Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you “overuse” lip balm?You can overuse lip balm, “but it’s not necessarily harmful to be ‘addicted’ to moisturizing your lips,” says Dr. Chacon. What can happen, however, is that you become hyper-aware of even the tiniest bit of dryness. “Overuse can make it so that even the...

Five minutes doesn't seem like much when you're trying to look your best, but it's actually a lot more time than you think. (Think about how long five minutes feels in a tough workout!) All it takes is a little strategy and some smart, thoughtful products to make a big...

What's your season? ICYMI, seasonal color analysis has made quite the comeback in recent years, and if you're in the market for some soft summer makeup inspiration, look no further than Julia Fox, whose vintage pageant queen glam details are equal parts sweet and cool.While we don't know Fox's exact...

It's been a few days, but we're still thinking about SZA's makeup from the 2026 Met Gala!The Grammy winner teamed up with makeup artist Sophia Sinot for her Met Gala glam, a radiant combination of marigold yellow, rose, and orchid tones that mimicked the bright golden hue of custom-made Bode...

“It took 53 years.” That’s how long Bad Bunny joked his old-age transformation took for the 2026 Met Gala. In reality, according to his prosthetics designer, Mike Marino, the process took three hours—plus a half hour of makeup removal at the end of the night (micellar water, in this instance,...

Remember that prolific meme from a decade ago with the close-up crop of a model's face, iridescent star-shaped glitter packed generously under her eyes, the bold, all-caps text reading, “HOW TO COVER YOUR DARK EYE CIRCLES”? It was simultaneously relatable and whimsical, a comment on the pressure to hide any...

There aren’t many things a sunny summer day can’t fix. Warm rays on your skin, clear blue skies streaked with wispy clouds, and fragrant blooms lining sidewalks have a way of instantly lifting your mood. This season, you won’t just be seeing these feel-good hues on your walk around the...

I’m reminded of a video clip I saw not long ago of Isabella Rossellini looking far older than her 73 years while shooting a film in Italy. She remarked that for movie roles, she’s now often made up to appear older than she looks. Why? She’s aging without interventions, which...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs cream blush better than powder blush?It's up to you, as cream and powder blush formulas both have their time and place. That said, cream blushes usually contain conditioning oils, making them more moisturizing than their powdery counterparts (take note, dry skin types). They also won't highlight textured...

Sure, the Met Gala is a night for fashion, but this year we saw more major nail-art moments from celebrity attendees than ever before.It’s not entirely unsurprising. The “Fashion Is Art” theme—which highlighted the intersection of fashion, art, and the human body—felt both vague and oddly specific, resulting in a...