Beauty

L'Oréal Setting Spray and the Mists and Primers That Hold Makeup

The L'Oréal setting spray is a microfine aerosol mist that sets makeup in about three seconds. Here it sits with the other setting sprays, dewy mists and grippy primers I would use to make a face last the day.

Salicylic Acid Shampoo, From 1838 Willow Bark to Your Scalp

Salicylic acid shampoo uses the same exfoliating acid as acne skincare to loosen flakes and buildup on the scalp. Here are eight salicylic acid shampoos, from medicated to clarifying, plus eight scalp scrubs, serums and pre-wash treatments.

Tarte BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer and the Complexion Lineup Around It

Tarte BB blur is the matte tinted moisturizer with SPF 30 that sits at the center of the brand's complexion range. Here are the tarte foundations and concealers around it, plus tinted moisturizers, primers and setting powders from other brands.

Dior Lip Maximizer Shades: Pink, Opal, Coral, Berry and More

The Dior Addict Lip Maximizer shades run from 001 Pink and 002 Opal to 004 Coral, 007 Raspberry and 009 Intense Rosewood. I picked the ones I would wear, then added the rest of the Dior gloss lineup and plumping glosses that tingle or do not.

Cécred Hair Drops, Beyoncé's Edge Serum and More

Cécred serum by Beyoncé means the Restoring Hair & Edge Drops, a daily density serum you apply to edges, hairline and scalp. I go through eight Cécred picks, from the drops to the detangler.

Orange French Tip Nails, a 1970s Idea in a Brighter Color

Orange french tip nails swap the white tip for tangerine, peach or burnt orange on a sheer base. Here are the orange-tip press-ons and the polishes to paint your own.

Method Hand Soap Scents: Sea Minerals, Pink Grapefruit and More

Method hand soap scents run from the crisp Sea Minerals to fruity Pink Grapefruit and warm Sandalwood + Cedar, all in the teardrop bottle. I go through eight Method hand and body washes, plus eight hand washes from other brands for a different kind of sink.

Lattafa Khamrah Coffee: Qahwa and Other Coffee Perfumes

Lattafa Khamrah coffee means Khamrah Qahwa, the coffee-spiced spin on the original Khamrah. I paired it with coffee perfumes from YSL, Kilian and Boy Smells, plus vanilla, spice and amber picks for when you want something softer.

Salt and Stone Deodorant: The Scents, the Body Care and the Shelf It Sits On

Salt and Stone deodorant is an extra-strength, aluminum-free stick sold in scents like Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki and Saffron & Cedar. I walk through each scent, the matching body care and the other aluminum-free deodorants I would keep beside it.

Naturium Azelaic Acid, the 10% Serum and Its Rivals

Naturium azelaic acid is the glycinated 10% serum for redness and uneven tone, and this edit sets it among its Naturium siblings. The 16 picks include eight Naturium treatments and eight azelaic and dark-spot serums and creams to compare.

Amika Hair Masks: Soulfood Mask and Which to Choose

No, the amika Soulfood mask does not have protein in its full ingredient list. It is built on jojoba and sea buckthorn oils. Here are eight amika masks, Soulfood first, plus eight more hair masks I compared them with.

Is Lovery a Good Brand: Faye Lynn's Spa and Perfume Gift Sets

Lovery is a good brand to know for gift sets: Faye Lynn founded it in 2016, and it sells spa, grooming and perfume boxes. I go through the sets and perfumes I would pick first, and how to choose one for the person.

Best Rare Beauty Highlighter Shade: Positive Light Picks

The best Rare Beauty highlighter shade depends on undertone: Flaunt, Reveal or Mesmerize for warm skin, Enlighten or Transcend for cooler skin. I go through every Positive Light liquid and Silky Touch shade, the rest of the glow kit and eight highlighters from other brands.

e.l.f. Lip Balm Flavors: Squeeze Me and Glow Reviver Shades

e.l.f. lip balm flavors include Blueberry, Vanilla Frosting, Strawberry and Peach in Squeeze Me, plus four Glow Reviver shades. I also look at the glossy treatments and a few balms from other brands.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lip Balm and Other Barrier Balms for Dry Lips

Yes, you can use La Roche-Posay Cicaplast on lips: the brand says Cicaplast Baume B5+ can go on lips, and it also makes a Cicaplast Lips balm. Here is how I read that lip balm beside other barrier, peptide and squalane balms.

Vaseline Body Oil and Gel Oils, Plus the Body Oils and Lotions I Would Put Beside Them

Vaseline body oil now means shimmering gel oils as much as jelly. Here are the Vaseline gel oils and lotions I would try first, then the body oils and serums from other brands that do a similar job.

Kitsch Hair Perfume, Scent by Scent, and What to Layer With It

Kitsch hair perfume grew out of a brand that started with handmade hair ties. Here are the scents I would pick, the Kitsch hair products that go under them, and hair perfumes from other brands.

Curl Cream for Wavy Hair That Will Not Weigh Waves Down

The right curl cream for wavy hair defines the bend without pulling it straight. These are the light creams, leave-in conditioners and gels I would layer for waves that hold their shape and still move.

The Best Shampoo For Fine Hair

The best shampoo for fine hair is a lightweight cleanser that gives the roots lift without leaving the lengths heavy. The right choice should leave hair feeling clean, airy, and easy to style, not

Mielle Leave-In Conditioner: Which One to Pick

Mielle's Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight detangler the brand makes for thick, curly hair, especially Type 4. I sorted every Mielle leave-in by hair type, then added other leave-ins and scalp serums to pair with them.

Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere by philosophy: Vanilla Scents to Try Next

Fresh cream warm cashmere is philosophy's juicy tangerine, cashmere wood and vanilla bean scent, and it comes as a full shelf from shower gel to body butter. Here is how I layer it, and the vanilla perfumes and body mists I wear when I want something a little different.

White Eyeliner: Brighten the Waterline or Draw a Wing

White eyeliner has been making eyes look bigger since the 1970s, and soft creamy shades are the easiest way to wear it now. Here are sixteen, from waterline pencils to graphic liners and a few nudes.

Water Based Concealer: 10 That List Water First

A water based concealer lists water first on its ingredients. I checked ten liquid ones, from Tower 28 to Dior, and noted finish and coverage for each.

Finery Perfume List: Every Scent, With Its Little Story

The finery perfume list has eighteen eaux de parfum at Target, each with its own little story. Each bottle comes with a one-line scent story and a short list of what it smells like.