Accutane is no joke. Before even going on the medication you have to take a blood test, pregnancy test, be using at least two methods of birth control, and discuss any past history of mental illness. Despite all this, I was desperate to get on the medication that has been referred to by many as…
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We’ve played out most of the ways highlighter can be fresh. Blue, gold, liquid, loose powder—each new iteration that landed in stores, I was happy to welcome into my makeup bag with open arms. Even the avant-garde, out-there ones, like Fenty’s pigmented silver Diamond Ball highlighter, found their way onto my face. And then, right…
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Not long ago, most people’s skin care routine consisted of a quick wash, maybe a weekly exfoliant, and some moisturizer. To 2018 eyes, this routine seems minimalist, even monklike in its simplicity. At worst, it seems downright deprived—wherefore art thou, serums, oils, masks, and muds? It’s no news that these days, skin care is kind…
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Asking a beauty professional—whether it’s a celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist, or Instagram influencer (hi, 2018)—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 new column, Unlikely Experts, they’ll give real reviews…
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Getting a handle on your skin is hard. It sounds obvious, but it’s the truth—and whether the Internet, drugstore, Sephora, or Ulta is your resource of choice, there are thousands of products out there swearing to solve whatever bugs you. If you luck out and find a product that works, it feels like you’re finally…
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If Kylie Jenner hasn’t already hit that billionaire threshold—”self-made” or not—this could certainly move her into the 10-figure mark. Rumor has it that the 21-year-old is looking to expand her $800-million makeup empire to also include skin care. As The Cut reports, it appears Jenner’s company, Kylie Cosmetics, recently filed three trademark applications: One for…
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