Beauty

Get a handle on hydration and protectionTo the chagrin of marketers and social media influencers, when it comes to skin care, we only need three things, according to dermatologists: a cleanser, a moisturizer, and SPF. Yes, just a single cleanser—not an oil-based cleanser in tandem with a water-based one. (Lower your shoulders, dear reader. I’ll explain in a...

Emma Grede, a British entrepreneur known for her work developing brands such as Skims, Good American, and Safely, has been catching flak lately. During an appearance on the She’s So Lucky podcast, she was asked why she never invested in Ami Colé, the makeup brand founded by Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye.Her answer, “I don’t invest in first-time founders unless I...

Dobos also thinks the rush to jump on the PDRN bandwagon could be detrimental to the ingredient’s long-term reputation. “We saw it with CBD in cosmetics, too, frankly; we just weren't sure of the benefits of it, but it sounded really interesting. This is another case where there's a lot of hype, but not enough substantiation for me...

In 2016, Keke Palmer played Marty Maraschino, one of the Pink Ladies, in the TV special Grease Live! While it's been over a decade since she crooned “Freddy My Love,” Palmer proved that it's always a good time to think pink—both with an update to her hair color and the prettiest rosy eye shadow.Palmer did double duty as...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s the best way to use nail polish remover?When it comes to traditional remover in a bottle, Kandalec has a few tips for making the process as quick as possible. She recommends fully saturating a small piece of cotton in the liquid—use more than you think you need. “Most people use too much cotton and not...

When I was in middle school, I had a pair of bell-bottom jeans I loved so much that I wore out the knees. My mom was just as fond of them as I—they reminded her of a similar pair she had in the ’70s. Now that I’m in my 30s, I’m realizing how trends never really go out...

Why she'll love it: Even if she’s in jeans and a tee, Chanel's No. 5 Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set adds that polished, finished touch—like a red lip in fragrance form. Launched over a century ago, this iconic scent still feels unmistakably modern, thanks to its signature blend of sparkling aldehydes (think: a champagne-like fizz) layered...

Being a beauty editor is pretty cool for a number of reasons, but one of the most exciting ones, in my opinion, is having access to products long before the public does. And right now, I’m sitting with a special sneak peek of a brand-new serum jam-packed with super-buzzy ingredients: the Medik8 Exo-PDRN Pristmatic+ Serum.As its name implies,...

I cried in the Uber on the way home, thinking, my curls are ruined. After a silk press gone wrong in 2022—too many passes of the flatiron, enough to see steam rising—I was left with heat-damaged hair that looked limp and lifeless. Before cutting it all off, I turned to Olaplex. I’d never used the brand, but I’d...

Is your week in need of some good old-fashioned glamour? Mine is, and thankfully Teyana Taylor and her long, flowing curls are here to save the day with romantic sweep-you-away, get-you-swooning beauty. (And don't we all need that on a Wednesday?)The Oscar nominee attended the Maison Valentino and Alessandro Michele Specula Mundi book launch on April 28 in...