite

With a focus on luxurious, effective botanical ingredients, Chantecaille has been raising the bar in the beauty world for decades. The brand’s founder, Sylvie Chantecaille, enlisted the help of her nearest and dearest (her husband, two daughters, and son all work for the company) to develop products that are always rooted in both nature and

SHOW IT OFF BH Cosmetics bhcosmetics.com $12.00 If you’ve ever wondered what a world designed by Doja Cat would entail, wonder no more. The multi-hyphenate, who goes by the username Nicolas Cage on our Zoom call, is creating her own planet inspired by sci-fi movie favorites. Think of Planet Her—her third studio album—as a glimpse

In the past year, the words “diversity,” “commitment,” “inclusion,” have been thrown around the beauty industry so much—spawned by protests calling for justice for the deaths of countless Black lives, including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd—it likely elicits an eye roll each time a company employs the terms for a campaign or announcement. The racial

Every beauty lover knows that the holiday season brings some of the best makeup collections. And while we sorely missed out on holiday parties last year, Pat McGrath Labs is making up for lost time. Mother is playing Santa this year by gifting us the Mthrship Mega: Celestial Odyssey & Holiday Collection just in time

You know this woman. Actress Keke Palmer is always candid and open, so it should come as no surprise that she’s happy to talk about the ups and downs in her hair journey. “When I was younger, I was very fond of my hair,” Palmer told ELLE.com. But after years of over-styling her hair, “it

Brie Lakin As a surfer, skateboarder, film producer, and all-around badass entrepreneur, Monica Medellin is a big believer in living as her boldest, most authentic self. Whether she’s taking on a wave, hitting up a skate park, or on set with her production company, The Gnar Gnar Honeys, Medellin’s belief in herself and passion for

Anya Taylor-Joy is a beauty icon both on and off the screen. While we’re still thinking about the stunning retro hair and makeup looks she served up in the Netflix mega-hit The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy hit the Emmy’s red carpet last night in one of her most jaw-dropping looks yet wearing both a haute couture

Everyone loves a good multi-purpose product, especially when it comes to skincare—which is why Kate Hudson shares her favorite versatile, skin-saving balm whenever she gets the chance. Hudson has raved about the cult-favorite Egyptian Magic All Purpose Cream in interviews for years, and she’s not stopping now. She gave it a mention in a recent

Kim Kardashian knows the world watches her every move, and every move is worth watching. As the stars filed onto the 2021 Met Gala red carpet, fans waited with bated breath to see what stunt the reality star/mogul would pull tonight. What do you wear when you want to be seen but not seen? Taking

“As soon as you start putting on my collection from Revlon, that’s how you know you just automatically activated your hot girl shit,” Megan Thee Stallion explains over Zoom. “When you wear this makeup and when you’re getting beat, just know you’re activating it.” The rapper, sporting her signature cut crease and the gold shade

Fans of the Rachel haircut and beachy waves, rejoice: Actress and producer Jennifer Aniston just unveiled the launch of her new vegan haircare brand, LolaVie, which aims to make prioritizing the health of your hair practically seamless. Her first product is a shine-boosting detangler that will probably sell out by the time you finish this

Ariana Grande has to be top of the list of all the celebrities who inspire killer replica looks. Her beauty looks have inspired some of the greatest copycats, and now they’re about to be able to get their inspo straight from the source. Because who’s the latest celeb to enter the beauty game? None other

Christine Saenz is a 48-year-old human resources manager in Houston, TX. I always knew I was different, but I had no idea why. By the time I was eight, I truly felt like something was wrong with me. I was always a moody kid, needed a lot of alone time, and was picked on by

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka can now add skincare guru to her resume. Meet KINLÒ, the tennis star’s new brand that was formulated specifically for darker skin tones and aims to begin a conversation about skin protection and skin cancer in communities of color while looking glowy and stunning every day. The name of

Courtesy of Estée Lauder On September 2nd, Estée Lauder companies–which include the brands MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, and Clinique to name a few–and the Estée Lauder brand itself announced an innovative three-year long partnership with poet and activist Amanda Gorman. Gorman, who was the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she recited her

Courtesy of Lauren Scholl Chicago-area resident Lauren Scholl, 33, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis four years ago. Here’s her story. About five years ago, I started experiencing extreme pain in my feet. I was a competitive ballroom-dance instructor and professional dancer at the time, and I just assumed the pain was because I was constantly

Sometimes, issues that show up on the surface of your skin have deeper roots—especially if you have a chronic health condition. For example, if you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—an inflammatory condition that impacts your joints and your skin—you might notice scaly, itchy lesions that actually stem from underlying immune-system inflammation. And while an inflammatory health

The skincare gods have blessed me with an uncanny ability to test out way too many products and not breakout. Is there a new serum on the market? I’ll try it immediately. A new cleanser launched? Let me put it on my face. I only have one rule when it comes to testing out skincare: