Matteo Scarpellini/Imaxtree.com Anyone who’s had a rough week knows the look: puffy eyes, dark circles, the sudden appearance of fine lines. “We call it stress aging,” says Manhattan-based dermatologist and psychiatrist Amy Wechsler, MD. “Daily stressors such as a demanding job, a lack of sleep, and an unhealthy lifestyle can manifest as pallid patches, pimples,

CoverGirl is coming for you…in Times Square. For the first time in the brand’s nearly 60 year history, it’s launching a brick and mortar store in New York City. This comes on the heels of CoverGirl doing a bit of rebranding. In October of last year, the CoverGirl retired the “easy, breezy, beautiful” tagline in

Over the past few months, it seems every new foundation range is launching with 40 (or more!) shades. While many would say we have Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty to thank for the rush towards inclusivity (it would seem that the line started a ripple effect!) there are many brands that have always had wide offerings. From

I didn’t know what my natural hair felt or looked like for 20 years. In my mind, I always pictured a 4C, dark chocolate-covered kinky curl with a little bit of a kitchen in the back, where my hair gets the curliest. I imagined my hair texture to be a mix between Janelle Monáe and

Getty ImagesAntonello Trio + Courtesy Vibrant Eyes Smart application makes intense shades totally wearable: The key is to avoid blending shadow too far past the crease. To pull off bold mascara, Maybelline New York global makeup artist Erin Parsons advises picking a deep color and lining your waterlines with a pencil in a matching shade.

Glossier’s Perfecting Skin Tint was one the brand’s first launches in the now expansive product range—and remains a favorite. Loved for it’s ability to, “even out discoloration and leave your face looking toned, smooth, and dewy,” the product is a cult-favorite, yes, but sadly only comes in five shades. But that’s about to change. Advertisement

Getty ImagesBarry King + WireImage M.A.C is no stranger to creating collections around iconic artists. The brand’s Selena Quintanilla-inspired collection sold out back in 2016, and its latest highly-anticipated launch is an homage to R&B star, Aaliyah. M.A.C is paying tribute to her legacy with a 12-piece collection that will be available starting June 20

You probably know Lush as the brand that sells you Bath Bombs that turn your tub into a vision out of one of John Lennon’s acid trips, but recently the British company dipped its toes into something much hotter and less comfortable than its customers’ tepid bathwater. Lush has always been a company vocally dedicated

Meghan Markle’s famously glowing, radiant wedding day skin has been praised, copied, and even seen as the start of a new beauty movement. A big part of the joy over Markle’s look was the way her natural skin texture and freckles showed through. Clearly, she doesn’t need much—but she’s done the work to get there.

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Everyday Essentials Wake-up routine: “I like to have slow, gentle mornings. I’ll use a light cleanser and the Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème, which I use in the evening, too.” Complexion savers: “If my skin feels like it really needs it—especially in cold weather—I use the Clé de Peau Beauté Firming Serum Supreme. A

At this stage in my life, personally and professionally, beach waves are an institution. The term’s been floating around my brain for over a decade (hi, high school spring break!). Not only have I pursued the casual, beach-hair-don’t-care look with my own strands, but as a style editor, I’ve written about it for almost as

It’s been rumored that the Cleopatra (you know, one of history’s great beauties) used olive oil in one of her many routines. That bit of spon con for the world’s first influencer aside, olive oil is packed with antioxidants that work to fight free radical damage and protect your skin against harmful UV rays. “It’s

When I was eight, there was nothing cooler than being the kid in class who whipped out a 64-color Crayola box during coloring time. The kit was my pride and joy, and I loved the colors, the options, the fun shade names (hi, Purple Mountain’s Majesty!). Come to think of it, playing with crayons is

Blinc Mascara Amplified sephora.com $26.00 Blinc created a formula that creates waterproof “tubes” around your lashes that is both sweat-proof and smudge-proof. It’s a wet formula too, meaning it won’t dry out and you can reapply throughout the day. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Rimmel ScandalEyes Retroglam Mascara in Waterproof

Curtesy of Rancho La Puerta Whether your goal is to unplug, slim down, reset your mind, or simply submit to the world’s most heavenly massage, these ELLE-approved spas have you covered. The New Hot Spot: Chablé Resort, Mexico Built around a nineteenth-century hacienda in the Yucatán jungle just 25 minutes outside of hipster haven Mérida,

When Rihanna debuted her Fenty Beauty makeup line with an impressive 40 shades of foundation, the beauty world shook. It was and unheard launch—brands often do shade extensions later—and makeup lovers sang her praises for creating a truly inclusive makeup line that catered to all women, men (see: Daniel Kaluuya), deeper skin tones, albino skin,

BB creams are nothing new, but what is BB cream really? According to dermatologist Sung-Jae Jung, MD, founder of BB staple Dr. Jart+, a beauty or blemish balm (BB) “moisturizes, protects, and corrects,” consolidating your skin-perfecting products into one product. Beyond regular foundations and tinted moisturizers, BB creams offer broad-spectrum SPF, antioxidants, and depending upon

Every time M.A.C drops a new collaboration, the beauty world buzzes. Whether inspired by a music icon like Selena Quintanilla, or teaming up with another brand like Puma, the brand keeps makeup lovers on their toes. Sometimes, those limited-edition collections are so coveted that they immediately sell out. Other times, we’re so lucky as to

While traveling the world for events and shoots, 28-year-old Victoria’s Secret Angel Stella Maxwell has mastered her on-the-road beauty routine. The new collaboration between Karl Lagerfeld and Australian beauty brand ModelCo (for which she is the face of the campaign) perfectly fits her jetsetter lifestyle. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below “I genuinely love using the

May 30, 2018 Like our clothing (hi fanny packs), TV shows (hi Sabrina the Teenage Witch), and even our photographs (hi disposable camera filter), the beauty industry has fallen for ’90s nostalgia. Hard. From Clueless nail polish to Saved by the Bell lipsticks, it seems every other week a beauty brand comes out with a

In the wake of continued mass shootings across the country—there have been 23 school shootings in 2018 alone—social justice brand The Lipstick Lobby is launching a new shade to raise awareness against gun violence and help fund reform efforts. For its striking campaign, shooting survivors, including those from Parkland, Sandy Hook, Columbine, and the Pulse

Hi, my name is Kristina and I love a full face of makeup. Give me that heavy coverage foundation. That smoky eye. Those fake eyelashes. At this point, my makeup stash is more robust than my bank account. And, as much as I admire the woke-up-like-this appearance on other people, a Glossier girl I am

Between Chanel’s OTT cat eye and undone French girl hair, and Dior’s super fresh-faced foundation, this year’s Cruise shows are providing more beauty inspo than ever before. Next was Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2019 offering, where Nicolas Ghesquiere sent a model army storming the sculpture-laden runway at the Fondation Maeght in Nice. Advertisement – Continue Reading