Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the downsides of sunscreen sticks?While sunscreen sticks are incredibly convenient and precise, they do have their limitations—namely, they can’t really serve as a body sunscreen. “The other side of the coin is that it’s hard to cover a...

Celebrities have been associated with beauty for as long as their images could be printed. The original influencers—actors and musicians—have lent their faces (and hair and bodies) to countless ad campaigns for beauty brands. And they still do, often as extremely well-compensated...

So do we really need to be defending the sun in 2026? Jacobsen is quick to clarify that he’s not in the anti-sunscreen, get-ready-to-lay-out-with-him camp, but also argues there’s no need to panic about our culture’s current wave of UV enthusiasm. His...

When using on the scalp, section wet hair, apply a quarter-size amount directly, and massage in circular motions before rinsing and following with conditioner. Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, and dermatology practitioner based in New York City, loves that it leaves her skin feeling...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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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,...