In the generational battle between Gen Z and millennials, one eyeliner technique remains extremely controversial: the cat-eye. But you know who will never give up her beloved winged liner, no matter what the younger generation may say about it? Taylor Swift! Her dark, perfectly swoopy black liner is as classically “Taylor Swift”...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens?While chemical sunscreens feature UV filters that absorb onto skin, mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of your skin, physically reflecting and scattering "a wide range of UV wavelengths," as New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, MD, explains. These wavelengths include UVB...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s the best application technique for using concealer on dark spots or hyperpigmentation?Start with a heavily pigmented formula, says Henney. (In other words, full coverage is your friend.) From there, she uses a two-step approach that combines precision with blendability. "I usually start by tapping on the product initially with...

There aren't many things that can get a beauty editor up at the crack of dawn, but Amazon Prime Day is one of them. The big day of deals is officially happening June 23-26, bringing with it some of the absolute best markdowns in skin, hair, and makeup. Keep scrolling for everything...

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Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do chemical peels work?"Chemical face peels, a.k.a. exfoliating acid masks, work by penetrating the outer layers of the skin, breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin," explains Shereene Idriss, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. Most at-home...

Dame Helen Mirren was ready for a summer refresh—and honestly, after seeing these photos of her breezy new bixie cut, I am too.Mirren, who has never shied away from changing up her hairstyle and has even shared that she cuts her own hair with kitchen scissors on occasion, debuted a very cute,...

It’s 2002, and you’re deciding between your pink-and-green butterfly top and your knit striped sweater for a trip to the mall with your friends. You ultimately go with the former, despite already having the winged insect clipped into your hair and bedazzled onto your low-rise jeans. After all, Britney Spears just proved...

Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the most impact. That’s certainly the case with First Aid Beauty’s skin- and body-care products, which are fit (and formulated) for sensitive types.The entire collection is great, but some of my favorites are the super-silky After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil, the glow-inducing, powder-to-foam Brightening Micro Powder...

Although I know most of us would like to forget 2020 (and maybe 2021 and 2022, too), there was some good that came from our time spent in quarantine. Not only did I catch up on my reading list, FaceTime my family more than ever, but I also picked up (and then...