Beauty

Hair Thickening Growth Products: Serums, Supplements, Shampoos

Hair thickening growth products fall into three groups: scalp serums for thinning hair, supplements, and volumizing shampoos and sprays. I describe supplements only by what the label says, and I would pick one serum and give it a few months.

Hair Dye Colors, From a Paris Chemist's Formula to Your Bathroom Sink

Choosing hair dye colors starts with knowing what kind of change you want: a lasting shift, a soft tint or something bright. Here are the permanent kits, the semi-permanent and vivid shades, and the shampoos and conditioners that look after color once it is in.

Say Yes to Ouai Hair Oil: A Jen Atkin Shelf, Then the Oils That Compete

Ouai hair oil is the lightweight, heat-protecting bottle that put Jen Atkin's brand on a lot of bathroom shelves. Here is the OUAI lineup around it, hair oils from other brands, and the heat protectants I would use before a hot tool.

Caldera Lab Skincare for Men, and Anyone Else

Caldera Lab skincare for men began when a Jackson Hole founder borrowed his wife's serum and wondered why nothing like it existed for men. I go through the serums, moisturizers, eye treatments, cleansers and shave products.

CAKES Nipple Covers, Adhesive Bras and Tape for Backless Tops

CAKES nipple covers started as a two-sister side project and grew into a full range of grippy and sticky styles. Here is how I would pick a fit and shade, plus the tape, adhesive bras and body oils that go with a backless or sheer top.

CC Color Correcting Cream: Correctors, Tints and Brushes

CC color correcting cream grew out of BB cream and focuses on evening out color, and Clinique's Moisture Surge CC Cream comes with SPF 30. I also go through tinted sunscreens, skin tints and the brushes I use to blend a light base.

Brown Mascara for a Softer Lash Line, Plus Brown Liners to Match

Brown mascara has been around almost as long as mascara itself, and it is still the easiest way to wear lashes that look defined but not harsh. These are the browns I would try, from soft chocolate to deep espresso, plus brown liners and a brow gel to go with them.

Fur Oil for Ingrown Hair: Body Oils and Shave Care to Pair

Fur Oil for ingrown hair starts with a body oil made for hair and skin from the neck down. I walk through how I use it, then the body oils, ingrown fixes and gentle exfoliators I pair with it.

The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream and Other Depuffing Picks

The INKEY List caffeine eye cream is a light cream for puffy, tired eyes, and it sits at the center of this edit. I paired it with caffeine serums, gels, patches and cooling tools for every morning face.

Carol's Daughter and the Curl Care I Would Build a Routine Around

Carol's Daughter curl care starts with creams, oils and conditioners from a line that began in a Brooklyn kitchen in 1993. I sort the defining creams, leave-ins and shampoos I would build a curl routine around.

Mielle Leave-In Conditioner: Which One to Pick

Mielle's Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight detangler the brand makes for thick, curly hair, especially Type 4. I sorted every Mielle leave-in by hair type, then added other leave-ins and scalp serums to pair with them.

Valentino Yellow Dream and the Bright, Sunny Perfumes to Wear With It

Is Valentino Yellow Dream a summer perfume? Yes: fresh rose and lemon for her, spiced for him, plus Born in Roma siblings and citrus scents.

What Is a Beauty Blender: Sponges, Puffs and Foundations to Pair

A beauty blender is a hand-cut makeup sponge that started on a TV set in 2002 and still sets the standard for a bouncy, streak-free base. I go through the original sponges, other sponges and powder puffs, and foundations that blend well with a damp sponge.

KUGIG Wash and Gentle Intimate Care for Everyday

KUGIG wash is a pH-balanced intimate cleanser with aloe vera and a prebiotic complex, made for daily use on sensitive skin. Here is how I would build a gentle routine around it, from body washes to soothing creams, using only what each brand says about its own formula.

Kate Somerville: The Facialist Who Took the Treatment Room Home

Kate Somerville began as a facialist with a clinic on Melrose Place, and the skincare brand she founded still feels like a treatment room in a bottle. This edit covers the ExfoliKate and EradiKate classics, the moisturizers and serums, and the cleansers, eye care and sunscreen that round out the routine.

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution and the Art of Looking Less Tired

The ordinary caffeine solution is the small bottle people reach for when their eyes look tired, and it sits at the center of this edit. Here are The Ordinary's serums, caffeine eye creams and gels from other brands, and the under-eye patches for mornings that started too early.

Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere by philosophy: Vanilla Scents to Try Next

Fresh cream warm cashmere is philosophy's juicy tangerine, cashmere wood and vanilla bean scent, and it comes as a full shelf from shower gel to body butter. Here is how I layer it, and the vanilla perfumes and body mists I wear when I want something a little different.

Moisturizer With SPF for Sensitive Skin: Mineral and Daily Picks

For a moisturizer with SPF for sensitive skin, check mineral formulas first, like Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor Mineral SPF 30 with zinc oxide. I also cover daily creams and light fluids that sit under makeup.

B Tan Self Tanners, Dreamed Up in Australia and Built for Speed

B tan is the Australian-born self tanner known for dark, fast mousses and clear gels with names like Tanned AF. Here are seven b.tan tanners, a mitt, and eight more self tanners I would compare them with.

Rabanne Perfume: Start With Fame or Million Gold

Rabanne perfume had a big reset in 2023, when the house dropped Paco from its name and Fame became its new signature. Here are the Rabanne bottles I would start with, then the vanilla, gourmand, honey and amber perfumes I would wear beside them.

The Best Setting Powder for Every Skin Type and Finish

The best setting powder is the one that matches your skin and how long you need your makeup to last. Here are the loose powders, pressed compacts and the puffs and brushes I would pair with them.

Tanologist Drops: How to Use Them in a Self-Tan Routine

Tanologist drops started as one woman's answer to self tanner that broke her out, and they still make a simple place to begin. Here are the drops, mousses, mists, mitts and prep I would line up for a tan that looks like a real one.

NYX Brow Products for a Laminated Brow Look: Glue, Pencils, Gels

NYX brow products for a laminated brow look start with The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel, the brand's first instant brow styler. I cover the NYX brow pencils, the rest of the NYX bag and clear gels from other brands.

Strawberry Perfume Is Mostly a Lab Trick, and I Love It Anyway

A strawberry perfume rarely contains anything from a strawberry, and that is exactly what makes the category fun. Here are the berry eau de parfums, the mists and the rollerball for layering, and the cherry and berry cousins for when you want something less sweet.