It's been 17 years since Destiny's Child sang those famous words, but it seems everyone is finally ready for this jelly — jelly beauty, that is. Adding a little bit of fun into our everyday skin care regimens, jelly cleansers are making cleansing feel like less of a chore, jelly highlighters are providing a one-of-a-kind glazed look and jelly masks are giving skin major bounce.
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it — applying sunscreen is an absolute MUST. We're talking a nonnegotiable skin care step that you simply cannot skip. But here's the other (very important) part of the sun protection puzzle: Reapplication, which you really should be doing every two hours. And as militant as we are about sunscreen, reapplying that often seems, TBH, unattainable and unrealistic. That's where sunscreen powders come in. A quick dusting will give you the protection you need, without messing up your makeup, making powders choice for touch-ups throughout the day. (Not to mention that because they're powders, they also help tamp down unwanted mid-day shine.) Pro tip: To make sure you're fully shielding your skin from the sun, swipe an even coating across your entire face, twice. Check out eight of our favorite sunscreen powders here.
We get it, sunburns happen to the best of us. Even some of the most avid sunscreen wearers end up extra crispy after a day outdoors. Perhaps you knocked out for hours by the pool or maybe you were stuck somewhere extra sunny without your SPF stash to reapply.
Sometimes the best substances that work wonders on skin come from unexpected places. Enter birch sap, otherwise known as birch juice and birch water. A common component of many Korean beauty products (and now in the West), it's derived from birch trees and "has an abundance of amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and minerals that help your skin retain moisture and protect the skin barrier function," according to Charlotte Cho, founder of popular K-beauty site Soko Glam. It's also said to provide more hydration to skin than hyaluronic acid, which has long been lauded for its moisture-boosting abilities.
It's the season of high-cut bikinis and tiny denim shorts. With more flesh on display, it might make you realize that your current beauty routine is a bit, um, face-centric and you'll be looking for products to show all areas of your body a little tender loving care. One area that deserves its own attention is your bum.
We tend to stick to the same three skin care basics: cleanser, moisturizer and sun protection (if we remember). Sure, a lot of women do the occasional face mask or splurge on a facial, but there is one super important step many tend to forgo too often: exfoliating.
Free radicals — we've all heard about them and seen at least one or two stories touting how the right products can reduce the effects of the dastardly particles. Yet few of us know what free radicals actually are. Before we move on to our radical-fighting skin care roundup, here's a little science lesson.
Finding effective eczema treatments is a tricky business. Anyone who suffers from eczema can tell you how hard it is to find a product that will provide more than just temporary relief. When your dry, itchy skin keeps you up and scratching all night, it's time to take some action. For some eczema sufferers, this means turning to prescription creams or even steroids (yep, steroids) to control the pain.
Skin care is a science. It's about concocting the right formulas to brighten, treat and moisturize complexions without causing irritation or an adverse reaction. You don't need to have a detailed memory of high school chemistry class to craft a beauty regime, but there are times when having some basic knowledge can help on your quest for beautiful skin. For instance, it can be helpful to know which skin care ingredients can and can't be mixed together for optimal results. It's also important to know how pH impacts skin and the products we're using. It's a quick and simple chemistry lesson that can leave you looking more gorgeous than ever.
As the summer season finally begins, it's important to keep your skin shielded from the sun's harmful rays with the help of some sunscreen. However, finding the right product to use during the can be quite the challenge, as some formulations can leave skin feeling weighed down or full of unwanted breakouts. To help you find the perfect sunscreen formula for your skin type, we spoke to dermatologists to get their top recommendations. Here are the best products to keep skin protected from sun damage and free of irritation all summer long.
You know the drill: Wear sunscreen even on days when it's cloudy, reapply it every two hours and try staying out of the sun during peak hours on extremely hot days. But, let's face it, even the most committed sunburn preventionist can't escape the potential that one day it might happen. Additionally, that sunscreen that you depend on religiously to protect you from the sun's harmful rays, might not be living up to its SPF promise.
They say that eyes are the windows to the soul, which means they give away our emotions and thoughts. It's often easy to tell if someone is happy, sad, angry or excited just by looking at their eyes.
Now that summer is quickly approaching, it's time for a beauty overhaul. From the makeup you wear daily to your skin care regimen, it's the perfect time to switch out the products you're currently using for ones that are more weather-appropriate. When it comes to non-negotiables in skin care, moisturizers are high on the list, no matter your skin type. They are incredibly important for locking in moisture and are known to improve the overall texture of your skin. While rich creams are wonderful in the winter months, summertime calls for lighter formulations. That's where water-based moisturizers come in. They are lightweight and deeply hydrating without feeling too heavy on skin. Find our favorite picks ahead.
Everywhere you look, there's CBD oil-infused products: CBD balms for pain, CBD serums for fine lines, CBD moisturizers for acne... the list goes on. So, what's the scoop?
Whether you're battling humidity in the Midwest, dealing with sweltering three-digit temps in the desert, contending with balmy ocean climates or simply trying to keep cool at your office desk, sometimes the answer to your "free me of this sweaty life" prayers lies within the walls of a tiny spray bottle.
When it comes down to it, beauty products are about their ingredients. Sure, the chic packaging, intoxicating smells and Insta-appeal are nice, but it's the ingredients that can make or break a product. The right ingredients can transform our skin and have us shouting our love from the rooftops — or with five-star reviews in the digital age. Conversely, the wrong ingredients can do more harm than good and have us checking a store's refund policy for unsatisfied customers.
Let's be honest: Self-tanner is one of the trickiest beauty products to use. One wrong move and you'll end up looking more like an orange Oompa Loompa than a bronzed Victoria's Secret model. And during the summer months, it's hard to cover up self-tanner goofs (we're looking at you, streaks and splotches!) when you're living in T-shirts and shorts. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are lots of different types of self-tanners on the market, so the key is finding one that you can apply without having to worry about less-than-desirable results. The majority of self-tanners contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which, according to the Food and Drug Administration, interacts with dead skin cells on your skin's surface to temporarily darken your skin color. Keep reading to learn about the many varieties of self-tanner formulas so that you can find your perfect match for a golden glow (sans sun damage) this summer.
Thanks in part to an exciting new partnership with SK-II, Chloe Moretz is enjoying life makeup-free. The brand is launching the #BareSkinProject, a new campaign featuring Moretz, along with Chun Xia, Kasumi Arimura, Mayu Matsuoka, Ni Ni and Tang Wei — all shot with completely bare skin.
Facial oils get a bad wrap. That's because a) if you have oily skin, the idea of slathering oil on your face is likely terrifying and b) many facial oils glide on smoothly only to create an oily appearance that doesn't absorb or play well with makeup. This doesn't mean you should nix oils altogether. Instead, it's time to look for night oils to pamper your skin while you sleep.
You've heard about them time and time again — but are they actually as good as everyone says they are? Certain skin care products seem to have a legendary quality to them — whether it's because your mom used to keep it out of reach when you were a kid or because it's been featured in just about every Instagram #shelfie ever.