Beauty

Perhaps that’s why the public response to her disclosure has been overwhelmingly positive—celebratory, even. As a plastic surgery reporter who’s approaching 50, I was thrilled to see it—people commending Richards’ honesty, praising Dr. Talei’s surgical skills, and marveling at the time-machine-like results. Of course, I also scrolled upon the occasional “Why can’t we just be allowed to age...

When I heard that Summer Fridays was launching a fragrance, I immediately had a vision of what the scent would be. The brand’s Vanilla Lip Butter Balm (an Allure Best of Beauty winner) is both popular and delicious, so I had a gut feeling we were getting a tasty gourmand that’s sweet, cozy, and nostalgic. A few weeks...

A Closer Look at the FormulaDr. Barbara Sturm’s formula doesn’t rely on just one peptide. Are you ready? You’ve got acetyl octapeptide-3 and hexapeptide-3, often referred to as “neurotransmitter-inhibiting” peptides, which help limit muscle contractions so, over time, expression lines look a little softer. As Dr. Ibrahim explains, “they work similarly in concept to Botox by dialing down...

A few years ago, Pamela Anderson revealed that the secret ingredient for her signature messy, towering ‘90s bombshell updo was a G-string, so when I saw Bella Hadid’s latest Instagram post, I had to wonder if there was a pair of underwear keeping her hairstyle in place. Probably not, but regardless of its architecture, Hadid's updo was definitely...

Throughout my life, I’ve had my fair share of Proustian experiences: Aquolina Pink Sugar, for example, reminds me of middle school dances while Britney Spears’ Fantasy causes my stomach to turn in knots, the same feeling I had when I’d sneak into my older sister’s room to steal a few spritzes. On a less traumatic note, Leila Lou,...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are CC creams?A CC cream—short for “color-correcting cream”—is designed to even out your complexion by neutralizing things like redness, sallowness, or dullness rather than just covering them up. The pigments are “mixed in such a way that they neutralize color in the skin, creating a more even-looking complexion,” often adjusting for different undertones in the...

Whether you read our glowing reviews below or scroll through r/SkincareAddiction, you'll quickly understand why the best Medik8 products are top-shelf staples of the skin-care-obsessed crowd. This UK-based company has earned a devoted following among dermatologists and beauty editors as a science-forward brand that uses proprietary stabilization technology to boost products’ potency and efficacy, keeping them fresher longer.At...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does niacinamide do?Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 with a wide range of benefits, including supporting the skin barrier and minimizing the look of fine lines. "Niacinamide works with your skin's natural chemistry to improve overall skin texture by rebuilding a lipid layer, minimizing the appearance of pores, and preventing UV damage and inflammation...

A few months ago, I noticed that one of my favorite scents looked a little off. My once-clear By Rosie Jane eau de parfum in Dulce had taken on a honeyed hue. At first, I thought it had gone bad, which was upsetting because I’d only had the bottle for a year; when I spritzed it, though, it...

Some of us remember a time before ceramic straightening irons and how obsessed we all became with stick-straight strands once they became readily available in the late ‘90s. Having highly reflective, unbending hair was the cornerstone of Y2K beauty, and nothing was cooler than a style finished off with downright linear tendrils. And Selena Gomez just proved it’s...