We’re In Micro-Insecurity Hell | Allure
Not a single insecurity we’ve ever had about our bodies has been by accident. As far back as the 1950s, advertising brought tiny waists into fashion, a beauty standard that …
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Yes, Winged Eyeliner Is the Skinny Jean of Makeup
I went to high school from 2009 to 2012 and that means I rarely left the house without putting on two things: a pair of skinny jeans and winged eyeliner. …
Goodbye, Brat Summer! Hello, Demure Fall!
By this point, you’ve heard the word “demure,” perhaps even used it yourself, more in the past week than in the previous calendar decade. It’s because of a makeup artist …
A New “Natural” Filler… Made From Your Own Blood?
Dr. Day is skeptical: “I haven’t seen great published data on [the benefits of PRF for skin,],” she says. “I don’t [offer PRF] for the skin, because I’ve been following …
The Triumphant Return of Pressed Powder
“The latest pressed and setting powders are a big step up from the ones we used to know,” assures Krupa Koestline, a cosmetic chemist and chief cosmetic officer at KKT …
New Data Finds That Parabens and Phenols Might Lead to Hypertension During Pregnancy—How Bad Is This?
Parabens, meanwhile, are still used in cosmetics; notably, they’re considered safe by governing organizations worldwide—including in Europe, which is usually held up as the standard bearer for “clean” beauty. But …
The Lelet New York Pony Cuff Is the Hair Accessory of the Moment
So far in 2024, bows and claw clips and headscarves have crowned our updos. And though we’re not shoving them to the backs of our drawers just yet, currently, it’s …
How to Pull Off a Headscarf
But let’s pause again. Because there was a distinct time—specifically the 18th century—when headscarves represented an extremely different status than “cool” or “stylish”: Headscarves were a symbol of servitude. Not …
CBD Skin Care May Protect Against Sun Damage—and Skin Cancer—According to a New Study
A few years ago, it felt like CBD was everywhere: in bath soaks, topical creams, mint-flavored oils, gummies, even lube and skin care. Your coworkers were talking about it. Your …
How Much Should You Actually Care About Your Cortisol Levels?
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your …