15 Self-Care Gifts to Shop for the Friend Who Cherishes “Me” Time
Self-care looks different for everyone, yes, but relaxation and coziness are universal (especially at this time of year). When we think about giving and receiving gifts rooted in self-care, we think of cozy loungewear (we’re talking bathrobes that double as throw blankets), skincare that makes us feel relaxed from head to toe, and fragrances that usher chill vibes into our […]
Everyone Is Talking About Collagen Banking, but What Is It?
Collagen banking is the buzzy skincare term du jour for ways of maintaining more hydrated, glowy skin. But what exactly is collagen banking? Think of it as more of a preventative rather than a corrective one, aiming to bolster and preserve your collagen reserve before the signs of aging appear. But is the practice worth the hype? […]
Found: The Only Lightweight Moisturizers You’ll Need To Maintain Hydrated Skin All Winter Long
Fact: Winter weather can be *brutal* on your skin. Between the dry indoor heat and the freezing winds outside, it’s no wonder that your usual skincare routine might not be cutting it lately. But don’t give up on your glowy goals—keeping your skin hydrated in the colder months is possible with the right products, like this Clinique Moisture Surge […]
In 2025, Beauty Is Finally Meeting You Where *You* Are
With the hybridization of beauty and wellness, more people are looking at skincare and makeup through a health lens in 2025. And in response, the beauty industry is becoming more diverse—and specific—to meet consumer demand. Brands, product lines, and marketing campaigns aren’t just focused on “anti-aging” goals anymore. Instead, they’re meeting people where they are for […]
‘My Chronic Hives Were Dismissed by Doctors for Years—Here’s How I Finally Got a Diagnosis (and Found Relief)’
On a random night in April 2020, Emmeka Hawkins, a 27-year-old social media coordinator, was winding down from her day with a shower. Once she turned the water off, an intense itching crept all over her back. She thought maybe the water was too hot or that she was allergic to her soap, but her shower […]
As a South Asian Woman, Finding a Nude Lipstick That Looked Good on My Complexion Has Always Been a Challenge—Then, I Went to Lip Lab and Made One of My Own
Staring at the sea of lipsticks sprawled out on my vanity, I see a kaleidoscope of colors—various hues of red, pink, nude, and purple that I’d accumulated over time. With every new purchase, I had hoped to find that one magical lip shade that would blend seamlessly with my South Asian skin. Yet, time and again, I […]
This Plumping Gloss Helps You Fake the Appearance of Fuller Lips
Blame social media filters, but over the last few years I’ve become increasingly curious about what my natural pout would look like if I ever decided to take the plunge with injectable fillers. Recently, I’ve found myself pursing my lips in the mirror and wondering …should I? But because I’m not quite ready to plump things up […]
This New Lip Butter Instantly Plumps My Over-40 Lips (and I’ve Got Photos To Prove It)
Confession time: When it comes to my skin-care regimen, I tend to ignore my lips. I’ll forget to apply a lip mask before I go to sleep and wake up with dryness or heed the advice makeup artists have given me, which is to keep a lip treatment on while I do the rest of my makeup […]
Can Confirm: This $12 Plumping-and-Hydrating Lip Balm Rejuvenates My Smile in a Single Swipe
You know the girl that walks around, unbothered, with lips so chapped that you feel pain just looking at them? Well, until embarrassingly recently, I was that girl—to the point that my friends would force their Chapstick on me over dinner so that my flaking lips wouldn’t ruin their meal. Though I was militant about caring for my face […]
This Plumping-and-Hydrating ‘Crystal’ Lip Gloss Is the Only One I’ll Be Wearing All Winter—and Dermatologists Love It, Too
Confession: I have a thing for lip products. My vanity is littered with dozens of balms, glosses, and sticks, each of which is organized into its own dedicated spaces. I group them into one of three categories—lip balms that are great for combatting dryness and chapping (but otherwise kind of boring), sticks and glosses in subtle […]