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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.
Marula Oil, From Drunk Elephant's Face Oil to Body Wash and Lipstick
Marula oil comes from a fruit tree native to southern Africa, and it is light enough for the face and rich enough for hands, hair and lips. Here are the marula face oils and cleansers, the body and hair care made with it, and the makeup that uses it for slip.
The Make Up Bag Edit: Soft Pouches, Clear Cases and What Goes Inside
A make up bag should fit what you actually carry and make every piece easy to find. Here are soft pouches, clear cases and vanity bags in every size, plus the sticks and balms that earn a spot inside.
Top Coat Picks for a Manicure That Lasts, From Seche Vite to Chanel
A good top coat is what keeps polish glossy and chip-free past the first few days. Here are the top coats I rate, the base coats and colors to wear under them, and the oils, creams and tools that finish a manicure.
Clarifying Shampoos, Scalp Scrubs and Skin Care That Clears Buildup
A clarifying wash lifts the buildup that makes hair look heavy and flat, from styling products to hard water minerals. Here are the clarifying shampoos, scalp scrubs and pre-wash treatments to use once a week, plus clarifying skin care for congested pores.
Eyebrow Lift Gels and Waxes for Brows That Stay Up All Day
An eyebrow lift at home comes down to a clear wax or gel that brushes the hairs up and keeps them there. Here are the lifting gels, tinted brow gels and finishing pencils that make brows look laminated without a salon appointment.
Pureology Leave In Conditioner, and the Irvine Hairdresser Behind It
The Pureology leave in conditioner most people mean is Color Fanatic, from a sulfate-free brand a hairdresser started in Irvine. Here are eight Pureology leave-ins, oils and masks, and eight more leave-in conditioners I compared them with.
Tweezerman, From a Splinter Tweezer to the Slant
Tweezerman started in 1980 with one splinter tweezer and went on to make the slant tip most of us still reach for. Here are eight Tweezerman tools, from lash curlers to a cuticle nipper, and eight more lash and brow picks I compared them with.
The Crème Shop, the LA K-Beauty Shop That Opened in 1988
The Crème Shop opened in Los Angeles in 1988 and later became the Hello Kitty sheet mask brand. Here are eight Crème Shop skin care picks and eight lip balms and oils, four of them from the brand, that I compared side by side.
Textured Hair Care, From Madam C.J. Walker to the CROWN Act
Textured hair covers everything from loose waves to tight coils, and the products for it have a long history. Here are eight curl stylers and eight leave-ins, oils and treatments I would build a routine from.
Tanning Drops, and the 1950s Lab Accident Behind Self-Tan
Tanning drops mix into your moisturizer, but the tanning ingredient inside was found by accident in a 1950s hospital lab. Here are eight self-tanners for the face, drops first, and eight bronzing drops that wash off at night.
Tan Luxe, the Glasgow Salon Idea Behind Custom Self-Tan Drops
Tan Luxe started with a Glasgow salon owner who heard the same fake tan complaints every day. Here are eight Tan-Luxe drops, lotions and mousses, and eight more self-tanners and tools I compared them with.
The T3 Hair Dryer, From the 2004 Featherweight to Aire IQ
The T3 hair dryer started in 2004 with the Featherweight, a light, quiet dryer inspired by a medical student's routine. Here are eight T3 dryers and stylers and eight more dryers and blow-dry brushes I compared them with.
SolaWave Mask Picks, From a 2020 Wand to Full-Face Red Light
The SolaWave mask came after the brand's 2020 red light wand, and it now covers the face and eyes in three-minute sessions. Here are eight SolaWave devices and serums, and eight more LED masks and tools I compared them with.
RevAir, the Reverse-Air Dryer That Started With a Dad and a Vacuum
RevAir began with a dad who used vacuum suction to make his daughters' ponytails, and it launched in 2018. Here are eight RevAir tools and air stylers, and the heat protection and silk that make a stretch last.
Purple Sol de Janeiro, and the 1959 Record Behind Cheirosa 59
Purple Sol de Janeiro means the Delícia line, the violet scented Cheirosa 59 range that arrived in 2024. Here are eight Sol de Janeiro picks, purple first, and eight violet and plum scents I would wear with them.
Press On Toenails, the Newest Chapter in a 1950s Nail Idea
Press on toenails are the new pedicure shortcut, built on fake nail ideas that go back to the 1950s. Here are eight toenail sets, with glue and without, and eight prep and aftercare picks that make them last.