Beauty

Ask any pubescent teen or stressed out working adult: Facial acne is one of life’s greatest nuisances. Now imagine how much more annoying it is when you develop acne all over your body, including your derrière, especially when the season of wearing less and going out more is almost upon us. While butt acne is

In search of bold eyes to cure your seasonal blues? Hoping to pass the time until a second season of your favorite HBO drama? Meet Glossier’s first product launch of the decade: Skywash, a new sheer matte lid tint guaranteed to provide that elusive pop. The latest release is available today in seven different shades.

Courtesy of Naza/Natanya Montgomery Like straightening your hair or getting a few streaks of brown highlights, protective styles have become a rite of passage for many black women. Box braids and Senegalese twists, for example, can take up to eight hours to complete, a frustrating and painful relationship many of us—myself included—can’t seem to escape;

We all deserve a spa day every now and then, but these treatments take it up a notch. Insider compiled a list of 35 beauty treatments to add to your bucket list. Start by pampering yourself with a custom caviar facial beloved by Victoria’s Secret models at Soma Spa in New York City. Then opt

In To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean writes odes to the men she’s loved, often inexplicably, sometimes in secret. They were sonnets she penned to work through her own complicated feelings of attraction and adoration, never intended for public consumption. I, too, have been writing love letters on the DL—to Timothée, to

Jen Atkin knows a thing or two about good hair. The hairstylist turned beauty mogul is behind some of your favorite celebrity hair moments—from the Kardashian-Jenner sisters to her BFF Chrissy Teigen—and is the founder of her own haircare empire, OUAI. Her latest launch, a revamped collection of shampoos and conditioners, is the brand’s most

Sure, massages are great. But let’s get a little more specific—which kind of massage really sends chills down your spine? There are lots of different techniques, and they’re all super different. Are you looking for something a little bit painful (in a good way), like deep tissue massage? Or a more reparative, training-friendly massage like

Courtesy CK Everyone Calvin Klein macys.com $55.00 Evan Mock is running his hands through my hair. Technically, he’s ruining it. I’ve done worse things for men. Mock is the internet’s skater boyfriend. He has the same endearing cockiness of a popular middle schooler, making me the insecure fourteen-year-old girl in this analogy. But Mock is…hot.

We have drag culture to thank for a lot of trends, particularly in the beauty space. Drag makeup is powerful makeup—makeup that allows you to change the whole shape of your face and make it last all night. And one key component of face transformations is baking. Baking is a long-wear makeup technique where you

Courtesy of Haus Laboratories There are fans. There are stans. And then there are Little Monsters, the name given to superfans of Lady Gaga. Monsters are people whose lives have been fundamentally changed by Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Their worlds orbit around Gaga, a sun in makeup glitter who teaches her fans to embrace what

MoxieLash has gone viral because of its magnetic eyeliner and lash kits. Even with a hefty $75 price tag, MoxieLash is raking in the positive reviews with its “No mess. No stress.” magnetic eyeliner and lash kits. The MoxieLash magnetic eyeliner and lash kit could possibly be a better alternative to regular lash glue and

Eamonn McCormack/BFCGetty Images Wanna bone? Simone Rocha does. The Irish designer skimmed the sea for her fall 2020 collection, surfacing with wreckage like shark teeth, shredded nets, pearls, scales, kelp, and yes, bones. “It’s one of the first things Simone said to me,” said hair stylist Gary Gill. “She saw bones in the girls’ hair,”

Courtesy of Haus Laboratories Lady Gaga has a Valentine’s Day surprise for the Little Monsters, whether your holiday plans are of the “Edge of Glory” or “I’ll Never Love Again” varieties. On February 18, pursue a bad romance all your own with the latest launch from Gaga’s Haus Laboratories. Meet the Le Monster Matte Lip

When it comes to professional sports, competition is an essential part of the game. Without competition, Simone Biles wouldn’t be one of the best gymnasts ever, with five Olympic gold medals under her belt. But when the chalk settles, the lights dim, and she’s off the floor, the last thing Biles wants to compete against

SPONSORED Ricardo Quintero is the founder of CareSkincare.com a direct to consumer, clean beauty line that is gaining popularity with its safe formulas, clean design and incredible reviews. We interviewed Quintero to learn about his background and why he decided to leave a successful corporate career to start his own brand with his wife Pilar.

