Beauty

Courtesy As the seasons change, so does every single part of your beauty routine. Your skincare regimen adjusts to accommodate the colder climate, you shift your makeup looks from warm and glowy to more cooler tones and matte finishes, and of course, you switch up your nail colors to reflect the moody nature of the

The 15 Percent Pledge guarantees at least 15% of shelf space will be dedicated to Black-owned brands This spring, as anti-racism demonstrations erupted in all 50 states in the U.S., and in many cities around the world, fashion designer Aurora James, founder of popular shoe brand Brother Vellies, launched a campaign on Instagram called the

When HBO’s popular teen drama Euphoria premiered last summer, it depicted the dark underbelly of suburban teen lives dominated by drugs, booze, and sex. Like Skins, but with more sexting. Now, just before two new December episodes of the series this December, Euphoria has come to represent everything 2020 wasn’t. There’s no spontaneous romance, lively

Stylist tips on how to remedy some of the most irritating fashion mishaps, including how to depill a sweater *without* a shaver. See you never, stained suede! The words “wardrobe malfunction” existed long before 2004, but they became embedded in our vocabularies after Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s right breast (complete with a sun-shaped nipple

Ever wish you could just copy/paste the virtual carts of the experts who really know what they’re doing when it comes to shopping for beauty products? Well, we leaned into that nosiness and started a series dedicated to the shopping lists of some of the country’s top beauty experts. This week, a stylist shows us

Allbirds, famous for their ethically-made wool footwear, is expanding into apparel These days, when it kinda feels like the world is falling apart, adopting more sustainable consumption habits might be on your mind more than ever. A great place to start is in your closet, since the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of our

Nineties makeup is glam. Nineties makeup is a vibe. Nineties makeup is IT. If you’re looking for some beauty inspiration, it’s best to look back at the greats. The Naomi Campbell. The Aliyah. The Janet Jackson. From runways to music videos, these women used beauty to transform the pop culture area. “In the ’90s, women

A fuss-free, lace-free, lug-sole boot feels like the right way to show 2020 the door Did you know that 2020 has already been 2,458 months long?! Well, there’s just a bit more than two months to go until we can give an enthusiastic middle finger to the chicanery of this year. I cannot think of

This is not a drill: Fenty Beauty—yes, the Fenty Beauty owned by our queen, Rihanna—is having a huge sale on a bunch of makeup. Now through October 19, you can score 25 percent off the brand’s bestselling foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and more during its friends and family sale, plus receive an extra 10 percent off

Sponsored: Best For Fast Results Revitalift Derm Intensives Night Serum with 0.3% PURE Retinol L’Oreal Paris amazon.com $30.00 L’Oréal Paris’s newest serum uses 0.3% ​pure retinol​—which works faster than the ingredient’s derivatives, according to the brand’s skincare pro, ​Dr. Rocio Rivera​, PhD. The pure retinol potion helps visibly smooth lines, deep wrinkles, and uneven texture.

As someone who readily admits to prioritizing skincare above many (okay, fine, most) things in my life right now, it’s no surprise that I’m constantly on the hunt for the latest and greatest formulations. And, like other skincare enthusiasts, I’m currently obsessed with serums. Facial serums, in all of their endlessly niche iterations, are their

This versatile style staple is a *forever* must-have as temperatures get cooler On the cusp of cold weather, a leather jacket—real or faux—is a must-have piece. A chic finishing touch to any outfit, it’s also the most stylish and versatile way to stay warm when fall’s cool temperatures hit. The classic biker jacket has long been

Chris JacksonGetty Images As far as I’m concerned, Meghan Markle has the Midas touch. I mean, who else can cause a button-down shirt, pair or jeans, or flats to go viral and sell out virtually overnight? Call it great taste or the Markle sparkle, but it’s safe to say the former Duchess of Sussex knows

Some professionals are divided on whether this treatment is OK for all skin types—so we spoke to a derm to get all the details No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at

