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This Is Why Adut Akech’s Skin Is So Perfect

There aren't many 19-year-olds who can text Naomi Campbell for career advice, or serve as a muse for Pierpaolo Piccioli and Pat McGrath, amongst others. Of course, Adut Akech, the face of Valentino's new Born in Roma fragrance collection, isn't your…
By Blake Newby

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Do You Have Sensitized Skin? Here’s What Derms Say

Fun fact: I fight with beauty influencers on Instagram. I’m not proud of it, per se... but I do find joy in correcting skin misinformation (mis-skinformation?) when I see it. Since so many of my comment wars revolve around the same issue, I figured…
By Jessica L. Yarbrough

The November 2019 Nail Art Designs To Be Thankful For

If you think about it, November is a time when your hands are truly on full display. You're preparing side dishes for Friendsgiving or perhaps going in for second helpings at Thanksgiving, and, more than likely, you're spending time picking out…
By Khalea Underwood

10 Rice Water Hair Products That Don’t Require Boiling, Measuring, Or Mess

All it takes is a couple of YouTube tutorials for beauty lovers to tap into their inner scientists, concocting some of the most potent at-home treatments — like rice water, a DIY solution that's been proven to make your hair grow longer. But instead…
By Blake Newby

Charlize Theron Just Brought Back Her Iconic Hairstyle From 2013

Just when you thought Charlize Theron had debuted her edgiest 2019 haircut yet, the actor proves once again that her style is always evolving. Wearing an equally show-stopping black Dior gown, Charlize Theron unveiled a blonde pixie cut at the 33rd…
By Madge Maril

Kristin Ess' New Holiday Sets Are Almost Too Good To Gift

Sure, you know that you probably should wrap up Kristin Ess' holiday sets after you grab them from Target, and set them to the side for a friend or family member. Debuted Nov. 10, the haircare brand's two new holiday 2019 gift kits are already…
By Madge Maril

These Celeb-Approved Manis Are The Only Nail Inspo You Need This Winter

It seemed like nail-art trends hit a fever pitch in 2019. It started with rainbow-nail madness and ended with a French-manicure craze, with practically every kind of design you could imagine in between. But with the last months of the year…
By Anna Buckman

Why You Should Think Twice About Peel-Off Face Masks, According To Derms

Oh, hello there. You stumbled across this article by Googling “peel-off face masks,” am I right? I’m sorry to burst your beauty bubble, but you won’t find any product reviews or recommendations here. In fact, quite the opposite. I’ve stealthily and…
By Jessica L. Yarbrough

All The Beauty Advent Calendars Worth Spending Your Money On This Year

It may only be the beginning of November, but beauty advent calendars are already selling out. Sets from Charlotte Tilbury, La Mer, and Net-A-Porter are just a few that flew off virtual shelves well before this month, signaling to beauty lovers…
By Anna Buckman

20 Holiday Party Makeup Ideas To Steal From Celebs

Do you hear that? The clinking of champagne glasses, the rustling of lamé dresses? Yes, it's the upcoming holiday party season — and it's fast approaching. Which means it's time to start mulling over white elephant gift exchanges, cold…
By Madge Maril

The Over-The-Top Eye Makeup Trend I'm Trying This Holiday Season

The weeks ahead are going to be interesting. The stripped-down, bare bones beauty routine I stick to 10 months out of the year will soon fall by the wayside and make room for bold holiday makeup looks — that are all about eyes. Yes, my neutral…
By Angela Melero

This Beauty YouTuber Launched Her Own Nail Polish Brand & The First Collection Is So Chic

A whopping 4.15 million YouTube subscribers have one big reason to be excited this week, because KathleenLights' new nail polish brand Lights Lacquer made its official debut on Nov. 7. The beauty vlogger harnessed some serious girl power for the…
By Zoe Ward

