Beauty

TYMO Curl Pro and the Other Curling Irons I Would Try

The TYMO Curl Pro is an automatic curling iron that wraps each section for you, and it sits in a lineup of wands, flat irons and curl creams I would actually use. Here is how I would pick a tool, then set the curl so it lasts.

Thermal Brush Guide: Ceramic Rounds, Hot Brushes and Blowout Sprays

A thermal brush is a ceramic-barrel round brush that holds heat and shapes hair as you dry it. These are the round and paddle brushes, heated brushes and blowout sprays I would pick, plus how to match barrel size to your hair length.

Brittle Nails: Strengtheners, Oils and Creams I Trust

Brittle nails usually need less drama and more routine: a gentle strengthener, a cuticle oil and a hand cream you actually reach for. Here are the treatments, oils and creams I would line up, plus the small habits that help.

IT Cosmetics CC Cream and the SPF Foundations to Compare

The IT Cosmetics CC cream started as one founder's answer to makeup that could not cover her redness. I walk through the CC+ formulas, then other SPF foundations, concealers and powders that finish the face.

The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream and Other Depuffing Picks

The INKEY List caffeine eye cream is a light cream for puffy, tired eyes, and it sits at the center of this edit. I paired it with caffeine serums, gels, patches and cooling tools for every morning face.

Ogee Makeup: Certified Organic Color from Vermont

Ogee makeup comes from a Vermont brand that certifies its formulas as organic, and it is named after a curve. Here is how I would wear the face sticks, serum foundation and lip oil, plus the cream blushes, bronzers and face oils that sit well beside them.

Kenra Blow Dry Spray and the Heat Protectants I Reach For

Kenra Blow-Dry Spray is a heat protectant the brand says cuts blow-dry time by up to 50 percent while it tames frizz. Here is how I would use it, plus the other blow-dry sprays, heat protectants and dryers I would pair with it.

Fur Oil and the Ingrown and Shave Care I Pair With It

Fur Oil is the body oil that built a whole category around hair and skin below the neck. Here is how I use it, plus the body oils, ingrown fixes and gentle exfoliators that make a smoother shave routine.

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 and What to Layer Around It

Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 is a light mineral liquid built on Japanese skincare rituals. Here are the mineral face sunscreens I would put beside it, the Tatcha steps that go with it, and the primers and tints that sit well on top.

Bioré UV Aqua Rich and Other Light Face Sunscreens

Biore UV Aqua Rich is a lightweight facial moisturizer sunscreen with hyaluronic acid and SPF 50, from a line Kao launched in 2011. Here are the watery face sunscreens I would compare with it, the SPF I wear under makeup, and the cleansers that take it all off at night.

Shine Spray That Gives Glossy Hair Without the Grease

A good shine spray finishes a style with a glossy, light coat that does not weigh hair down. These are the sprays, oils and in-shower glosses I would reach for, plus how much to use so shine looks healthy instead of wet.

Brown Mascara for a Softer Lash Line, Plus Brown Liners to Match

Brown mascara has been around almost as long as mascara itself, and it is still the easiest way to wear lashes that look defined but not harsh. These are the browns I would try, from soft chocolate to deep espresso, plus brown liners and a brow gel to go with them.

Eucerin Cream and Richer Moisturizers for Very Dry Skin

Eucerin cream goes back to a patent filed in 1900 by a young chemist who wanted oil and water to stay mixed. Here are the Eucerin creams I would start with, plus richer face creams, body butters and hand, foot and lip repair for dry skin.

L'Oréal Setting Spray and the Mists and Primers That Hold Makeup

The L'Oréal setting spray is a microfine aerosol mist that sets makeup in about three seconds. Here it sits with the other setting sprays, dewy mists and grippy primers I would use to make a face last the day.

CC Cream, Explained: Correctors, Tints and Brushes to Wear It Well

CC cream grew out of the BB cream story and puts the focus on evening out color. These are the correctors, tinted sunscreens and brushes I would pick for a light, natural base.

Erborian CC Cream and the Skin-First Base It Started

Erborian CC cream comes from a Korean-French brand that put skincare inside complexion products. Here is how I would wear it, plus the tinted moisturizers, primers and correctors that give a similar light, skin-first finish.

A Satin Pillowcase Guide, Plus What to Put On Before Bed

A satin pillowcase is the easiest sleep upgrade I know, and the silk versions here are the ones brands say protect hair and skin from friction. I have paired them with overnight hair, face and lip treatments that do their work while you sleep.

Good Dye Young: Hayley Williams' Bright Hair Color Line, and What to Wash It With

Good Dye Young started in 2016 when Paramore singer Hayley Williams and her stylist Brian O'Connor wanted the semi-permanent color they could not find as teenagers. Here are the shades I would start with, plus the color-safe washing and repair that keep bright hair looking bright.

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa and the Best Coffee Perfumes

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa is the coffee-spiced spin on the original Khamrah. Here are the coffee perfumes I would wear next to it, plus vanilla, spice and amber picks for when you want the same warmth in a different shape.

CAKES Nipple Covers, Adhesive Bras and Tape for Backless Tops

CAKES nipple covers started as a two-sister side project and grew into a full range of grippy and sticky styles. Here is how I would pick a fit and shade, plus the tape, adhesive bras and body oils that go with a backless or sheer top.

Mad Hippie Serums, Plus Vitamin C and Light Moisturizers

Mad hippie started with a couple who moved to Central America, surfed every day and watched the sun change their skin. These are the Mad Hippie serums, oils and creams I would start with, plus vitamin C serums and light moisturizers that sit well next to them.

Sun Bum Sunscreen, After Sun and Beach Hair Picks

Sun bum is the sunscreen brand that started in 2010 with a beach-house office and a monkey on the bottle. Here are the Sun Bum lotions, sprays and after sun gels I would pack, plus the lip SPF and sea salt sprays that finish a beach day.

Pantene, From a Swiss Hair Tonic to My Shower Shelf

Pantene began in 1945 as a Swiss hair tonic built around Pro-Vitamin B5, and the line has grown into shampoos, conditioners and repair masks. Here are the Pantene bottles I would reach for, plus the masks and leave-ins I would pair with them.

The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher and the Best Ways to Hold a Curl

The Ordinary lash curl finisher is a clear gel that sets a curl you already made, so it makes a good starting point for a lash routine. Here are the primers, serums, curlers and curl-holding mascaras I would pair with it.