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e.l.f. Soft Glam vs Halo Glow: Foundation Guide And Camo
Between e.l.f. Soft Glam and Halo Glow, Soft Glam Satin Foundation is the one with coverage: e.l.f. lists it as medium buildable coverage with a satin finish in 36 shades, while Halo Glow Liquid Filter is light buildable coverage with a luminous finish in 15 shades. Camo CC Cream sits above both, with full coverage, a semi-matte finish and SPF 30.
The Best Hair Conditioner Now Does More Than Add Slip
The best hair conditioner now does more than add slip, because bond-building chemistry and acid-based formulas have changed the rinse-out step. I compare moisture, bond repair, fine-hair and volume formulas from Redken, Pureology, Malin + Goetz and Verb.
Not Your Mother's Shampoo: Founders and Aura Boost Range
Rocky and Bethany Pagliarulo, a married couple, founded Not Your Mother's in Tampa in 2010 to make hair care for young shoppers. Here are eight of its shampoos, from Aura Boost to Curl Talk, plus the conditioners and masks that match.
The Best Shampoo for Gray Hair, and Why Purple Cancels the Yellow
A shampoo for gray hair has one main job, which is keeping silver strands bright instead of yellow. Here are the toning shampoos, the shampoo and conditioner pairs, and the masks, oils and scalp serums that keep gray soft and shiny.
Hydroquinone Serum Alternatives: 16 Dark Spot Removers
A hydroquinone serum can no longer be legally marketed over the counter in the US after September 23, 2020, following the CARES Act. I go through sixteen dark spot serums, toners, patches, peels and SPF that use vitamin C, tranexamic acid and arbutin instead.
Azelaic Acid 10% and the Gentle Routine Around It
Azelaic acid 10% is the gentle active for the look of redness, bumps and dark marks, and it usually plays nicely with sensitive skin. These are the serums, creams and toners I would try, the soft cleansers that won't fight them, and the moisturizers that keep your barrier calm.
La Roche Posay Double Repair Moisturizer, Day and Night
Yes, you can use La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer at night, since the brand says to apply it morning and evening after cleansing. It is built on ceramide-3, niacinamide, glycerin and La Roche-Posay's prebiotic thermal water.
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum: What to Layer With It
Yes, you can use La Roche-Posay Mela B3 every day: the brand says 3-4 drops of the Melasyl and 10% niacinamide serum, morning and evening. Here is how I would build the routine around it, which other dark spot serums sit well beside it, and the daily sunscreens that keep spots from coming back.
Benefit Lip Tint: Benetint vs Plushtint Compared
A Benefit lip tint comes as sheer Benetint, dewy Splashtint or matte Plushtint. Benetint is the original, a waterproof stain that is smudge-proof and transfer-resistant once it sets, so it is where I would start.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male vs Le Male: What's the Difference
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male is the spicier follow-up to the sailor-torso Le Male, and it anchors a shelf of warm, vanilla and tobacco fragrances for men. Here is the whole Gaultier family, then the sweet designer scents and the niche ambers that sit next to it.
The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher: Using It With Mascara
The Ordinary's directions never mention using Lash Curl Finisher with mascara, because the gel is designed to replace it. Curl your lashes, comb it on from root to tip, and start with lashes that have no mascara on them.
Thayers Milky Toner vs Witch Hazel Toner: Which to Use
Thayers Milky Toner does not list witch hazel: it is a creamy, alcohol-free toner built on snow mushroom, hyaluronic acid and elderflower water. This edit sets it beside the original witch hazel and aloe toner, then covers the Milky line, other Thayers toners and milky toners from other brands.
Best Eyeshadow for Green Eyes Over 50: 7 Shades
The best eyeshadow for green eyes over 50 is plum, bronze or soft brown in matte or satin. Seven shades, one product each, and why they work.
Gifts for Mom Who Has Everything: Anna Jarvis and the 500 Carnations
For gifts for mom who has everything, I would choose presents that answer something she loves already, from an evening ritual to a new family photo. I brought together small scent sets, useful body-care pieces, keepsakes, kitchen objects, and soft layers for home.
Pura Fragrance Diffuser: What It Is and Which to Buy
Pura fragrance is built around a plug-in smart diffuser you run from an app, with scent vials you swap in and out. Here are eight Pura diffusers and refills, and eight candles, room sprays and reed diffusers I compared them with.
The Good Pink Lip: Color-Adaptive Balms and Oils
This edit gathers color-adaptive balms, glossy lip oils and sheer tints that leave a soft flush. I would choose one for comfortable color and an easy everyday finish.
Wavy Hair: Mousse vs Sea Salt Spray
Wavy hair sits in the middle of the curl chart, which is exactly why it is so easy to over-style. Here are the creams and mousses that define waves, the texture sprays that add grip, and the clips, towels and scrunchies that protect the shape.
OGX Shampoo: Why It Was Called Organix
OGX shampoo comes in a bottle for almost every hair type, from coconut milk for dry hair to rosemary mint for oily roots. Here are eight shampoos, plus the conditioners, mask, oils and serum that go with them.
Frenshe: Ashley Tisdale's Brand and Cashmere Vanilla
Being Frenshe came out of Ashley Tisdale's wellness platform and reached shelves in July 2022. This edit walks through the Frenshe body washes, lotions and oil in vanilla and lavender, the hair and body mists, and vanilla body care from other brands.
Holiday Beauty Gift Sets: The Paper Picture Behind the Countdown
This edit of holiday beauty gift sets moves from skincare and fragrance to makeup, hair, and body care, with a different kind of ritual in each box. I would choose by what the recipient already uses, then leave room for one small surprise.
Morphe Lip Liner: Nude Shades and Liners to Pair
A Morphe lip liner is the easy, no-fuss pencil that makes a nude lip look finished. Here it sits with the matte, creamy and long-wear liners I would reach for, from a soft pink nude to a rich berry.
Tanologist Drops: How to Use Them in a Self-Tan Routine
Tanologist drops started as one woman's answer to self tanner that broke her out, and they still make a simple place to begin. Here are the drops, mousses, mists, mitts and prep I would line up for a tan that looks like a real one.
Juvia's Place Blush: Best Deep Shades
Juvia's place blush comes from a founder who wanted makeup that finally looked right on deep skin. Here are the powder, cream and liquid shades I would start with, plus the berry and terracotta blushes that sit well beside them.
Everyday Makeup Look: Skin Tint, Concealer, Blush and Mascara
An everyday makeup look built on skin tints, concealers, cream blush, mascara and tinted lip balms that look like skin, only fresher. Picture four ordinary days, from the bathroom mirror to the front door, and the products that get each one done in minutes.