How often do you log on to Facebook to see yet another engaged friend, or scroll through Instagram wondering how your old roommate got that perfect bikini-ready body? It's easy to get a little jealous of others with today's omnipresent social media. So it was more than a little refreshing when we came across photographer Brandon Stanton's rapidly spreading Tumblr account, Humans of New York. Stanton's photos capture pieces of everyday life from New Yorkers he stops in the street. Stanton's subjects share their happiest moments, their biggest fears, the advice they would share with a large group of people ... anything Stanton thinks others may connect with.
Move over, power brow; your eyelashes want in on the party. Bold brows can make wispy lashes look downright wimpy (so not a good look for your come-hither stare).
By this stage of the game, you should already have your summer essentials. (If not, check out my roundup from June.) Sunscreen, beach spray and self-tanner are taking over my bathroom.
Compared to any given episode of "The Real Housewives," beauty products seem relatively drama-free. So when lawsuits arise, hair extensions and foundation are probably the last things that come to mind. But you'd be surprised to find seemingly harmless things like lipstick and shampoo can land beauty brands and celebrities smack dab in the middle of high-profile litigation. Click ahead to see how these beauty treatments and hair products landed someone in hot water.
Ahh, June. Summer is finally here. And -- at least according to the "Farmer's Almanac" -- it's going to be a hot, wet, miserable one across much of the country.
Summer is finally here -- and instead of basking in the sun in some faraway tropical locale, you're marooned in your cubicle, listening to your coworker talk about her cats. To combat dreary summer weekdays spent at your desk (where the air conditioning is turned up so high you think you might be getting frostbite), try one of these tropical-inspired products. With scents of mango, coconut and island blossoms, they'll transport you on a mini-vacay far, far away from your computer screen.
Dads. Boyfriends. Brothers. Also known as the hardest people to buy gifts for. Step up your gifting game with these men's grooming products that every guy needs. Whether he's battling blackheads, breakouts, fine lines or razor burn, these grooming essentials will help the man in your life put his best face forward -- and keep his mitts off of your beloved beauty arsenal. And, since they are all under $30, "just because" is a perfectly acceptable reason to give him some face scrub. It's also a discreet way to suggest he might be under-exfoliating. Either way, we've made sure these editors' picks are the best of the best, so he won't be disappointed.
You know you should wear sunscreen (every single day), and avoid prolonged sun exposure. Somehow, skin cancer is still on the rise -- even though it's the one form of cancer that can be prevented simply by applying a cream.
What's the first thing a person notices about you? No, it's not your intricate updo, your killer cat eye, or your new outfit. It's your smile. Smiles have such a big impact on first impressions that they've been the subject of numerous studies, and all of them come to the same conclusion: the whiter and brighter the smile, the better.
Poreless skin, hair that shines like the sun and the trendiest makeup tricks in the book ... that's what beauty bloggers and vloggers are made of. When beauty is in your job title, you know how to pick the products that work -- because you've tried them all. That's why we asked a whole bunch o' bloggers to get the scoop on what makes them blog-ready. These are the top beauty picks from the top beauty bloggers.
Beauty product purchase fails: We've all been there. The amazing skin cream the saleswoman swore up and down by, the neon berry lip your best friend promised you could pull off, or the latest and greatest face oil your facialist admonished you for not owning. Make bad beauty purchases a thing of the past with these one-size-fits-all hair, makeup and skincare products that flatter everyone.
With a few clicks of a keyboard and mouse, you can choose from bajillions of Mother's Day gifts for your mom this year -- which is why zeroing in on the right one can be so crazy difficult. But if you keep in mind a few crucial details when you shop for a Mother's Day gift, you seriously can't lose.
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and just like there's so much more to the special Sunday in May than brunches, flowers and greeting cards, there's so much more to Mom than free rides to school and soccer practice, home-cooked meals each night, and putting up with years of terrible teen angst (sorry, Mom). Those rank high on the "why moms are the best" list, but truth is, there are endless reasons why moms are beautiful and make the ultimate role models.
You never really appreciate your mom -- that is, until it's your turn in the delivery room. Fourteen hours of labor followed by numerous can't sleep/feel-anything-but-overwhelmed days can't be properly admired or fully recognized until it's your turn to take a ride on the big 'ol baby rodeo.
Maybe you don't get the same giddy rush from buying a new tube of toothpaste as you do, say, the latest age-defying serum, but here's why you should. The new generation of toothpaste aims to make your teeth brighter and healthier, which, in turn, takes years off your smile for a more youthful look overall.
Even though it's April, winter refuses to quit (at least in NYC). So I'm finding solace in sourcing the best new beauty products that scream, "spring." And they're so good I know I'll use them all the way through summer.
Sometimes your regular skin care routine just doesn't cut it for combating the dry, dull and rough skin that crops up in winter, and it needs a little extra TLC to get soft and healthy-looking again. Which is why we asked 20 women to shake up their beauty regimens and rethink the way they use Vaseline® Jelly, a true wonder product that deeply moisturizes to heal dry skin. Turns out, there are quite a few ways to use Vaseline® Jelly. Like, oh, about a zillion. From a rich overnight treatment that locks in moisture to a hydrating exfoliating scrub, Vaseline® Jelly was put to the test in every way that you can imagine -- and our reviewers even discovered a few totally DIY beauty treatments. But does Vaseline® Jelly work better than their regular skin care products? See what our reviewers have to say.
Anyone who's worked in customer service knows that abuse is inevitable, but boundaries are even more easily breached when you work in the beauty industry. It's ironic that the people who treat some of our most delicate private parts -- heck, there are places on your body that only God and your waxer will ever see -- sometimes get brutal treatment in return. We asked beauty industry professionals -- facialists, waxers, hairstylists, massage therapists, makeup artists -- to spill some of their worst and most hilarious client experiences. Read on for the "WTF?" moments they shared.
Since it's March, I could fill this story with the best spring makeup launches, but then I remembered that it's still frigid and snowing in NYC (and many other parts of the country, too). So instead of pretty palettes, I chose products that help me beat the end-of-winter blues. A throwback hair conditioner, the world's best brow pencil, a luxurious truffle-infused serum … the list goes on.
Snail slime facials and BB creams are so 2013. The new beauty trends for 2014 are so cutting edge, many aren't even available yet. You'll definitely want to keep an eye out for these technologies when they appear later this year, in 2015 and beyond.
