Make Up

Red, blue, and infrared each work best within specific wavelength ranges: 630–635nm for red, 405–450nm for blue, and 800–850nm for infrared. “Those are the sweet spots that effectively penetrate the skin, stimulate collagen, and reduce…

Photo by Melinda Madai: https://www.pexels.com/photo/relaxing-poolside-portrait-with-water-droplets-35026539/ A quiet revolution is unfolding in the world of aesthetics. People everywhere are stepping away from procedures…

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…

In a city where ambition is the ultimate currency, real estate mogul Jade Shenker is proving, once again, that she’s a force impossible to ignore. Premiering Friday, December 5, the highly anticipated second season of Owning Manhattan…

I have struggled with sudden, angry, red breakouts for years—especially right before important events—and that’s how I discovered the CarePlus Spot Cover Patch Calming Wide. I had tried many acne patches before, but most were either too…

You know what they say: everything in moderation. Well, they may have said that last year (and they don’t sound very fun, honestly), but in 2026, hair trends are all about going to extremes. No in-between colors or subtlety. No dipping…

The products behind some of today’s most viral celebrity hairstyles are officially Ulta-shop-able. Amika (the Brooklyn-born, B Corp-certified brand beloved by pros and A-listers alike) is making its long-awaited debut at Ulta Beauty,…

Fragrance of any kind can set the mood, whether it’s a spritz of pheromone perfume for date night or a gingerbread candle at the holidays. The best incenses, however, set a more specific type of mood—one that can invite meditation,…

Decoding Credentials: The Foundation of a Safe Choice surgery offers incredible possibilities for personal change. Whether you’re seeking to improve a specific feature or refresh your overall appearance, the decision to undergo…

While the world may know Olivia Ponton as a breakout Sports Illustrated Swim favorite or the smoldering face of campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Burberry and Tory Burch, there’s a whole new chapter unfolding behind the lens. The…

You've probably noticed—on your socials, at your favorite retailers, or even just walking down the street—that it has become increasingly difficult to predict what will happen next week, let alone next year. You're not alone. The…

Concerns about asbestos showing up in talc-based beauty products have lingered for years—and with good reason, as multiple reports and recalls have made headlines time and time again. To address those very real risks, the FDA proposed a…

As a beauty director, I’ve seen and tried it all. Snail mucin? Check. Sunscreen made with beets? Double check. But an eye cream formulated with… bee venom? Um, that was definitely a first.Enter, the Rodial Bee Venom Eye Cream. As the…

When people talk about farm-to-formula beauty, they rarely mean it in the literal sense. For Beekman 1802, the story begins exactly that way. On the latest episode of The Beauty Authority, cofounder Dr. Brent Ridge recalled the moment a…

Do you remember prom magazines? My friends and I would spend hours browsing their glossy pages in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, picking out our favorite dresses, accessories, and glam details on every page and dreaming of our own future…

As a sunscreen devotee and a makeup wearer, my skin loves a good double cleanse. Even if I’m just donning a little concealer here and there, an oil-based cleanser is the best method for fully removing it from my skin, and then of course…

There are so many different ways to do updos, I don't blame you if you can't look at a hairstyle and immediately identify if it's some form of a French twist, a chignon, or something else entirely. And the look Rita Ora just wore to the…