A quick Google search for “Is Sun-In back in style?” pulls up headlines from last month, last year, and the last decade. Fashion magazines recommended it through the 2010s. Your mom probably used it in the ’80s. For me and fellow elder millennials, it was a middle school gateway to 40-volume bleach....

Of course Jennifer Lopez packed an entire beauty mood board into just a few days at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In less than 72 hours, she’s checked off the boxes for a voluminous, high ponytail, pin-straight hair with a razor-sharp center part, a Bumpit-esque bouffant, and now what may very well...

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre PHAs good for sensitive skin?PHAs are widely considered one of the best exfoliating acids for sensitive skin. "Because they have a larger molecular size than AHAs like glycolic acid, they penetrate more slowly and tend to cause less stinging, redness, and irritation while still helping to smooth texture and...

Fashion Month is fun, but there's something so special about Paris's Haute Couture Week. It's where houses and designers get to show their most awe-inspiring, whimsical, over-the-top creations and where celebrities have fun getting all glammed up to match the vibes of their favorite designers. One such celebrity is Cardi B, who...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow are Korean eye patches different from Western ones?According to Dr. Chang, Korean eye patches are designed with hydration and daily maintenance in mind rather than as occasional treatments. Many formulas use cooling hydrogel technology that hugs the skin, helping ingredients remain in contact with the undereye area longer—and, perhaps...

When I’m not dodging push notifications about ongoing geopolitical strife or other miscellaneous calamities that have become par for the course in 2026, I’m reviewing the pitches that crowd my inbox as a beauty writer. A topic that was once a perplexing, unexpected visitor is now a too-comfortable resident: longevity.“Mitochondrial health is...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Korean highlighters different from Western highlighters?The biggest difference between Korean and Western highlighters comes down to their overall approach to glow and pigmentation. "Korean beauty products tend to focus on creating a natural, healthy-looking radiance—more of an 'it's there, but not there' effect," says Oh. Many formulas are...

Frequently asked questionsWhat type of wax is best to use at home?It depends on what feels more approachable to you. Wax strips don’t need to be heated, saving you time and the risk of accidental burns, which is why Dr. Rastogi prefers them for at-home use.Meanwhile, Alba and Coppola make a case...

Four months into Zendaya’s bixie, we haven’t come close to tiring of it. She's cycled through soft curls, slicked-back styles, and vintage-inspired swoops that have made her hair one of the biggest beauty stories of the year. But for the world premiere of The Odyssey, she surprised us by suddenly wearing waist-skimming...

Sabrina Carpenter was presumably a guest at Taylor Swift’s wedding over the weekend, but now she’s popped up in Paris to be a front-row guest at the Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show. And while we have yet to see how she wore her hair to the Madison Square Garden love fest,...