Beauty

Sought after by celebrities and industry insiders, today’s skin experts can transform your face in a matter of minutes. These top facialists use a mix of high-tech machinery, unique massage techniques, and elegant spaces to go far beyond “just a facial” and elevate the entire experience. Here are some new facialists on our radar, and

Sweet Chemistry is a brand we already have my eyes on. Created by former L’Oreal cosmetic chemist Alec Batis in partnership with Dr. John O’Neill, a biomedical engineer and regenerative medicine expert, the label harnesses a proprietary ingredient, originally developed to heal organs, to help reverse skin damage and rejuvenate the complexion. “Our Reparative Oil-Serum

I don’t identify as a morning person, but my skin does. During the first hour I’m awake, my complexion truly beams. Redness? Gone. Texture? Smooth. Lines? Barely visible. This is not a phenomenon that’s unique to me, it’s science—skin repairs itself overnight. But thanks to gravity and exposure to the elements and well, life, this

It girl. An elusive and nuanced phrase yet an easily recognizable face. To say there’s a recipe for what makes someone “it” means you’re not paying attention. “It” can’t just be anyone; it’s a term bestowed by collective perception, not self-prescribed. The formula is as complex to crack as the TikTok algorithm, but the hallmarks

Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you. Davines We Stand Hair & Body Wash Bar Davines We Stand Hair & Body Wash Bar Earth Month is here, and Davines is celebrating with the new WE STAND/For Regeneration Hair & Body Wash Bar. The moisturizing

First, start with cleansed skin. With most electric razors, you can shave wet or dry. “If using a dry razor, towel dry, apply soft pressure and pass the razor over the skin,” says Dr. Kagha. “Electric razor systems are either rotary or foil, with most electric razors designed for women being foil. With rotary electric

“You look preeclamptic,” my friend told me as I greeted her. I was 34 weeks pregnant, and it had been a rough pregnancy. Between the demands of my job as a hand surgeon and mother to a toddler, preeclampsia was the last thing I wanted to worry about. I already had a period of bedrest

ShotPrimeGetty Images So many solutions to skin and hair woes are not easy to implement. I will never drink liters of water a day, good luck getting me to put down my hot tools, and the chances of me washing my towels every three days is pretty much nonexistent. However, the simple act of swapping

Welcome to ELLE’s Empties, a series where editors share the one beauty product that they are currently obsessed with in their rotation. Read on for our favorite gentle-yet-effective retinal serum, a great leave-in conditioner for 4C hair, and more. The Moisturizer That Makes Kathleen Want An Italian Farm Vacation Aloe Face Cream Irene Forte $120.00

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Whether you have a 5-step or 12-step skincare routine at some point, you were most likely told the importance of using a toner. But is this really necessary? It was at one point, but now, it may not be. We spoke to a few board-certified dermatologists to get the details on if

What do gels do? “There are many different styles you can achieve with gel–it is really versatile,” says McLaren. “Gels are great for hold, definition, shine, and humidity protection.” For long-lasting styles, “Gel has more grit and a better hold than most hair creams allowing for styles to last all day,” says Harrington. “Gels behave

Courtesy All that glitters isn’t gold, except when we’re talking about body shimmering oils. Imagine lying on a beach or by a pool, the sun kissing every gold fleck in your body oil and leaving you glowing (and tanned) from head to toe. Unlike regular body oils, shimmering body oils are a sexier option made

I consider myself a skincare aficionado—I pamper my face with extensive morning and nighttime routines. However, sometimes the skin on my body doesn’t get quite as much love. The most neglected area? Probably my underarms. When I was self-isolating for the majority of 2020 and 2021, I wasn’t concerned with how the area looked or

What is Niacinamide? Few skin-care ingredients are as versatile as niacinamide. In fact, according to New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Michele Green, this buzzy skin-care staple is chock-full of benefits (but more on those later). Before diving in any deeper, it’s important to understand how niacinamide works–including the science behind it. According to Dr. Green,

What do liquid highlighters do? “Liquid highlighters will always give you a smooth and more hydrated plump look to the skin,” says Lujan. “A liquid highlight can transform a dull complexion into a radiant complexion [and] transform a matte look into a light-reflective balanced look. Highlighters are designed to reflect light and make your features

Florian Sommet / Trunk Archive Jessica Richards, the founder of Shen Beauty, an emporium in Brooklyn, says her customers have expressed frustration in recent years about skincare options: Do they choose a product that’s “clean” or one that has clinically proven results but contains potentially irritating ingredients like parabens, phthalates, or sulfates? While clean formulas

Tyler Joe Hair is likely the most overworked yet under-appreciated part of our body. Like your skin, you put your hair through a lot to achieve your desired look: constant heat, protective styles, and various products. Not to mention all the sporadic hair dyeing and chops/trims you likely gave yourself during lockdown. Simply put, we

When it comes to celebrity beauty routines, it’s not uncommon for the products to be out of reach. Whether due to their popularity, price point, or priority (yes, you need another moisturizer), we often have to pick and choose when to experience some of the products recommended by our favorite A-listers. In a recent video,

Audacious colors and wearable gemstones—beauty looks once primarily seen at EDM festivals—are going mainstream, thanks to HBO’s hit series Euphoria. Lead makeup designer Donni Davy, who collaborates with actors like Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, and Barbie Ferreira to create the show’s viral 3D looks, says she hopes the style will enable “people to feel like

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Anti-aging is a tricky market to navigate. While it may be a few more years before I ask my dermatologist for a little Botox pick-me-up, wherever you are in your anti-aging journey, it’s always the under-eyes that are the first areas to start looking a little worse for wear. Puffiness, fine lines,

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Apr 12, 2022 SKINCARE | HAIR | MAKEUP | BODY | PEOPLE, PLACES, & PURPOSE In April, the ELLE editors virtually met to review hundreds of product submissions for this year’s

Nicky Sims/BFCGetty Images Traditionally, April brings showers; however, this year, it’s raining marked-down beauty products. It feels like Ulta just had an incredible sale on bestselling items, but now they’re back with—if you can believe it—even more deals. And it couldn’t come at a better time because while I may be stocked up on fancy

Recently, clean, eco-conscious beauty has become much easier to find (which we love!). But a perpetual concern—expressed everywhere from the comments section on social media to beauty brand boardrooms—is: What is truly green? And what about the caveats, like all-natural ingredients that actually deplete the environment? ELLE Like many game-changing ideas, the answer may lie

Look to any social feed, and you’ll probably run into someone preaching about the skincare wonder that is gua sha. The longtime form of Traditional Chinese medicine has made its way into the hands of, well, everyone—and for good reasons. With promises to increase blood circulation, depuff and tighten skin, it’s no wonder everyone is