Beauty

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.

Waterproof Mascara, From the 1939 World's Fair to Tubing Formulas

A waterproof mascara holds a curl through heat, tears and a swim, and the good ones still come off without a fight. Here are sixteen, from classic wax formulas to tubing mascaras, a black primer and a gentle remover.

Face Mask Sheet Picks, and the 1875 Rubber Mask That Came First

A face mask sheet holds serum against your skin long enough to plump and calm it. Here are sixteen, from classic sheets and PDRN packs to bio-collagen, hydrogel and bio-cellulose masks.

The Best Skincare Products, Built on a 1967 Vogue Routine

The best skincare products fit into a simple routine: cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect. Here are sixteen, from gentle cleansers and a niacinamide serum to moisturizers for every skin type and a daily SPF.

Glycolic Acid Benefits, From a 1974 Dermatology Paper to Your Toner

Glycolic acid benefits include smoother, brighter and more even skin, as long as you go slowly and wear SPF. Here are sixteen glycolic picks, from gentle toners and pads to serums, masks and body care.

The Best Exfoliator for Your Skin, and the Scrub That Went to Court

An exfoliator lifts off dull, dead skin by friction, acids or enzymes, and the right one depends on your skin. Here are sixteen, from BHA toners and peel pads to rice powders and enzyme masks.

Dark Spot Remover Picks After Hydroquinone Left the Drugstore

Over-the-counter hydroquinone is gone, so a dark spot remover now relies on gentler brighteners and daily SPF. Here are sixteen, from vitamin C and tranexamic acid serums to patches, peels and sunscreen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.