My love for beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan goes beyond skin deep. Right before the pandemic, we bonded at her Dubai headquarters while sharing stories about growing up in the South as the first generation of Arab immigrant parents. Earlier this month, Kattan made the trip to the U.S. (for the first time in almost three

Stocksy In this day and age of glitter eyeshadow and high-def, Instagram-worthy makeup, ensuring your eyeshadow game stays on point is crucial. And between sun exposure, sweat streaks, facial sunscreen, squinting, and itchy eyes (hello, allergy season!), colorful lids can dull down — or smear, crease, or flake — quicker than you can say Euphoria.

Getty The real tea on skincare routines? If you’re not applying sunscreen every single morning, all those retinol face creams and anti-wrinkle creams you spend hundreds of dollars on are kiiiind of irrelevant. I’m serious! Wearing an SPF (of at least 30) helps prevent short-term and long-term skin damage like dark spots, fine lines, melasma,

Stocksy The difference between straight, limp lashes versus voluminous, lifted lashes? You guessed it: an eyelash curler (and, fine, maybe some excellent DNA, but hey). A good eyelash curler can make even the straightest lashes bend up and fan out, allowing your volumizing or lengthening mascara to coat every last lash to make it even

Jennifer GraylockGetty Images Of all the pains one can experience, watching your nail extension or press-on fall off in front of you is near the top. Any nail expert or aficionado will tell you: The right nail glue can make or break your entire nail set. With the suitable adhesive, press-on nails or extensions can

What should you look for in a curly hair brush? “Look for a brush that is gentle with flexible bristles to avoid tugging on the hair. Boar bristles are preferred because they’re soft and gentle, but if you’re opting for synthetic bristles (i.e. plastic or nylon), be on the lookout for ones with rounded tips

S. AlemdarGetty Images Regardless of how skilled you are at doing nails, nail clippers are one of the most essential items to keep handy. The days of biting your nails are long gone, and it can be expensive to visit a salon each time you break a nail. Whether you have them handy for doing

Courtesy It’s finally here. The only Holiday that really matters: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. For a few weeks, everything is right in the world while we can shop must-have beauty products that never–and I mean that–go on sale. Plus, you can even score bundles of products from your favorite brands, marked down even more. La

Edward BerthelotGetty Images Believe it or not, July 4th weekend is here! Summer is in full swing, which means long days under the sun are in store for you and your family. While that sounds like all fun and games, you must make sure to properly protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful

What should you look for in a drugstore mascara? When shopping for mascara, makeup artist Desiree Delia says to think about what your ultimate goal is for your eyelashes. Are you looking for length? A little volume? Or maybe both? Volumizing and lengthening mascaras are key to creating that fake lash look without having to

FAQs Why do I need a brush cleaner? You want to treat your brushes with the same level of attention you give your face, especially since brushes are directly applied to the skin. Cleaning your makeup brushes removes dirt and build-up that lead to acne scars and bacteria. A clean brush prevents breakouts and makes

PhotoAlto/Antoine Arraou With summer underway, you might be paying closer attention to the stretch marks on your body. If you have them, don’t stress, they’re normal and common for everyone. Essentially, stretch marks are scars that occur when the skin rapidly stretches or shrinks. You may experience stretch marks with pregnancy, rapid weight loss or

If you’ve ever seen a beauty look from the runway and Zoomed in, amazed, confused, mystified–the odds are that Isamaya Ffrench was the brains behind it. A legend in the editorial industry, Ffrench has worked with models like Bella Hadid and Rihanna for campaigns and magazine covers. She was most recently Byredo’s Creative Director before

What makes a great foundation? “Something that everyone can agree on is that they want their foundation to make their skin look its best and last as long as possible,” says Tricome. “You achieve great skin with a variety of finishes, whether that is more matte or more of a dewy finish. I think more

