I was brought up to be a germophobe. The lesson was that bacteria and germs are bad; cleanliness is good. Antibacterial soaps (which the FDA banned in 2016) were a must in our house. When I was a child, my doctors gave me a Z-Pak at the slightest chance of a cold. Even a trip…
Read moreTruth be told, I’ve never been a face scrub person. I came of age just after microbeads and smashed-up shells had their heyday, plus, every dermatologist I’ve ever spoken to has said that gently exfoliating acids are the way to go. There are a few exceptions to the rule, though, and I just met the…
Read moreSinger Carrie Underwood performed her new song “Cry Pretty” at the American Country Music Awards last night—which doesn’t sound like breaking news until you consider that it was her first time in the spotlight since she took a serious fall last November. And it wasn’t just any fall: The pop star broke her wrist, got…
Read moreAfter years of foundations that only cater to a light-skinned demographic, the Fenty effect has proven to brands that acknowledging and providing products for all women is indisputably a good thing for everyone. And with expanded shade ranges finally rolling out to stores across the country, that move is coinciding with a long-awaited uptick in…
Read moreMake some room in your heart, because Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence’s friendship is going to need the space. Last week brought us the pair’s delightful joint interview with W, where they discussed memories like their pet turtles and a shared stalker (believe it or not, much funnier than it sounds). The only downside is…
Read moreNot all moisturizers are created equal. Of course, if you have dry skin, you know this firsthand. Certain formulas are made to be as light as possible, while others have added benefits (like extra exfoliation, soothing compounds, or a scent that won’t quit) that’ll make you a fan for life. If your skin type is…
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