Beauty

If Korea stands as the capital of the skin care kingdom, then the founders of K-beauty brands are its faithful guards. These business-savvy, well-moisturized individuals (including Alicia Yoon of Peach & Lily, Liah Yoo of KraveBeauty, and Charlotte Cho of Then I Met You) are experts among experts. So in an eager desire to be further in the know about …

Editor’s tip: The product also contains UV filters to protect the hair from sun damage. Key ingredients: pink clay, UV filters, rice starch | Best for: those with thin to medium, normal or oily hair Best for Light Hold: Kevin Murphy Powder.Puff Why we love it: Olya Iudina, a hairstylist in New York City, swears by Kevin Murphy Powder Puff, …

Megan Thee Stallion is back from some well-deserved time off—and surprise! She’s a redhead! The rapper often takes a few weeks off social media during December and January, but she just touched down in Paris, France in a Jessica Rabbit-inspired shade. (We’re really hoping she’s attending Paris Couture Week.) The new hue made its debut on her hairstylist and good …

New York City-based nail artist Elle Gerstein has a theory that the rise in dark cherry nails is in part due to its popularity in fashion accessories. “We’re seeing a lot of celebs accessorize with dark cherry bags and shoes,” says Gerstein. “It’s a great accessory color because it complements so many other colors.” Imagine how elegant a dark cherry …

Key ingredients: glycolic acid, coconut oil, mastic gum | Who it’s for: those with dry, brittle, or discolored nails Frequently Asked Questions What is the best thing to whiten nails? “Prevention is always better than cure,” says Streets. Her favorite tips for reducing staining and discoloration include: Always use a base coat with manicures. Wear gloves while cleaning or handling …

Money pieces—contrasting, face-framing highlights that are at least three shades brighter than the rest of your hair color—hit peak trendiness in 2022 and 2023. And while they never went away, they’ve certainly been a little less visible despite being such a cute and lower-commitment way to update your look. So when we saw Jennifer Lopez wearing a new take on …

Paris Fashion Week never fails to bring American celebrities to the City of Lights, and it also never fails to bring out those stars’ most elegant and interesting beauty moments. One celeb who always makes an appearance at Fashion Weeks both here and abroad is Gabrielle Union. Famously untouched by time, she always brings stunning looks to show front rows, …

No one’s skin is actually perfect, but K-beauty—which has become synonymous with ultra-clear “glass skin”—has given many hope that near-perfect complexions might just be a snail’s mucin trail away. And now, a new Korean trend is on the rise: It’s not a layering routine that you do at home, or anything that you do at home. Instead, it’s a professional …

Material: faux mink | Reusable: single-use, 5-day wear Easiest Application: MAC 81 Charmer False Lashes MAC 81 Charmer False Lashes Why we love it: Ok, so get this: MAC’s 81 Charmer False Lashes boast all the natural beauty of clusters but are united by a single band to make application extra easy. These are ideal for people who want the …

Key ingredients: coconut oil, avocado oil | Finish: shiny | Nude shades: 8 Best Full-Coverage: MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Crème D’nude MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Creme D’nude Why it’s worth it: If you desire opaque color in a single swipe, Dresher recommends the MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick. “Creme D’nude is an iconic shade of lipstick …