I remember the first time I tried tarte’s famous Cheek Stain: I was in high school and I used what should have been my gas money to buy it in the shade flush, which was probably not the right color for me (I later discovered Tickled and Exposed, and those were much better suited for … Read more
The differences between fillers are sometimes big and sometimes subtle, but each one has its own unique characteristics. From how long they last and what they’re made of to where they’re best placed for maximum results, there’s a lot to know about each one as more options continue to become available and new indications are … Read more
As much as we love curly hair, we’d be lying if we said it was always a breeze to maintain. Whether you’ve got loose ringlets or tight coils, finding the perfect routine and cocktail of products to keep it in tip-top shape can be a challenge. “Why is my hair so dry?” is a question … Read more
If you’ve ever pulled your hair up at the crown of your head and noticed the tightening effect it had on your skin, you’ve, in essence, given yourself a natural ponytail facelift. While the definition of a “ponytail facelift” varies across experts, it generally defines a minimally invasive procedure, the results of which mimic the … Read more
If you’ve ever done a quick Google search for the word collagen, you know that this essential protein plays quite a few important roles in your body. After all, this protein is one of the major building blocks of bones, muscles, tendons, and even the largest organ in your body: the skin. When it comes … Read more
Nothing brightens up a winter Monday like big beauty sales. Many popular brands are offering President’s Day weekend savings. Take this long weekend to give your hair-care, skin-care and makeup routine a refresh with new products and a fraction of their usual price. We’ve rounded up some of the best beauty sales this President’s Day … Read more
Some of my favorite blowouts have come from the talented stylists at Madison Reed. I frequented the Flatiron location for a while, as it was just down the street from my old NYC apartment, and every time I left with big, bouncy hair (think chic and polished, not ’80s beauty pageant). I’ve also had my … Read more
To help keep your breath steady, picture a balloon inflating and deflating with each inhale and exhale. A tool on the Calm app called the “Breathe Bubble” gives you a visual to follow; the bubble’s speed is adjustable. “It supports people to [help them] easily breathe in, hold, and breathe out at a pace that … Read more
I’ve been a beauty editor for more than a decade, and though that doesn’t mean I’m a makeup maven by any stretch of the imagination, I can do a full face of color when I need to, and it’s not half bad. However, there’s one skill I have yet to nail—the cat eye—but I chalk … Read more
“Won’t you sit right down and stay while…” For we millennials who were teenagers during the great twee era of the early 2010s, that line from She & Him’s “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?” sends an icky shiver down our spines as we remember the patterned tights, apron dresses, and wingtip shoes we … Read more