Wellness

Lip Gloss Wonderland

Lip gloss comes in high-shine, juicy, plumping and tinted formulas, and this edit gathers glosses, oils and balms in one place. I include ILIA Color Block Lipstick, Mane Sugar Shore Lip Gloss and Peach & Lily Collagen Cushion Peptide Lip Balm.

Linen Perfume: Sun-Dried Sheet Scents Over Heavy Florals

Linen perfume is the answer to heavy, headache-inducing florals, with minimalist scents that smell like sun-dried hotel sheets. I picked airy bottles from Caswell-Massey, Le Monde Gourmand, Coach and Dolce&Gabbana.

For the Fragrance Lover: Eau de Parfums, Mists and Room Scents

A fragrance lover's scent wardrobe has room for eau de parfums, body and hair mists and even room scents for every mood. I pulled fruity and floral picks from Ellis Brooklyn, PHLUR, Le Monde Gourmand and ST. ROSE.

Travel Beauty Essentials That Fit in a Carry-On

The three-ounce rule is not the hard part. Deciding what earns a place in a quart-size bag is.

Best Sauna Blankets: Infrared Picks Compared on Fit and Cleanup

Compare infrared sauna blankets by fit, controls, and cleanup, from premium picks like HigherDOSE V4, BON CHARGE, and Sun Home to lower-cost Lifepro options for trying the format.

Men's Grooming: Amber Serums, Warm Balms and Natural Oils

Men's grooming here means amber-toned serums, warm balms and natural oils. I paired them with leather accessories and warm-neutral clothing.

Luxury Makeup Picks: Guerlain Bronzer, NARS Blush and More

Luxury makeup for a little self-spoiling: Guerlain Terracotta bronzer and blush, plus NARS lipstick, concealer, blush and foundation. I pulled the pieces that make a small treat feel like a real pick me up.

Build Your Blowout: Prep, Style, Finish and Hold at Home

A salon-style blowout at home comes down to four steps: prep, style, finish and hold. I picked Oribe, Gisou and goop beauty products for the sequence.

Soft Sculpt Makeup: Foundation, Powder, Blush and Skin Tint

Soft sculpt makeup is a face edit of foundation, concealer, contour, powder and skin tint. I pulled pieces from IT Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and Westman Atelier.

Wash Day Ritual: Shampoo, Conditioner, Scalp Care and Masks

Cleanse, treat, restore

Best Sunscreens for Everyday Use: Why Daily SPF Wins

The best anti-aging product is the one you wear every day

Lash Edit: Lengthening and Volumizing Mascaras to Shop

The lash edit gathers lengthening and volumizing mascaras, with brow and liner picks for the eyes. I included Thrive Causemetics, IT Cosmetics and Lancôme mascaras.

Ceramide Skincare for Dewy Skin: Hydrating Serums and Creams

Ceramide skincare rebuilds the skin barrier, trading harsh chemical exfoliants for hyper-hydration. I picked ceramide serums, creams and gel moisturizers for a minimalist routine.

Berry Lips: Lipsticks, Stains and Glosses in Deep Berry Shades

Plum, wine and black cherry are the lip colors that make a fall outfit look finished.

Viviscal vs MaryRuth's Hair Growth: Supplements Compared

Viviscal vs MaryRuth's hair growth: Viviscal traces to a Scandinavian idea about marine proteins, while MaryRuth's offers liquid and gummy formulas. I walk through how I think about hair supplements.

Hair Care Essentials: Scalp Oil, Growth Serum and More

Hair care essentials in this edit run from a rosemary and biotin scalp oil to a growth serum and an LED hair growth helmet. I picked the ones that fit into a real routine.

Citrus Perfume: Fresh Eau de Parfum for Warm Weather

Citrus perfume is the bright, fresh end of fragrance, and this edit collects citrus eau de parfums for warm weather. I start with Lake & Skye Citrus Blonde, Skylar Lime Sands and MALIN+GOETZ Bergamot.

Woody Fragrance: Sandalwood, Cedar and Smoke Eau de Parfums

A woody fragrance leans on sandalwood, cedar and smoke, and these eau de parfums are polished takes on that idea. I compare bottles from Henry Rose and Maison Louis Marie, among others.

Hair Care Heroes: Shampoos, Conditioners, Masks and Oils

Hair care for wash day and styling comes down to shampoos, conditioners, masks and oils. Here are the ones I would reach for, from Pureology, Ouai and Crown Affair among others.

Clean Girl Starter Pack: The Five-Minute Face

Effortless, your-skin-but-better

Perfume Oils: Roll-On and Dab-On Picks for Skin-Close Scent

Perfume oils are skin-close, long-lasting scents that come as roll-ons and dab-ons. I gathered the ones that give a subtle signature, including MALIN+GOETZ Strawberry and NEST New York Balinese Coconut.

HigherDOSE Sauna Blankets: Red Light Masks and Recovery Tools

HigherDOSE sauna blankets are where an at-home routine usually starts, followed by a PEMF mat, red light masks and recovery tools. I go through the sauna blanket, the mats, and the red light and microcurrent pieces.

Glass Skin Routine: Korean Skincare Steps From Cleanse to Essence

A glass skin routine starts with a double cleanse and moves through Korean skincare steps to an essence. I paired each step with the K-beauty brand that does it best.

The Natural Makeup Edit

Natural makeup is skin-first beauty that makes your skin look better, here from Jones Road, ILIA and Bobbi Brown. I focused on a glowy complexion and soft washes of color.