Beauty

philosophy Perfume: Cristina Carlino's Clean, Happy Scents from Grace to Cream

The philosophy perfume shelf is built around Amazing Grace, a scent made to be worn for yourself, plus the gourmand creams and body mists that followed. This edit walks through the Grace family, the vanilla and cashmere side, and five clean skin scents from other brands.

Prada Paradigme Eau de Parfum Starts With the Base and Works Up

Prada Paradigme Eau de Parfum arrived in 2025 with a reversed pyramid, a refillable bottle and a woody amber heart. Here is the Paradigme family with Luna Rossa Black, the Ocean and Carbon side of the Luna Rossa line, and six woody amber colognes from other houses to wear next to it.

OUAI Perfume Is Jen Atkin's Street Map, Bottled

OUAI perfume began in 2018 as four eaux de parfum named after Jen Atkin's favorite streets, and it has grown into mists and body care in the same scents. Here are the bottles, the hair and body versions, and a few other brands' mists for the days you want something lighter.

Strawberry Perfume Is Mostly a Lab Trick, and I Love It Anyway

A strawberry perfume rarely contains anything from a strawberry, and that is exactly what makes the category fun. Here are the berry eau de parfums, the mists and the rollerball for layering, and the cherry and berry cousins for when you want something less sweet.

Hoola Bronzer Began as a Fix for a Messy Powder

Hoola bronzer first appeared in 2001 as a tidier answer to loose powder, and it is still the shade people picture when they say bronzer. Here is the powder, the cream balm and the brush, the rest of Benefit's face lineup, and other bronzers worth a look.

Pink Lightbulbs and Veil: Why My Hourglass Skin Tint Does the Quiet Work

The Hourglass skin tint called Veil is the lightest thing in Carisa Janes's complexion range, and it is the one I wear most. This edit covers Veil and its foundation siblings, six skin tints from other makers, and the concealer, powder, brush and cheek products that finish the face.

NYX Brow Glue and the Gel Shelf: Brows That Stay Brushed Up

NYX brow glue was the brand's first instant brow styler, and it still sets the standard for a brushed-up, held-in-place brow. This edit covers the NYX brow pencils and the glue itself, a few more NYX favorites for lips and eyes, and the clear gels from other brands worth trying.

Reading the Label on Cymbiotika Glutathione, Bottle by Bottle

Cymbiotika glutathione is the bottle people keep asking about, so here is what the brand and the label actually say, plus the rest of the liposomal liquids. I also cover glutathione from other brands and the beauty supplements that sit next to it on the shelf.

Tatcha The Rice Wash and the Kyoto Manual That Started the Brand

Tatcha The Rice Wash is the brand's softer-feeling take on an old Japanese rice water ritual. Here are the Tatcha cleansers, the steps the brand suggests after them, and five gentle cream and milk cleansers from other brands.

Anua Sunscreen and the Heartleaf Brand Behind It: A Field Guide to the Shelf

Anua sunscreen is the newer half of a brand best known for a toner, so this edit starts with the three formulas and their finishes. After that come the Anua toners, serums and cleansing oil that sit underneath, and a handful of Korean sunscreens from other brands.

A French Pharmacy Gave Us the RoC Eye Cream Shelf I Keep Coming Back To

The RoC eye cream line began in 1957 with a young pharmacist in Paris, and it is still the place I start when I want a retinol eye product made for the eye area. Here are the five eye formulas, the retinol creams and serums from the same brand, and a handful of eye creams from other makers.

Rice Toner, Explained: Milky Rinse Water, Modern Bottles and a Softer Shelf

A rice toner is a milky, soft-feeling step that sits between cleansing and serum, and the idea is older than you might think. Here are the bottles I reach for first, the rice serums, creams and cleansers from the same family, and the hydrating toners to try next.

Pore Strips, Honestly: What They Lift, What They Leave

Pore strips have been a bathroom-cabinet habit since 1997, and they do one narrow thing: lift the top of what sits in a pore. This edit covers the Bioré originals, the strips and patches from other brands, and the toners and clay masks I use afterwards.

The Best Nail Polish Is the One That Survives Your Week

The best nail polish depends on how you live, so this edit sorts the options by behavior. You get gel-look formulas that set in air, classic lacquers for color and mood, and the base and top coat habit that holds a manicure together.

Salicylic Acid Body Wash Picks, From CeraVe to Sol de Janeiro

A salicylic acid body wash clears the breakouts and bumps that show up on the back, chest and shoulders. Here are the washes, the leave-on sprays and serums, and the scrubs and patches that work alongside them.

The Best Shampoo for Gray Hair, and Why Purple Cancels the Yellow

A shampoo for gray hair has one main job, which is keeping silver strands bright instead of yellow. Here are the toning shampoos, the shampoo and conditioner pairs, and the masks, oils and scalp serums that keep gray soft and shiny.

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Picks, From AXIS-Y to EADEM and Glow Recipe

A dark spot correcting glow serum works best as part of a simple routine with daily sunscreen. Here are the niacinamide serums, the vitamin C and tranexamic acid treatments for stubborn marks, and the glow essences and SPF that finish the job.

Color Safe Shampoo Picks, Plus the Masks and Glosses That Keep Dye Bright

A color safe shampoo cleans gently so salon color stays bright between appointments. Here are the shampoos, the conditioners and masks, and the glosses and leave-ins made for colored hair.

Blue Mascara Is Back, From Diorshow Overblue to YSL Electric Blue

Blue mascara was a signature of the 80s that the runway keeps bringing back, and it reads as bright color from across a room. Here are the blue mascaras, the navy liners to pair with them and the primers, curlers and removers that keep the look clean.

The Neck Cream Edit, From a Stretch-Mark Accident to Red Light Devices

A neck cream exists because the skin below your chin is thinner and drier than the skin on your face. Here are the neck and décolleté creams, the serums and masks for extra lift, and the devices that work alongside them.

Slugging Skincare: The Balms, Barrier Creams and Sleeping Masks That Seal It In

Slugging skincare means sealing your night routine under a thin layer of balm so skin wakes up soft. Here are the balms made for it, the barrier creams to use underneath and the sleeping masks for the nights in between.

Skincare Brands Built by Doctors, Facialists and Founders With a Story

The skincare brands I come back to usually start with one person, whether a stem cell scientist, a facialist or a winemaker. Here are the doctor-founded lines, the facialist brands and the labels rooted in a place, with the product to try first from each.

Scalp Brush Picks, From Manta's Bendy Bristles to a Jade Gua Sha Comb

A scalp brush works shampoo in, lifts buildup and turns wash day into a massage. Here are the brushes and massagers I would reach for, plus the scrubs and serums to use with them.

Rosemary Hair Oil and the Study Behind the Trend

Rosemary hair oil went from a folk remedy to a bathroom-shelf habit, helped along by a 2015 study and a lot of TikTok. Here are the rosemary oils, serums and scalp sprays, plus the rosemary shampoos and conditioners to use alongside them.