Beauty

Silicone is such a popular ingredient in beauty products, it can be difficult to find a formula without it. A lab-created, non-active ingredient, silicone has a velvety texture that gives formulas a silky, soft feel, some hydration benefits, and a range of cosmetic effects like smoothing skin texture, blurring the appearance of imperfections, and enhancing

Jennifer Lopez is known for her flawless, glowing skin—it’s why she started her skincare line, JLo Beauty. However, the Marry Me star’s signature glam makeup is just as swoon-worthy, and lucky for us, she recently shared details of her full getting-ready process, including her go-to mascara: It Cosmetics Superhero. It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara It Cosmetics

Of the many relationships Black women have to their hair, very few are as frowned upon as heat styling. Every woman’s journey most likely began with the Black girl rite of passage of hot combs, which almost instantly conjure visuals (or audio memories) of a sizzle, crackle, or pop (in the head from our maternal

Wellness guru Anabella Landa, Dua Lipa’s personal fitness and yoga instructor, is the secret behind the pop star’s killer abs and headstands-in-heels prowess. Although Landa previously worked in experiential marketing, she became one of the pandemic’s “quitters” and found her true passion in yoga, obtaining her certification virtually. Within months, she went from conducting classes

Sydney Sweeney is used to going against the grain. “I’ve always done things my way, whether it was pursuing acting—because that was such a different career choice than most people where I grew up—or deciding to produce my own projects at such a young age,” the 25-year-old Spokane, Washington native tells ELLE.com. So it’s no

You’ve definitely smelled it before. Maybe you hugged a new acquaintance wearing a cashmere sweater and thought, Ooh, soft and then, He smells fucking delicious. Or you were at Williams-Sonoma when the cashier stopped mid-sale ring-up and said, “Someone smells amazing. I’m going to have to smell every one of you to determine who it

You can smell perfume, but you can’t see it—or can you? Chanel’s newest fragrance exhibition in Paris, Le Grand Numéro de Chanel, allows you to do both. The exhibition features a series of experiences that will tickle the heart of any perfume lover or perfume explorer through a mix of cabaret, live music, art installations,

Too often, we hit empties status with our favorite beauty products, leaving us to scrounge around for a decent backup while hurriedly re-ordering our go-tos and not-so-patiently awaiting their arrival. But rather than repeatedly subjecting ourselves to this inconvenience, we’ve discovered a hack: Amazon’s Premium Beauty shop. This carefully selected edit of products includes the

“What lace?” Two words. Eight letters. One common refrain commonly used amongst Black women in group chat messages, encounters on the street, and Instagram or TikTok comment sections to show admiration for a perfectly undetectable lace. Even Chloe x Halle sang “Takin’ pictures, make sure you can’t see no lace” in their 2020 single “Do It” to emphasize

Danuta MielochAnna Garbowska Shani DardenCourtesy Lauren BerlingeriJoey Wright Jon ReymanMark DePaola The abrupt closure of businesses in March 2020 due to COVID-19 left many entrepreneurs questioning their company’s future. For the beauty industry, in particular, government-imposed mandates required a temporary end to cosmetic treatments such as facials, hair styling, and filler procedures. Ultimately, spas and

I’m not afraid to admit that I’ve spent an ungodly amount of hours watching Chris Appleton’s how-to videos on TikTok, trying to perfect the “messy bun” updo or convince myself I need curtain bangs. After all, Appleton is the man responsible for giving celebs like Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande their

The lines on Cleo Wade’s resume seem to fill up rather quickly because the multihyphenate is always doing something. Wade, a poet, author, activist, and your Instagram bestie, has created a positive community and constantly implores her followers to lead with love while encouraging them to find ways to return it to themselves. So it

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a snail? Is it Gary from SpongeBob Squarepants, dinner in France, or maybe the glistening trail a snail leaves behind after it glides on by? If you have dry skin, turn your attention to the latter—since it’s a skincare ingredient you’ll probably want

Kim Kimble is a name that needs no introduction. But on the off-chance you’re unfamiliar with Kimble’s range, I’ll start with one name: Beyoncé. You’ve probably watched Bey’s Lemonade visuals more than once, and we have Kimble to thank for the film’s most iconic looks, including the singer’s thigh-grazing cornrows. Kimble is also one of

The beauty of Victoria Beckham’s audience is that they span all walks of life—depending on when the British superstar was introduced into their life. Was it the sleek bob, glossy brown lip Posh era? Maybe you met VB during her entrepreneurial shift to clothing in 2008 with her eponymous label, or even her namesake beauty

If you grew up watching YouTube beauty tutorials on contouring, DIY skincare hacks, or lash tutorials, chances are you came across Huda Kattan’s channel. Before she was known as the founder behind some of Huda Beauty’s most viral products—like the Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder or the eyeshadow palettes—Kattan was the poster girl for glam

When you think about supermodel Winnie Harlow, one word comes to mind: island. The model’s Instagram offers a masterclass on how to maintain a post-vacation radiance. Whether she’s courtside at a basketball game, waltzing down a designer runway, or on vacation with her famous friends, the sun seems to follow the Jamaican-Canadian model wherever she

The countdown to Christmas is well underway, but Christmas came early for Latin superstar Becky G. It all started with the singer notching a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and tearfully announcing her achievement on Instagram. Then, a few weeks later, saying “Yes” to her now-fiance (soccer player Sebastian Lletget) under a hazy

Welcome to Glam Room, our beauty destination where we put celeb-founded beauty brands to the test. As A-listers continue to launch new ranges on the regular, we’re using our beauty editor expertise to sniff out which products from the line are worth the hype—no lies, no publicists, no ads. Our latest contestant: SKKN BY KIM,

Sydney Sweeney has had one hell of a year playing TV’s most intriguing characters. She portrays Cassie on Euphoria, as an intense, extremely emotional softie, or, in the words of her former best friend Maddy, “the most self-centered, idiotic person I’ve ever f*****g met.” In her second HBOMax show, White Lotus, she plays the judgmental

Miranda Kerr is passionate about many things. Mom, supermodel, entrepreneur, and nature child, a quick perusal of her Instagram will give you insight into a few of her favorite things—sun, wellness, florals—typically nestled in between glossy editorial photos of the supermodel doing what she does best—serving. On Kerr’s off-duty days, her scenes are often set

Two years ago, I moved to Telluride, a small town nestled within Colorado’s San Juan Mountains at 9,000 ft. elevation. Within days of acclimating to my new mountain lifestyle, I noticed an unexpected concern: my skin was not happy. My lips were burning, my elbows were cracking, and my cheeks were flaking. Though my body

Picture this: It’s currently 9 a.m. You’ve just woken up and are running 30 minutes behind schedule because your pesky alarm decided not to ring on time. Trying to plan for the full work day ahead, you hustle and bustle with outfit ideas, today’s makeup look, and how in the hell you’ll style your bedhead

Putting your Christmas tree in your living room only is so yesterday. According to Kim Kardashian, Christmas trees belong in any room you want—including a collection of trees lining your bathroom balcony. There’s extra, and then there’s Kim Kardashian extra. By now, we know that a Kardashian Christmas comes second to none in the race