Editor’s note: Extrait de parfum is the most concentrated type of fragrance. It typically contains 20% to 40% fragrance oil while an eau de parfum has 15% to 20%—so it’s going to hit you harder. If you’re in the mood for something a tad lighter, Mind Game Prodigy (still an extrait de parfum) is a floral woody scent with a …
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Glossier Fleur Is a Floral Scent for a New Generation of Perfume Lovers—Review
Perfumers are also having fun trying to freshen up the category, and quite literally so. Spurred by the overwhelming trend for photorealistic gourmands and naturalistic fruity fragrances, perfumers are finding ways to make floral fragrances that smell more naturalistic—like how flowers smell in nature. They’re tweaking molecules, adjusting the balance of floral accords, and concocting unconventional compositions so they smell …
Read More »Kiss Lip Lines Goodbye With These Pocket-Size Treatments
For deeper lines, stronger procedures like ablative lasers or phenol peels can offer significant improvements, says Dr. Hibler, noting that these treatments come with more risk and should only be performed by an experienced dermatologist. While at-home treatments can slowly help reduce lip lines, professional options deliver quicker, more noticeable results. It’s all about finding what works best for you …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter’s Latest Manicure Is—Wait for It—Short and Sweet – See Photos
Whenever I have much longer nails than usual, I find myself totally unable to function. My typos increase tenfold, I can’t grab the zipper on my jeans on the first try, and I jab anyone I touch (usually by accident). I can’t help but wonder: Is the same true when someone who normally wears long nails suddenly goes short? Sabrina …
Read More »I Got Injectibles Throughout My 20s. At 30, I’m Done With Them.
God, it is such a thing to turn 30. I wanted to believe that my friends and I wouldn’t be defined by the stereotypes of this particular age, yet I’m constantly affronted with all the clichés that come with it. These days, we’re all talking less about our adventures in dating over endless beers at the dive bar and instead …
Read More »Rihanna Is Defying All the Trends for Spring Nail Colors—See the Photos
When we asked nail pros to share their top spring nail color trends, they all mentioned color—but not your typical bright pinks and purples. Instead, they were all about clay reds, butter yellows, and earthy greens, with no baby pinks in sight. But if Rihanna’s mani is any indication, we better make room for the classic milky manicure on that …
Read More »Rachel Zegler On Playing Snow White—Interview
“I feel like an actual princess,” says Rachel Zegler, glimpsing herself in the floor-to-ceiling mirror of Christian Dior’s VIP client lounge on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The silk taffeta dress she’s being fitted for, with its corset bodice and cinched, belted waist, feels like a true fairy tale come to life, and Zegler plans to wear it to the LA …
Read More »Glass Skin at a Discount? Get in, We’re Going Shopping
Hear ye, hear ye—the second annual Amazon Spring Sale has just begun, and with it, comes an avalanche of Korean beauty deals. From Thursday, March 20, through Tuesday, March 25, you can score discounts on your favorite Korean makeup, skin care, and beauty tech to help you achieve glass skin in time for spring (your New Year’s resolution, in case …
Read More »These Contour Kits Take the Guesswork Out of Shading
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 …
Read More »Blow-Dryer Brushes Cut Our Styling Time in Half
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 …
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