Beauty
Beauty
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.
DKNY Be Delicious and the Apple and Pear Perfumes Like It
DKNY Be Delicious turned a green apple into the most recognizable perfume bottle of the 2000s, and the family keeps growing. Here are the Be Delicious bottles I would tell apart, plus apple, pear and citrus perfumes for anyone who loves that crisp, juicy idea.
DKNY Be Delicious, the Big Apple in a Green Glass Bottle
DKNY Be Delicious was made to put the Big Apple in your hand, from its apple-shaped green glass to a carton styled like a grocer's bag. Here are both Be Delicious bottles and fourteen apple, pear and fresh floral scents to wear alongside them.
B Tan Self Tanners, Dreamed Up in Australia and Built for Speed
B tan is the Australian-born self tanner known for dark, fast mousses and clear gels with names like Tanned AF. Here are seven b.tan tanners, a mitt, and eight more self tanners I would compare them with.
White Eyeliner, From the 1970s Double Line to Euphoria's Flicks
White eyeliner has been making eyes look bigger since the 1970s, and soft creamy shades are the easiest way to wear it now. Here are sixteen, from waterline pencils to graphic liners and a few nudes.
Natasha Denona Foundation, and the Makeup Artist Who Started Backstage
The Natasha Denona foundation took four years to develop and comes in 52 shades matched to the brand's concealer. Here is the full Hy-Glam base routine, plus eight other glowy foundations to compare it with.
The Shark Facial Pro Glow, and Why Its Reviews Split in Two
The Shark Facial Pro Glow promises a spa-style facial at home, and the reviewers who tried it could not agree on whether it delivers. Here is the system, its refills and the devices I would compare it with, from LED masks to microcurrent.
Sixteen Makeup Ideas, and Where the Word Makeup Came From
These makeup ideas run from a one-stick flush to a matte red lip and a glitter liner, and none of them needs a tutorial. Here are sixteen products to try them with, eight for every day and eight for a night out.