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.
Target is our go-to resource for everything from groceries to home decor to graphic tees. But it turns out the megachain also boasts a pretty sweet selection of skin care products, too. Yep, it's true! At Target, you can stock up on some pretty amazing cleansers, moisturizers, and more at bargain prices from drugstore brands you know and love as well as hip brands that are sold exclusively at the store.
Everyone has been lying to you about your pores! The beauty blogs, the Instagram influencers pushing that trendy product of the moment, the brands' own oft-deceitful marketing, heck the very labels of your favorite skin care products themselves. Yep, buzzwords like: "unclog," "shrink" and "get rid of" are fake news. 'Cause the truth is: you can't do any of that to your pores.
If, like me, you are well past your teenage years, you may have asked yourself: What the heck is a VSCO girl? Basically, "VSCO girl" is the term for a teen girl with a very specific aesthetic who, as the name implies, is very into the photo-editing app VSCO. The VSCO girl look is pretty basic and very laidback: scrunchies, slip-on shoes, and clear lip gloss are all mainstays. VSCO girls also care deeply about the environment, steering clear of plastic in favor of reusable water bottles and metal straws.
Eyes are the windows to the soul — and if your undereye area is puffy, dark, dehydrated, or wrinkled... well, it can really affect your overall look. Heck, even if you're cheery and well-rested, dark circles and puffy undereyes'll have you looking wan and tired.
Last year, the wellness scene exploded with CBD products, retinol (and plant-based retinol alternatives), and boutique fitness spaces that offered everything from boxing to pole dancing. While the above trends aren't going anywhere soon, we had experts weigh in on what they predict will be the biggest wellness trends for 2020. Here's to discovering new things and perhaps even pushing your boundaries by dabbling in something new.
Korean skin care is so hot right now — and for good reason: It works. But sometimes, the 10-step beauty routine — with its 10 different products — can get a little intense, financially. So, with that in mind, we've rounded up all the best K-beauty under $20, so you can get that glass skin without breaking the bank.
A no-nonsense approach (not to mention his model-good looks) has made Keoni Hudoba one of the most popular celebrity trainers around. As one of the chief instructors at Barry's Bootcamp, he's always on-the-move teaching sold-out group classes throughout the city and, just like his female counterparts, he wants to stay looking selfie-fresh. And wouldn't you? Kim Kardashian, Justin Timberlake, Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes are just a few of Barry's Bootcamp's A-ilst regulars.
2019 saw us through many amazing skin care breakthroughs, from the rise of clean beauty products, to the mass CBD skin care takeover — and we can't say that we weren't impressed.
'Tis the season for scaly skin... but it doesn't have to be that way. The key to gorgeous skin even in the dead of winter is to maintain a regimen that nourishes, brightens, soothes, protects, and seriously hydrates. Perhaps most importantly of all, the final step of your routine should always be to lock in all the skin-loving ingredients you've applied with a rich and emollient face cream — and we've got you (and your face) covered with these product recs.
You may find it kinda hard to shop for that CBD-obsessed roommate who always has tinctures (and gummies!) tucked inside her bag. I mean, she basically has every CBD product imaginable, right? Sigh.
Sure, matte makeup has its time and place, but a little gloss atop your eyelids, cheeks, or lips can create dimension and serve a serious lewk. If you dare to glisten — either at work, at a soiree, or just walking down the street — we recommend starting with one of the following makeup artist-approved glossy beauty picks.
No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid the fact the holidays are madness. You can, however, make sure that your body and mind are ready to take on whatever the "most wonderful time of the year" brings. Even with all the festive cheer, the holidays bring stress, chaos, and some potentially awkward family dinner conversations (you know it's true). Gear up for all that the season brings with these stress-relieving and mindfulness-inducing finds, ranging from bath time staples, to candles that'll give your home a zen feel.
