How will you be spending Labor Day 2018? We're planning on eating, sleeping and shopping-'til-we-dropping — because the sales are major, friends. Especially in the beauty world. Many of your favorite makeup and skin care brands and stores are offering special deals this weekend, so if there are any beauty products you've been eyeing lately, now might be the time to snap them up. Keep reading to check out all the best beauty Labor Day sales, complete with all the info you need to get your shop on.
I want to start by saying that I am one of the biggest cheese and ice cream aficionados you will ever meet. I start my day every day with coffee that has half and half in it and I eat various other dairy-based foods throughout the day. Being someone who struggles with oily and acne-prone skin, I've always heard about the correlation between consuming dairy and acne. I recently attended an acne conference with the brand, La Roche Posay, hosted by Dr. Annie Chu, a cosmetic dermatologist that often works with patients who have acne. Chu talked about many factors that cause acne — food being one of them. She advises her patients to give up a food for at least two weeks to help determine if it is causing the breakouts.
It may seem like a somewhat mundane (and, let's be honest, slightly smelly) ingredient usually relegated to the back of the pantry, but did you know that apple cider vinegar (or ACV, as its friends call it) actually has a ton of health and beauty benefits? It can be used for everything from toning skin to cleansing hair — and there have even been preliminary studies linking the stuff to reducing obesity and helping manage sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. Keep reading to see some of the ways this simple ingredient can be used to nourish your body, inside and out.
When it comes to beauty products, it's easy to get lost in the land of the shiny and new: the latest release of a beauty product, the newest makeup collab from an influencer or the most high-tech beauty gadget on the market — you get the picture. But once the hype dies down, we often find ourselves returning to our tried-and-tested faves. And you know what the funny thing is? A lot of those products tend to be the ones you first met on your grandmother's dresser as a young girl (long before the term "holy grail" was even a thing). There's just something about certain beauty products that stands the test of time. Here are some of our oldie-but-goodie favorites.
Honestly, can you think of a better invention than online shopping? It makes everything so easy — a single click of a button is all you need to get your favorite goods delivered straight to your door. Makeup is no exception: with limited releases and exclusive products, it's just so much easier to engage in a little e-commerce than it is to line up in a physical store.
Oenophiles rejoice, August 28 is National Red Wine Day! Let's raise a glass — of Cab, Pinot, Zinfandel, Malbec — or whatever wine tickles your fancy. Like other fermented products, wine is chock-full of heart-healthy antioxidants (in moderation of course) as well as resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the grape skins that helps protect the fruit from illness or injury. Resveratrol (when ingested) can lower blood pressure as well as help to lower one's risk of developing heart disease or cancer — it has an anti-aging and anti-pollution effect when used topically in skincare. (Like we needed another excuse to enjoy a glass of wine!)
Let's be honest: Most of us makeup lovers tend to be major hoarders. This holds especially true for lip products — after all, you can't have just one shade! Plus, in addition to all the color selections out there, more and more brands have started to experiment with other sensory dimensions, like taste and smell. And you know what that means? Now, you have to own all the flavors too.
Let's face it: hangovers are the WORST. The night before was so fun, but the next morning? Hateful. The pounding headache and the incredible nausea are bad enough, but what it does to your complexion is just really rude: dullness, dryness, sallow and sunken skin. You look like you feel, and it's not cute.
We're not going to pretend that disposable face wipes aren't one of the world's greatest gifts for lazy girls everywhere. We've ALL had those nights when a trip to the sink is just way too much effort and a quick swipe of a wipe is the only way we're going to get the makeup off our face. But ever think about where all those wipes go once you trash 'em? Yeah, it's a major no-no for the environment. So, in the interest of doing right by Mother Earth, you can easily clean up your act — and yes, your face, too — with a more eco-friendly alternative. Check out seven of our favorite reusable (and effective) makeup removers.
Having large breasts isn't always a walk in the park. From back pain to unwelcomed ogling, big boobs pose some unique challenges. While we can't make them smaller (unless undergoing a costly and painful procedure — a decision that only you can make for yourself), we're here to share some of our favorite hacks to help you cope. From favorite bra and swimsuit suggestions to products that minimize dreaded boob sweat and painful bouncing, here's everything you need to keep your assets in tip-top form. Read on for some of our favorite big bust hacks and enjoy rockin' those bad boys.
