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.
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.
The best waterproof mascara is one that sticks around, resisting pesky smudges, smears and flakes no matter how much time you spend in humid weather, sweaty workouts or pools. Many women would consider waterproof mascara an essential in their beauty arsenals. But for every top-notch waterproof mascara at the drugstore or department store, there's a product that doesn't deliver on its claims.
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.
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.