Beauty

Bobbi Brown has always been pragmatic about beauty, with the air of a mom who tells you with no-duh confidence that yes, you would look better if slouched less, and used a little blush on your face. The only contour she likes, she tells me, is Spanx for her middle (even though a makeup artist

If you remember the brand in its 90s heyday, you can probably appreciate the tinge of nostalgic nods through all of the new Helmut Lang beauty looks. And you’ll especially love the small touch of logo nails, spelling out H-E-L-M-U-T-L-A-N-G on each finger, with clear polish – the new Helmut Lang manicure. For his Spring

Are you sick of pink? Are you sick of Barbie pink? Are you sick of unabashed femininity? Good, because Christian Siriano is not. The backstage of the Pierre Hotel for his Spring 2024 15th anniversary show was an explosion of pink sparkles, pink ribbons, and pink and more pink. The unifying idea of the beauty

Addiction Tokyo has created, well, quite an addiction in Japan with their makeup products. Toting “skin melt technology,” overseas the brand is known for its long-wearing eyeshadows, with a formula that blends oil within the powder for a better fit on the eye, longer wear time, and comfort. Now, the Japanese brand is set on

Lady Gaga is a performer. First and foremost, she’s a musician that expanded into acting and movies. Whether she’s taking the stage in front of thousands for a sold-out concert or captivating our attention at home through a movie or show, she knows how to entertain. So being the face of her own line has

The once-faint murmurs of sirens wailing, clanging horns, and busy cars outside of Aman New York, the city’s swanky new Fifth Avenue luxury haven, are now reverberating through the penthouse suite master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian is holed into. He’s in the hot seat—a plush, cream-colored couch, actually—and amid a long pause to carefully think about

When Chanel launched the original Chance in 2002, it was one of my first introductions to luxury fragrances. It didn’t smell overly mature, like other scents in my mother’s collection, proudly displayed on her bedroom bureau like a museum. Instead, Chance always gave off a vibrant regalness, like it was ready to play with your

More than 50 percent of women will experience noticeable hair loss in their lifetime—a change that can affect much more than their appearance. In the above mini documentary, ELLE.com explores this staggering statistic through the stories of women who’ve been there before, including Hearst executive producer Amanda Kabbabe. After being diagnosed with a rare form

Glossier rolled out its latest complexion launch, the Stretch Fluid Foundation, with 32 shades and four different undertones. In addition, they are updating their cult-loved Stretch Balm Concealer in a matching 32 shades. Glossier has had quite a year—first, stepping outside their minimalistic approach with G-suit, moveable matte lipsticks in bold hues. The dedication to

In the pursuit of glowing, smooth skin, there’s one ingredient that comes up over and over: retinol. The family of ingredients is still the most-studied anti-aging ingredient on the market for a reason: “Retinol helps stimulate collagen production, enhances cell turnover, strengthens the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles and evens pigmentation,” says Josh

In 2023, body hair is a choice. For me, I’ve chosen to go totally hairless on my arms (I think some sort of PTSD from major teasing as a child) but choose to have armpit hair—at least, that’s the state of affairs for today. For those who are a little more firm in their body

Our homes are our sanctuaries — places we crawl back to every night to exhale. While they’ve always been sacred, home became an even bigger priority during the pandemic when we all found ourselves confined behind closed doors — hidden from the world. Overnight, many prioritized making it a sanctuary with a sense of urgency.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had oily, acne-prone skin. Over the past year, I’ve finally been able to get my breakouts under control with a combination of prescription oral (spironolactone) and topical (tretinoin) treatments. Despite my complexion’s predisposition to greasiness, the tretinoin has led to dryness and light peeling, so I’ve been

It started off like any other day until Sarah Jessica Parker—or “SJ” as she prefers—tells me to “go read a book” instead of worry about aging. We’re meeting to discuss her partnership with RoC Skincare, the science-backed Parisian brand responsible for the actress, producer, and designer’s incredible skin. For the second year in a row,

Dip nails are a real treat, especially considering that most dip powder manicures last three to four weeks. However, when the inevitable day arises, and your dip powder nails have grown out, leaving you in need of their removal, you may wonder, how exactly? Dip powder nails are made of several layers of finely-milled powder,

If you take a plane to Paris, then a train to Brest, then a bus to Le Conquet, then a boat to Ouessant, you’ll end up at the edge of the world. Take a bike up a hill and through some grassy fields and finally—finally!—you’ll find yourself in the natural habitat of the Ouessant black

Following in the footsteps of glazed donut skin, latte eyes, and just-ate-cherries lips, Hailey Bieber’s strawberry makeup is the latest food-themed beauty trend to take over TikTok, amassing over 3.6 billion views in just a few weeks. The makeup trend draws inspiration from the much-loved summer fruit, emphasizing strawberry-flavored and -scented products and a berry-centric

STOP! Put down the comedone extractor. I get it, you want that embarrassing, monstrous trapped-under-the-skin volcano of a zit to go away… like now. But take some advice from somebody who has had many blind pimples and popped a few… that’s not how to do it. Instead, I’ve asked three skin experts: board certified cosmetic

MERIT’s latest beauty launch further proves its minimalist mission. This time, the focus is on the eyes. They are rejecting the 50-shade palette and releasing one pot pigments, called ‘solo shadows’ in 8 matte shades, including four neutrals—Brun (deep brown), MidCentury (warm brown), Vachetta (warm beige), Studio (cool taupe) and four statement shades—Nelson (soft grey),

My 13-year-old daughter, Mia, is learning all the typical middle school stuff, her schooldays taken up by the ho-hum of algebraic equations, cell division, and research papers about historical events. But ask her about the hydrating properties of hyaluronic acid, how kojic acid can help brighten skin, or how color theory can camouflage under-eye circles—and

Sofia Richie Grainge has always been an It-girl. Following her destination wedding to husband Elliott Grainge, fanfare around her wedding makeup by celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff brought a new wave of attention to the soft glam favored by Richie Grainge. “I just feel most confident when my skin and hair are healthy,” she tells

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Too Faced Better Than Sex Foreplay Too Faced Better Than Sex Foreplay Credit: Courtesy of Too Faced Too Faced wants to Foreplay with your eyelashes. The brand known for its bestselling ‘Better Than Sex’ Mascara is back

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Chanel CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Chanel CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE For August, Chanel wants to give you a chance—literally. The iconic French brand launched the sixth fragrance within their Chance collection—Chance Eau de Fraîche. Perfect for summertime, this scent

Angelina Jolie has sent me a movie. It starts with a steady pan across a cluster of conical plants resembling Marge Simpson’s beehive, an azure sky behind it, and the sound of gently trickling water. A few bees dip in and out of frame, and the camera slowly zooms in on one particularly fat specimen,