Beauty

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...

In her new A24 film The Drama, Zendaya plays a bride-to-be with a big secret. On the red carpet, she and her team leaned into the bridal vibes of the movie—and speculation that she tied the knot with longtime love Tom Holland—with a cheeky “something old, something new, something borrowed” theme. We'd been waiting for her interpretation of...

In 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 spoke with Kellie Robinson, Zendaya’s personal makeup artist on The Drama, to break down how the bridal makeup is the least dramatic element of...

UK-based skincare brand Medik8 has recalled three sizes of one of its sunscreens due to safety concerns.According to the brand, it is issuing a voluntary recall for several batches of its SPF 50+ formula, but if you have one in your medicine cabinet, don't throw it out just yet! The recall is valid for products sold in Australia...