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In this week’s Skin Check, associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen talks about the art of fragrance layering.

Man, I already miss summer. I thrive in the humid heat, and while I love autumn’s cooler weather, I’m really not ready for it. I’m already feeling nostalgic for long weekends spent in the sun—and it shows. Although I’m an advocate of wearing sunscreen from head-to-toe every time you leave the house, I still managed to get burned by the …

Celebrities have been associated with beauty for as long as their images could be printed. The original influencers—actors and musicians—have lent their faces (and hair and bodies) to countless ad campaigns for beauty brands. And they still do, often as extremely well-compensated “brand ambassadors.” But it seems, nowadays, leasing out their face (or hair or body) simply isn’t enough for …

Did you know that the best time to get an in-office treatment at your dermatologist’s office is… right now? Thanks to the cooler weather, vanishing sunlight, and potential vacation days you’ve still got racked up, spending a little extra time at home healing from a procedure just makes seasonal sense. Aside from laser treatments and certain injectables, one of the …

It’s so hot out! And so grossly humid! So much so that I never want to leave my apartment. Recently, though, I did leave (please clap) and rented a car to go for a very long hike up a mountain (please clap again). I did it for the endorphins, which I got post five-mile trek (woo!), but I also left …

Editor’s tip: Q10 is a coenzyme naturally present in your skin, working to energize your cells and help maintain a firm, smooth, and refreshed appearance. Key ingredients: Q10, l-carnitine, lotus extract | Fragrance-free: no Best Scent: Korres Elasti-Smooth Body Butter Guava Korres Elasti-Smooth Body Butter Guava Why we love it: Korres has long been our go-to for transforming dry, rough …

Editor’s tip: “When styling, using less tension allows the hair’s natural elasticity to shine, helping to maintain that coveted ‘bounce,’” says Thomas. Key ingredients: peptides, phytantriol, amino acids | Fragrance-free: no Frequently Asked Questions What type of shampoo is best for fine hair? The best shampoo for fine hair is lightweight and cleanses thoroughly without weighing your strands down. “For …

With the night-and-day change in my redness score and my positive physical results, I wondered if I was seeing Dr. Sung’s theory— that cellular inflammation impacts acne—play out in real time. And I wondered why the role of inflammation in acne was not discussed with patients like myself more often. There’s so much focus on inflammation in general medical research …

Key ingredients: ceramides, proteins, lactic acid| Who it’s for: damaged hair Best Shine Spray: Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment Why it’s worth it: Made with hair-strengthening lactic acid, Redken One United All-in-One Multi-Benefit Treatment is unmatched in its ability to multitask, according to Davenport. “It does it all, from boosting shine and softness …

Spring brings warmer weather, rainy days, and gorgeous new blooms—and a giant reminder that I need to get my shit mess in order. I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my husband (and cat and dog), and when we moved in a few years ago, our second bedroom was designated as our office-slash-workout area. These days, it’s a big ‘ol …