Beauty

Archive PhotosGetty Images The latest in-office and at-home hair removal tools promise to reduce hair growth, resulting in fewer ingrowns from removal. But which device is best? Beauty editor Margaux Anbouba grabbed a Sharpie, split her bikini line in half, and put the question to the test. IN OFFICE: DEVICE: Lumenis Splendor X ($300–$400 per

Following her September 2021 Instagram post, supermodel Linda Evangelista has now revealed photos of her experience with the fat-reducing treatment CoolSculpting in a story with People magazine. Evangelista alleges a treatment five years ago on her face, bra, and thighs left her with paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (also called “PH,” this is an intense overgrowth of

Take a guess what lone beauty product Addison Rae would need if stranded on an island? The TikTok star revealed the answer with the latest launch in her ITEM Beauty line—blush. Blushin’ Like, a bouncy buildable cream cheek color is hitting virtual shelves just in time for spring—and Rae shared all the details with Elle.com.

Your medicine chest probably looks a lot different than your mom’s. There are the unintentional differences: the signature red nail polish camped out in the back corner of hers forever versus the untamed collection of lacquers in yours. But there are also the ways it should look different. At each life stage, there are specific

When the Hitachi Magic Wand first launched in the 1960s, it flew off shelves once an off-label use spread through whispered wildfire: the intense vibrations doubled could help you have an incredible orgasm. In the sixty-plus years since, the OG vibrator has remained iconic, only needing minor updates (like the more recent cordless option). “It’ll

Frontals, closures, microlinks, and I-tips—trying to keep up with all the latest hair trends is as exhausting as actually sitting down in the salon chair for hours waiting for your desired style to be installed. For many Black women—myself included—traditional sew-ins served as our first foray into weaves before the style took a backseat to

We all have a unique scent—that natural cocktail made up of our body chemistry mixed with the products we routinely use on our skin, hair, laundry, and more. It’s the subtle but distinctively-you smell left behind on a T-shirt—or on your bed sheets. If you think of a traditional fragrance formula, worn overtly, then a

You know those bridesmaid-font t-shirts and mugs with sassy slogans like, “Powered by coffee and wine?” If I were a slogan-merch person, I’d add one item to that list: Mirena. As a person with naturally hellish periods, I am so grateful for my hormone-releasing IUD—and the nearly-nonexistent menstruation that comes with it—that I shudder to

Francois DurandGetty Images Frizz and I go way back. We’ve been friends, enemies, and long-lost lovers who are inevitably going to be reunited. I have more hair than I know what to do with, a curl pattern that won’t form a spiral without a fight, which all equals huge amounts of frizz and flyaways. For

To fully grasp the power of Black beauty at Howard University, one can easily look through the lens of homecoming. Stepping foot on campus during that particular weekend is a true spectacle, in every sense of the word. The festivities are a celebration of Black excellence: beautiful crowds emit glitz, glamour, and unbridled joy throughout

The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Fenty Beauty fentybeauty.com $20.00 A baby with A$AP Rocky isn’t the only announcement singer and beauty mogul Rihanna had up her vintage puffer coat sleeve this week. Today, she revealed a new collection of lipsticks, created in her likeness, named Fenty Icon. “When it came down to creating the collection,

There’s certainly no shortage of celebrity beauty brands consistently hitting the market. But when the hands behind those celeb heads get to mixing up products, I’m all ears. If it’s made for curly hair or brown skin, you definitely have my full attention. The latest on my radar of soon-to-be fan faves comes courtesy of

“You’re so hormonal after you have a kid.” I’d heard this all throughout my pregnancy. So when I finally gave birth at 37 weeks, I knew it was only the beginning. But for the first little while postpartum, everything seemed fine. Sure, I wasn’t getting any sleep and felt like a drippy, on-demand cow a

In April 2021, Neutrogena launched its newest initiative and a succinct tagline as part of its long-term commitment to addressing the disparities in skincare: “For People With Skin.” Naturally, the official launch video yielded comments questioning the company’s word choice (“Last I checked everyone has skin,” one user wrote). But Neutrogena’s message was clear: skincare

Every year, beauty editors from the international editions of ELLE come together to decide on the best in beauty for the ELLE International Beauty Awards (EIBA). This year is the 10th anniversary of the EIBA, and ELLE beauty editors from around the world will host a virtual ceremony to announce the winners. The winning products

Very few things are more satisfying and relaxing for me than a nail salon trip for a fresh set of acrylic nails. It’s the little things that I look forward to that make it so sweet: Picking a nail polish color, the buzzing sound of the electric nail drill smoothing out any roughness on my

Crystal puffer vest, Area x Dingyun Zhang, $2,200. Boot leggings, Emilio Pucci, $1,226. Earrings, Sister Love, $350. Necklace, Area, $385. Her own jewelry. ADRIENNE RAQUEL It is clear even before Mary J. Blige appears for her cover shoot on a balmy Thursday morning in Brooklyn that the singer is her own weather event. A gust

When you consider popular pairings, there’s usually one part of the duo that takes a backseat to the other: salt and pepper, Barbie and Ken, shoes and socks. The same can be said for beauty products. Conditioner has played understudy to shampoo forever. And while curly heads got the memo long ago that conditioner is

Matt WinkelmeyerGetty Images There’s so much to envy about Selena Gomez: her talent, her eyebrows, her clothes–but the good news is that she never hides her beauty secrets from eager fans. Speaking to Vogue, Gomez revealed how she keeps her skin glowing, no matter the weather or the busyness of her days: Tatcha’s Dewy Skin

SERGII IAREMENKO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY With the announcement of Thierry Mugler’s death yesterday at the age of 73, hundreds of stories about his impact on the fashion world hit the internet. But any beauty editor knows that Mugler completely revolutionized our world, too. In 1992, the fashion designer entered the beauty industry with the launch of

We’re calling it now–spring is the season for bold beauty looks. First, we saw the early hints of neon on the spring/summer runways (Versace’s racing stripes, hot pink shadow at Prabal Gurung), but when Euphoria returned to HBO for its second season, the proverbial beauty groundhog saw his shadow, declaring a season of sparkles, blush,

I first spotted Herrera Beauty backstage at the brand’s Fall/Winter 2020 fashion show. Models walked down the runway with gorgeous, bold lips—the makeup artist revealed it was Herrera Beauty (amazing!) but with bad news: the collection was only available in Europe. Courtesy The Lipstick Sheer – Good Girl Red Carolina Herrera carolinaherrera.com $54.00 Two years

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images You know that feeling when you step out of your favorite salon after a fresh color? Your hair is glossy, shiny, pretty much runway-ready (even if your runway is the sidewalk). But after a few washes, dullness can start to set in. If you want the impact of a just done dye

The proof is in the photos. Not much has changed aesthetically with Gwyneth Paltrow since the 1990s. While the beauty world has undergone a complete facelift on all fronts over the past three decades, Paltrow has stuck to a minimalist skin-care routine, which has also included a total clean-up of the ingredients she put on