Beauty

Thirty seconds, roughly time for one question, is how long I have to divine something from Selena Gomez, singer, actress, humanitarian, and one of the most-followed-human on Instagram. Gomez is sitting at her home, surrounded by products from Rare Beauty, a 16-piece makeup collection that launches at Sephora today, Thursday, September 3rd, on a Zoom

Every dermatologist we interview can’t stop talking about the benefits of microneedling. The minimally invasive treatment can be used all over the body—from scalp to ankles—to improve the appearance of scars, boost collagen, or encourage hair growth. The practice dates back to 1995 but has gained significant traction in recent years thanks to new technology—and

Insider producer Celia Skvaril video chatted with Dr. Sanda Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, to get her professional advice on how to pop a pimple at home. While Lee doesn’t recommend that people pop their own pimples, pimple popping is a habit that many struggle to quit. With much of the world staying at home,

Very few things are more satisfying and relaxing for me than a nail salon trip for a fresh set of acrylic nails. It’s the little things that I look forward to that make it so sweet. From picking a nail polish color to the buzzing sound of the electric nail drill smoothing out any roughness

Rosalía is officially entering the beauty game. After conquering the music world earlier this year at the Grammy’s, the singer and ELLE summer cover star is MAC’s newest VIVA GLAM Ambassador. “The Barcelona-born singer, songwriter and record producer embodies passion, courage and originality that inspires us and her fans across the world,” MAC announced in

Hailey Bieber is breaking up a fight. “I don’t know if you can hear, but my dog and my cat are playing next to me, and they’re growling at each other,” she tells ELLE.com over the phone. “No!” she scolds, before giving up. “I’ll just go in the other room.” She is, of course, referring

There are hair rites of passage in Black women’s lives: the first salon appointment, the first treatment, the first blow out, the big chop, the natural transition, the weave, and the braid up. And then, of course, there’s the first moment of isolation and feeling of other from those who don’t understand the history, the

Back in January, or a full lifetime ago in the year 2020, the Black girl coalition at ELLE.com—Nerisha Penrose, Angel Lenise, and I—came together to create an editorial package centering the joy and beauty of our communities. The brief was simple: How can we use our platform to spotlight the beauty of Blackness in all

It’s been less than a year since Tracee Ellis Ross officially launched her Pattern Beauty line. And in that short period of time, the woman who you first fell for on Girlfriends and now adore as network TV’s best mom on Black-ish has settled into what is perhaps the defining role of her lifetime: Black

The Tyler Twins Since its inception, the hair care industry in America has been rooted in the idea that Black hair, in its natural state, is unacceptable. Our great-grandfather Garret A. Morgan, an inventor known as “the Black Edison,” was one of the first people to discover chemical relaxers. His company, G.A. Morgan’s Hair Refiner,

Kate Hudson is my happy place. Whenever I’m in a mood—which, let’s face it, is often in quarantine—I switch on a Hudson classic like Bride Wars, Almost Famous, or How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s only natural that the actress’s charm and Hollywood smarts would make her a boss businesswoman. Along with

If you’re reading this, it’s time to moisturize and Huda Kattan will show you how it’s done. The beauty mogul takes ELLE.com inside her morning routine, which begins with a stretch sequence before reaching for her skincare essentials. “I feel like when I first started my business, and for the longest time, I spent all

Amy Sussman/SHJ2019Getty Images After weeks of teasing a top-secret project, Jennifer Lopez’s big announcement is finally here! The multi-talented star is officially launching her own beauty brand, J.Lo Beauty. In true bronze goddess form, Lopez shared a sneak peek of the line with a post captioned “Sunset glow.” In the photo, the singer wears a

Claudio LaveniaGetty Images I’ve been on quite the hair journey during quarantine. First, I was all about the air dry. A few weeks ago, I visited Jenny Perry Salon, where she (safely) double processed my hair and now I’m a blonde. But my newest obsession is a magical technique all over TikTok that will give

Just when we thought Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale couldn’t get any better this year (have you seen these beauty exclusives…??), the retailer we’ve been obsessed with the days of flip phones went and outdid themselves. Reader, now would be a good time to get your debit card within reach. Maybe even start doing some arm stretches

Christian VierigGetty Images For our first date, James cooked me a summertime feast. Unfortunately, I was allergic to the entire meal and retreated to the bathroom to game-plan. While absentmindedly opening his medicine cabinet (okay, maybe not that absentmindedly), I discovered a shelf of makeup: Nars concealer, Glossier Boy Brow, and Covergirl black eyeliner commingling

