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One caveat: “The brand’s clinical study is small—just 30 participants—and while 90% reported increased brow density, there’s no indication of how significant that increase actually was,” says Dr. Casey.AccordionItemContainerButtonA water-based polymer gives brows flexible, all-day shape without flaking—and the formula has just enough grip to double as a subtle brow shaper, helping hairs stay lifted and in place.AccordionItemContainerButtonKey...

The best base coats don’t just make your nail polish last longer—they can also keep your nails strong, healthy, and chip-free. A good base acts like a protective foundation, reinforcing weak or brittle nails while helping polish adhere better, so your mani stays flawless for days. It can also prevent peeling, cracking, or splitting, which is especially important...

Virginia-based cosmetologist, educator, and author Tishawna Pritchett says she’s never relied on hair typing for that reason. It wasn’t taught in cosmetology school when she studied over 30 years ago, and even after learning about the plethora of hair textures represented by the chart, she never adopted it. “It makes no sense to my clients when their focus...

The best eye shadow primers could be the make-or-break step that decides whether your look stays flawless or fades before lunchtime. One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading. Think of it as setting the stage for your makeup: Today’s formulas don’t just lock color in...

“This lipstick punches well above its price point. I won't name names, but it does remind me quite a bit of a much fancier glossy balm that I also love dearly. Revlon is always on it when it comes to their range of lip shades too—consistently nuanced and chic, which is what the drugstore girlies deserve!” —Sarah Hoffmann,...

The advent of a new year doesn’t always call for reinvention. It's also a time to refocus and embrace what makes each of us unique and feels most authentic. When it comes to your nail color, that might mean finally discovering the nude polish that perfectly complements your skin tone, or leaning into your inner goth with a...

It takes a lot to dampen the Christmas spirit at the Teigen-Legend household. Chrissy Teigen has been going all in on giving her children fun holiday activities to do, but even the best laid plans of mice and men and multi-hyphenate moms often go awry. And for the Cravings founder, that means a (literally) sweet idea turned into...

Ahead, we listed every retinol body lotion, cream, and serum that board-certified dermatologists (and our editors) swear by for skin that needs blemish-, dullness-, and crepe-reducing care.Frequently Asked QuestionsAccordionItemContainerButtonBest Overall: Cocokind Retinol Body CreamCocokindRetinol Body CreamWhy it's worth it: Since you’re treating a much larger surface area, irritation risk scales up fast—so if you’re new to body creams...

The best drugstore cleansers prove that a great skin-care routine doesn’t begin with a luxury price tag. For less than $30, these hardworking, no-nonsense formulas do it all: wash away makeup and sunscreen, clear out the day’s buildup, and leave your skin feeling calm, comfortable, and balanced.Whether you’re dealing with shine that shows up by lunchtime or dryness...

If there's ever a time to go all out with sparkly, shiny fingertips and toes, it's the holidays! Just ask Demi Lovato, whose multicolored, gem-studded “modernist holiday” manicure looks straight out of a retro celebration.Lovato's nails were the work of her go-to nail artist, Natalie Minerva, and were reminiscent of “vintage Christmas lights." We absolutely see the vision;...