Beauty

Picture this: It’s one of those perfect, sun-filled days in late July that feel like 36 hours instead of 24. Low humidity and high temperatures. Your skin resembles a solar panel, soaking in energy and getting warmer to the touch. That heat you’re feeling? It’s actually infrared energy, which our bodies perceive as warmth. Though

Rihanna went pink, then blonde. Bob hairstyles are having a renaissance, as are side parts. And while we’re speaking of renaissance, Beyoncé traded her disco ball for chaps and debuted air-grazing hair to match. New colors, shorter cuts, or voluminous tresses can only signal one thing: a summer hair transformation is upon us. Summer is

Perfumer Mathilde Laurent has created scents which smell like the freshest of garden roses, dewy kumquats, and shiny watches. You might think that this project for Laurent, whose job is to create beautiful fragrances for Cartier as their in-house perfumer, would be the equivalent of vacation time or a chance to embrace idleness. It turned

Summer is finally upon us, and along with vacations, endless sunny days, and adventurous late nights, we can also expect a few new beauty trends. When the heat of summer rolls in, our usual makeup routines go through a bit of a transformation; full coverage foundation becomes a glowy skin tint, matte lipsticks are swapped

Brooke Shields has been in the spotlight her entire life—and at 59, she’s shifting the focus to women over 40. “A woman over 40 starts to look at her life differently. There’s a fresh start to it. But we’re not really marketed to. There’s this no man’s land—we’re no longer having babies, but we’re also

Kourtney Kardashian Barker and I have been trying to lock down a time to connect for days. The multi-hyphenate’s chaotic schedule has been even busier lately, given the birth of her fourth baby, a new season of The Kardashians, and the explosion of Lemme, her science-backed vitamin and supplement line. When we do connect on

Going from brunette to redhead has been a high-maintenance joyride. I’m loving the fresh look, but maintaining the vibrancy of the color I first left the salon with is expensive and time-consuming. Recently, my budget was tight, my colorist was booked solid, and my hair was turning a dull and lackluster shade of copper, so

Sitting in a sun-drenched room of her California home, Jennifer Garner’s face lights up at the mere mention of two words: sun care. Peruse any online interview of the actress, and lodged right next to her name is her age, along with the product du jour she’s been loving. Everyone’s fascinated by how Garner maintains

Skincare in Korea has always been a bit of an art form, meticulously crafted over centuries to achieve that flawless, dewy glow that’s the envy of beauty enthusiasts worldwide. As a Korean-American born and raised in California, I got my first real taste of Korean skincare when I stepped off the plane at Incheon Airport

After I had my daughter, Ava, I realized that everyone is a liar. Especially with social media, everyone wants you to feel like you’re missing out. When talking about becoming a mom, they’ll post things like: “This is the most sensational feeling of my life, “I’m loving every moment, “It’s like my heart is beating

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush We’ve adored the finely milled, universally flattering Dior Rosy Glow blushes for years, but TikTok helped launch the products into viral status. Dior has slowly added new shades, and it recently debuted

I was eight years old when my grandmother first told me I should get plastic surgery. Or rather, she told my mother, “I think Carol should get a nose job.” My mother laughed it off. I pretended I wasn’t listening, but I took away two lessons: Even my loved ones saw flaws in me, and

Like countless other beauty connoisseurs, I consider myself a Dyson hair tool devotee. I’ve been a fan of the brand’s buzzy devices since 2018 and currently use the latest Airwrap model up to three times per week. And though plenty of viral Dyson dupes have emerged over the years, in my opinion, nothing holds a

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s It Takes a Village series, we’re exploring the intersection of parenthood and community, including the costly services that have

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s It Takes a Village series, we’re exploring the intersection of parenthood and community, including the costly services that have

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s It Takes a Village series, we’re exploring the intersection of parenthood and community, including the costly services that have

We’re all about a beauty product that does the most. A face serum that hydrates, softens, and brightens? Yes, please. A moisturizing lip balm that’s also plumping? We’ll take two. But the best multitasking skin-care product may be hiding in plain sight: sunscreen. Yes, SPF provides protection against UV radiation and sun damage, but did

Like most things Fendi does, the brand’s approach to fragrance has family at its center. Silvia Venturini Fendi, a member of the family’s third generation and the artistic director of accessories, menswear, and children for the company, is gathered with her daughters Delfina Delettrez Fendi and Leonetta Luciano Fendi at I Casali del Pino, a

At a recent dinner, my friends and I started splitting hairs. One friend regaled us about a dream she had, where she plucked one wiry gray hair, only for more to pop up and multiply before her eyes. Another pointed to her brother, who’s younger than her and already squarely salt and pepper. As my

In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to ELLE alum Laney Crowell, who founded the beauty brand Saie in 2019, after leaving a nearly five-year stint at Estée Lauder. “I love that this

If you’ve been painting your nails some variation of jewel-tones or muted colors to match cooler temperatures, it’s time to switch it up. Summer is right around the corner, and with it means new nail trends to complement the season. Last summer, we saw chrome nails, glazed donut nails, aka Hailey Beiber’s manicure, and pastel

My favorite spot in my weekly hot yoga class is directly facing a full-length mirror. Enjoying an unobstructed view of my body allows me to make minuscule adjustments. Recently, however, I’ve been zeroing in on my shoulders, where my trapezius muscle looks bulkier and more sloped than ever. Yoga poses like Dolphin can help loosen

Until a few days ago, Zendaya’s 2024 Met Gala remained shrouded in mystery. But while the Met Gala comes with its own chaos, it also brings one guarantee: a Zendaya red carpet domination. It’s been five years since Zendaya’s enchanting appearance on the red carpet for the 2019 “Camp: Notes on Fashion” Met Gala, where

Very few people can make a fire ginger hair and a floor-length Gap denim gown fashun, but then again, not everyone is Da’Vine Joy Randolph. After an awards-sweeping season for her portrayal in The Holdovers, the Hollywood darling is back to dazzling on the red carpet, this time for the 2024 Met Gala, which celebrates