So, you've assembled your skin care routine, but something's missing... could that missing piece be a booster? Boosters are a growing class of skin care products meant to add extra customization to your routine — and there's a different booster for just about every skin issue under the sun. A hyaluronic acid booster is key for dry skin, while a salicylic acid booster can help refine pores and curb oil production. Then, there are ingredients like cica cream for redness, retinol for fine lines — the options are pretty much endless. Ready to meet your booster soulmate? Keep reading for our top picks for every skin concern.
Love, hate it, believe it or leave it: you can't disguise much about your skin. While your mom will be the first to raise an eyebrow when you have a sunburn and your sibling will jokingly point out an untimely zit on your chin, dermatologists have similar reactions but for a different purpose. They don't just notice pinkish skin, they can tell how often you've applied that recommended daily SPF 30. They don't see a random pimple — but they do see if you've picked at a slew of outbreaks for months or years. It's their job to be hypercritical and detail-oriented when examining your pores so they can provide the best treatment and advice to ensure your skin radiates. Here, top-tier dermatologists reveal what they first detect on your face from the moment you walk into their office.
Even if you're lucky enough to have beautiful skin, chances are you're still met with at least a few visible or clogged pores. You might wonder why the heck pores even exist if they cause so much trouble, but they do actually serve a purpose. Your pores act as tunnels that can release sebum to help lubricate skin and keep it healthy (yes, sebum can be good!). Issues occur when you have too much sebum.
If you're a fan of homeopathic medicine, you've probably heard of arnica — if not, listen up. Arnica, also known as arnica montana or wolf's bane, is a yellow flowering plant from the sunflower and daisy family that is native to Europe. It's commonly used in homeopathy to treat a large array of conditions. Arnica can be used topically or taken orally, but to do so, it must be diluted because consuming too much can be toxic.
Wherever you stand on the whole K-beauty vs. J-beauty debate, one thing is clear: Products from both countries are becoming easier to procure stateside — and that alone should be cause for celebration.
Ever feel like you just can't keep up with the latest and greatest makeup trends? From the right way to contour to the best all-natural ingredients, keeping up with the rules, the shades and the changes requires ample reading and hours of YouTube video watching. That being said, it's important to always be a critic when consuming advice, since not all nuggets of wisdom are helpful — or more to the point: accurate.
Who doesn't love sheet masks? The often single-use (sometimes multi-use) beauty treatments can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns. You simply open the pouch, apply the sheet and in less than 30 minutes you're left with a radiant complexion, minus having to wash or peel off any product. From the Instagram-worthy to the seriously glow-inducing, sheet masks are great for travel as they come in their own sealed pouches. You can address anything, non-surgically, from acne to wrinkles with these magical, serum-soaked sheets.
Just over a year ago, I found myself sitting cross-legged in the middle of my apartment in the East Village of Manhattan, surrounded by three distinct boxes labeled "take," "keep" and "donate." After going through all my kitchenware, clothes, shoes, books — everything, really — I'd left the hardest task for last: my beauty collection. As a makeup-lover, skin care junkie and beauty journalist, I had curated a wide variety of products over seven years in New York City. I'd somehow amassed a) every shade of lipstick you could possibly imagine, b) every mask under the sun and c) everything in between. Bidding them a permanent farewell felt like an impossible task — but considering I only would have a 23 kg suitcase (and a carry-on packed to the brim) for the next year, it was also an inevitability.
Etsy is both a dream and a nightmare for avid online shoppers. It's a nightmare because there's so much stuff available to buy. It's a dream because among that avalanche of stuff there are some absolute gems. Our latest realization about the handmade marketplace? It's a treasure trove of incredible, hip, modern, natural beauty products.
The day you've long dreamed of is finally here: More and more Korean beauty products are making their way to American drugstores, and we couldn't be more stoked. Gone are the days when your niche Korean skin care purchases were relegated to Amazon and eBay — now, you can easily impulse-buy them the next time you're running errands!