Beauty
Beauty
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.
Caldera Lab Skincare for Men, and Anyone Else
Caldera lab began when a founder in Jackson Hole borrowed his wife's serum and wondered why nothing like it existed for men. Here are the Caldera + Lab serums, cleansers and moisturizers I would start with, plus eye creams, cleansers and shave picks from other brands.
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.
Valentino Cologne for Men: The Uomo Bottles and Their Italian Rivals
Valentino cologne for men starts with Uomo in 2014 and picks up speed with Born in Roma in 2019. Here are the Uomo bottles I would look at first, the Italian house colognes that sit beside them, and the vanilla and leather scents for evening.
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.
Moschino Toy Boy and Other Rose Colognes for Men
Moschino Toy Boy arrived in 2019 as Jeremy Scott's first men's fragrance for the house, and it sent a lot of people looking for rose that does not smell like a grandmother's garden. Here are the rose and pink pepper bottles, the woody ambers and the evening scents I would reach for, for yourself or for someone you shop for.
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.
A Better Makeup Mirror Starts With the Light, Not the Frame
A good makeup mirror is really a light source with a reflection attached, and that is how I shop for one. This edit covers the lighted vanity mirrors for a desk or dresser, the magnifying ones for close work, and the compact and tri-fold mirrors that travel.
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.