Las Vegas is punishingly dry. The arid winter air means I woke up on Day 3 of CES 2025 with a nosebleed, chapped lips, and ashy legs. This in spite of the fact I slathered myself with two pumps of a fermented bean essence, eye cream, moisturizer, and a lip mask. Staring at my face […]
It’s natural to want a fresh start when January rolls around. Some years I say I’ll exercise more, other years I vow to spend less time on my phone. But without fail my perpetual New Year’s resolution is to show my skin a little more TLC. While we may stumble over — or completely give […]
The signs are all there: the sensation of itching, stinging, and burning on your face. Makes sense that you’d be looking for the best skin care for sensitive skin—because those symptoms are no fun to deal with no matter the time of year. “Sensitive skin refers to skin that is more prone to irritation from […]
“I used this moisturizer down to the very last drop, and while this might not seem like an impressive feat, for a beauty editor whose job it is to try everything all at once, it says something about how excellent it is. I love the cushiony texture that sits somewhere between a gel and a […]
How can you tell someone’s age? Is it A, their ability to find their way around anything more tech-y than sending an email and using a printer (guilty); B, whether or not they can recite all the lyrics to a Central Cee/Taylor Swift/Kool & the Gang song; or C, how wrinkly their faces are? Not […]
Go to any fancy restaurant worth its weight in caviar or even your chicest friend’s bathroom, and you’re likely to find a posh hand soap waiting for you to suds up with. Chances are: It’s Aesop. Despite the hand soap’s ubiquity, it’s not even the best Aesop product that the brand makes. From moisturizers to […]
Gearing up for Black Friday on the 29th of November? It’s hard not to be swayed by heavy discounts and total bargains, especially when it comes to beauty. After all, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a chance on a new product you’ve always wanted to try, or to stock up on all of your […]
For some, a search for “the best skin care for dry skin” usually happens when they feel the first chill in the air—while that’s also a sign the the holidays are coming, it also begins the countdown to dry, flaky skin. “Dry skin is often a sign of a damaged skin barrier, which can lead […]
While specialized grooming products often steal the spotlight, it’s easy to overlook the OGs—the best drugstore skin care brands we used to come across during late-night Target runs or while refilling our regular prescriptions. Truthfully, some of the best grooming lines are there in Aisle 9, neatly laid out for you to pop in your […]
