Illustration by Mark Baker-Sanchez/Rachel Pickus; Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Every other week or so, I treat myself to a slab of Levain’s chocolate chip banana bread. The ladies who work at my local one are always friendly, always game for a brief chat. I came in one week wearing a variety …
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best body scrubs target one of the most underutilized steps in a body-care routine. Exfoliation 101: Dead skin cells are largely to blame for dullness, rough texture, and clogged pores. While physical exfoliants like sugar, salt, and pumice manually buff away buildup, chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy …
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In the generational battle between Gen Z and millennials, one eyeliner technique remains extremely controversial: the cat-eye. But you know who will never give up her beloved winged liner, no matter what the younger generation may say about it? Taylor Swift! Her dark, perfectly swoopy black liner …
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Dame Helen Mirren was ready for a summer refresh—and honestly, after seeing these photos of her breezy new bixie cut, I am too. Mirren, who has never shied away from changing up her hairstyle and has even shared that she cuts her own hair with kitchen scissors …
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to the best chemical peels for at-home use, today’s options make it easier than ever to achieve smoother, more radiant skin that rivals the glow of an in-office peel. More powerful than your average face exfoliator, “the benefits …
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sunscreen has a reputation for being chalky and hard to blend, but we’re here to ease your fears of ghostly white casts with the best mineral sunscreens. Of course, we all (should) know by now that sunscreen is a non-negotiable part …