Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow we test and review productsBefore reviewing any makeup, we ask questions about a number of factors: What ingredients are in it? Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones? Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses? Is it on the...

You just got your braids done. The parts are crisp, your edges are polished, and you're looking and feeling like your best self. Not only are you excited to be flexing a new style, but you're also happy you won't have to endure a washday for a few weeks—or so you thought. According to dermatologists and hairstylists, wearing...

So you think you've seen every imaginable interpretation of a French manicure, eh? In addition to your typical white tip on both short and long nails, there are colorful tips, cat-eye tips, the reverse French, ombré—you name it. Perhaps you're even a fan of the deep French, where the tips take up half the length of the nail....

Our summer plans this year? Indulge. Have the extra margarita, check out that smutty beach read (or three!), give yourself an extra hour to nap in the hammock, and swim until your fingers prune. It’s been a long winter (and spring).By that measure, our toes will follow suit, taking sugary cues from our favorite sweet treats. The summer...

ICYMI, Hailey Bieber went to Coachella! Well, OK, let's rephrase that—she didn't just go to Coachella to enjoy the Palm Desert sunshine and music, she threw a huge immersive event alongside her brand Rhode and watched her husband Justin Bieber take the stage in an instantly viral performance. Such major events need a manicure to match, and Mrs....

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I use clear mascara?Depending on the formula, most clear mascaras are designed to be worn alone as a treatment that softens and conditions lashes. Others are meant to be applied after you use a lash curler, to help prolong, well, a curl. Some options can pull double-duty as brow gel, hydrating hairs and offering...

CIn The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson interviewed Euphoria department head Donni Davy in the makeup trailer as season three wrapped last year. As you may expect, some spoilers about the...

The best Mother’s Day gift ideas aren’t always the most obvious—they’re the ones that feel personal, thoughtful, and just a little indulgent. While flowers, gift cards, and breakfast in bed are lovely (and we’d never say no), this gift guide zeroes in on what moms are truly craving: a mix of pampering treats, comfy essentials, and small luxuries...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow are serum foundations different from skin tints?Serum foundations sit a step above skin tints in terms of coverage and precision, offering light coverage with a more intentional finish. “Serum foundations offer more pigment than skin tints, so they should still be approached almost like a traditional foundation,” says Riner. Though they’re more sheer than foundations,...

We blinked, and somehow, it's already mid-April. How?! But even though we couldn't be happier that spring is in full swing, we have to admit, we're kind of already yearning for summer. (Can you blame us after that winter?) It'll probably get here before we can say estival solstice, but Selena Gomez isn't waiting any longer to break...