Skin care expert Ivan Pol created a signature treatment called The Beauty Sandwich in 2010 (which was trademarked in 2018). He jokingly refers to it as "gluten-free" and says it's "the non-toxic celebrity red-carpet secret that naturally highlights and improves facial tone without the use of lasers, needles, or chemicals." He created it as a natural, less invasive (and less painful!) alternative to treatments like Botox and fillers.
When it comes to CBD, it's tough to know who to trust. Is it actually CBD? Or is it just regular ol' hemp oil dressed up in fancy, marijuana-inspired packaging? And even when it is actual CBD oil, where did it come from? Was it ethically sourced? And, perhaps most importantly of all, is it safe for your skin?
Vitamin C is a skin care must for so many reasons: it's anti-aging and boosts collagen production, it protects the skin from free radicals, it's a skin brightener that helps fade hyperpigmentation and it strengthens the skin barrier. Suffice it to say, it's a powerhouse ingredient... but it can also be a little bit tricky to use, depending on your skin type.
Every once in a while, a new beauty gadget is released that earns a tidal wave of favorable reviews. NuFace's microcurrent device is one of those devices, and after hearing so many Instagram influencers, beauty editors, and skin care enthusiasts rave about their experience using one, I decided I should give it a try myself.
All that glitters is gold... including the newest trend in skin care! There has been a recent influx of golden-hued and gold-infused products popping up on shelves, and they've totally piqued our interest.
The dog days of winter are here, and if you're anything like us, you're probably getting a little stir crazy from spending so much time indoors. Even if a beach getaway isn't in the cards this season, you can still look like you traveled somewhere warm with a faux tan. Self-tanner can admittedly be tricky to use, which is why our current obsession is self-tanning drops. All you have to do is mix a drop or two into your moisturizer for a streak-free golden glow that will have everyone wondering where in the world you just vacationed. Here, our favorite self-tanning drops to try this winter and beyond.
There are some beauty launches and collaborations that make total sense — like Charlotte Tilbury's recent Pillow Talk Extravaganza collection — or that are super exciting but not exactly far-fetched, like ColourPop's recent Disney releases. Then, there are the beauty debuts that are a complete departure from what you'd ever expect... which is exactly what we're diving into today. Let us know how many times you murmur, "whaa?" to yourself reading through this list.
As a beauty editor, I've had roughly 200 facials in my life. So let's just say I know a thing or two — and the treatment I recently got with Celeste Rodrigues, of Celeste Rodrigues Skin Care in Los Angeles, stands out. For starters, the vibe: The setting is under-the-radar in a "celebs totally go here" kind of way. Her studio is situated on a quiet street in Beverly Hills. In other words, it's exactly the place you'd expect to run into Machine Gun Kelly during a casual weekday afternoon facial. (I didn't, by the way, but it's no secret that the rap star regularly books appointments with Celeste.)
You're probably quite familiar with skin care brands made by dermatologists, such as Dr. Dennis Gross, Dr. Brandt, Lancer, and Perricone MD. Estheticians and facialists also know a thing or two about how to foster and maintain beautiful skin, and many have created their own product lines as well. Today. we're highlighting some of the most notable options on the market, along with our favorite pick from each (though admittedly it's always hard to choose just one).
Sure, chocolate boxes and jewelry sets and are great gifting options for your work wife or your sister-in-law, but if you have a beauty lover in your life... well, the sky's the limit.
No matter what type of skin you have — dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, sensitive, or aging (like fine wine, of course) — moisturizer is (or at least, should be) an essential part of your skin care routine. Not all moisturizers are created equal, however. That means there are some mega-rich creams that best suit dry, flaky skin, and others packed with ingredients like tea tree oil to soothe sensitive, blemish-prone skin.
Winter can be a royal pain for those dealing with eczema, especially since the low humidity levels can up your chances of a flare-up, according to the National Eczema Organization.
Scroll through your feed or tap past your friends stories on Instagram, and you're bound to come across a selfie of someone in a face mask or that girl with the eye patches and duck face or a #SelfCare post with your friend in a sheet mask. Nowadays, everyone has a skin care routine... of course, some are better than others (some are just bad but, hey, at least they're trying?).
We all want to keep our skin plump, hydrated and happy, but it's easy to feel like you've missed the boat when it comes to maximizing preventative measures. So what skin care products and ingredients (and peptides and LED lights and laser treatments) should you be starting with now? And how about in ten years? And ten more? We turned to three of the country's leading dermatologists to find out how to best take of your skin decade, by decade.
Even though we tend to think of SPF as a summer-only essential, the reality is that sunscreen is something you must apply year-round. Of course, you'll likely be applying less since you're sweating less (hence a reduced need to reapply) and you're exposing less skin. However, the skin that is exposed — that'd be your face, neck, and hands — is particularly prone to UV damage, since it's thinner.
When it comes to skin care trends and info, it doesn't get much better than the SkincareAddiction subreddit. It boasts more than one million skin care-obsessed members, so if you want an unbiased review or some seriously enthusiastic product recs, it's a great place to be. With that in mind, we've scrolled through the subreddit and picked out a few of the most popular skin care products of 2019. Read on to discover them!
We've heard about the harmful effect blue light has on our eyes, as the American Academy of Ophthalmology has warned about its detrimental effects on ocular health, including cataracts, growths, and even cancer.
If bootcamp-style commands aren't your cup of tea, Megan Roup is here to help shape your body with a mix of positivity and mild-mannered enthusiasm (read: she's not obnoxiously upbeat).
Drunk Elephant is easily one of the buzziest beauty brands around, and it's easy to see why: Between its dedication to skin-loving ingredients and its brightly-colored packaging, we covet just about every new product it comes out with. It's home to so many of our favorite cult favorite holy grails; from the Protini Polypeptide Cream, to the Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil.