Beauty

While an in-office procedure is the only way to physically tighten your skin, the best skin-tightening creams provide a hardworking dose of sag-reducing active ingredients such as retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C. With all skin care, consistency is key to seeing the best results, like improving skin laxity. (Again, said results won’t reach those of surgical levels, but...

The best eye shadow brushes don’t just make your makeup look better; they make the whole process feel easier, smoother, and way more fun. Even the most pigment-packed eyeshadow or creamiest cream formula can fall flat if you’re blending with the wrong tool, which is why pros obsess over brush shape, density, and softness just as much as...

Normally, know-it-alls are kind of annoying. But as far as beauty goes, we always want a well-read skin-care connoisseur or makeup nerd on our trivia team, especially when it comes to current events. Think that’s you? We’ve got a quiz to put your punditry to the ultimate test.How closely have you been paying attention to the biggest beauty...

I’m no stranger to dry skin during the cold months — including slight peeling on my face and white ashiness on my knees—but about two winters ago I experienced an unparalleled level of uncomfortable dryness around my nipples and areolas. I thought that was bad, until 2024 when I was pregnant and one of the many bizarre pregnancy...

Growing up, whenever I envisioned my wedding day, I always pictured myself with long, flowy hair—the opposite of my kinky 4C coils. Wearing my natural hair in mini twists for my recent engagement, however, completely changed my vision. Not only did I feel confident in my natural texture, but I also felt completely myself—a feeling, I’ve found, is...

Lori Harvey, Selena Gomez, and Hailey Bieber do not have magical powers (that we know of), but they do have the power to change the length of their hair with just a few flicks of a styling wand. All three women have what I like to call “The Better Bob.” It’s basically a lob (as in, long bob)...

Millie Bobby Brown isn’t Eleven anymore. After ten years of facing monsters, the actor has finally finished her run as the Stranger Things hero. “I know I’ll never play her again,” she says wistfully. But she isn’t really saying goodbye to the character: “ has influenced me in huge ways. She is a force to be reckoned with,...

The best drugstore eye shadows prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get rich color payoff, a smooth blend, and long-lasting wear. Once known for chalky textures and sheer pigments, today’s affordable eye shadows rival their high-end counterparts, with thoughtfully curated shade ranges and finishes that work for everyday makeup and full glam. Whether you’re...

The best showerhead filters are all over TikTok, and though we’re skeptical of most viral products, these particle-minimizing home gadgets take our everything showers to a cleaner, gentler level. They essentially filter out hard water contaminants like metals and minerals from your water, which can otherwise build up on your skin and hair and lead to dryness, dullness,...

Put off holiday shopping again? It happens to the best of us, and the best last-minute gifts have you covered, so no need to fret. Even if you didn't plan your shopping as well as you did last year, there's still time to grab some real gems for the people in your life who deserve it most. So,...