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The 2022 ELLE Green Beauty Stars Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Apr 12, 2022 SKINCARE | HAIR | MAKEUP | BODY | PEOPLE, PLACES, & PURPOSE In April, the ELLE editors virtually met to review hundreds

Look to any social feed, and you’ll probably run into someone preaching about the skincare wonder that is gua sha. The longtime form of Traditional Chinese medicine has made its way into the hands of, well, everyone—and for good reasons. With promises to increase blood circulation, depuff and tighten skin, it’s no wonder everyone is

Recently, clean, eco-conscious beauty has become much easier to find (which we love!). But a perpetual concern—expressed everywhere from the comments section on social media to beauty brand boardrooms—is: What is truly green? And what about the caveats, like all-natural ingredients that actually deplete the environment? ELLE Like many game-changing ideas, the answer may lie

Samir HusseinGetty Images You know what they say—a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. However, staying in alignment with her famous family, Kris Jenner, 66, is switching it up a bit. The well respected entrepreneur has added some length to her signature pixie cut and we’re asking, “What does the

Rose Inc launched as a beauty editorial site in 2018. After going live, founder Rosie Huntington-Whiteley began brainstorming a brand that merged her love for modern design, breakthrough sustainability, and years of experience in the makeup chair. Here, we get the inside scoop on her blooming beauty business with a full range of high-quality skincare

When we caught up with Jonathan Van Ness, the sixth season of Queer Eye had just dropped, their new beauty line JVN had become the fastest-growing hair brand at Sephora, and the multi-hyphenate was finishing up several projects from a relaxing beach locale. Rays of sunshine may be exactly what you’d expect when speaking with

When you think of using a flat iron, you may also imagine fried-looking strands. While that can be the case with high-heat, low-quality hot tools (especially when used on unprotected hair), the Remington® Shine Therapy™ Argan Oil & Keratin Flat Iron was created to change the narrative. Instead of parched, straw-like strands after styling, the

While most people know our editor-in-chief Nina Garcia as a fashion editor and Francisco Costa as a celebrated designer, few realize that their deepest connection is through a commitment to sustainability. They both work and partner with the environmental nonprofit Conservation International, one of the foremost leaders in protecting the planet. They also both use

Courtesy of Sephora Fashion Fair walked so Fenty Beauty could run—and now the legendary cosmetics company is back in the race. The iconic brand, which gave Black beauty a face in the industry starting in 1973, is an institution within the Black community. Its founder Eunice Johnson was ahead of her time, pioneering and showcasing

Your brushes are the backbone of your beauty kit. After all, you have brushes to thank for flawless foundation application that has you looking more and more like Beyoncé every day. So, let’s talk keeping these sacred tools clean. Think of brush cleaning as an essential part of your beauty routine. “Buildup of dirt and

Do you hear those alarm bells ringing? Notice how everyone around you is frantically whipping out their credit cards in a buying frenzy? That’s because Olaplex, the coveted and insanely effective hair-repair line, is coming out with a brand new product. To join their existing line-up, which includes two shampoos, a conditioner, hair oil, three

Courtesy / Design Leah Romero I would hardly call myself a skincare obsessive, but I like clean skin as much as the next person. So as I trudged onward into my thirties, I began to wonder why I don’t prioritize using clean beauty products. Chalk it up to equal parts laziness and intimidation, but thanks

JADA PINKETT SMITH: IMAGE PRESS AGENCY/NURPHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK. DANAI GURIRA: MARVEL/DISNEY/ KOBAL/SHUTTERSTOCK. YVONNE ORJI: MATT WINKELMEYER/GETTY IMAGES. TIFFANY HADDISH: STEFANIA D’ALESSANDRO/GETTY IMAGEs. Weaves, wigs, braids, and hair products are big business in the Black community. No matter their age or income, many Black women consider their hair their crowning glory and prioritize investing in it. So when

Beauty icon Brooke Shields is well known for her gorgeous complexion, full eyebrows, and perfectly tousled locks. While she’s shared her go-to skincare and eyebrow essentials in the past, she’s finally revealing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the volumizing spray that gives her hair the extra hold and bounce: Serge Normant’s Dream Big Instant Volumizing Spray.

Emma McIntyreGetty Images Tracee Ellis Ross is the epitome of classic style. She has followed in the footsteps of her trendsetting mother, Diana Ross, and become one to watch on the red carpet for epic beauty and hair looks. Whether she’s donning ultra-long cornrows or wearing her natural curls fully out (her “favorite style,” she

Gwyneth Paltrow does not play around when it comes to skincare. The 49-year-old actress and Goop mogul cherishes her skincare routine—and we can see why. Her complexion is always radiant whenever she appears on the red carpet, and the actress recently shared one of the products she swears by to prep her skin before all

I’ll admit it, I have two major weaknesses. (1) A good deal (I’m a bargain shopper at heart), and (2) TikTok. So when, during my late-night scrolling, I came across multiple TikTok-ers claiming they had found a budget-friendly, multi-purpose hair dryer brush called the Elecsop 5 in 1 Hair Blower Brush Hairdryer that delivered the

One of the biggest beauty trends to come from the early aughts was Brazilian waxing. The J Sisters—seven Brazilian beauty entrepreneurs whose names all start with the letter J— helped pioneer the hair removal method in the US in the 90s. Gone are the days of balancing one foot on the toilet while the other

Christie Brinkley does not play around when it comes to her beauty routine—and who could blame her. She’s the epitome of timeless beauty. The former supermodel and actress is known for her gorgeous makeup looks and flawless complexion, and fans are always eager to find out what beauty products she uses. Fortunately for us, the

Some much welcome good news: The House of Representatives has passed the CROWN Act, a bill that ensures hair traits historically associated with ethnicity are protected at work and in schools. The House Judiciary announced the decision via Twitter on Friday, writing, “BREAKING: @HouseDemocrats have PASSED the #CROWNAct, a critically important civil rights bill that

If you’ve ventured out to see The Batman in recent weeks, you know just how great Zoë Kravitz is as Catwoman. While her performance is in a constant replay in my mind, her beauty looks from the film have now taken over. After all, when Pat McGrath is behind Kravitz’s looks for the role, there’s

When faced with the scenario of being stranded on a remote desert island, you’d probably whittle your beauty routine down to the absolute must-haves. What products can you not survive without? I pose the question to Ariana Grande, an unlikely candidate for an indefinite stay in the wilderness, via Zoom, even though she could have

America’s Next Top Model contestant, Winnie Harlow, has not only grown to be one of fashion’s top models, but also spends her days as an activist, influencer, and beauty entrepreneur. Despite her busy schedule, Winnie admits she isn’t a morning person and incorporates as much time possible to relax in bed before taking on the

Welcome to Glam Room, our new beauty destination where we put celeb-founded beauty brands to the test. As A-listers continue to launch new ranges on the regular, we’re using our beauty editor expertise to sniff out which products from the line are worth the hype—no lies, no publicists, no ads. First up: Pleasing, created by