Beauty

With a focus on luxurious, effective botanical ingredients, Chantecaille has been raising the bar in the beauty world for decades. The brand’s founder, Sylvie Chantecaille, enlisted the help of her nearest and dearest (her husband, two daughters, and son all work for the company) to develop products that are always rooted in both nature and

SHOW IT OFF BH Cosmetics bhcosmetics.com $12.00 If you’ve ever wondered what a world designed by Doja Cat would entail, wonder no more. The multi-hyphenate, who goes by the username Nicolas Cage on our Zoom call, is creating her own planet inspired by sci-fi movie favorites. Think of Planet Her—her third studio album—as a glimpse

In the past year, the words “diversity,” “commitment,” “inclusion,” have been thrown around the beauty industry so much—spawned by protests calling for justice for the deaths of countless Black lives, including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd—it likely elicits an eye roll each time a company employs the terms for a campaign or announcement. The racial

Every beauty lover knows that the holiday season brings some of the best makeup collections. And while we sorely missed out on holiday parties last year, Pat McGrath Labs is making up for lost time. Mother is playing Santa this year by gifting us the Mthrship Mega: Celestial Odyssey & Holiday Collection just in time

You know this woman. Actress Keke Palmer is always candid and open, so it should come as no surprise that she’s happy to talk about the ups and downs in her hair journey. “When I was younger, I was very fond of my hair,” Palmer told ELLE.com. But after years of over-styling her hair, “it

Brie Lakin As a surfer, skateboarder, film producer, and all-around badass entrepreneur, Monica Medellin is a big believer in living as her boldest, most authentic self. Whether she’s taking on a wave, hitting up a skate park, or on set with her production company, The Gnar Gnar Honeys, Medellin’s belief in herself and passion for

Anya Taylor-Joy is a beauty icon both on and off the screen. While we’re still thinking about the stunning retro hair and makeup looks she served up in the Netflix mega-hit The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy hit the Emmy’s red carpet last night in one of her most jaw-dropping looks yet wearing both a haute couture

Back when the FLARE team shared an IRL office space (RIP to my abandoned aloe plant…), my mornings looked a little something like this: rush to get up the elevators in time for our 8:30 a.m. daily meeting (for which, I admittedly showed up to at approx. 8:32 most days), hit the button on my

  Hair comes in all different colours, lengths, textures and frizz levels, which means that—like the locks they style—one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to styling tools. That’s especially true of hair straighteners. Whether you’re trying to smooth über thick hair (lucky, but we understand the hardship!), attempting to tame a halo of

  Ariana Grande said it best when she crooned “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it” in her hit 2019 song “7 Rings.” While Grande was talking about her own spending habits (and the fact that, as a millionaire, she can effectively buy whatever the heck she wants without a

As one skincare expert told us: “It’s better to prevent than wait until it’s too late”   It’s often said that the appearance of the neck is a clear giveaway of a person’s real age, and for good reason: Skimping on SPF, poor posture and general neglect of the area which spans the neck, chest

Take a walk down Memory Lane with us…   There have been so many exciting, revolutionary and innovative beauty product launches and trends emerging over the past 20 years, it’s positively dizzying. From the rise of highlighting and contouring techniques, to the global popularity of multi-step skincare inspired by K-beauty, to the launch of Rihanna’s

  In partnership with belif  As we’ve collectively ditched our heavy makeup routines in favour of a fresh-faced glow, perfect for Zoom calls, even the most natural looks start with a flawless skincare routine. The Korean beauty world is full of hydration-forward trends, like glass and cream skin, which focus on the layering of serums, essences,

It might be “2020 with bangs” but that doesn’t mean we can’t improve our cooking, WFH and cleaning experiences   Remember when we were all like “2021 will be our year”? LOL. We’re only halfway through January and while the pandemic raging on and recent violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol makes it feel like the world

While the world has been in lockdown for the better part of a year, that doesn’t mean people haven’t been fantasizing about travel. Or if you’re tennis icon Serena Williams, who travelled almost nonstop during the before times, you’re probably not daydreaming of travel at all, you’re just straight up dreaming—because you’re catching up on

I had a rocky relationship with jumpsuits for years, but finally came around after figuring out exactly what to look for. Now, it’s all love!   I was usually the tallest girl in the room growing up, which meant shopping for any kind of one-piece (from bathing suits to rompers) was always a challenge. So,

For an instant mood-booster, slip into something a little more glam While you’re likely très familiar with the little black dress (LBD), it probably doesn’t feel like that these days. Like most of the world, you’ve probably traded in your statement dresses and Insta-worthy lewks for sweatsuits and PJs. Look: It is what it is.

Confession: As much as I wanted to define myself as a chill, zen-like bride-to-be, there was something about my looming engagement photos in New Mexico that sent me into a certifiable tailspin. The week before, I found myself researching (and booking) a flurry of services that I’d previously never considered. We’ll now refer to this

Everyone loves a good multi-purpose product, especially when it comes to skincare—which is why Kate Hudson shares her favorite versatile, skin-saving balm whenever she gets the chance. Hudson has raved about the cult-favorite Egyptian Magic All Purpose Cream in interviews for years, and she’s not stopping now. She gave it a mention in a recent

Kim Kardashian knows the world watches her every move, and every move is worth watching. As the stars filed onto the 2021 Met Gala red carpet, fans waited with bated breath to see what stunt the reality star/mogul would pull tonight. What do you wear when you want to be seen but not seen? Taking

“As soon as you start putting on my collection from Revlon, that’s how you know you just automatically activated your hot girl shit,” Megan Thee Stallion explains over Zoom. “When you wear this makeup and when you’re getting beat, just know you’re activating it.” The rapper, sporting her signature cut crease and the gold shade

Fans of the Rachel haircut and beachy waves, rejoice: Actress and producer Jennifer Aniston just unveiled the launch of her new vegan haircare brand, LolaVie, which aims to make prioritizing the health of your hair practically seamless. Her first product is a shine-boosting detangler that will probably sell out by the time you finish this

Ariana Grande has to be top of the list of all the celebrities who inspire killer replica looks. Her beauty looks have inspired some of the greatest copycats, and now they’re about to be able to get their inspo straight from the source. Because who’s the latest celeb to enter the beauty game? None other

Christine Saenz is a 48-year-old human resources manager in Houston, TX. I always knew I was different, but I had no idea why. By the time I was eight, I truly felt like something was wrong with me. I was always a moody kid, needed a lot of alone time, and was picked on by