Beauty

As someone who’s constantly testing new foundations, concealers, and cream blushes and bronzers, I can never have too many makeup sponges.This black, teardrop-shaped tool from Gloat is sleek, functional, and thoughtfully designed—and the fact that the brand made it just for our July Beauty Box makes it feel that much more special.Here’s how I use it: No matter...

Anyone who’s spent a summer in New York City knows humidity and fine hair don’t mix. By the time you’ve made it to work, any styling you may have done at home has somehow dropped and/or completely disappeared.This year, though, I’m on a mission to maintain my blowouts longer after I leave the house. Aside from a trusty...

My mornings usually look the same: coffee, Wordle, makeup, sprint to the subway, and a full day of meetings. So when someone says it looks like I’ve gotten some sun, I take it as the highest compliment.The truth? Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum deserves most of the credit. The celebrity makeup artist calls it his...

Frequently asked questionsWhat should you look for in a drugstore sunscreen?I look for broad-spectrum protection, meaning there’s coverage against both UVB rays, which cause sunburn, and UVA rays, which contribute to pigmentation, melasma, and premature aging,” says Dr. Kobets. The label on the sunscreen will clearly state if it’s broad-spectrum. In addition to a broad-spectrum sunscreen, dermatologists and...

In our time-strapped world, the idea of a quick fix has never seemed so appealing. But there’s also the fact that, as researchers suggest, humans are “cognitive misers,” meaning we often rely on mental shortcuts to make fast and efficient judgments in new or time-pressured situations. “People are relatively poor at detecting deceptive information from others, because we usually just take them at face value,” says Janet...

While Rhaenyra’s hair is shifting from soft to shield-like, the opposite is true for Alicent Hightower and Helaena Targaryen (Olivia Cooke and Phia Saban), who are both experiencing a loss of power this season. ”There's no trust in and it's like they don't want the handmaidens near them,” Culora says, adding that the styles were made to appear...

Frequently asked questionsIs shimmer body oil good for your skin?It depends on the formula. While many shimmer body oils are infused with nourishing ingredients, others prioritize shimmer over skin care. For some, Spickard sees them as the finishing touch rather than the foundation of a body-care routine. “Oftentimes what I find that I do is I will take...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat actually happens in the brain when a scent triggers a headache?Your sense of smell is wired directly to areas of the brain that regulate pain and alertness, which is why certain fragrances can trigger headaches in sensitive people. When a strong scent irritates the nose, sinuses, or airways, it sends signals to the brain that...

Who among us hasn’t left the house feeling like their makeup looks flawless, only to catch their reflection a few hours later and wonder where half of it went? Between heat, normal facial movements, skin type, and stress-induced face-touching, keeping makeup in place and looking just as fresh as when you applied it can feel like a full-blown...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes frizz?Frizz is caused by a lack of moisture. When your hair is particularly dry, your strands will try to draw in water from the air (hence why your hair might poof on humid days), which messes with your hair's natural smoothness. “Humidity is a big culprit, but things like chemical treatments and naturally dry...