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Chlorophyll Drops, and the 1950s Craze That Put It in Popcorn
Chlorophyll drops are mostly chlorophyllin, a water-soluble form that turns a glass of water green. Here are sixteen, from mint and unflavored drops to capsules and softgels, with an honest look at the evidence.
Nail Strengthener Picks, and the Woman Who Kept Breaking Her Nails
A nail strengthener either hardens weak nails or keeps them flexible, and most nails need both. Here are sixteen, from the 1957 classic and keratin treatments to bond serums and cuticle oils.
Armani Cologne, From a Pantelleria Summer to Stronger With You
Armani cologne splits into fresh marine, citrus-woody and warm, sweet scents. Here are sixteen for men, from the original Acqua di Giò to Code and every Stronger With You.
Root Touch Up Picks, and the 1956 Ad Line That Made Home Color Normal
A root touch up either hides regrowth until your next shampoo or colors it for weeks. Here are sixteen, from gray-covering powders and waterproof sprays to ten-minute permanent kits.
The Cuticle Cutter Question: Nippers for Hangnails, Oil for Everything Else
Before you buy a cuticle cutter, it helps to know what it is actually for: hangnails and loose dead skin, not the living cuticle. This edit covers the nippers, the pushers, clippers and files that come with them, and the oils and balms that do the real daily work.
Hair Toner at Home, and the Color Wheel Trick Behind Purple Shampoo
A hair toner cancels brass with the opposite color, purple for yellow and blue for orange. Here are sixteen, from toning drops and glosses to purple and blue shampoos for wash day.
Manucurist: A Paris Salon, Her Mother's Idea and Polish That Cares for Nails
Manucurist began as a professional nail salon in Paris in 1996, and its polishes still think like a salon does. Here are the treatment polishes, the Green Flash gel system, and the hand and cuticle care I pair with them.
Korean Makeup Picks, and the Cushion Compact a Parking Stamp Inspired
Korean makeup starts with sheer, dewy skin and soft washes of color. Here are sixteen picks, from SPF cushions and a BB cream to lip tints, a wing liner stamp and a heart-shaped blush.
IGK Started as Four Stylists and One Salon in Miami Beach
IGK is the haircare line built by working stylists, named after the first letter of each of their last names. Here are the dry shampoos and texture sprays, the smoothing and mask steps, and the shampoo, conditioner and gloss for color.
Hot Girl Summer Makeup, From a Megan Thee Stallion Line to a Heat-Proof Kit
Hot girl summer started as a Megan Thee Stallion line and became a mood about confidence and fun. Here are sixteen picks for it, from stick bronzer and lip oils to SPF body oils and a summer scent.
The Rat Tail Comb Is the Smallest Tool on My Shelf and the Sharpest
A rat tail comb is the tool behind every clean part, neat section and tidy ponytail. This edit covers tail, cutting and fine-tooth combs, the wide-tooth combs for wash day, and the edge brushes for slicking things into place.
Wedding Makeup That Lasts, and the Royal Bride Who Did Her Own
Wedding makeup has to last through tears, hugs and flash photos and still look like you. Here are sixteen long-wear picks, from gripping primers and waterproof foundations to kiss-proof lip stains.
Low Heat, Low Speed: Choosing a Hair Dryer Diffuser for Curls
A hair dryer diffuser spreads the airflow out so curls are not blasted apart while they dry. This edit covers dryers that come with one, attachments for the dryer you already own, and the creams and mousses I put on before I start.
Makeup Brush Set Picks, and the Calligraphy Town That Switched to Makeup
A good makeup brush set covers base, cheeks and eyes without a drawer full of extras. Here are sixteen, from starter sets and travel pouches to handmade minis from Japan and a cleaner to keep them going.
A Harlem Market Stall, a Jar of Shea and the SheaMoisture Leave-In Conditioner Shelf
A SheaMoisture leave-in conditioner is where I start when hair feels dry, thirsty and a little stubborn. This edit walks through the brand's leave-ins, its curl creams and stylers, and the leave-in conditioners from other brands I would set beside them.
Powder Puff Picks, and the Coty Box Covered in Them
A powder puff presses powder into skin instead of dusting it on top, which is why it lasts longer and looks smoother. Here are sixteen, from velour puffs and sponges to the loose powders worth pressing in.
Dolce&Gabbana Cologne for Men: Sicilian Sun, Lavender and a Little Leather
Dolce&Gabbana cologne is easiest to choose once you know the three families: Light Blue for bright days, The One for evenings, and K for something sharper. Here is how the bottles differ, which concentration suits which hour, and what I would not do when buying.
Eye Liner, From Lead-Laced Egyptian Kohl to the Felt Tip
The right eye liner depends on the line you want, from a smudgy kohl to a sharp wing. Here are sixteen, from creamy pencils and kajals to felt tips, liquids and a gel pot.
Lash Tint at Home, and Why the Real Thing Stays at the Salon
A lash tint darkens lashes for weeks, but in the US it is a salon service, so this edit is about what gets close at home. Here are sixteen brown and soft-black mascaras, tubing formulas and one curler for a tinted, lifted look.
Clear Mascara, and the Kitchen Fire That Started Maybelline
A clear mascara shapes lashes and brows without any color, and a serum underneath does the slow work. Here are sixteen, from classic clear tubes and glossy lash gels to serums and primers.
Lemme Purr and the Gummy That Made Vaginal Health Talkable
Lemme Purr is the Kourtney Kardashian Barker supplement that put vaginal health gummies on a mainstream shelf. This edit covers Lemme's gummies and capsules, the Love Wellness picks that sit beside them, and washes, wipes and a probiotic from other brands.
Hygiene Hero: Michelle Yeh's Quiet Case for Bikini-Line Care
Hygiene Hero is Michelle Yeh's brand of intimate skincare, and this edit follows it from the oils and serum to the mists, deodorant and private bars. It ends with bikini-line and ingrown hair care from other brands.
Gregg Renfrew Bought Back Beautycounter and Gave It a Shorter Name
Beautycounter was founded by Gregg Renfrew in 2013 and now lives on as Counter, with a smaller range at launch. This edit walks through the skincare, the makeup, and cream and liquid blushes and contours from other brands.
Marc Elrick's Lockdown Project: The BYOMA Hydrating Serum and Its Shelf
The BYOMA hydrating serum is the place to start with a brand built around ceramides and a barrier-first routine. This edit covers the whole BYOMA serum line, the creams, toner and mist that layer over it, and hydrating serums from other brands to compare.