Beauty

When selling partially-used full-sized bottles, fraghags will often determine the price by calculating the cost per milliliter and then charging for what’s remaining. “For example, if a 50ml bottle originally costs $150, that’s $3 per ml,” says May K. Kanti, the founder of “DC Maryland Virginia Fragrance Lovers,” a Facebook group. “So if [someone is] selling a 25ml partial bottle, …

For some brands, that interpretation means going even further outside the usual gourmand box than adding some nutty notes. In 2025, the appetite for edible notes is set to grow and delve deeper into the kitchen, exploring vegetal and savory ingredients like truffle, tomato leaf, basil, carrot, steamed rice, and even fermented soybeans. Similar to a traditional gourmand, these savory …

Remember the Great French Bob Boom of 2022? Everyone was getting the haircut that bluntly ended at or right above the chin. We predict the same fascination with the Italian bob in 2025—a refined, timeless chop that is longer than its predecessor. “This voluminous bob falls just above the shoulders, with slightly blunt ends and a natural wave or soft …

As a beauty editor three plus years into the game, it feels somewhat shameful to admit that I still struggle with dry ends, especially with the plethora of product options and curly hair knowledge I’m surrounded by on a daily basis. I’ve come around to finding joy in my natural hair texture, but every hair texture comes with its own …

Fragrance is more than just a beauty essential; it’s a deeply personal expression of self. It can transport you back in time, evoke powerful nostalgia, and even offer insight into your own identity and sexuality. And because of this intimate connection, it’s intensely interesting to discover which scents our favorite people are drawn to—celebrities included. While many stars have ventured …

It’s a tired trope, the whole how-do-they-do-this-or-that incredulity that inevitably comes up whenever someone wears a super-long manicure. And I get it—I’ve been letting my natural nails grow out to a length I’m not used to, and I’ve had to retype portions of this sentence several times because I’m not quite sure how to function on a keyboard with what …

Dr. Doft thinks it’s partly a natural ebb and flow—“aesthetics change.” (Just look at the generational divide over winged liner and hair that’s parted to the side.) And it’s partly a reexamining of what’s youthful and, by extension, desirable for many patients. “That fleshier look is associated with youth—I mean, when you look at children, they have full cheeks,” says …

Picture this: You’re strutting the busy streets of New York City, looking stylish in a black and white outfit. Everyone is trying not to stare. Your hair is styled in the most effortless waves, flowing behind you as your make your way down the sidewalk. No, you’re not in a shampoo commercial—you’re Katie Holmes on a regular Thursday afternoon. The …

Can you imagine a world in which Simone Biles can’t wear a ponytail or bun while flipping around on the floor and flying between the uneven bars? We didn’t think we could—hell, we didn’t think we wanted to—but after the legendary gymnast attended the CMA Awards in a hairstyle that’s drastically different from her usually long look, we think we …

Shades: 1 | Who it’s for: anyone who wants an affordable, high-quality liquid eyeliner. Best for Waterline: Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil Why it’s worth it: Urban Decay’s 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil was formulated to stay put on the waterline, so you know it’ll hold—neven in the hottest, sweatiest scenarios. And it does, …