A true skin care obsessive can identify ingredients and products by their acronyms. You shield your skin from harmful UV rays using sun protection factor (SPF) and boost hydration by employing a hyaluronic acid serum (HA). However, at the forefront of every skin junkie’s rotation is likely powerhouse products that work to address uneven texture and tone and slough away dead skin that you’ve likely … Continue reading What Are Polyhydroxy Acids in Skin Care?

Austin Butler is a good student. The public knows this—how he spent nearly three years nailing every aspect of Elvis Presley, and ultimately earned a Best Actor nomination for his role in Baz Luhrmann’s biographical drama. It’s no surprise, then, that the actor has thrown himself just as thoroughly into his latest gig as the face of YSL Beauty’s fragrance MYSLF. Ask Butler about the … Continue reading Austin Butler Doesn’t Consider Himself a Beauty Icon

It’s time to celebrate: The October Amazon Prime Big Deal Days shopping event is finally here, and there’s never been a better time to shop the best Amazon Prime Day beauty deals. Right now, for a limited time, a ton of brands–including Drunk Elephant, Dyson, Youth to the People, and more–are having major sales, reducing the prices of your favorite products. Across makeup, skin care, … Continue reading The 98 Best Prime Big Deal Days Beauty Sales to Shop Right Now

For all the wistful mermaids, those who love the markers of girlhood, and rhinestones, there’s the Spring 2024 Sandy Liang show. If there was a main character for the new season, it would be a blend of Cecilia, the youngest depressed daughter of The Virgin Suicides mixed with a slightly melancholy Ariel. On the mood board backstage, Liang had pinned a note along with a … Continue reading Sandy Liang Creates a New Version of Mermaid Pretty

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had oily, acne-prone skin. Over the past year, I’ve finally been able to get my breakouts under control with a combination of prescription oral (spironolactone) and topical (tretinoin) treatments. Despite my complexion’s predisposition to greasiness, the tretinoin has led to dryness and light peeling, so I’ve been tweaking my routine to include lightweight yet hydrating serums and … Continue reading The Serum That’s Quite Literally Helping My Skin Bounce Back