10 Rice Water Hair Products That Don’t Require Boiling, Measuring, Or Mess

All it takes is a couple of YouTube tutorials for beauty lovers to tap into their inner scientists, concocting some of the most potent at-home treatments — like rice water, a DIY solution that's been proven to make your hair grow longer. But instead…
By Blake Newby

Sol de Janeiro's New Launch Is A Fragrance-Free Version Of The Fan-Fave Body Cream

Mere months after launching a candle that celebrates the telltale scent of its cult-loved Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Sol de Janeiro's new Brazilian Nude Body Cream presents a skin-soothing iteration for those who could do without the fragrance. The…
By Zoe Ward

ORLY Just Revealed Its Winter Nail Polish Collection — & It's So Unexpected

It's that time of year again, people — get ready to see a whole lot of undeniably festive manicures in anticipation of the holidays. Plenty of popular nails brands have already busted out their celebratory collections, and no surprise, they're full…
By Zoe Ward

The Kardashian Sisters Are Dropping A KKW Fragrance Collab — & It’s Going To Sell Out Fast

The Kardashian sisters make themselves pretty easy to emulate. You can learn Kourtney Kardashian's lifestyle tips from Poosh, wear Good American jeans from Khloé Kardashian's clothing line, and kontour (sorry) like Kim Kardashian thanks to KKW…
By Anna Buckman

Why Rose Skincare Products Could Possibly Replace Your Retinol Favorites

Mention the words “anti-aging” within earshot of a dermatologist, and a retinoid prescription will suddenly appear, as if by magic. I’m exaggerating, but only a little: The lab-isolated vitamin A metabolite is the most-prescribed medication in the…
By Jessica L. Yarbrough

Essie Just Dropped Its Winter Collection & Your Nails Are About To Get A Very Festive Makeover

Any self-respecting holiday season enthusiast knows one thing for certain: Your manicure is very important part of maintaining a merry mood. And as luck would have it, essie's Winter 2019 collection is here with six super-festive polishes that will…
By Zoe Ward

PYT Beauty's Shimmery New Eyeshadows Are The Ethical, Microplastic-Free Glitter You've Been Looking For

As you remember, glitter eyeshadow dominated New York Fashion Week this year. It sparkled at Pyer Moss, dazzled at Brandon Maxwell, and smoldered at LaQuan Smith. Then came Paris — where it evolved into the grandiose, golden looks of Valentino and…
By Madge Maril

Indie Lee's Latest Drop Is Here To Save You From Holiday Season Exhaustion

Late nights in the office trying to tie up projects by end of year. Last-minute shopping sprees to pick up presents for loved ones. Looking for a subtly sneaky exit at your third cocktail party of the evening so you can go home to get some shut-eye.…
By Zoe Ward

Kesha Is The Latest Celeb To Launch Her Own Beauty Line — Here’s What We Know

Diehard Kesha fans are watching the clock and counting down the minutes until Dec. 3 — because that's the day that Kesha's beauty line will make its official debut. Her assembly of adoring "Animals" is already preparing to dive into the…
By Zoe Ward

Meet Acaderma, The Line That Marries Skincare & Science

When Dr. Shuting Hu, Ph.D., launched her Acaderma Skincare line in 2018, she was curious about the potential of botanicals. This led to a worldwide search for novel and natural substitutes to toxic ingredients — one of the core missions of the…
By Taylor Lane

Credo’s Having A Sale On Nearly Everything & This Is What You Should Snag Before It’s Over

Deals on beauty products are relatively rare. It's not that they don't happen, per se — it's just that it's usually not as common to walk into Sephora or Ulta and find a huge sale as it is in other types of stores, like clothing or home retailers.…
By Anna Buckman

This Is Why Adut Akech’s Skin Is So Perfect

There aren't many 19-year-olds who can text Naomi Campbell for career advice, or serve as a muse for Pierpaolo Piccioli and Pat McGrath, amongst others. Of course, Adut Akech, the face of Valentino's new Born in Roma fragrance collection, isn't your…
By Blake Newby