So lately I’ve been considering something quick and cosmetic. Something at the derm’s office. Something like Botox or maybe a filler. I’ve never really been for or against them; I thought I’d maybe try them someday. Then my husband mentioned casually one day that he had tried Brotox (a version of the wrinkle relaxer marketed…
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One of my favorite truths to tell during the icebreaker game Two Truths and a Lie is that I’m legally blind in my right eye. Really, both of them have such bad astigmatism to the point that, no, I do not qualify for corrective laser surgery, and without my glasses or contact lenses, I could…
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Asking a beauty professional—whether it’s a celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist, or Instagram influencer (hi, 2019)—for advice is always a safe bet. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find there are plenty of other women out there who are legitimate authorities in their own right. In our column Unlikely Experts, they’ll give real reviews and…
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Liquid eyeshadow is one of those products that always looks so promising in its packaging. That dewy texture whispers, “Try me—I’ll coat your eyelids with the otherworldly gleam of an angel’s halo.” But then, I pat it on and inevitably find myself disappointed. Sometimes, the color creases within a couple of hours, migrating around my…
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Go it alone, and figuring out the best mascara for sensitive eyes is an exercise in misery. Pick up a random tube, and maybe you’ll be fine—or maybe your eyes will let you know ASAP that you’ve caused them immeasurable pain. Because everyone’s sensitivities are different, it’s tough to make any generalizations about ingredients to…
Read moreSure, Zayn Malik might have more than a few tattoos covering his body, but his latest one could be his most sentimental of all. On Saturday, Malik’s girlfriend, supermodel Gigi Hadid, posted a Boomerang to Instagram to celebrate her man’s birthday with the caption, “Birthday boogie.” The quick clip not only showed off her boyfriend’s…
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