Beauty
Beauty
In the Stars Bath and Body Works, and the Amber and Sandalwood Scents Around It
In the Stars Bath and Body Works is a sugared tangelo, starflower and sandalwood scent that launched for holiday 2018, and it now comes in everything from body wash to eau de parfum. Here is how I build it, the warm scents that sit next to it, and the sandalwood perfumes from other houses I reach for next.
OPI Got the Blues for Red, and the Reds That Sit Around It
OPI Got the Blues for Red is a blue-based deep red crème that came out of OPI's 2005 Chicago collection. Here is how I would wear it, the OPI reds and coats that go with it, and red polishes from other houses.
Curling Wand vs Curling Iron: What to Reach For
A curling wand has no clamp, and that one difference changes how your curls look and how you hold the tool. Here are the wands I would look at, the clamp irons that do the opposite job, and the sprays that belong underneath.
Moisturizer With SPF for Daily Wear, Sensitive Skin and Under Makeup
A moisturizer with SPF is the easiest sun habit I know, because it is one step instead of two. Here are the daily creams, the mineral formulas and the light fluids I would look at first.
Kitsch Hair Perfume, Scent by Scent, and What to Layer With It
Kitsch hair perfume grew out of a brand that started with handmade hair ties. Here are the scents I would pick, the Kitsch hair products that go under them, and hair perfumes from other brands.
bareMinerals Original Foundation SPF 15, Shade by Shade
The bareMinerals Original Foundation SPF 15 is the loose mineral powder that turned a San Francisco brand into a name everyone knew. Here are the shades I would start with, the rest of the bareMinerals powders around it, and other powder foundations and brushes to try beside it.
Rare Beauty Highlighter: Every Glow Shade I Would Pick
The Rare Beauty highlighter range started with a liquid luminizer in eight shades and has grown into powders, brighteners and glossy cheek and lip companions. Here are the shades I would pick, the Rare Beauty pieces that carry the glow further, and highlighters from other brands to compare.
T3 Aire 360 and the Hot Air Tools Around It
The T3 Aire 360 is the ceramic air styler that T3 unveiled for its 20th anniversary. Here is how it sits next to T3's dryers and curling irons, the air stylers from other brands, and the heat protectants I would put under all of them.
California Naturals, the Clean Hair and Body Line From the Founder of Playa
California Naturals is the clean hair and body line from Shelby Wild, the founder behind Playa. Here is how I would build a shower around the brand, plus gentle shampoos and body washes from other brands.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser and the Gentle Cleansers Around It
The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser is the gentle foaming wash from a New York apothecary that has been around since 1851. Here is the rest of the Ultra Facial family, plus creamy, gel and foam cleansers from other brands that keep skin comfortable.
Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere by philosophy, and the Vanilla Scents to Wear Next
Fresh cream warm cashmere is philosophy's juicy tangerine, cashmere wood and vanilla bean scent, and it comes as a full shelf from shower gel to body butter. Here is how I layer it, and the vanilla perfumes and body mists I wear when I want something a little different.
Face Razor Guide: Dermaplaning Tools and What to Put on After
A face razor is an old idea that has finally stopped being a secret. These are the razors and dermaplaning tools I would look at, plus the calming serums and barrier creams I would use right after.
The Best Setting Powder for Every Skin Type and Finish
The best setting powder is the one that matches your skin and how long you need your makeup to last. Here are the loose powders, pressed compacts and the puffs and brushes I would pair with them.
Fenty Beauty Foundation: The Shades, Tints and Tools I Reach For
Fenty Beauty foundation changed what a shade range could look like in 2017, and the line has grown well past one bottle. This fall Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex took over from the original Soft Matte, so here is the new foundation, the tints, the concealers, primers and powders that go with them, and the brushes and sponges I like to apply them.
Tanologist Drops and the Self Tan Routine I Trust
Tanologist drops started as one woman's answer to self tanner that broke her out, and they still make a simple place to begin. Here are the drops, mousses, mists, mitts and prep I would line up for a tan that looks like a real one.
CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen and the Mineral Tints I Would Pair With It
CeraVe tinted sunscreen is a mineral SPF 30 with a sheer tint, built on the ceramides the brand started with in 2005. Here is how I wear it, the other tinted mineral sunscreens I like beside it, and the cleansers that take it all off at night.
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum and the Dark Spot Routine Around It
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 serum is built around Melasyl, a molecule the brand says took 18 years of research, paired with 10% niacinamide. Here is how I would use it, which other dark spot serums sit well beside it, and the daily sunscreens that keep spots from coming back.
Guasha Tool Guide: Stones, Oils and Cooling Helpers
A guasha tool has roots in traditional Chinese medicine, and the facial versions are smooth stones you glide over oiled skin. Here are the stones I would look at, the face oils that give them slip, and the rollers and cold tools that sit beside them.
Water Based Concealer That Does Not Sit Heavy Under the Eyes
A water based concealer, meaning water is the first ingredient on the list, tends to feel lighter than the old stick formulas. Here are the liquid concealers I checked, the eye creams that prep the area, and the brushes and sponges that blend it all.
OPI Put It In Neutral and the Sheer Nudes That Go With It
OPI Put It In Neutral is the soft pinkish beige that a lot of people quietly keep in their drawer. Here is how I would wear it, the other OPI sheers that sit beside it, and the pink nudes and nail care that keep a neutral manicure looking clean.
Rabanne Perfume, from Fame to Million Gold and the Sweeter Scents Beside It
Rabanne perfume had a big reset in 2023, when the house dropped Paco from its name and Fame became its new signature. Here are the Rabanne bottles I would start with, then the vanilla, gourmand, honey and amber perfumes I would wear beside them.
Ralph Lauren Perfume: Romance and the Ones Around It
Ralph Lauren perfume started with Polo in 1978, and Romance followed in 1998. Here are the Ralph Lauren bottles I would smell first, plus rose perfumes and fresh florals from other houses.
Neutrogena Face Wash: Which One I Would Pick
A Neutrogena face wash is a good place to start when you want something simple, and the brand has a real origin story behind it. Here are the Neutrogena bottles I would look at, plus gentle gel and foam cleansers and acne cleansers from other brands.
Gucci Bloom Perfume and the Tuberose Florals Like It
Gucci Bloom perfume was the first fragrance built wholly under Alessandro Michele, and it has grown into a whole garden of versions. Here is how I tell the Bloom bottles apart, plus the tuberose and jasmine perfumes and the floral hair and body mists I would pair with them.