Supreme’s classic red logo has touched everything from The North Face jackets to Louis Vuitton wallets to MTA Metrocards. But for the first time ever, Supreme is taking its signature red label over to beauty. So for it’s beauty debut, it only makes sense the seminal streetwear brand team up with a fellow icon, and

Remember the royal wedding? That event from eons ago, or 2018, when Meghan Markle graced the 1.9 billion people tuning in with one of the most iconic beauty moments of our generation? Of course you do. If you’re also still not over the modern and goddess-y no-makeup look Daniel Martin created for the Duchess of

Courtesy of SHISEIDO Makeup Many know Hunter Schafer as the woman behind Jules Vaughn’s edgy eyeliner and metallic shadow on Euphoria. But beginning in 2021, the actress, model, and activist is stepping into an entirely new role—as Shiseido Makeu’s Global Brand Ambassador. Eudermine Revitalizing Essence (125 ml.) Shiseido dermstore.com $60.00 Details about Schafer’s campaign are

Scrolling through the internet can feel like looking at a reflection of our worst instincts, particularly in the amusement park ride gone sideways that is 2020. But then again, there’s Jennifer Garner’s Instagram—a holy grail of her kids’ science experiments, inspiring musical performances, a photo with vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, and a video of

Gigantic beauty sales can be overwhelming, I get it. That’s why I’m here to tell you about the one absolute, best, can’t-miss deal from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale: $11 Diptyque candles. Considering a single Diptyque candle will cost you $36, that’s a steal. The bargain comes in the form of a set of five travel-sized priced

When you’ve been at the top of the YouTube beauty game for 11 years, your name starts to ring bells. But very few names reverberate through the industry like Jackie (Jackie, Jackie, Jackie) Aina. Before the Too Faced and Anastasia Beverly Hills collaborations—both designed to cater to Black skin; before winning NAACP’s YouTuber of the

I am a skincare fanatic. Just like you, I want to look like a sexy, dewy, baby angel for eternity. I would even dabble in the dark arts if you told me it would make me look poreless, sunkissed, and forever 23 well into the twilight of my life. But to avoid summoning the likes

Beauty hypebeasts rejoice: The OUAI and Byredo collab is finally here! For a limited time only, the haircare brand is offering the coolest, most flex-worthy dry shampoo, using OUAI’s Super Dry formula and Byredo’s cult-favorite Mojave Ghost scent. The launch is the first joint venture between OUAI and the Swedish fragrance house. As collaborations pop

In describing what she’s been up to during quarantine, Lucy Boynton unspools a gorgeous metaphor. Before, you know…back then, Boynton despised an aimless walk. Wandering without purpose was just that: pointless. Boynton, star of Netflix’s The Politician and Bohemian Rhapsody, was someone who kept a destination permanently in mind—always “on some kind of mission,” she

A true “Hottie” can spot the Hot Girl Coach—and her signature shimmery cut-creased eyelids—anywhere. So when Revlon posted a mysterious video teasing just the eyes of its newest brand ambassador, it was a no-brainer. “I know a Megan Thee Stallion cut crease when I see it,” one Twitter user wrote. And she was right: Megan

If you’ve ever dreamed about having Alicia Keys’s perfect skin, you’re officially in luck! The singer has teamed up with drugstore favorite E.l.f for a lifestyle beauty brand, launching next year. The company hasn’t released the brand’s name or specifics just yet, but describes the line as a “a culmination of Keys’ personal skin-care journey.”

It’s easy to think of Serena Williams as superhero on and off the tennis court. After all, she holds the record for most Grand Slam titles in basically every category and survived a harrowing experience giving birth to her daughter Olympia. But the rub with superheroes is that they all have their kryptonite. For years

Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR For so long women of color have gone the extra mile to protect our natural hair. From wigs and weaves, to big chops and braids, our brilliance and ingeniousness can be exemplified in our hair and the latest hair trend, Goddess Locs, is an extension of that. The style is nothing new,

Neogen Pore Mousse is a K-Beauty facial peel that claims to remove dead skin, excess dirt, oil, and makeup from the pores. A video of the mousse being used went viral on TikTok and had many people confused about how it worked. Insider Producer Celia Skvaril decided to try the Neogen Pore Mousse out for