Beauty

For at least half my life, I’ve had acne. Big blackheads, inflamed pimples, and those one-of-a-kind, special-event cystic zits—I’ve seen (and had) it all! Nowadays, though, I’ve got things under control and rarely experience the pustules of my past.If I did, though, I’d probably reach for a daily treatment that is potent enough to kick pimples to the...

Red, blue, and infrared each work best within specific wavelength ranges: 630–635nm for red, 405–450nm for blue, and 800–850nm for infrared. “Those are the sweet spots that effectively penetrate the skin, stimulate collagen, and reduce inflammation,” says Cheryl Karcher, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.The TheraFace Mask Glo cycles through all three wavelengths in four-minute...

When it comes to finding the best gifts from Ulta Beauty, the fun part is that the retailer truly has something for everyone—so much so that choosing from so many great options can feel a little overwhelming. That’s why we pulled together a curated list of standouts we genuinely love: editor-approved staples, viral products that totally earn their...

As someone who puts approximately negative time into her makeup routine (because I’m lazy, not because I don’t like it!), I need products that are one, not intimidating, and two, easy to use. Beauty For Certain’s Soft to Sculpted Contour Palette falls into both of these categories.Because, like I always say, you shouldn’t have to be the next...

Owner of Active Dermatology in New York CityWhen you’re a child with eczema like my daughter, it’s easier for life to pause because you’re itchy. As an adult with eczema, it’s almost impossible. You still have to check things off your to-do list, and the itchiness adds tremendously to your day-to-day anxiety. That’s my biggest challenge: the sometimes-unrelenting...

Cardi B is feeling blue… in a good way! The Am I the Drama? rapper gave us some winter hair color inspiration in an indigo bob inspired by the ever-iconic pair of jeans.Cardi, who recently welcomed a baby boy with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, celebrated Diggs's birthday over the weekend with a variety of fabulous wigs and outfits, kicking...

Allure: As I was walking in, I saw , and there's a poncho. I was like, “Hell yes, bring ponchos back!”Simpson: Love a good poncho.Allure: This summer, I made a video about your aesthetic from 2003. You had a pulled back slick bun, a Juicy Couture wrap top with the shortest shorts you've ever seen, and wedge heels.Simpson:...

You've probably noticed—on your socials, at your favorite retailers, or even just walking down the street—that it has become increasingly difficult to predict what will happen next week, let alone next year. You're not alone. The constant churn of trends has left many (including us) exhausted from being told what’s "cool." Instead, makeup lovers are choosing to do...

“I do think red light works and it’s another tool in your tool belt,” says Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in hair loss, who uses red-light treatments on patients in his office. “If you have irritation or inflamed follicles, the red light puts out the fire a little bit. If you...

As a beauty director, I’ve seen and tried it all. Snail mucin? Check. Sunscreen made with beets? Double check. But an eye cream formulated with… bee venom? Um, that was definitely a first.Enter, the Rodial Bee Venom Eye Cream. As the name implies, this tightening treatment is formulated with bee venom, an ingredient—unbeknownst to me until earlier this...