Beauty

Hiromi Ueda’s beauty philosophy focuses on enhancing individual beauty to “bring out the best and unique beauty, rather than covering or hiding imperfections,” she shares exclusively with ELLE.com. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Ueda was influenced by her older sister, and the two would subscribe to American TV to access fashion shows and overall

I love a beauty brand where my money goes beyond just accentuating a look or helping me achieve the latest beauty trend. I met Shades by Shan co-founder Shan Berries at an event in New York City and was instantly captivated by her effervescent, warm personality. She was with Juan Luna, the Chief Marketing Officer

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. The Doux Silk Me Out Bundle The Doux Silk Me Out Bundle Now 15% Off The hallmarks of a good silk press go beyond hot tools and start with the first step: shampoo. The Doux’s Press Play

Cady Heron is all grown up. Lindsay Lohan stepped out Monday night for the premiere of the new Mean Girls film, leaving all things pink at home. Instead, she opted for a black, ab-baring Alexandre Vauthier couture gown, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, and Muzo jewelry. To complete the look, she wore her red hair down in

Picture this: You just completed an appointment that you’ve waited weeks for. Your skin is gorgeously glazed, your forehead and eleven lines are smooth, and your under-eye hollows are plumped to perfection. Now, do you simply pray to the injectable gods that these 10/10 results aren’t as fleeting as Inbox Zero? Luckily, you do have

I love my group of girlfriends, but sometimes it can be difficult for us all to get on the same page about certain things. Outfits, restaurants, vacation plans, no matter the topic, each of us are equal parts opinionated yet indecisive. But we could all unanimously agree that my new ghd Chronos styler was the

I knew I was doomed the moment I turned 25. Psychologists say that’s the age when your brain is finally done developing, so any hopes of my genetically tragic neurochemistry changing evaporated right when I blew out those birthday candles. Dammit. I started showing severe anxious tendencies before first grade, and it turned depressive soon

The creativity in the nail art community never disappoints, and each year brings new trends the beauty girlies can’t get enough of. Through Instagram and TikTok, the trend cycle is moving faster than ever, serving us a wide variety of nail art niches to choose from. With influences from the past, present, and future—whether it’s

Adut Akech is a Christmas baby—literally—and just celebrated her 24th birthday. The South Sudanese took to Instagram on her special day, thanking “the man above” and debuting cherry cola red hair while wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Akech is undoubtedly ending her year strong and was recently announced as Valentino’s newest brand ambassador. “It’s an

As a Latina who has spent years wrestling with the idea that straightening my hair is the easier way to manage it, I can attest to the power of societal beauty standards and the convenience of conformity. I often used the excuse that straight hair required less maintenance and was the path of least resistance.

When it’s cold outside, it’s tempting to stay inside. And for beauty maximalists, in particular, wintertime offers the chance to embrace being antisocial and try some products and procedures that call for rest and recovery. If you’ve heard people talking a lot about Morpheus—and then quickly realized they weren’t discussing a character from The Matrix—this

“Honestly, I don’t fuck with Molly anymore,” were Issa’s foreshadowing words just three minutes into the plot-busting Blocc Party episode of Insecure season 4. What ensued just moments later was one of the most dramatic, public bestie-breakups in the history of television. For seasons, the friction between on-screen BFFLs, Issa and Molly had been brewing,

The world knows that Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin is fast: She has two gold medals, one silver, and 90 World Cup wins, resetting the record previously held by a man. But when it comes to wellness, she’s also thoughtful and measured. “To me, beauty has two different categories,” she says. “The beauty of the human—personality,

When you’re in the presence of Priscilla Ono, you don’t speak; you simply listen. Armed with years of knowledge on makeup, and Rihanna, and Rihanna’s makeup, the Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist doles out her tricks of the trade as if the word “gatekeeping” is completely obliterated from her vocabulary. Curious about how to expertly

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but not everyone loves every aspect of it. Dealing with the skin changes that come with growing older is particularly challenging, and perhaps the most stubborn area to manage is the neck. “In addition to variables like gender and genetic predisposition, certain lifestyle factors like smoking, drinking, and

Scarlett Johansson may not have an Instagram account, or social media for that matter, but trust and believe she’s living. The New York native can be spotted around Manhattan, and recently, she took her daughter, Rose Dorothy, to see The Outset display at Sephora. “She became obsessed with a freckle pen, so I just had

Bored of your eye color and want to change it up for a day? Colored contacts give you that power for a subtle, removable makeover that takes literally seconds to apply. The catch is knowing how to safely get the right pair for this beauty trick that isn’t as mainstream in the U.S. as it

This season, Pharrell is giving you the gift of dewy skin. Recently, the multifaceted mogul launched the 7D Retrograde Gel Cleanser and 7D Mystifying Moisturizer because, well, he’s “a gel guy.” In an e-mail interview with ELLE.com, Pharrell shares, “I love how these products make my skin feel. It felt like a natural step to

The close of a year beckons a period of introspection. Many people assess their year by measuring achievements, I reflect on the year through the lens of scents. Salty tears from an abrupt January breakup were coddled by Narciso Rodriguez’s Pure Musc; my first time in Rio for Carnival was marked by minty, honeyed Caipirinhas

“Nicki and I have known each other for years. When I heard she was looking for me for her latest project, I was thrilled—I love her and her music,” Pat McGrath exclusively tells ELLE.com. The two reconnected, which was the catalyst behind their collaboration for Pink Friday 2. “Working with Nicki on such an iconic

A signature fragrance, even if only worn for a period, is something that sticks with you. Merely thinking of that certain scent can bring to mind vivid memories, transporting you to a particular place and time. Fragrances are both emotionally powerful and personal—just two reasons that gifting one can be a challenge. Done right, however,

Beauty and wellness have always been connected. As the old saying goes, to look good is to feel good. Understanding this inextricable link between beauty and health, leading cancer research organization, the American Cancer Society has recently partnered with Fashion Fair Cosmetics and seven national Black civic organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National

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In the world of skin care, there are some ingredients that we’re all familiar with, like PHAs, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. But along with those familiar names, there’s a new ingredient on the market that we should all pay attention to: Seaweed! In skin care, seaweed and algae is quickly becoming a sought-after ingredient.