Why is it important to use a great cleanser? “A face wash arguably is the most important skincare item,” says Dr. Ibrahimi. “Picking the right face wash for your skin is key to keeping your skin looking optimal. We all need something that removes excess oil, makeup, dirt and grime without leaving our skin too

Edward BerthelotGetty Images With the warm sun beaming down and the birds chirping, the summer season is in full swing and your wallet is ready to do some major damage. Beauty lovers, Ulta’s got your back with a slew of new products, great deals, and discounted prices you wouldn’t want to miss during its new

Stephane Cardinale – CorbisGetty Images While Memorial Day Weekend is the kickoff to the summer season for many, it’s Cannes Film Festival for in-demand celebs. It’s the day after Elle Fanning’s Cannes red carpet debut, and she’s gushing: “Cannes is such a glamourous place, but it’s also on the beach, so during the day, I

What makes sunscreen safe for pregnancy? “Everyone should consider a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and is SPF 30 or higher and water-resistant,” says Masterson. “Most importantly, one that you will wear and is easy and convenient to reapply. It doesn’t matter how good it is if you don’t put it

What should we look for in a hair color remover? Cassie Siskovic, of Alfaparf Milano Professional says the first step in figuring out what type of hair color remover to use is understanding the type of color you need to remove. “You can figure this out by thinking through your hair color history, and then

Courtesy Welcome to Legends Only, a look back at the best beauty moments from our favorite celebrity legends. Sarah Jessica Parker’s most recognizable role may be the well-heeled Carrie Bradshaw, but the actress is a fashion icon in her own right. She’s also interesting the beauty game in a surprising way—as part of RoC’s Look

Edward BerthelotGetty Images The 4th of July is almost upon us, and how are you celebrating? Will you be grilling? Knocking back vodka tonics? Or maybe, you’ll be shopping. Summer is officially here, and that means there’s no better time to invest in a few new beauty products. After all, if you’re going on any

It’s day one of Cannes and Eva Longoria doesn’t look like she’s recently gotten off a 13.5-hour flight. The multifaceted actor recently wrapped a show with CNN called “Searching for Mexico,” a six-part docu-series exploring the idiosyncrasies of Mexican cuisine, then headed straight to Cannes Film Festival. She’s not new to this—it’s the stars’ 16th

Jonathan StoreyGetty Images Just in case you didn’t know already, you can buy almost every single makeup item you need from Amazon. I’m all for spending a pretty penny or two on the latest and greatest eyeshadow palette, but when I’m on a budget, Amazon has everything you need to create a stellar makeup bag,

Jennifer Lopez’s hairstylist revealed the spray used to achieve her infamous shiny hair. She uses the Color Wow Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray to perfect her glossy locks. The spray is available at Sephora and Amazon for $29. Jennifer Lopez, 52, is known for having some of the best hair in the business, and lucky for

“If I wasn’t nervous, I’d be a little worried,” says television star, executive producer, serial entrepreneur, and mother of four Kim Kardashian. “I’m really superstitious about projects before they launch. But this is a good nervousness—I hope the products really resonate with people and they understand why I’m launching the brand.” Every time a new

Do wrinkle creams actually work? “Yes, wrinkle creams are 100% worth the investment,” says Dr. Lal. “Most wrinkle creams have ingredients such as retinol or peptides, which help regenerate damaged collagen. Retinol also helps even out skin tone and pigmentation that occurs from photoaging. They often also contain hyaluronic acid which hydrates the skin and

What is chafing and what causes it? “Chafing is the term given to the form of irritant dermatitis that occurs in the skin after repeated friction. It tends to happen most commonly in the skin folds and between the thighs where friction, heat and moisture combine to wreak havoc on your skin barrier,” says Maguiness.

Anna Webber Gather around my beauty-loving, skincare fanatic confidants for Amazon Prime Day 2022 is almost here. The shopping event is set to come back on July 12 and July 13, and while that might be a bit away lucky for you can save major before the sale even starts. While this year’s deals might