Beauty

Fragrance is the first impression you quietly convey, used to express your ever-changing moods, contrasting personas, and cherished memories. Does the invigorating burst of punchy citrus instantly revive your soul? Or do the depths of damp woods and zingy spices awaken your senses? Welcome to ELLE Noteworthies, a definitive guide to the finest fragrances we’ve

In today’s social media age (and the constant usage of beauty filters), the desire to capture your angles and achieve your best selfie is at an all time high. If you find yourself yearning for a well-balanced, more contoured facial structure without having to go under the knife then maybe a facial balancing treatment is

Andy Cohen stripped down in public, posed for a nude photo, and posted it to Instagram. No—he wasn’t drunk, and no, Anderson Cooper was not involved. In fact, this isn’t the first time he’s shown all of New York City (that happens to be up at 6AM), what he’s working with. Spencer Tunick Thirty years

At long last, Beyoncé finally returned to the spotlight earlier this month with the official kick-off of her Renaissance World Tour. However, a tour isn’t the only thing fans can look forward to from the superstar. Just days after Mother’s Day, Beyoncé shared an Instagram post honoring the “entrepreneurial women” young Bey encountered while sweeping

I signed two nondisclosure agreements, flew seven hours from New York City to London, and took a two-hour bus ride to bring you this story. Welcome to Malmesbury: population 7,181, and home to D9, one of the biggest innovation centers in the beauty space. The D refers to Dyson, the inventor of the bagless vacuum

Ginseng, the precious herbal root, has been used in Asian traditional medicine for centuries. In present day, it’s ubiquitous in beauty products created by brands across the globe. You’re likely to find it in moisturizers, serums, eye creams, sheet masks, and beyond, and we have Sulwhasoo to thank. The luxury Korean beauty brand was the

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. EWC Ingrown Hair Mist EWC Ingrown Hair Mist Ingrown hairs can grow in the most uncomfortable—and hard-to-reach—areas. No need to bend and morph your body into any painful positions anymore—European Wax Center’s Ingrown Mist sprays an exfoliating

My mother, Kimberly, loved white florals: freckled limbs moisturized with plumeria body lotion, rooms filled with Pottery Barn furniture and Madonna lilies, and pulse points misted with her signature tuberose perfume before she walked out the door. When she died of cancer in 2011, the wake was filled with her favorite flowers, giving me a

When the actress Mindy Kaling walked the Oscars red carpet, revealing what appeared to be a dramatic weight loss, the commentary on social media started immediately. “Mindy Kaling threw the first brick at the Ozempic factory,” Alexis Wilson wrote on Twitter. But the diabetes injection drug Ozempic is so buzzy that Jimmy Kimmel even referenced

For Project Runway Season 9 Winner Anya Ayoung-Chee, Carnival is a cultural rite of passage that is an inseparable part of her Trinbagonian DNA. Her Carnival Tuesday ritual is no different from the tens of thousands of costumed female revelers—known colloquially as “masqueraders”—that engage in a deliberate, exciting morning beauty routine in Trinidad and Tobago:

Memorial Day is around the corner on May 29th, and we’re celebrating the American way: by throwing down our credit cards. This year, consider using the three-day weekend to invest in beauty products. From skincare to makeup, there are so many Memorial Day beauty sales happening that you should know about. Whether you missed out

There’s no doubt about it—Jennifer Garner always looks flawless. So whenever the 51-year-old actress spills her beauty secrets, we’re taking notes—whether she’s sharing her go-to eye cream or the moisturizer she swears by for plump, smooth skin. But what about the products she uses for her gorgeous, voluminous tresses? Garner just revealed her must-have hair

If there’s one thing we can always count on Hailey Bieber for, it’s nail inspiration for our next mani appointment. During weekend one of Coachella, the beauty mogul took to Instagram to show off her neon green, glow-in-the-dark nails in place of her signature glazed donut set. Eye-catching, unexpected, and surprisingly easy to recreate, Hailey’s

Welcome to the gray zone. Gris Dior, with “gris” meaning “gray” in English, was the perfect name for this fresh fragrance. When I first smelled Gris Dior, it hit my olfactory senses in the most pleasant of ways. I instantly sprayed more on my body, falling in love with the powdery aroma, while simultaneously imagining

The Glossier look locked millennial makeup lovers in a chokehold, with the natural beauty trend becoming a staple for both them and Gen Z. However, as the trend balances between “no makeup makeup” looks, bold beauty, and really—wearing your makeup however you want, Glossier is arming its community with a new product. Enter: G Suit,

If there’s one thing that will attract the Internet’s fickle attention, it’s unexpected hair growth treatments. This year’s new wonder cure is rice water. Whether you’re hoping to grow mermaid-length locks or struggling with hair loss, there are now so many ways to increase hair growth. From rosemary oil, hair growth shampoos, strengthening supplements, and

Shattered heart, anxious mind, unsettling nerves—there’s nothing makeup can’t fix. The airy saunter of a woman wearing a red lip; the boost of energy a perfectly concealed under-eye gives the weary, and the wide grin meeting the apples of a softly blushed cheek. Makeup is as much an emotional instrument as it is about vanity,

One of the first things a dermatologist or plastic surgeon will tell you about body sculpting treatments is that they aren’t a replacement for a balanced diet and consistent exercise. An ideal candidate is someone who leads a healthy, active lifestyle but is looking for that extra boost to push them closer to their aesthetic

Dermatologists in the U.S. are salivating. “Profhilo is the skin technology I am most excited about for 2023,” says Daniel Belkin, MD, of New York City (also known as Martha Stewart’s dermatologist). Since last spring, some of his well-traveled patients have been asking about the new injectable, which has been widely available in Europe since

Half birthdays should be celebrated more, especially when a massive discount is part of the festivities. If you haven’t heard yet, it’s Tarte’s half-birthday, and the popular beauty brand is slashing its most beloved products in half for a limited time as a thank-you to its loyal devotees. What makes a makeup kit good isn’t

There’s no denying that skin is in—but the quest for a luminous complexion often leads to your acne or fine lines being on full display. The ‘no makeup makeup’ trend is not slowing down and as more minimalist makeup looks dominate our feeds, runway, and everyday life, it can feel less like a carefree look

To be a Black beauty founder is to be met with grief far more swiftly than you’re extended any grace, regardless of your impact in the industry. By social media’s standards, a brand is simply one business move away from being dubbed a “sellout,” be it for upgrading ingredients in a bestselling vaginal wash or

Courtesy of Heckfield Place It begins with the soil. This is the mantra for Heckfield Place, a mindful, sustainable, luxury hotel located 45 minutes outside of London whose mission is to use nature to help restore and invigorate the essence of you. For Heckfield Place, nature is at the core of its establishment and thoughtfully

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Live Tinted Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 Live Tinted Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 Live Tinted has finally expanded its suncare line with its new Hueguard Invisible Sunscreen Stick. If you hate reapplying sunscreen throughout