Beauty

When we want to intensify the definition of our jawline and cheekbones (without clearly looking drawn on), we whip out the best contour kits. Unlike warmer-toned bronzers, contour kits contain cooler-toned pigments to mimic the natural shading on your face, creating a more sculpted, lifted appearance. These makeup bag staples do come in singles, but the beauty of grabbing a …

Best For: all hair types and textures Weight: 1.8 lbs Wattage: 1100 Watts Noise level: 75 dBs Attachments: 1 Frequently Asked Questions How do I get the most out of a blow-dryer brush? Even with the fanciest hot tool, the key to a glorious blowout starts with prep, prep, and more prep. Always start on clean, detangled, and damp hair …

If you’re a “millennial diva” like Keke Palmer, taking a Myspace-style selfie in 2025 is just a matter of muscle memory. Everyone of that generation can hit those angles in an instant. Basically, you have to pose like you’re holding a digital camera aloft in order to capture every element of your look, side bangs and graphic tee included. Palmer’s …

Scent(s): lavender, eucalyptus & mint, bergamot, jasmine, chamomile, citrus | # Count: 6 Best for Morning: Glow Mood Shower Steamer Set Why it’s worth it: A gentle yet energizing wake-up call, Glow Mood’s Shower Steamers pack a refreshing hit of eucalyptus and mint for a morning jolt that never feels jarring. You can even see the dried mint bits in …

Dr. Schwartz recommends maintaining rituals “like having Zoom dinners together that allow for conversation and the ability to download their day with one another or share their feelings more intimately.” She also suggests trying intimacy wellness platforms, like Arya, an AI-powered concierge app for couples that are looking to build communication skills and enhance their intimacy. (Dr. Schwartz is on …

Best for: people who want versatility | Heat: 355°F | Weight: 1.3 lbs Best Under $50: Revlon Hair Straightening and Styling Brush Revlon Hair Straightening and Styling Brush Why it’s worth it: Nothing gets us revved up like a Revlon hair tool—affordability being key to our obsession—and the brand’s Hair Straightening and Styling Brush is no exception. The long, flat …

And the data backs her up, according to the Spate Popularity Index, a metric that combines Google Search and TikTok views. The hair color found a popularity peak in September 2023—around the time we all learned the phrase “cowboy copper”—and chatter about the trend has stayed fairly consistent ever since. What’s grown, though, are phrases like “copper-brown hair” and “copper-blonde …

A CEO resignation, an unexplained shutdown, an acquisition and sudden relaunch, and now a lawsuit—makeup brand Uoma Beauty has had an eventful two years. At the end of 2024, following a hiatus of more than a year that was never announced or explained, Uoma announced a relaunch under new ownership. It’s since gone back to operating, at least outwardly, almost …

Key ingredients: plum oil, triolein, MaxiLip | Shades: 4 Best Splurge: Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil Why It’s Worth It: When it comes to Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Oil, there’s more than meets the applicator. Despite the finite-seeming shades of this Best of Beauty-winning, TikTok-loved oil, each hue shifts into a custom hue based on your pH, thanks to a …

Selena Gomez has been embracing a retro aesthetic with her glam lately, throwing it back to the ‘50s and early ’60s with vintage-y pageboy bobs on the red carpet. (Need we remind you of how amazing she looked at the Oscars?) But for her new music video “Sunset Blvd,” Gomez left the ‘50s behind in favor of another notable hair …