Beauty

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.

SEEN Shampoo: The Dermatologist Formula for Hairline Breakouts

SEEN shampoo was created by a Harvard-trained dermatologist who traced her own breakouts to her hair care. Here are eight SEEN formulas, plus eight gentle, fragrance-free and sensitive-skin shampoos to compare.

Dr. Squatch Lip Balm: Flavors and Alternatives

A Dr. Squatch lip balm is the simplest kind of lip care: coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax in a stick. Here is how it stacks up, plus the repair balms and everyday balms I would put next to it.

Naturium Body Wash: Salicylic vs Ceramide

Naturium body wash comes in eleven formulas, from The Perfector with salicylic acid to The Calmer with ceramides. Several of them, including both of those, can also be used as a facial cleanser, so the bottle is more flexible than its name suggests.

Hourglass Vanish Concealer: Swatches and Dry-Skin Picks

Hourglass Vanish concealer swatches run across 32 shades, from Birch 1 (very fair, neutral) to Anise 11.5 (very deep, cool rosy). Pick your depth by the number first, then your undertone from the tone words such as Warm Golden, Cool Rosy or Neutral. Here is how to pick yours, plus creamy concealers and powders to pair.

Prime Prometics Pro-Age Makeup: What to Wear

The top Prime Prometics pro-age makeup and skincare products start with the PrimeLash Mascara and the PrimeEyes Glide Eyeliner. Here is what to wear with them, from hydrating tints to tubing mascaras and lash serums.

Essence Silky Blur Concealer: Finish and Coverage

The essence silky blur concealer is a medium-coverage, silky matte concealer from a brand founded in 2002. Here are eight essence face products, from the concealer to primers and a fixing spray, and eight liquid concealers to compare.

Body Lotion Gift Sets: Galen’s Cream Has a Long Afterlife

This edit follows body lotion gift sets from Galen’s old cold cream to modern pairings of lotion, fragrance, butter, and wash. I would choose one for a scent she already loves, or a small assortment that leaves room for discovery.

L'Oréal Elvive Shampoo: What the Name Means

L'Oréal Elvive shampoo started in France as Elsève, a name taken from the French word for sap. Here are eight Elvive shampoos sorted by hair problem, plus the conditioners, Wonder Water and serums that finish the job.

Lemme Purr: What It Is and Who It's For

Lemme Purr is the vaginal probiotic gummy from Lemme, the supplement brand Kourtney Kardashian Barker co-founded with Simon Huck and Nir Liberboim. This edit covers Lemme's gummies and capsules, Love Wellness picks, and washes, wipes and probiotics from other brands.

Cosmetic Gift Sets: Mabel Williams and Chicago's 1915 Lash Story

For a giftable makeup edit, cosmetic gift sets can move from two lip colors to a full face kit. I would choose the set that feels closest to her real routine, with one thoughtful surprise inside.

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip: All 22 Shades Compared

NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip comes in 22 shades. Here is every one with its color, plus the Slick Click stick and other lip oils to compare.

Spa Gifts for Women: Peter the Great's Visit to Belgian Springs

This edit of spa gifts for women moves from cotton robes to masks, bath soaks, candles, and sculptural face tools. I would choose one ritual she already enjoys, then add only details that make an hour at home feel considered.

Mini Gift Sets: The Paris Parachutes That Made Sampling a Gift

For mini gift sets, I have gathered compact skincare, perfume, lip, hair and body routines, with a history of fragrance miniatures and the sample parachutes that made discovery theatrical. I would choose the format she already uses, then check every bottle size against the carry-on rule.

Popular Gifts for Women: What Airflow and Wish Lists Have in Common

This edit for popular gifts for women covers gold hoops, beauty tools, soft sleepwear, crossbody bags, candles, and everyday tumblers. I would choose the detail that fits her actual routine, not just the prettiest object.

Birthday Gifts for Sister: A Gift for the Sister She Is Now

For birthday gifts for sister, I gathered jewelry stacks, lip sets, cozy cardigans, small bags, and room details that feel personal without asking for a grand speech. I would choose the piece that fits the sister she is now, not the version frozen in an old family photo.

Birthday Gifts for Wife: The 1992 Love Languages and a Philadelphia Jeweler

For birthday gifts for wife, I would look at jewelry, silk sleepwear, fragrance sets, small leather goods, and cashmere through one personal lens. I would choose the piece that fits her routines, then write the reason on the card.

CurrentBody LED Mask: The Hands-Free Idea That Began in 2009

This CurrentBody LED mask edit covers the brand's face, neck and body devices plus LED, microcurrent and RF companions from other brands. I wrote it for anyone who wants a light routine they will actually keep up.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser and the Gentle Cleansers Around It

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser is the gentle foaming wash from a New York apothecary that has been around since 1851. Here is the rest of the Ultra Facial family, plus creamy, gel and foam cleansers from other brands that keep skin comfortable.

Hugo Boss Cologne, From Metzingen in 1924 to Boss Bottled

Hugo Boss cologne mostly means Boss Bottled, the apple and cinnamon scent from 1998, and the stronger versions that followed it. Here are eight BOSS and HUGO bottles, plus eight colognes from other houses if you want to branch out.

Paula's Choice Exfoliant: The Cosmetics Cop's 2% BHA and Its Companions

This Paula's Choice exfoliant edit covers the 2% BHA Liquid family, the brand's AHA treatments and companion acids, pads and peels from other labels. I am writing it as a friend who reads every label before the shelf fills up.

Elf Jelly Pop Primer Is Sold Out, So Try These Instead

The elf Jelly Pop Primer is sold out right now, so this is what to use in its place. Start with e.l.f.'s in-stock grip, putty and hydrating primers, then compare hydrating primers from other brands.