Fashion

Did you ever go through a rock-collecting phase when you were a kid? I totally did. My parents got me a beginner-level tumbler so I could polish the random rocks I’d find in the backyard, and when I wasn’t satisfied with their luster, I got to pick out a pre-polished stone at The Nature Company in the mall. It seems …

When you add heat or cold to the mix, you get even more relief. Studies show that combining a warm compress with an eyelid massage can improve dry eyes. Plus, warm compresses help with circulation, reduce inflammation, and clear up clogged eyelids, while cold compresses are great for calming puffiness—especially for tired, puffy eyes in the morning. That said, while …

Finish: shimmery, metallic | Shades: 7 | Waterproof? no Best for Mature Skin: RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow Why it’s worth it: RMS Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow is a treat for people with mature skin who crave a wash of color as much as a little extra nourishment. Long-wearing, buildable, and crease-proof (another win for mature …

Welcome back to Learning Curve, a column where we unpack the complicated experience of accepting your own body in a world that doesn’t seem to want you to. In this edition, Nicola examines her combative relationship with plastic surgery—which changed drastically after she went under the knife herself. Plastic surgery and I have never really gotten along. Even at my …

When I saw Hailey Bieber’s look at the Saint Laurent fall/winter show during Paris Fashion Week, two comparisons immediately sprang to mind. First, I thought about the T-Birds from Grease, probably because of her leather jacket-and-sunglasses combo. But the more I looked, the more I was reminded of another supermodel: the one and only Cindy Crawford. Bieber, who is an …

Jenna Ortega doesn’t exactly gravitate toward pastels. While she may not be as exaggeratedly goth as Wednesday Addams, the actor definitely has a real-life penchant for deep shades, often sporting dark ensembles and wearing her hair almost or actually black. For a second, we thought she might be softening up a bit when she showed up at the Vanity Fair …

Tester feedback: “My bestie bought me this adorable whale-adorned Sip by Swell bottle years ago, and I’ve been using it since—after all, the cuter the drinking vehicle, the more likely I am to hydrate, no?” says commerce editor Sarah Han. “S’well offers tons of colors and designs so you’ll find one that’s just right for you.” Material: stainless steel | …

Editor’s tip: Never used body serum? We’ve got you: “Body serums give your skin below the same love that your face gets. We often neglect our body in terms of skin health, focusing on the favorite child, the face,” board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, previously told Allure. “Body serums use actives to address skin concerns, bring out radiance, even out …

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 …

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 …