Beauty

Transforming wavy hair into a stick-straight style often involves the copious use of chemicals, hair dryers, and flat irons—all amped up to their highest, most follicle-damaging heat settings. But women have been straightening their hair for decades without heat, too—long before ceramic plates, tourmaline, or ionic who’s-it-what’s-its were even a glimmer in T3’s eye. While

Roni ChastainGetty Images Nothing can ruin my week like a cystic pimple. It’s round, it’s red, it’s bulging, and no amount of concealer or prayer will kill it. You know it’s different from a regular pimple when inflammation is forming beneath the surface, says dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian of Schweiger Dermatology Group. “Most cystic lesions

For Dark Circles and Puffiness Dark circles can occur for many different reasons. “One reason is because you have excessive pigment under your eye,” says Dr. Imahiyerobo-Ip. “If this the case, opt for a cream containing skin brighteners such as kojic acid, licorice root, or vitamin C. ” Dr. Imahiyerobo-Ip also notes that sometimes your

Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray L’Oreal Paris amazon.com $12.39 L’Oreal’s entire Infalliable collection is dedicated to giving makeup lovers quality, long lasting products, so it’s no surprise its Makeup Extender Setting Spray works like a charm. Remember your old self, the one who was used to touch-ups, blotting, and smudging?  Yeah, I don’t

When you think of a cologne commercial, you may picture a very serious (yet sexy!) scene. It’s black and white. A brooding man is driving a car while a somber, deep voiceover plays. That’s not the case with Ryan Reynolds, who is the new face of Armani Code fragrances. His commercial, shot by The Handmaid’s

For Full Brows We’re talking the editorial dense but-not-too-heavy brow. For a full and feathering brow, Fiona Stiles suggests grabbing a bigger brow brush. “When I do a brow like this I use a large, soft, and wide brow brush so that it deposits the powder softly,” explains Stiles. “This isn’t about a hard, chiseled

Where there’s smoke, there’s five hundred products and never enough makeup remover. That’s how it usually goes with DIY smokey eyes, anyway. Backstage at Altuzarra, makeup artist Tom Pecheux did some rehab on that sentiment with a runway-worthy eye look…and just one product. It’s M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder, a charcoal grey with a tiny

Rosdiana Ciaravolo Hair loss is more common than you think and can happen to anyone. According to Dr. Eric Schweiger of Schweiger Dermatology Group in NYC, causes range from “’androgenetic’ or hormone-related hair loss, stress related-hair loss, also called ‘telogen effluvium,’ and dandruff. Medications, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, excess styling, and autoimmune disorders can also

If you think parched, dry skin is just a part of life during the winter, think again. It might not seem like it, but there’s a way—many of them, actually!—to give your thirsty face and body some relief. Because, as you know, it’s brutal out there. “As temperatures drop during the colder months, the humidity

Kendall Jenner’s waistline magically cinches. Heidi Klum’s boobs perk up. Bella Hadid’s flat abs get, somehow, even flatter. These are some of the transformations that have attracted over 900,000 followers to Celebface, an Instagram account that exposes celebrities and influencers for photoshopping the images they share on social media. Alternating unretouched newswire photos with the

Is Prince Harry as much of a style icon as his wife Megan Markle? Perhaps the hair and makeup at Thom Browne can tell us. Backstage in Paris, makeup artist Mark Carrasquillo claimed the look’s inspiration was “Eton College boys,” the squad of fluffy-haired aristos whose legions include Princes Harry and William, plus Eddie Redmayne,

Nothing transforms your face like putting on a set of false eyelashes. While they add instant glamour, they can be tricky to apply. One thing you need to get right from the start is having reliable eyelash glue. Anybody who’s worn falsies knows the dread of realizing they’re peeling off your lids in the middle

Once upon a time, I didn’t care for fancy facials. Cleansing and moisturizing was all I needed to keep acne at bay. Then, the stress of work assignments, planning my future, boyfriend and friend drama, and lack of sleep began to manifest little by little on my once-clear skin. Now, I’m at a spa almost

Love has no borders, but beauty trends? They’re stacked in favor of les Françaises. From French Girl™ Hair to French Girl™ Skin, there’s a constant consumer mania to look Parisian. (Translation: A little messy, a lot cool, and usually glowing from state-sponsored healthcare.) Isabel Marant is the French Girl™ mothership, with slouchy boots, giant v-neck

In the past, when people complimented me on my skin, I would credit my glowing complexion to my relentless commitment to skincare (three steps: cleanse, hydrate, and protect) and sleep (minimum of seven hours per night). However, there was another “secret” that I wasn’t so keen to share: my bi-annual Botox appointment. As a woman

“The Off-White woman is a bit smarter this season,” says Jawara Wauchope backstage in Paris. The hair guru for Solange, Hailey Bieber, and more directs team to give Gigi Hadid “a little more flip” before her closing stomp at Off-White, then turns back to the message: “The women on the runway have lived a little

NatureLab. Tokyo – Perfect Volume for thicker, fuller hair: Vegan, sulfate and cruelty free, protects color- 11.5 fl. oz. (Shampoo & Conditioner Duo) amazon.com $28.00 This shampoo is frequently used on celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons’ clients, who include the entirety of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, as well as Shay Mitchell and Hailey Bieber. “The biggest issue

Water Street Musee Bath Bomb in Rejuvenate in Lily of the Valley West Elm westelm.com $12.00 Create the ultimate oasis in your bathroom. West Elm’s Water Street Musee Bath Bombs transform your bath experience into a luxurious spa day thanks to mandarin, tangerine, lemon satsuma and ruby red grapefruit. 

Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri via @NYCSmileDesignInstagram If you love red wine, coffee or soy sauce—if you love life, really—you may have noticed that your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be. If you watch The Bachelor—the camera panning over 30 eager sets of blindingly white Chiclets—you might wonder if your teeth have ever been truly

Under-eye circles are so 21st Century. The Paris futurist Marine Serre just zapped them for good on her Fall 2019 runway with tiny LED rims that hovered just underneath the models’ eyes. The ultimate “highlight” came in ultraviolet and laser green. They served a dual purpose, brightening both faces and the catwalk space, which was