Runway season is when designers, makeup artists and hairstylists try the weirdest, wackiest, and secretly sexiest looks they can imagine. Um, isn’t Halloween basically the same thing? These 10 styles will enliven even the most basic costume—hi, cat ears—taking your look to the next level. Priscilla Presley The Designer: Valentino The Look: Kaia Gerber’s sky-high

As much as waterproof mascara is a godsend, it is a nightmare to take off. Makeup wipes don’t cut it. Soap gets in your eyes. And, no matter which method you choose, there’s a lot of excessive, irritating tugging and pulling along the delicate skin around your eyes. One night, while trying to remove my

It’s no secret that the beauty industry takes a toll on the environment. From PR mailers to surplus packaging to sunscreen snuffing out coral reefs, sometimes the picture feels pretty bleak. Alas, it’s not all bad, especially if we’re all willing to take a few steps to rid the environment of our debris. Like, for

When it comes to treating the signs of aging, many women used to take a wait-and-see approach. As in, wait until they see a wrinkle or age spot, then do something about it. Not anymore. According to dermatologist Harold Lancer, MD (whose Beverly Hills office is frequented by Kim Kardashian, as well as Margot Robbie

Like Seamless and Amazon Prime, beauty brands are making it so y0u never have to leave your house again. See: at-home peels, which promise spa facial-like results, no appointment required. “At-home peels come in a variety of forms that range from the agents used to the application methods,” says Ava Shamban, celebrity cosmetic dermatologist and

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say our goodbyes to one of the beauty world’s most coveted (and best-selling) eyeshadow palettes: the Urban Decay Naked Palette. Yes, you read that correctly: the OG Naked Palette, which has sat comfortably at the top of the beauty world since its launch in 2010, will be

Ah, face masks: the solution to all of my personal woes. Broken heart? Face mask. Trouble on the home front? Face mask. Flat tire? Patch that ish up with a sheet mask and ride off into the sunset, boo. And while we’re on the subject of self care, it might be time to indulge in

What exactly does keratin do? According to celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins, who works with Elizabeth Olsen, Alison Brie, and Dakota Johnson, “Keratin helps to rebuild the protein structure of your damaged hair. Over time, it should leave your hair silky and smooth.” Hawkins also notes that looking for shampoos with keratin might be a great

Aug 21, 2018 Base Butter In a beauty industry that too often fails to cater to women of color, many of those women of color have taken matters into their own hands by starting their own companies. We’ve already highlighted some rising makeup brands to pay attention to—now we’re looking at skincare. ELLE.com attended the

We’re sorry, but we can’t handle another Roy Lichtenstein or Dia de los Muertos makeup look. And there’s nothing scarier than walking down the street matching 72 black-bobbed, red-lipped Mia Wallaces. And honestly Harley Quinn is kind of over too! Despite the over-saturation of iconic halloween costumes, you don’t need the most original idea to

Gloria Steinem’s latest crusade against inequality comes in the form of a sheer lip balm created with social justice beauty brand Lipstick Lobby. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Net profits from the glossy Vitamin E balm, named ‘In the Clear,’ benefit the unPrison Project, a female-led nonprofit organization which offers female inmates mentorship and literacy

What does the “nude” nail look like in 2018? There have been advancements in beauty when it comes to defining that term more accurately. Just think of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty foundation launch in 40 hues (and the countless beauty companies that scrambled to catch up, launching more inclusive extensions of their foundation ranges). Advertisement –

1 of 16 Matthew Eisman Cardi B Mom cut, but make it fashion. The rapper (and new mother!) wowed in a pixie cut complemented by fluttery lashes, gold eyeshadow and purple underliner, and her signature blinged-out manicure. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2 of 16 Kevin Mazur Ariana Grande The singer got that new romance/new

Ariana Grande’s signature beauty look always involves two things: a tight, high ponytail and black winged liner. Hair stylist Chris Appleton recently shared how to recreate her hair and now her makeup artist Ashley K Holm is letting people in on exactly how she nails the cateye every time. “I’m constantly switching up the brands

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below We’re far past men wearing makeup being considered a novelty (just check out any Youtube tutorial from MannyMUA, PatrickStarrr, or James Charles)—but makeup designed with men in mind is still a new concept in beauty. Tom Ford and Clinique have dabbled in releasing products for men, but Chanel just announced

In our new series, Why Is This So Expensive?, we explore the luxury products we love and exactly what you’re paying for. Up first? La Prairie’s, Caviar Premier, which retails for $485 . La Prairie When one thinks of La Prairie, they think of caviar. The luxury Swiss skincare brand capitalized on the intriguing ingredient

Period pain is the worst. Period. More than half of women in the U.S. report they suffer from dysmenorrhea, pain associated with menstrual cramps, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. While science works overtime to find a cure for making sure erections last longer, we asked Courtenay Poucher, M.D. FACOG and Board-Certified

When applied correctly, foundation doesn’t look like foundation at all—it looks like skin. With the constant barrage of new makeup brushes, blenders, and tech-y applications methods, foundation can go from simple and skin-like to super perplexing real quick. That’s why we turned to top makeup artists to dish their best tips for mastering the basic

Getty ImagesBG017/Bauer-Griffin Kim Kardashian, who pretty regularly switches up her look with the help or wigs and/or extensions, stepped out last night in Miami with neon green hair. Splash News Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Splash News InStyle compared the look to Nickelodeon’s slime, which isn’t too far off. Rest assured, it’s not a real

At this point, swarming beauty companies’ Instagram comment section and asking them to release more inclusive makeup collections catering to people of color feels like beating a dead horse. Why do we have to ask and plead with brands to feel seen in the beauty world? While there has been slow progress, it’s no secret

Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun has long been deemed skin’s worst enemy, wreaking havoc on a cellular level and resulting in fine lines, pigment gone wild, and even skin cancer. But experts warn of another stealth skin saboteur: pollution. From the incessant soot lining you windowsills, you already know you’re constantly surrounded by pollution—what’s

In this week’s episode of No Filter, five Rihanna fans try the Badgal’s latest shimmery goodness: Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter in Diamond Ball-Out. (It’s the silver sister to Trophy Wife!) Killawatt Highlighter in Diamond Ball-Out is limited-edition and different from the other product drops from the beauty mogul (and singer, actress, model, fashion designer, goddess,

If we’re being real, jogging on a treadmill that faces a cinderblock wall is a quick way to bore yourself into hating exercise. That’s why fitness retreats—weekend wellness trips in exotic destinations—are changing the fitness game. (Yoga mat, meet margarita. Margarita, meet yoga mat.) ClassPass—the popular fitness membership that gives users access to workout classes

Oftentimes in the beauty world it feels like a new miracle product pops every couple of months—one that’s finally going to clear up your skin and make you look like a baby again. Recently, collagen is being touted as one of those “miracle solutions in a bottle.” You’ve probably heard of the beauty ingredient that