Jameela Jamil doesn’t know this—but approximately 15 minutes before our interview I was spiraling. Maybe it was a deadline, potentially a White House update, or any number of fairly innocuous forces that can throw us off-kilter in 2020. But, luckily for me, Jamil is well-versed in the mental health space and down to address the

No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at any given time has made things, well, pretty confusing. With so much info at our fingertips, it can be tricky to differentiate between what’s

You know what I think about a lot? That time Jason Mamoa called out Chris Pratt for posing with a single-use plastic water bottle on Instagram by commenting, in part, “Bro … WTF.” Since then, whenever I scroll past a picture of serum-soaked polyester plastered to an influencer’s face, I can’t help but wonder: When

Shop local and stay cozy! Remember the days when you used to meticulously plan your outfits, considering things like the weather, where you were going after work, or how your over-the-knee, chunky-sole boots were going to fit into your gym locker? No? Us neither. The new “normal” when it comes to outfit selection is officially

Autumn provides the joys of leaves falling, chunky sweaters emerging, and pumpkin spice filtering through the air like oxygen. With all that being said, the season can really do a number on your lips. (Not to mention the stress of a global pandemic and a very important November 3.) Just as the world feels like

Is your skin sensitive? Prone to acne? Parched beyond all recognition? There’s a new face wash for that Fall ushers in many delights like woolly knits, spiced lattes and a new excuse to burn your coziest candles. In the skincare world, it’s bringing a multitude of new facial cleansers. While it may be tempting to immediately

Michael StewartGetty Images Brown hair gets a bad rap for being basic and lacking dimension. (We’re pretty sure a blonde made up that rumor.) But that’s so not the case. If you’re looking to go darker this fall, try adding ashy, cool tones to your raven locks for the perfect fall hair upgrade. According to

There’s a reason that Bad Bunny collab sold out so fast It’s official: You need a pair of Crocs. Why? Because they’re the hottest item of 2020—just ask rapper Bad Bunny and the hordes of people who purchased his recent collaboration with the iconic comfy shoe brand. Released on September 29, the musician’s limited Crocs

Just when you thought 2020 had no surprises left, Biden Beauty enters the chat. The latest beauty venture isn’t associated with presidential nominee Joe Biden himself, although he and Harris have reportedly given the mystery brand their seal of approval, according to Fashionista. Instead, it’s backed by a mystery figure with a political agenda. Courtesy

Because you need something cozy and fluffy to get you through the cooler months Step aside, Cottagecore. Hikercore, with its luxuriously flouffy fleece and shaggy sherpa pieces, is here to save you from the autumn blues. And while you don’t even need to hike (or even leave the house) to enjoy these stylish but functional

Courtesy of brands Halloween is hands down the best day of the year to dress up out of the ordinary, whether it be as a ghoul from the dead or an overly-glittered unicorn. But as fun as it is to show out, it can be expensive and tiresome to pull everything together. To make it

The BSC star is cool beyond her years With classes back in session—at least virtually—in the midst of coronavirus, what once felt like an opportunity for a fresh start may not feel as exciting this year. On the bright side, all students are in the same boat: School’s back and no one’s particularly excited about

My skin is dry and sensitive. It’s noticeably red on my thirstiest areas (a.k.a. around my nostrils, forehead, and eyebrows) and any spot I happen to accidentally knick with my press-on nails. So Darphin’s Intral Rescue Super Concentrate seemed like the perfect solution for my particular complexion woes. The brand advises that their potent treatment—which

Lipstick? I don’t know her I love a lip, I really do. A matte rouge bouche will forever make my spine tingle. (Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Lip Souffle in her signature shade Inspire is…possibly the best matte red lipstick I’ve ever tried?) and Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb lives rent free in my heart.) But you know

Ever wish you could just copy/paste the virtual carts of the experts who really know what they’re doing when it comes to shopping for beauty products? Well, we leaned into that nosiness and started a series dedicated to the shopping lists of some of the country’s top beauty experts. This week, we’re focusing on winter

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