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We Tried Lush's New Vegan 'Glow Stick' Highlighters First & Loved...

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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"Cold Brew" Hair Is Trending — & Here's Exactly What...

by Megan Decker

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This New Makeup Brand Is Making History With An Inclusive, Photoshop-Free Pledge

by Rachel Lubitz

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The Drag Queen's Guide To Not Sweating Off All Your Makeup

by Rachel Lubitz

16 Aug 2018

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People Are Praising This Brand For Numbering Their Darkest Founda...

Update: After Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics shared a swatch video for one of its Cake Mix foundations, which launched in April, the post quickly went viral.

by Khalea Underwood

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Kylie Jenner's Birthday Hair Extensions Cost More Than Your ...

As you probably expected, Kylie Jenner went all out for her 21st birthday. There was the celebratory makeup collection, a star-studded birthday bash,

by Thatiana Diaz

Beauty

Hairstylist Andy Lecompte On What It’s Like To Work With Madonna

When he was young, Andy Lecompte never dreamed that he'd work with the one of the greatest artists of his time. But on a chance trip to New York City 15

by Andy Lecompte

Beauty

The Best Refillable Beauty Products That Save You Money (& Help T...

When I tried to make my beauty routine plastic-free, there was one thing I learnt pretty quickly: refillable was better than recyclable. Of course,

by Elizabeth Bennett

Beauty

"Glass Hair" Is The Latest Celebrity Trend To Try

Aside from just about everyone going blonde this summer, bob haircuts have been the trend du jour in Hollywood. And with new haircuts comes the

by Thatiana Diaz

Beauty

The Coolest Way To Wear Glitter On Your Nails This Summer

If you're looking for an easy way to add something shiny to your next manicure — something that doesn't involve a bedazzler or require a steady hand for

by Megan Decker

Beauty

I Swapped All My Skincare For Supermarket Versions & This Is My V...

I’m not blessed with good skin. I was blessed with good hair and I have a theory that most mere mortals don’t have both. I had severe acne as a

by Jenny Brownlees

Beauty

Confessions Of Hailey Baldwin's Makeup Artist

Raised by a beauty school dropout, it was written in the stars that makeup artist Vincent Oquendo would find his way to the Instagram feeds of the Hadid

by Vincent Oquendo

Beauty

People Are Praising Urban Decay For Posting Pictures Of 'Rea...

Scrolling through the millions of images of immaculate makeup on Instagram, it's very easy to lose sight of what's real. Thanks to apps like FaceTune,

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty

Azelaic Acid Is The Acne-Busting Ingredient Dermatologists Want Y...

When it comes to treating acne breakouts, scars and pigmentation, there are three skincare acids in particular in which we tend to put our trust:

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty

This Could Be The Reason Why Your Hair Is Thinning Out

When I booked an appointment with a dermatologist last year in a bid to sort out my hormonal acne once and for all, I didn't realise I'd come away

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty

5 Protective Styles That Will Make Your Summer So Much Easier

After heatwaves, hot tube journeys and spontaneous lido visits, summer hair should be the last of your worries, however, naturalistas know that upkeep

by Khalea Underwood

Movies

The Power Of BlacKkKlansman Is In Black Beauty

Just when I thought I couldn’t tolerate any more white supremacy, Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman came along and changed my mind. The legendary

by Sesali Bowen

Beauty

Your Love Of Acrylic & Gel Nails Could Be Harming Your Skin, Say ...

Thanks to a rush of Instagram-worthy new trends including jelly nails, bedazzled nails and mismatched nails, the demand for nail enhancements, including

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty

Dear Daniela: Will A Lash Primer Give Me Longer, Fuller Lashes?

Dear Daniela, I’m starting to see lash primers crop up in a few Instagram posts again. Honestly, they give me '90s Tippex-white flashbacks, but

by Daniela Morosini

Beauty

What Happened When Two R29 Staffers Swapped Beauty Looks

According to Mintel, as many as 83% of women in the UK wear makeup. Sixty-four percent of those who do say it makes them feel confident, 43% say it makes

by Nina Joyce

Beauty

Gemlights: The Instagrammable New Hair Trend Inspired By Crystals

A post shared by Isabella (@createdbybella) on Apr 11, 2018 at 3:15pm PDT From rose quartz to amethyst, it's fair to say we've become pretty obsessed

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Celebrity Beauty

The Secret To Beyoncé's Glow On The Cover Of Vogue

Beyoncé is always glowing, but in the September issue of Vogue, she took it up about 100 notches. Despite wearing very minimal makeup for the shoot,

by Rachel Lubitz

News

Film Exposes Sale Of Illegal Skin Whitening Creams On UK High Str...

The sale of whitening creams containing certain ingredients is illegal in the UK but they are still being sold on the high street – even in shops that

by Natalie Gil

Beauty

Here's What I Learned From A Day Spent Behind A Beauty Counter

It’s 9.28 on a Monday morning, and I’m wearing full makeup (foundation, primer, blusher, bronzer, highlight, four eyeshadows), five-inch stilettos,

by Daniela Morosini

Beauty

The Best New Retinol Beauty Products Out Now

Let's be real: Retinol and sunscreen, the two most important products for maintaining youthful, healthy, spot-free skin for all of eternity, are the

by Alix Tunell

Beauty

Oil Slick Hair Is The Bold New Trend Sweeping Instagram

A post shared by Marie Ashman (@the_colorchameleon) on Jul 7, 2018 at 3:51pm PDT When it comes to hair trends, it's fair to say that 2018 is the year

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Health

4 Women On What Goes On Behind Closed Doors At Surgical Consultat...

Here in the UK, studies suggest plastic surgery is more popular than ever. Mintel reports that 37% of women would be interested in having a surgical

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty

Everything You Need To Know About Beauty Shopping In South Korea

It was only a few years ago that a mention of "K-beauty" would leave you with blank stares, but now, Korean beauty has swept through the cosmetics

by Victoria Kirby

Beauty

The Mismatched Nail Trend That's Sweeping Instagram

In middle school, my father would leave Post-It notes in my lunch box with a cliché (and if I was really lucky, a quote) about being myself. Most would

by Samantha Sasso

Beauty

If You Like Crystals, You'll Love This New Lunar Beauty Trend

"Anyone else feel like they’ve been hit by a truck?" my friend’s message read. "Yep, I think it’s the full moon," another chimed in. It’s 2018,

by Elizabeth Bennett

Beauty

This Expert Skin Trick Will Completely Transform Your Makeup

I like to think I have my makeup application nailed. I know to apply concealer after foundation and that eyeshadow comes before mascara, but some

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Hair

8 Hair Products Nigerian Beauty Bloggers Always Buy

In his heyday, Lil' Wayne had the ability to turn a one-liner into a saying that lasted a lifetime. (How many times have you heard "long hair don't

by Khalea Underwood

Beauty

Shadow-Tone Hair Is The New Instagram-Worthy Trend That's Ta...

A post shared by Robyn Sweeney (@illdyeforyou) on Jul 25, 2018 at 11:03pm PDT Just when we think this year's hair trends can't get any more

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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