Beauty

Is the Age of Health Care TMI Actually Making Us Feel Like Crap?

The expression “TMI” was first coined by a Wall Street Journal reporter in 1988, though it wouldn’t really enter our popular lexicon (and promptly explode!) until a decade later. The abbreviation for “too much information” refers to an overload of info, particularly anything that is personal in nature. Like, say, sharing the details of your infant’s poop composition on a …

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7 Wedding Nail Colors That Made My Mood Board

If that all sounds confusing, Robinson recommends using the “foundation test for nails.” “Hold the polish next to your fingertips and the inside of your wrist, and if it blends and enhances your skin instead of looking chalky or too stark, it’s a good match,” says Robinson. All the nail artists we spoke to agree that if you choose to …

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Turns Out, Going Brunette to Blonde Isn’t As Hard As Everyone Says

Since I have a lot of hair (thanks to the combination of my hispanic-arabic genetics) and even more dry shampoo buildup, I use quite a bit (about 3 grape-sized dollops’ worth) during my weekly wash and massage it onto my scalp, letting the formula sit for about a minute to give it enough time to tone down the brassiness. Davines …

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If You’re Going to Buy Dyson Hair Tools, Start With This One

It took a bit of a learning curve, but associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen also swears by this for her fine hair, too. “I tend to prefer waves made with a straightener because, for me, the process is easier, faster, and the finished look is more beachy than Shirley Temple bobblehead,” she says. “The Corrale and I didn’t vibe right …

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Kate Hudson on Raising a Future Sephora Tween

One of her best informants was her daughter with partner Danny Fujikawa, who, like many six year olds in 2025, is showing an interest in beauty products. “She’s so into it!” says Hudson, amazed. “It’s the modeling right now—she sees me getting my makeup done. It’s cute, because I had the same thing with my mom. When the mascara would …

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Our Favorite Rice Toners Brighten, Hydrate, and Soothe Skin

Editor’s tip: Using a cotton pad to apply toner can help to remove any leftover makeup, oil, or SPF your cleanser left behind. Additional ingredients: niacinamide, vitamin C, panthenol | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions What are the skin-care benefits of rice? Studies show that rice provides a range of skin-care benefits thanks to its proteins and extractable nutrients. It …

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A $10,000 Surgery Gave Me Perfect Vision–and a New Vanity

In junior high, I began suspecting that I couldn’t see as well as I should, but the idea of wearing glasses felt devastating, so I kept it to myself. That summer, during a family trip to Rome, I declared the Sistine Chapel “lame,” triggering the angriest reaction I’d ever seen from my father. He grabbed my shoulders and shook me. …

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You Need a Vanilla Body Wash in Your Shower

Key ingredients: vitamin C, niacinamide | Size: 8.4 oz. | Additional fragrance notes: fig leaf, olibanum Best Antioxidant-Rich: By Rosie Jane Dulce Everyday Body Wash By Rosie Jane Dulce Everyday Body Wash Why we love it: If you’re a fan of the Dulce perfume, the Dulce Everyday Body Wash is a must-have. It offers the same captivating scent, blending warm …

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