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Gua shas: I bet they’ve been all over your TikTok and IG feeds, with influencers and celebs claiming they’ll miraculously “contour the face” and “smooth wrinkles.” But as much as I wish a gua sha facial could give me a defined and lifted face in under 60 seconds, take it from dermatologist Karan Lal, MD: “Gua shas will not snatch the face”—at least, not permanently. They can, however, massage your face to help decrease fluid retention, leaving you looking (temporarily) less puffy and more glowy.…
7 months ago
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After years of neglecting my skin and shrugging off wearing SPF every single day, I finally came to my senses as a beauty editor when I repeatedly heard from dermatologists about how essential sunscreen really is. Besides the fact that SPF prevents premature aging, wrinkles, discoloration, and sun spots, more seriously, it protects against skin cancer. And while there are a plethora of dedicated face sunscreens—s/o tinted sunscreens, sunscreens for oily skin, and SPF lip balms—your body needs ju…
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Welcome to Gua Sha 101.
5 months ago
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My years of binging HGTV have prepared me for this moment.
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Upon entering ~young adulthood,~ I swore off any sweet perfumes (aka gourmand perfumes), thinking that they smelled “childish” or “headache-inducing.” That was until I was introduced to Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy, and the doors of sweet, sophisticated scents were opened to me. Unlike the super-sugary body mists of your youth, a proper sweet perfume consists of your OG notes (hi, vanilla, caramel, brown sugar) and is often balanced with deeper or fresher notes like fruits and musk. TL;DR: The bes…
5 months ago
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Not-so-fun fact: Our hands are one of the first parts of our body to show signs of aging. As we get older, our collagen production takes a plummet, making the naturally thin skin on our hands even thinner. Not to mention, even if you ace your daily face and body SPF routine, it’s common for your hands to be an afterthought. Eventually, these factors can result in discoloration, sun spots, wrinkles, dry skin, or stained and brittle nails. But, but! There’s a fix: Hand creams—i.e., the easiest pre…
4 months ago
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FYI, K-beauty is more than just a trend.
4 months ago
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The prettiest things that go above and beyond her registry.
3 months ago
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A harsh reality we have all come to know: When something sounds too good to be true, it maybe probably usually is. So when affordable luxury brand Quince began popping up everywhere (think: IG, TikTok, streaming ads—yeah...everywhere), I initially dismissed it as targeted spon-con, luring me to spend money on another brand that overpromises. But the many TikToks eventually got to me (as they always do), and I caved and decided to test out Quince’s pieces for myself. And, not to be dramatic, but…
3 months ago
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My job is to test all the new buzzy, hyped-up beauty products that hit the shelves. This means I know what actually works and what is totally unnecessary. My non-negotiables in my skincare routine? SPF and retinol, of course, but an underrated MVP? A night serum. Beauty sleep is not BS, people! Nighttime is when our body and skin repair and renew themselves; though studies are not yet conclusive, some evidence suggests that using a face serum before bed is ideal due to your skin’s enhanced absor…
3 months ago
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Dealin’ with an itchy, flaky scalp? The weather, your age, hair products, and skin conditions (hi, dandruff, and psoriasis) can all contribute to a dry scalp. In fact, almost half (yes, half!) of the population suffers from dandruff right now. If you fall into the category of humans who deal with an angry scalp, first, I’m sorry, that sucks, and second, I know you’re looking for a little relief. The good news: There are plenty of options to alleviate your symptoms, and one of my favorites is an…
3 months ago
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Korean skincare: It’s been poppin’ up all over your IG feeds and TikTok FYPs and the products have become bestsellers – but what’s the idea behind it, and why now? “K-beauty is more than just a trend. It’s a skincare philosophy and way of life,” says Charlotte Cho, co-founder of the incredibly popular Korean beauty site Soko Glam and Korean skincare line, Then I Met You. “It’s more than just steps or sheet masks – it’s how you think about skincare and what works best for your unique skin needs.”…
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Pucker up!
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This is your time to shine, crafty folks.
about 2 months ago
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Two words: buttery soft.
about 2 months ago
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Get in the spirit and bundle up at the same time!
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No, it’s not magic—it’s *retinol*.
about 1 month ago
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Always love an excuse to coordinate!
about 1 month ago
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The truth is, perfume is expensive as f*ck, and nobody wants to spend $$$ on a fragrance that doesn’t stick around. Being a beauty editor, I have the unique advantage of testing the best scents as part of my job, meaning that I can weed out the ones that don’t cut it, give you my honest option, and bring you a list of the very best perfumes so you don’t waste your hard-earned moola. And because I’m very aware that the world of perfume is complicated and confusing, I’m gonna give you the TL;DR ve…
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No, it’s not magic—it’s *retinol*.
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Bigger lips sans needles? Yes, please.
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