Beauty

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the nail salon with a fresh set of perfectly manicured gel nails; they’re smooth to the touch, glossy with a pristine shine, and, best of all, they’re practically chip-resistant. “Gel nail polish is a type of varnish that is cured using UV or LED lamps,

Much like his clothes, the success of Narciso Rodriguez For Her has always been quiet. Launched in 2003, Claire Danes and Scarlett Johannson were rumored to be fans of the perfume but more notably, the scent introduced a new way to smell sexy, without being obvious. At the time, big celebrity fragrances from Britney Spears

A true skin care obsessive can identify ingredients and products by their acronyms. You shield your skin from harmful UV rays using sun protection factor (SPF) and boost hydration by employing a hyaluronic acid serum (HA). However, at the forefront of every skin junkie’s rotation is likely powerhouse products that work to address uneven texture

I have yet to meet a Black person who isn’t loyal to Vaseline. In our homes, the OG Healing Jelly is used as a cure-all remedy for everything from softening dry elbows and knuckles to soothing scrapes. It’s been in my personal routine since birth—my parents would apply it to my body after changing my

We all know that Taylor Swift is the queen of red lipstick–in addition to her reign as Queen of Football, Queen of Sparkly Outfits, and Queen of Devastating Ballads. So if you were curious about which red made its way into her Eras Tour makeup bag, we have good news: Not only do we know

Has the beauty packaging of the past few years made you feel a bit…sleepy? So much beige, so much black and white (like the beauty equivalent of mid-century modern furniture), so many sans serif fonts. Enter C-beauty, where you’ll find some of the most beautiful, new, and exciting makeup. Much like K-beauty and J-beauty before

Sol de Janeiro’s Black Friday 2023 deals always rank highly on our list of the most anticipated holiday markdowns, and this year—ahead of Thanksgiving—they’re already back. Through November 27, shoppers can receive up to 20 percent off sitewide on Sol de Janeiro’s bestsellers and holiday sets, like a trio of the brand’s signature perfume mists

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Vacation SHOP THE NEW ARIZONA® X VACATION® COLLECTION Vacation SHOP THE NEW ARIZONA® X VACATION® COLLECTION Vacation can be wherever and whatever you desire. According to the fun sunscreen brand, your next respite is Arizona. Not the

Irina Shayk’s face card never declines, and while that may be due to her Russian genes, beauty treatments never hurt. Of all the reputable spas and estheticians around the world, Shayk’s go-to is a small studio located in New York City’s Little Italy called Daphne. The spa specializes in natural beauty and body treatments and

Everyone’s earliest memory of beauty always begins with the eyes. No, not an eye cream, necessarily, but rather an intent gaze at the products and practices of the person we admire most. For Olympic track runner Sydney McLaughlin-Lovrone, her eyes were on her older sister, Morgan McLaughlin. “When my sister—who’s five years older—went to college,

We have entered a nail art renaissance with textured chrome, air-brushed auras, sculpted seashells, charms galore, and now: 3D flowers. Made from gel, acrylic, and even rhinestone glue, these flowers take the most classic salon design and unfurl their petals into something more hyper-realistic. The trend began in early spring as the wasteland began to

Latinx beauty isn’t a monolith; it’s incredibly nuanced, cross-cultural, and constantly evolving. Yet, this vibrant community has not always been well reflected in the industry, with makeup and hair-care offerings for diverse skin tones and hair types often limited, and Euro-centric standards regarded as the norm. But this booming population with a passion for beauty

Thanksgiving is right around the corner which means holiday shopping is too. Black Friday (November 24th to be exact) is the most anticipated shopping event of the entire year, especially in the world of beauty. And for some retailers, it’s the only time certain skincare products go on sale: prepare your wallets to stock up

It’s 7:30 A.M. on a Monday morning in San Francisco, and Ellie Gerson, a runner and content creator, just completed a scenic seven-mile run in the Marina District. She immediately opens Strava to upload her workout, along with a cute selfie and a relatable caption about the highs and lows of training for the Chicago

With new products landing on her desk daily, Danielle James’ beauty routine is always evolving. But there is one mainstay you’ll always find in her morning rotation: EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46. “Sunscreen is the most important part of my skin care routine,” says Danielle. “There is this myth that if you have melanated skin

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Hermes Revitalizing Care Mascara, Vert Titien Hermes Revitalizing Care Mascara, Vert Titien Oh, what’s this mascara I’m wearing? It’s Hermes, baby! The luxury house has finally dipped into eye makeup, and its inaugural offerings are too good

Well folks, the most wonderful time of year is finally here so buckle up! While we are talking about the holiday season (cue the Frank Sinatra and Mariah Carey shuffle), we’re not exactly referring to festive cocktails and plates of assorted cookies. Instead, we’re preparing for the amazing Black Friday and holiday sales so you

“I’m so lucky.” I say this often, despite being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38. I’m lucky because both my primary care physician and gynecologist recommended I get a mammogram in my midthirties since my paternal grandmother died from the disease. I put off following their orders for over a year, convinced

Female empowerment and freedom of expression have been part of YSL’s DNA since Yves Saint Laurent first retailored the tuxedo for women in 1966. These core themes are reflected in all of the brand’s fragrances, perhaps none more than Libre, the iconic eau de parfum that launched in 2019 and has since expanded to five

I can’t scroll for more than five seconds without being served up ads for the miraculous Morpheus8, microneedling’s big sister that celebs like Kim K, Jessica Simpson, and Lindsay Lohan swore by in 2022. Turns out there’s a new treatment in town that claims to give Morpheus8 a run for its money. Enter Matrix: The

Claudia Sulewski long teased she had a new project up her sleeve—leaving her nearly 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and 2 million Instagram followers wondering what industry she’d enter next. Over the years, Sulewski, who’s been making lifestyle videos on YouTube since she was 13, has collaborated on a clothing line with Nordstrom, created her own

Calling all beauty lovers! Welcome to First Class Beauty, an extensive guide to the best travel beauty products to carry on (or check) for your next adventure, tested and beloved by ELLE.com editors. With summer on the back burner, my feelings for the fall and winter seasons are yo-yo-ing from love to loathe. The highs?

When done by a trusted pro with the right products and technique, hair color itself is not damaging. However, color-treated hair can be more vulnerable to damage, since chemical treatments of this kind can weaken the bonds that bind the hair strand together. Lack of proper post-appointment care results in hair dullness, frizz and breakage.

Austin Butler is a good student. The public knows this—how he spent nearly three years nailing every aspect of Elvis Presley, and ultimately earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in Baz Luhrmann’s biographical drama. It’s no surprise, then, that the actor has thrown himself just as thoroughly into his latest gig as the