When stars like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Madonna started posing on Instagram with bushy armpits dyed bright turquoise and neon pink, it felt like we’d conquered a new frontier in regards to beauty taboos.
When it comes to fall flavors and aromas, there seems to be a clear line drawn in the sand — or, perhaps more fittingly, in the the hay-covered ground of a pumpkin patch.
It’s the day before Halloween so, chances are, you’ve already spent the weekend putting the finishing touches on your costume and, if you have kids, staging a few dress rehearsals or even doing some trick-or-treating in the neighborhood.
Can you guess during which season acne flare-ups are most prevalent?
New lipsticks, shampoos, facial cleansers, and beauty gadgets are released on a near-daily basis, but how many of these have really wowed us with truly innovative ingredients based on the latest scientific findings or awed us with their cutting-edge design and professional-grade results?
When you think of a “sheet mask,” do you picture a soppy, goopy, serum-infused, flimsy piece of paper-like fabric with cut-outs for your eyes, mouth, and nostrils?
Does the smell of coffee instantly perk you up?
Every woman wants her complexion to boast a lit-from-within glow, and yet, some mornings, we all find ourselves staring into the mirror and sighing in frustration at the tired-looking face staring back at us.
Did you know dullness is one of the early signs of skin dehydration?
Japanese beauty brand Shu Uemura has mastered the art of kawaii packaging, collaborating with trailblazers like legendary designer and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, Tokyo-based jewelry brand Ambush, prolific visual artist Takashi Murakami, Parisian fashion house Kitsuné, and Korean fashion designer Kye to create limited-edition collections comprised of skincare, makeup, and haircare products packaged in playful, exuberant, dynamic, and often heart-warming bottles, jars, tubes, compacts, and palettes.
