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CeraVe Body Wash for Acne and Other Salicylic Acid Picks

CeraVe Body Wash for Acne and Other Salicylic Acid Picks

A CeraVe body wash for acne starts with its Salicylic Acid Body Wash, the first of the washes here for back, chest and shoulder breakouts. I also cover leave-on sprays and serums, scrubs, patches and spot treatments.

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Women's Travel Pants for Long Flights: Rise, Break and Fabric

Women's Travel Pants for Long Flights: Rise, Break and Fabric

Womens travel pants for long flights come down to rise, break and fabric weight, and price matters less than you think. I sorted 20 trousers from 14 brands by the decisions that matter most.

cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum and the Barrier Serums and Creams Beside It

cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum and the Barrier Serums and Creams Beside It

The cocokind ceramide barrier serum is a five-ceramide dropper serum from a brand that prints its numbers on the box. Here is the rest of the cocokind shelf, the other barrier serums I would compare it with, and the barrier creams to seal it in.

Closed Toe Birkenstock Clogs: Boston, Amsterdam and Naples

Closed Toe Birkenstock Clogs: Boston, Amsterdam and Naples

Birkenstock clogs are considered closed toe shoes, and the Boston is the classic example, a cork-footbed clog introduced in 1976. I start with the Boston, then cover suede, shearling-lined pairs and the Amsterdam and Naples.

Best Maxi Dresses: Longline, Halter and Strapless Picks

Best Maxi Dresses: Longline, Halter and Strapless Picks

The best maxi dresses pair a clean hem line with a fitting neckline and a fabric that moves, from Lovers and Friends gowns to Bec + Bridge halters. I sorted them by cut and added a try-on test for sitting and walking up a step.

Verb Shampoo, From an Austin Barbershop to the Ghost Line

Verb Shampoo, From an Austin Barbershop to the Ghost Line

The Verb Ghost line is the fine-hair range built around Ghost Oil, the moringa oil made weightless that first put the Austin brand on the map. I go through eight Verb shampoos by hair type, then conditioners, masks, a leave-in and an oil.

BYOMA Jelly Cleanser: The Creamy Jelly and Barrier Routine

BYOMA Jelly Cleanser: The Creamy Jelly and Barrier Routine

BYOMA jelly cleanser is a soap-free jelly that lathers into cream and aims to clean without leaving skin feeling tight. I pair the Creamy Jelly Cleanser with the other BYOMA cleansers, creams and serum, plus jelly, gel, cream and foam cleansers to compare.

Aeyde Sizing: The Shoes That Run Narrow

Aeyde Sizing: The Shoes That Run Narrow

Aeyde sizing runs narrow, so test flats, slingbacks, loafers and pumps for pinching at the strap, heel and toes. I compare the silhouettes by fit, using the Betty ballet flat as the baseline for everything narrower.

Maybelline Foundation: From Fit Me to Super Stay and Beyond

Maybelline Foundation: From Fit Me to Super Stay and Beyond

A Maybelline foundation for every finish, from the matte Fit Me bottle to the 30 hour Super Stay. I pair the lineup with long-wear foundations from other brands and pressed powders to set them.

Beekman 1802, the Goat Milk Brand That Began on an Upstate Farm

Beekman 1802, the Goat Milk Brand That Began on an Upstate Farm

Beekman 1802 goat milk products range from a pure goat milk lotion and goat milk soaps to the Milk RX face and body care. I go through the lotions, face care and body care, and what I would skip on freshly shaved skin.

Fall Wedding Attire: What to Wear as a Guest, Layers to Shoes

Fall Wedding Attire: What to Wear as a Guest, Layers to Shoes

Fall wedding attire works best as a midi dress in a deep color with a fine-knit layer that comes off for the warm reception. I cover dress codes, layers and shoes that will not sink into grass.

Tarte Color Corrector Under Eye: The CC Peach and Its Family

Tarte Color Corrector Under Eye: The CC Peach and Its Family

Tarte's color corrector under eye is the CC undereye corrector, a peach cream for dark circles that comes in Light-Medium Peach. I go through eight tarte correctors and concealers, plus eight under-eye correctors and brighteners from other brands.

Tatcha Lip Mask Guide, Plus Overnight Masks to Compare

Tatcha Lip Mask Guide, Plus Overnight Masks to Compare

The Tatcha lip mask is the jelly-textured Kissu that started a whole shelf of lip care built on Japanese beauty rituals. Here is how I use it, the rest of the Tatcha lip lineup, and the overnight masks from other brands I would compare it with.

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RIER Brand: Alpine Wool Layers Made for the City

RIER Brand: Alpine Wool Layers Made for the City

The RIER brand is a Paris label founded in 2019 by South Tyrol-born designer Andreas Steiner, who worked at Prada, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton. I go through its wool layers, dresses, shorts and boots that bring Alpine function into the city.

