Beauty

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

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

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

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

Just when you thought the skincare deals and beauty deals couldn’t get better during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the retail giant went ahead and slashed the prices of Tatcha products. When it comes to luxury beauty and skincare, sometimes the discounts aren’t as grab-worthy. But how does 30 percent off on more than 10

For 2023, skin got a dewy upgrade thanks to Hailey Bieber. Having skin like a glazed donut is a multi-step process, but the good news is Bieber recently laid out her entire routine on TikTok. And while she kicked things off with the usual: A mask, some Glazing Milk from Rhode, and a dropper full

So, you’ve decided to switch up your look and go full-fledged blonde, now what? For one, you could book a professional hair appointment— which honestly might be the most sensible solution. However, if you’re trying to save a few coins or if you simply don’t have time to spend all day in a salon chair,

“Christmas is my favorite time of year,” Charlotte Tilbury, founder of her eponymous makeup and skincare line, reveals. During this time, the beautypreneur gifts “trinkets, treasures, and treats” to her friends and industry colleagues, which is a stocking full of personalized products from her “secret, magic, innovation lab.” And while you may not be one

Do you remember your hair at the end of finals week in high school? Or the hair that your favorite bodega person sees on a weekly basis? Or perhaps it was just last week when you ventured outside to grab a bagel during NYC’s hurricane? Somewhere, somehow, Miu Miu saw your hair, put it on

When it comes to Korean skin-care brands, I’ve always considered Sulwhasoo the crème de la crème. Its products are known for cutting-edge innovation, cultural heritage, and a luxurious user experience—all at once. The company traces its roots to 1932, making it one of the oldest and most respected skin-care brands in K-beauty and worldwide, and

When Jennifer Levine would visit aquariums as a little girl, she would spend hours watching starfish slowly tumble across the glass. Starfish are naturally intriguing to children, but it was their ability to regrow arms that really fascinated young Jennifer. These days, Levine—she grew up to become a leading New York City plastic surgeon—can do

Both Jessica Alba and Rachel Zegler are used to being outspoken and staying true to themselves. For Alba, the founder and chief creative officer of The Honest Company, it’s in the name of her multimillion-dollar brand. Zegler, for her part, has gone viral for her honesty, once famously telling an interviewer that she took a

There’s an instant camaraderie that forms when three Latinas sit down together—especially when we’re all from roughly the same generation. The Gen Z and millennial demographic in the U.S. may be some of the first who finally feel like they’re able to speak candidly about wellness in a way our parents didn’t feel comfortable doing