Have you had a chance to browse Sephora's new Clean at Sephora section? It's a nifty little curation of products that all adhere to certain "clean beauty" standards. Each product has to be free of sulfates (SLS and SLES), parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan and triclocarban, and must contain less than one percent synthetic fragrances. All of the beauty products that meet these standards are stamped with a "Clean at Sephora" seal, easily distinguishing them from the pack.
Picture this: your camping bag is packed to the brim with everything from Joy Mangano's My Little Steamer Go Mini Hand Steamer and Ecomaat's La Vie en Rose Organic Rose Drops to Kitsch's Protection Crystal Box and your very own cordless hair dryer. Sure, it's not exactly roughing it, but we don't see why a classic camping trip can't turn into a beauty-boosting glamping trip. While nature is great all on its own, add some of your favorite beauty products to the mix and you have an adventure just waiting to happen. And, since we're all about adventure, we rounded up some of our very favorite beauty products to help you care for your hair, skin and overall beauty while getting some much-needed R&R. After all, who said camping trips can't be a beautiful thing?
Is it just us or is Target the one store that somehow sucks you in with its light and bright decor, lovely store organization and products at a price that your wallet will totally thank you for (don't even get us started on the Dollar Spot)? Ask any budget-savvy beauty enthusiast and they'll tell you that, yes, Target is the Disney of the beauty world — aka The Happiest Place on Earth.
No matter what time of year it is, coconut — in all its forms — is everywhere. Loaded with antioxidants, the nourishing wunderfruit has made its way into all manner of foods (though perhaps less as of late), wellness rituals (Gwyneth Paltrow famously swishes its extracted oil around her mouth for whiter, brighter teeth) and beauty products, from bath soaks to blushes.
If there's one thing beauty pros know it's that not all of the best products come in large, expensive packages. In fact, some of the most long-lasting and high-quality items cost a fraction of their competitors while delivering twice the effectiveness. If your pricey go-to makeup or skin care staples are working for you, that's cool, but it's worth knowing that you can cut the cost of your beauty budget significantly with just a few swaps — and without sacrificing quality.
I was completely hooked on lash extensions the second I sat up from that inaugural two-hour application session and the stylist handed me a mirror. They were so long, so thick and so beautiful. I felt impossibly glamorous and immediately signed up for a membership plan. That, my friends, was the beginning of a year-long love/hate love affair with my Marilyn-sized lashes.
The arrival of June means a lot of things — the year's already half over, it's Gemini season, strawberries are finally affordable, etc. — but mainly that it's time to jet off to far-flung destinations where salty waves, white sand beaches and lots of photo opportunities await. Or at the very least, it's time to hoof it to the nearest pool.
As we head into summer, sun protection becomes even more key. Luckily, your local CVS has you covered: The drugstore beauty giant has compiled a list of its best-selling SPF beauty products, from cult-favorite French pharmacy body sunscreens to genius makeup buys that paint your face just as well as they protect it. Ready to armor yourself with extra sun protection this summer? Keep reading for 10 of CVS' top-selling beauty products with SPF.
The K-beauty vs. J-beauty debate continues to swirl, which struck us as the perfect opportunity to do a little digging into the slightly-lesser-known of the two categories. Though it's been around longer, it's still harder to get ahold of many Japanese beauty brands in the U.S. (especially the drugstore faves), which means it's still shrouded in a bit more mystery — and that's where Reddit comes in.
While we all tend to think that a well-deserved spa day includes a relaxing deep tissue massage, a brightening peel and some necessary facial extractions, spas around the country are offering some brow-raising ways to keep you looking beautiful. Human stem cell facials, IV manicures and avocado body wraps are just a few of the many treatments making headlines these days. And although they may seem all sorts of strange, they are definitely a beauty aventurer's dream. Ahead, we rounded up some wonderful — and weird — spa treatments any trendsetter would want to book stat.
If you find prescription retinoids to be too harsh, allow us to present Clark's Botanicals Retinol Rescue Face Serum, $105. With gentle-but-potent time-released retinol, plus jasmine and peptides, it smoothes lines and wrinkles and brightens without the red, flaky side effects.
Building the perfect skin care routine is as much an art as it is a science. Speaking of science, have you ever worried that you're creating the perfect storm of active ingredients that will conspire together to burn your face off?
For some reason, no one likes to talk about feminine hygiene, yet half of the population owns a vagina. But based on the number of new products and brands entering the market, it's finally time to shed the stigma of feminine care and start doing something about it.
Australia may be best known for its wild animals and gorgeous weather but the country is also home to one of the world's most popular skin care ingredients — pink clay. When used in a face mask, pink clay works wonders for common skin care woes like acne. In general, "clay masks are effective for a variety of skin issues, ranging from excess oil and acne even to anti-aging. They're super absorbent, so they can help remove pore-blocking oil from the skin. And they are also rich in minerals that help soothe inflamed skin and promote healthy skin cell functioning," explains board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner.
"Spring has sprung, the grass has riz..." — so it's time to adjust your beauty routine accordingly. And with cherry blossom season in full swing, you definitely can't go wrong with beauty products infused with and/or inspired by the picturesque pink flowers.
It's officially that time of year and we don't know about you, but we couldn't be any more excited. In addition to shedding layers and switching up our wardrobes, it's also time to take a closer look at beachside beauty. Since many summer days are spent lounging at the beach or poolside, it's important to stock your beach bag with the best products on the market to refresh, protect and perfect your skin and hair.
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 12th annual Guide to Sunscreens, which lists the safest and most effective SPF formulas on the market.
Summer is here — and all your favorite beauty brands are celebrating by launching special collections and covetable new products. From Rihanna's exciting Beach Please collection to all of the lovely new summer fragrances, there are certainly a lot of great beauty buys to choose from.
Did you know lavender (or Lavandula) comes from the mint family? Or that there are 47 different varieties of the flowering plant? We love it for its distinct herbaceous-floral fragrance and beautiful light purple color. Lavender is very soothing, especially as an essential oil. It's often found in spas — from the fragrance in the air to the smell of the products used. Lavender is also used as a natural treatment for anxiety, insomnia, depression and stress-relief. The plant itself has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties and produces a natural insect repellent.
Even for women who approach their beauty routine au naturel, a swipe of mascara is a necessity before leaving their home. When our eyelashes are long and wispy, our eyes automatically appear larger and clearer, making us look more awake and vibrant. Unfortunately, this trusty makeup bag essential is a double-edged sword: it gives the impression our lashes are fuller but can also make them shorter and more brittle if we aren't caring for them properly. There are ways to naturally improve the health — and length! — of your lashes though, without trying an invasive treatment like Latisse. As New York City dermatologist Dr. Hadley King explains, while these products do work very well to elongate, darken and thicken our eyes' protectors, many people prefer to avoid chemicals that could have side effects.