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What to Wear to a Fall Outdoor Dinner

What to Wear to a Fall Outdoor Dinner

What to wear to a fall outdoor dinner comes down to one substantial layer over a dress or slim trousers, plus boots that handle uneven ground. I go through coats, light-catching satin dresses and boots for candlelight.

OLLY Hello Happy vs Goodbye Stress: Eight Picks for Calm

OLLY Hello Happy vs Goodbye Stress: Eight Picks for Calm

OLLY Hello Happy vs Goodbye Stress: Hello Happy is for mood with vitamin D and saffron, Goodbye Stress is for calm with GABA and L-theanine. I go through eight OLLY stress, sleep and mood supplements, plus eight wind-down rituals.

Choosing a Dior Foundation: Forever Skin, Backstage and the Tools to Apply Them

Choosing a Dior Foundation: Forever Skin, Backstage and the Tools to Apply Them

A good Dior foundation starts with knowing which of its two personalities you want, the polished Forever line or the runway-born Backstage line. This edit covers both, plus the sponges and brushes that make either one look like skin.

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Serum and Other Serums for Uneven Tone

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Serum and Other Serums for Uneven Tone

The AXIS-Y dark spot serum is the Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum, and it leads a lineup of niacinamide, vitamin C and tranexamic acid serums. I added the daily sunscreen that keeps spots from coming back.

Chanel Foundation Shades: Les Beiges, Ultra Le Teint and More

Chanel Foundation Shades: Les Beiges, Ultra Le Teint and More

Chanel foundation shades run from the fresh Les Beiges glow to the long wear of Ultra Le Teint, with options like B40, BR22 and BD31. I start with the finish you want to see in the mirror, then compare a few other luxury foundations.

Fenty Foundation Shades: Pro Filt'r, Soft'Lit and Skin Tints

Fenty Foundation Shades: Pro Filt'r, Soft'Lit and Skin Tints

Fenty foundation shades changed what a shade range could look like in 2017, and the line now runs from Pro Filt'r matte to Soft'Lit and skin tints. I go through the shades I reach for, then the concealers, powders and brushes that go with them.

Rare Beauty Blush Names: Every Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Shade

Rare Beauty Blush Names: Every Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Shade

Rare Beauty blush names for Soft Pinch Liquid Blush include Happy, Love, Hope, Joy, Encourage and Adore, shared with the powder and cream. I sort them by undertone, then compare other liquid blushes.

cocokind Lip Balm: Every Blur Balm Shade, Plus Tinted Balms to Compare

cocokind Lip Balm: Every Blur Balm Shade, Plus Tinted Balms to Compare

The cocokind lip balm that gets all the attention is the Ceramide Lip Blur Balm, a glossy balm with ceramides and peptides. Here are the shades and flavors I would look at, the blurred balms from other brands, and everyday tinted balms to compare.

NYX Butter Gloss vs Jelly Job: Which Lip Gloss Fits Your Day

NYX Butter Gloss vs Jelly Job: Which Lip Gloss Fits Your Day

NYX Butter Gloss vs Jelly Job comes down to comfort or shine: Butter Gloss is the soft one, and Jelly Job is the glassy one. NYX says Jelly Job gives fuller looking lips. I sort them with Duck Plump and Lip I.V., plus glosses from other brands to compare.

Derm Approved Skincare: goop, Dr. Brandt, RoC and EltaMD

Derm Approved Skincare: goop, Dr. Brandt, RoC and EltaMD

Derm approved skincare here means brands that are dermatologist recommended or clinically proven, from goop beauty to EltaMD. I go through what each brand is known for and the products worth trying.

Miguelina Gambaccini: Resortwear Lace Dresses and Kaftans

Miguelina Gambaccini: Resortwear Lace Dresses and Kaftans

Miguelina Gambaccini launched her namesake resortwear label after struggling to pack for her honeymoon. The brand grew from a cheesecloth experiment into a travel wardrobe of lace dresses, cover-ups and pieces meant to move from beach to dinner. Its best idea is still the original one: fewer clothes, more destinations.

LAWLESS Lip Gloss: Forget The Filler Shades, Balms and Peptide Rivals

LAWLESS Lip Gloss: Forget The Filler Shades, Balms and Peptide Rivals

The LAWLESS lip gloss most people mean is Forget The Filler, a plumping gloss that launched in one shade and now comes in a whole pink wardrobe. Here are the shades I would reach for, the balms, lipsticks and liners around it, and peptide glosses from other brands.

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum: A Quiet Start, Ceramides Included

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum: A Quiet Start, Ceramides Included

The cerave resurfacing retinol serum is a retinol that arrives with ceramides and niacinamide already built in. This edit covers the CeraVe serums, the moisturizers I would use around them, and retinol serums from other brands.

Where Is Wavytalk Located: The Shenzhen Hair Tool Brand

Where Is Wavytalk Located: The Shenzhen Hair Tool Brand

Wavytalk is located in Shenzhen, and the hair tool brand grew from Amazon to TikTok Shop, Target and Ulta. I go through its thermal brushes, straighteners, dryers and hot air brushes.