At age 21, I was a doe-eyed college senior brimming with excitement to buy my first tequila shot. At 25, my focus shifted to nailing down my no-makeup-makeup look on Zoom, thanks…
Category: Beauty
Estée Lauder’s Re-Nutriv Collection Has Reframed the Way I Approach Skincare
One thing you’ll never hear me complain about is the arrival of another birthday. As someone whose mother died of breast cancer in her 50s, I know the hard way that getting…
How I’m Managing My Eczema—Without Steroids
As the saying goes, “You can’t have everything.” You can be born with beautiful eyes and poor vision; you can be tall but terrible at basketball; you can have an excellent voice…
Last Drop: March’s Best Beauty Launches
Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. The Lip Bar Nonstop Liquid Matte in Mielle Pink The Lip Bar Nonstop Liquid…
How Hollywood’s Leading Men Achieve the Ultimate Red Carpet Glow
And with that, the 2024 Oscar Awards ceremony (and the award season) is officially over, but not without giving folks another chance to marvel at Cillian Murphy’s chiseled, perfectly engineered cheekbones or…
Lily Gladstone’s Oscars Beauty Look Has a Hidden Secret
Lily Gladstone glided onto the red carpet Sunday evening for the 96th Annual Academy Awards looking as gorgeous as usual. The Killers of the Flower Moon actress, who is of Siksikaitsitapi and…
8 Must-Try Nail Colors Trending for Spring
If you feel your nail color choices could use a refresh, you’re in luck. Spring is just around the corner. Not only does that mean warmer weather and spring flowers, but it…
Everyone Wants to Smell Rare and Different
Your name may not be Taylor Alison Swift, but you’ve gone through some eras, especially when it comes to scents. Let’s recall your personal Fragrance Eras Tour: Your teenage years, puzzling over…
An Oscar-Worthy Facial
We’re two days away from the Super Bowl of award season—the Oscars! However, when we see celebrities on the red carpet on Sunday, weeks of prep will have led up to their…
When Healing Gets Handsy
Can I place my foot next to yours?” Keith scooched his chair closer to mine, untied his blue suede Oxford, and slowly moved his socked foot next to mine. I wanted to…
The Luxury of Being Plain
“It’s actually quite stressful to constantly be thinking about the way you look instead of using that time to prepare for an interview,” 26-year-old Sirayah Shiraz from London tells me on the…
Inside the Longevity Movement
Last fall, Singapore’s National University Health System launched the world’s first public longevity clinic at the nation’s Alexandra Hospital. The initiative, open to patients from 35 to 75 years old, is part…
An Overachiever’s Guide to the Soft Life
Once upon a TikTok, “the soft life” became a thing. It began with Nigerian influencers like Sisi Yemmie sharing their tips on self-care and nourishment, then blew up to include shopping guides…
A Complete Guide to Microlink Extensions
Here’s your dose of good news for the day: Long, flowing locks are well within your reach! Whether you go the longer route by creating a hair care routine with the best…
Celebrity Dentist Dr. Michael Apa Opens Stylish New Miami Location
As the pioneer of luxury aesthetic dentistry, it makes sense that Dr. Michael Apa, DDS, is always looking toward the future. Known for his custom veneers made of ceramics that closely mimic…
ELLE Loves: Borghese Overnight Resurfacing Mask for Dewy, Glowing Skin
To say that I’m a skin-care enthusiast is putting it very lightly. As a kid, I remember being enamored with my grandmother’s collection of beauty potions. As I got older, while others…
Why Black-Owned Brands Face an Added Responsibility in the Beauty Industry
When my mother’s water broke, she didn’t panic, nor did she immediately head to the hospital. Instead, she sat at her vanity and began to carefully apply her Fashion Fair makeup (at…
Why Collagen Should Be on Your Wellness List
When you’re walking through the aisles of your local The Vitamin Shoppe, what are you looking for? Maybe something that can make your body resilient and your skin look smoother? Or, ideally,…
Everything You Need to Know About Natural Lip Fillers
When it comes to plumping your lips to their maximum potential, there are multiple paths you can take. One road will lead to a medspa or your derm’s office, where you can…
How to Get the Dior RTW Beauty Look From Paris Fashion Week
Set in a makeshift event space in the Tuileries gardens decorated by Indian artist Shakuntala Kulkarni, Dior kicked off Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with the premiere of its Fall/Winter ‘24/25 Ready…
The 7 Best Beauty Trends You Should Absolutely Try At Home
The New York Fashion Week fall/winter 2024 circuit left me with a palpable craving for fall. No, I’m not coveting preppy polos and pumpkin chai candles—at least not yet. This time, I’m…
Everything You Should Know Before Getting a Dip Powder Manicure
There’s a good chance that you’re familiar with gel nail polish and acrylic nails, but there’s another long-lasting option that you might be overlooking. Dip powder nails are a great option for…
Dua Lipa Is the New Global Makeup Ambassador for YSL Beauty
Marinated makeup. Blueberry milk nails. Spider lashes. These three beauty trends all have one thing in common—Dua Lipa. The singer, songwriter, and actress helped propel them into the mainstream beauty stratosphere and…
The Beauty Company Giving the Industry a Master Class in Creative Marketing
Growing up as a person of color, discovering beauty products that resonated with me was far from a walk in the park. From finding the right shade in a range to connecting…
Julia Garner Graces Us With Gucci Glass Skin at Milan Fashion Week
Milan is bustling for fashion week, but Julia Garner is not phased. The Ozarks actress is wearing her eye patches and enjoying a cup of coffee. Garner enjoys Milan during this time,…
Grapeseed Oil Is the Secret for Banishing Flyaways and Nourishing the Scalp
Whether you’re deep into culinary or you’re a hair care obsessive, surely you’ve heard of grapeseed oil. Believe it or not, it’s likely lurking in your skincare collection right now. After all,…
Prada Beauty Had Space Buns and Beige Makeup
“Nothing is by chance,” said Lynsey Alexander, Prada Global Creative Director. Choice drives makeup and beauty, and at Prada’s Fall 2024 show, a lot of decisions went into the deceptively simple makeup…
Toned Facial Muscles and Disco Balls: How This Content Creator Is Preparing for a Milestone Event
Rachel Martino knows how to throw a party. It’s a skill she’s honed as the founder of Dream Loft Studios, an events space and photo studio in Brooklyn that turns two this…