Beauty

Some plastic surgeons refer to the earliest phase of facelift recovery as the "alien" stage—and for good reason: Patients tend to look tight, pulled, lumpy, and distorted for days after surgery. Enhancing the extraterrestrial vibe are the two clear, plastic tubes (called drains) sprouting from their heads, through which all manner of blood and ooze exit the face,...

Hailey Bieber loves a neutral nail—so much so that we rarely see her these days sans her soft, “glazed donut” nails, which are something of a trademark for the Rhode founder at this point. But for the legendary Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Bieber pressed pause on the pearly glaze in favor of something equally classic but pretty surprising:...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the most common types of retinol found in skin-care products?The topical retinoids most commonly used in skin care are retinoic acid, retinol, retinyl esters, and retinaldehyde. As for their benefits, " are keratolytics, which means they increase skin cell turnover and are known to stimulate collagen synthesis," Sheila Farhang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based...

Despite its similar look, shape, and feel, TruSkin Sculpted Lip Liner in Mulberry is for lips—not eyes. Good thing, because I’m not too big on eyeliner these days, but I love a lip liner.The twisty, retractable gel-like pencil glides onto Cupid’s bows just as easily as its lid-friendly counterparts, but with a creamier, soft-matte texture in the prettiest...

What to Know Before You Get Boho BraidsRutana explains that the look requires a high skill level: "I use a knotless technique, so it's easy on your natural hair to ensure there’s not as much breakage," she explains, which isn't easy to do on yourself. Working with human hair (which is recommended for this style) "can be challenging...

Dermatologists recommend lightening your lotion load in the spring, and, in my experience, a face oil always makes for a pleasant replacement and/or addition.“A face oil primarily helps seal in hydration and reinforce your skin’s natural moisture barrier,” Whitney Hovenic, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Reno, Nevada, previously told AIlure. This is because oils are primarily made...

If there's anyone who exercises her prerogative to change her mind—specifically about changing her hair—it's Gabrielle Union. She loves to hop from long braids to an asymmetrical bob and back again, often with a few other style stops in between. But despite how many looks we've seen her go-to hairstylist, Larry Sims, create for her, I can't remember...

The effect pregnancy has on your sense of taste is well known (pickles and ice cream, anyone?), but the effect it can have on your sense of smell is less commonly discussed—and just as real. I learned the hard way about those changes to the olfactory system during pregnancy. As a beauty editor, I own an expansive fragrance...

Toners aren’t what they used to be 10, 20 years ago—and that’s a good thing. Gone are the days of harsh, alcohol-based treatments that strip skin. In, are hydrating formulas that soothe and plump. Today’s toners act more like a primer for your skin-care routine, New York-based board-certified dermatologist Arielle Kauvar, MD, previously told Allure. They prep your...

If you’re like me and prefer aluminum in your deodorant (you can read all about my deo journey here), the Lumē Deodorant with Clinical Strength Sweat Control may just become your gym, work, and night-out bag staple.Despite its name, this tiny tube is actually an antiperspirant, which is the product that stops sweat. “Deodorants help with odor, usually...