Myx Blend Bar in Dallas lets you create unique lipsticks. From teal to glimmering gold, you can produce any shade. You can further customize your lipstick by choosing the standard product shape or opting for a unique alternative, like Myx Blend Bar’s signature hexagon. The service allows you to create one or several custom blends

We visited Paintbucket in NYC to receive their gel nail extension treatment in a trendy pattern or bright color. The owner explained to us the difference between nail treatments (shellac, gel, acrylic), and emphasized why gel extensions are better than acrylic nails. We show you the enhancement step-by-step. Two weeks later, we show the removal

Courtesy of Huda Beauty Skin Huda Kattan has been shaping the beauty world for over ten years now. In 2010, Kattan was logging into WordPress to create her popular blog ‘Huda Beauty,’ chock full of makeup tips and tutorials. She’s since built an active celebrity roster of clients that include the likes of Kim Kardashian-West,

Sixteen years and two kids after having her first breast augmentation, Natalie Gilbert* discovered that one of her breasts had started to harden around its implant. She could also feel the implant’s edge, and there were divots and irregularities on both breasts, indicative of a somewhat common complication called capsular contracture. “[The implants] were really

The moments before the raucous, tongue-wagging, Alex-Rodriguez-crazy-making halftime Super Bowl performance featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are whisper quiet. A monastery gathered at the altar of a worldwide icon prepping for one of the biggest performances of her life. Performers are locking in, according to Lopez’s makeup artist Scott Barnes. “We don’t have music pumping

Stan Sunscreen Slathering your skin with SPF is a priority, even if you’re worried your block will make you break out. “Sunscreen formulas made with zinc are generally nongreasy and nonirritating, making them especially good for acne, sensitive skin,” says Colleen Shimamoto, educational adviser for DermaQuest Skin Therapy. “So, opt for physical blocks like zinc

Fenty Beauty I have the most combination skin alive — the rice pudding of epidermises. It’s a little oily and it’s a bit dry, so it’s hard to find the right products. When it comes to foundation, I’m always struggling with needing a bit of hydration with a sprinkle of oil-fighting properties. In my quest

If you’re 2020 beauty mood board included glossy skin, Euphoria eyelids and a luscious, bouncy mane, make space in your beauty closet for January’s most exciting drops. From a nourishing body oil to a superfood-packed serum and a multi-purpose concealer, here are the best new-season products worth investing in right now. Skin Welcome to 2020,

If 2019 makeup looks were all about experimentation, then 2020 is the year of embracing the drama and acting casual about it. Long gone are the days when sticking rhinestones on your face was solely for Coachella or neon liner was an unapproachable, scary thing. Now’s the time to buy a multicolored palette, or try

Courtesy Let’s be real, winter can be tough. From snow storms to puffer jackets, most days you’re just trying to get home before it gets dark out at around 4:30pm. Treat yourself to a seasonal manicure with dainty details, flecks of gold, and OTT medieval vibes to warm up those cold hands. Let these 30

Yuchen LiaoGetty Images Hair loss is more common than you think and can happen to anyone. According to Dr. Eric Schweiger of Schweiger Dermatology Group in NYC, causes range from “’androgenetic’ or hormone-related hair loss, stress related-hair loss, also called ‘telogen effluvium,’ and dandruff. Medications, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, excess styling, and autoimmune disorders can

Caroline Tompkins / Refinery29 for Getty Images Exfoliation is arguably one of the most complicated steps in my skin-care routine. I know I have to do it — lest I miss out on the bright, radiant complexion my collection of scrubs, acids, and tools promise me — but how often, when, and which methods I

A general rule of thumb when it comes to black hair is to never—I mean, never—touch another woman’s hair. So you can imagine the audible gasp a quaint SoHo pop-up space filled with beauty editors let out when a few fiending, curious hands plunged into Taraji P Henson’s honey-blonde-tinged curls at her Hair Dare University

Skincare routines can get confusing. First, you have to research the appropriate ingredients for your specific skin concerns, then comes factoring in the price of each ingredient and time you have to dedicate to the process. But as it turns out, having an arsenal of acne-fighting, brightening, and calming cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and masks at

Ali Oshinsky, @KaliKennedy Eye makeup is so boring. Isn’t it? Case in point: if you own a palette, you’ve probably hit pan on the brown, the lighter, taupier brown, and nothing else. There’s also, of course, the issue of use. Disregarding the fact that a pressed powder in the beige family very rarely inspires the