Do LED masks look cool? Instagram says yes. But... are they safe? That's a question that we might not immediately consider when we're looking to try the latest viral facial tool. After all, if something is for sale in shops and legit online retailers — well, surely it must be safe for at-home use... right?
A $5 beauty buy is the same price as your morning latte, but we argue it has way more payoff at the end of the day. And really, at prices like those, you can technically have your flawless face and your latte, too.
There are many reasons to love face masks: they're a total Instagram selfie upgrade, it's the perfect self care treat and some of them are just plain ol' fun. Oh, right, and they're also good for your skin. But my favorite reason? There are so many kinds to choose from; like an essence-based sheet mask, a deep-cleaning clay mask, an exfoliating one... or even one just to plump your lips. Got a skin issue? There's a face mask for it!
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I've worked in the beauty industry for almost a decade, so believe me when I say, I've had access to all the celeb anti-aging secrets you could dream of. My point is that there's one very specific reason I don't look my age... Botox.
Ah, fall: It's sweater weather, PSL season and, best of all, the time of year where warm, cozy scents really come alive. As you warm up your home for the holidays, you should find some fragrances — candles, diffusers, lotions, perfumes, and more — with a fall vibe, to create the perfect seasonal accent. All of these finds lean into the scents that really make this season a standout: vanilla, spice, pine, cedarwood, and so on. Some transport you straight to the hiking trails; others encourage you to cozy up in your chunky knits and hide out from the autumn rain. Either way, these scents signify the changing season in the best way possible.
Spooky season is hands-down the best time of year, and while seasonal treats like candy corn (don't hate!) are one of the highlights, there's no denying that pumpkin-spiced everything takes the cake. That cozy pumpkin-y flavor (or scent!) brings on those fall vibes we truly love, whether it's in the form of a creamy latte or a festive cupcake.
As you find yourself wearing your favorite autumn boots while holding onto your dear PSL, thoughts of beach vacations and summertime hikes start to feel like distant memories... Unfortunately, you've got a reminder in the form of sun damage, which can appear in the form of anything from slightly deeper lines to tiny spots of hyperpigmentation to a complexion that's a wee bit dull from all those UV rays. That said, now's a great time to really pamper your skin to help nix some of the aforementioned damage — and lucky for you we've got a handful of products that'll help you do just that.
Night creams tend to get get overlooked — but they're really good for your skin.
If you have a great moisturizer you're attached to, a night cream might seem like a redundant addition to your skin care routine. But since they're specially designed to provide extra hydration (and often extra skin care benefits) while you sleep, we find them well-worth the investment — and they definitely deserve a second look.
After testing thousands of beauty products, we've narrowed it down to a few dozen of our favorites — from super sparkly jelly eyeshadows, to charcoal-infused dry shampoos.
It's autumn, and that means cozy sweaters, falling leaves... and chapped lips. No worries, a quick dab of lip balm is all you need to get your lips back in shape in no time. But ladies, listen up: What we put on our lips is also going into our bodies — and some lip balms include nasty chemicals. Parabens and pthalates are hormone disruptors, and certain preservatives like BHA (not to be confused with beta-hydroxy acids) may even have carcinogenic effects.
There are a lot of powerful skin care ingredients that can transform skin — and retinol might just be one of the most notoriously potent. It's got a real reputation for being strong — sometimes too strong; whether you have sensitive skin or not. Suffice it to say, there's a reason why new users are meant to build up their tolerance. Additionally, there are ingredients that should never be mixed with retinol, which is why many people opt for retinol alternatives.
If you're someone with oily, acne-prone skin, a chill probably runs through your bones when you hear the term "facial oil" Why the heck would you need such a thing? Your face clearly produces enough of that, right? That said, oil can actually be a positive thing for your skin — even for the oiliest of complexions (trust us).
The skin on our necks and chest are often the first to age... and just as often, it's the last thing we think about when we're going through our beauty routine. Our décoletté skin is very thin and with the advent of cell phones, we look down more, which causes more wrinkles, sooner. We also always have SPF in our face makeup, but the neck tends to gets neglected, leading, of course, to sun damage.
We tend to equate the word "model" with perfection, and while it's true they're blessed with the "ridiculously good looking" gene, it doesn't mean that they're impervious to beauty mayhem. Models deal with zits and bad dye jobs and waxing-gone-haywire like the rest of us. Want proof? Just read through these hilarious "beauty disasters" (we can laugh now because it's in the past) that runway models shared with us backstage at NYFW.
In addition to your BFF vitamins A and C, vitamin E is another must-have in your skin care routine. It's a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from damaging free radicals, pollution, etc.
Vitamin C is one of the most popular skin care ingredients — and for good reason: It's an antioxidant that protects your skin against sun damage, and it also has serious brightening powers. While everyone knows that citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, there's another fruit that's also high in this glow-booster. We're talking about cherry, which is having a major skin care moment. Here are some of our favorite skin care products formulated with cherry — get ready for brighter, clearer skin!
The cramped corridors of any backstage NYFW show can feel a bit frenzied, but there's a true sense of excitement permeating the hairspray-dense air, too. Excitement over the beautiful runway presentation that's just minutes away, excitement over the collaborate efforts of the hair, makeup, nail, and skin care teams, and excitement over the new looks — and yeah, new products — the world is about to discover. One of the coolest aspects of poking around backstage is spotting new, sometimes not yet launched, products. We're sharing nine of them with you today.
Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can feel like a curse: They appear without a warning, they stick around for a long time... and they make you feel itchy and uncomfortable pretty much 24/7. Worst of all, they can sometimes affect your face, which can take a toll on your self esteem.
In a perfect world, we'd simply use the three-step cleanse, tone, moisturizer routine that our aesthetician recommended to us — and in return, we'd be blessed with beautiful, glowing skin, sans breakouts. Unfortunately, that's almost never the case — because our bodies just love to surprise us with angry pimples at the most inconvenient of times. Sometimes a solid routine of high-quality beauty products is simply not enough... there are times when you have to bring in the big guns to get the job done.
Do you know the story behind Tatcha? The beloved beauty brand was created in 2009 after a chance encounter with a geisha on a trip to Japan. Founder Victoria Tsai had been suffering for years with acute dermatitis and was looking for a purer, simpler answer to skin care. She was fascinated by the way geishas ritualistically took care of their skin, even after covering it in layers of makeup — and especially how maintained flawless complexions as a result.
