Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I benefit from sunscreen for sensitive skin?As we mentioned, it can be challenging for people with sensitive skin to find a sunscreen that won't agitate due to common irritants from chemical sun blockers. If that sounds like you, you'll want to try a gentler mineral sunscreen.Even if you're not sensitive to every chemical in...

“Are you turning me into a robot?” I ask David Kim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, as he places an oversized adhesive bandage connected to a cord on my lower back…and plugs it in. No, this isn’t The Jetsons, and no, I’m not in an AI lab.It’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and instead of heading...

Almost every day, I scroll through Olive Young’s Korean website like it’s TikTok. I’m always on the hunt for emerging K-beauty trends, and the best-selling products and ingredients at the South Korean mega-retailer tend to influence beauty shelves here in the US months later.In February, I started noticing an onslaught of sky-blue formulas designed for sensitive skin hitting...

Three heat and three speed digital settings make it adaptable to every hair type, and a cold shot button locks styles in place once you're done. It also includes two concentrator nozzles with cool tip sides, a straightening pic designed to penetrate curly hair with ease, and a diffuser for added styling versatility.Frequently asked questionsWhat specific features should...

So how does a patient know if they are being given a lower-than-necessary dose of neuromodulator that’s been masked by overdilution (sometimes called hyper-reconstitution or hyperdilution)at least until the results start fading fast? To answer that you have to understand exactly how neuromodulators are priced, and injected.The Price is RightWhen a person books a neuromodulator treatment, whether in...

The phrase “spring nails” likely brings to mind jellybean pastels and sweet floral nail art, less so a shiny, inky manicure. But Charlize Theron is here to prove that moody, gothy nails can be just the thing for the season, especially if you're not quite ready for those May flowers yet.For the New York City premiere of her...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Korean face exfoliators different from Western ones?One of the biggest differences between Korean skin-care routines and Western ones comes down to how they’re used—and how they feel on skin. Rather than positioning exfoliation as an intense, once-a-week treatment, Korean formulas are designed to fit into your everyday routine. “In K-beauty, exfoliation is often built...

We used to be a sparkly people. Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror. In the ’70s and ’80s, shimmer wasn’t optional in makeup—it was the whole point. Soul Train dancers left a trail of glitter as they...

If you need a heavy-duty cleanse, use a light water-based shampoo, like the Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight Shampoo. The nozzle tip “gives you more control over where the shampoo goes,” says T. Cooper, a hairstylist in New York City.Treat your braids to some hot waterYou can also revive your braids with a little hot water. Susan Oludele,...

Growing up alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt (in a purely parasocial way, of course), I honestly never predicted that she'd be one of the celebrities who kept us on our toes with unexpected hair color changes. Although you may think of her as a brunette—which she is, deep down—she sees herself as unfettered by the limitations of her hair...