Makeup is a no-brainer when it comes to enhancing your best features -- that is, unless it's sliding down your face. And let's be real, between unpredictable weather, our daily workouts and the occasional cry-fest (like whenever "A Walk to Remember" is on) -- not to mention the pool parties, beach vacations and outdoor excursions of summer -- there are endless opportunities for your makeup to smear or streak. That's why makeup that can withstand the elements is a must. Instead of letting a little heat, humidity or tears ruin your makeup fun, keep your face in place with these top-notch waterproof makeup picks.   read more

When it comes to battling blemishes, three major ingredients seem to get all the love: salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids. And while we'd never knock this top trio (they are proven to be supereffective, after all), sometimes you need a gentler, more natural way to clear your complexion. Maybe you have a bambino on board and are looking to steer clear of chemicals, or maybe you're just trying to green your beauty routine. No matter the motive, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of natural ingredients that can zap zits and knockout breakouts. Check out the six that skincare experts love, plus the products that contain them.   read more

Look, it's summer. It's hot. You can't think of anything worse than turning on the oven and making your place even hotter. Plus, you're feeling lazy, and you're in dire need of sustenance that won't leave you feeling heavy and bloated. Luckily, there are meals out there that fit all those requirements: Quick, easy, refreshing and best of all? No oven required.   read more

Ever had a beauty product you love so much that you shook, hacked, scraped or squeezed its container until you were absolutely positive you had expended all of its precious contents? Rare indeed is the product that elicits that deliciously desperate feeling, especially in beauty editors. So when our team of beauty mavens encounters a rave-worthy product, you know it's the real deal. Herewith, our editors rattle off their "beauty empties," aka the best beauty products that they can't help but use until the last drop. Read on for their best nail polishes, hair products, skin care products and makeup now.   read more

I remember when Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil, $65, first launched. I was working at a magazine at the time, and the skin care oil trend was blowing up -- all the mainstream brands were clamoring to get one on the market.   See products

Before you even ask: No, CBD (short for cannabidiol) will not get you high. It's lacking in the psychoactive effects of its 420-friendly cousin, THC. But some evidence suggests the plant compound found in hemp and marijuana, two varieties of the cannabis plant, may ease pain, anxiety, sleepiness, inflammation, nausea, and, in the right dose from a doctor and in combination with other medicinal compounds found in the cannabis plant, may even treat everything from seizures to withdrawal.   read more

Switching to waterproof eye makeup come summa ' time clearly makes a whole lot of sense. Increased temps and humidity levels -- not to mention days spent at the pool and beach -- can majorly up the likelihood of makeup meltdown. And while swapping your standard mascara, shadow and liner for waterproof versions is a foolproof way to prevent streaks and smears, taking off these long-lasting formulas requires more than your standard wash-and-go M.O.   read more

Everyone wants it, but not many people are lucky enough to have -- or know how to get -- clear skin. We're talking the type of next-level, no makeup or filter required, flawless complexion that dreams are made of. And while it may seem unattainable, especially if you're dealing with breakouts and blemishes, clear skin is possible. Check out this expert advice for zapping zits -- plus the spots and scars that can follow -- and the complexion you've always coveted will be well within reach.   read more

It's an Instagram craze that isn't going anywhere, and with summer (freckle season!) fast approaching, now's the perfect time to create some faux freckles. "Everyone wants freckles because they exude youth and health," points out makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes, who created the gorgeous looks shown here. Ahead, her top tips and four easy ways to score a supercute smattering of spots.   read more

Every once in a while it's necessary to treat yourself, whether it's indulging in the chocolate-encrusted doughnut you cut out of your diet months ago or spending a luxurious day at the spa. Yet when we pamper ourselves, a hair treatment isn't always top of mind. We often forget about our poor hair, which we subject to heat styling, hair dye and other chemical-laden products.   See products