Beauty

If your skin has been feeling tight, flaky, reactive, or simply feeling a little “off,” the best barrier repair serums can make a big difference. Unlike exfoliating or brightening serums that focus on changing the surface, these formulas work on prioritizing comfort and recovery over instant glow. “The skin barrier contains lipids and ceramides that create a protective...

The best LED teeth whiteners have become one of the most popular at-home options for brightening your smile, but understanding what they actually do and how to use them correctly matters far more than the light itself. First off, LED lights don't brighten teeth alone; rather, they activate whitening gels that are actually responsible for breaking stains apart.While...

My skin-care routine may be six or seven products long, but when it comes to doing my hair, I’m lucky if I work in a brush before leaving the house. I truly cannot be bothered with heat-styling—it’s far too damaging on my fine, color-treated hair.Instead, I’ll shower at night, braid my long hair into a single, tight plait,...

I’m not doing my edges this year. I know that’s a bold statement, but after years of slicking them back into tight buns and meticulously styling them into swirls when I have braids, I’m ready to hang up my beloved knotless braids and sew-ins (for now).According to natural hair experts, I’m not alone in making this decision. They...

We've always loved how Martha Stewart, who undoubtedly has one of the most indelible signature looks in all of celebritydom, will occasionally throw everyone an elegantly festooned curveball and temporarily switch up her style in an unexpected way. From volumizing hair extensions to va-va-voom updos, the multi-hyphenate knows how to reimagine her quintessential blonde bob. But we were...

I don’t consider myself a “beauty girlie.” I’m not subscribed to skin care-focused subReddits or YouTube channels. I never learned how to contour the first time it became popular in the 2010s, let alone new-wave techniques like underpainting. I can’t remember the last time I wore mascara or eyeliner—which, to be honest, are the only makeup I own.But...

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States and, according to the American Cancer Society’s (ACA) new annual report, it’s on the rise: The organization estimates that the number of new melanoma cases diagnosed in 2026 will be 10.6 percent higher than in 2025.Now, this isn’t exactly something to freak out about—at...

Last night, I got six hours of sleep. The night before that? Five. If that.I don’t know what it is about 2026, but I don’t like it! It seems that, for now, getting seven hours of shut-eye is simply inconceivable for me. (What did I do to deserve this? 😭)On mornings when my sleep was in the you-know-what...

We may only be two weeks into the new year, but… I could use a vacation.However, since booking a trip less than a month into 2026 is about as realistic as pigs flying, I’ll have to outsource a cozy, idyllic English countryside escape with my skin-care routine.Enter the Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Soufflé. Because despite the...

Hailey Bieber must've sensed that I have a nail appointment on the books and no idea which color to choose, because she just served up the perfect shade of dark, smoky, moody blue—exactly what I'm craving this month. Thanks, Hailey!Bieber, who is one of the biggest celebrity nail trendsetters, is pretty loyal to her signature subtle glazed nails...