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Source images: Courtesy of @sansungnails, @nailartbyqueenieSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I hate long nail appointments. I get restless when sitting for extended periods with nothing to do. (I can’t even scroll on my phone!) That’s why I have typically avoided nail art unless it was for a special occasion—that is, until I discovered…

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Photographed by CARLOS and ALYSE. Stylist: Fiona Green. Hair: Jenni Iva Wimmerstedt. Makeup: Andrew Colvin. Manicure: Elina Ogawa. Model: Brandi Quinones. Shirt by Issey Miyake. Earrings by Paula Mendoza. Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Skin-care products aren’t known for instant gratification, but using the best wrinkle cream proves the power of patience. While…

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Maybe it’s the colder weather (a.k.a. cuffing season) or the nonstop stream of Hallmark holiday movies, but winter inspires us to settle in with our favorite romantic movies. And this winter’s biggest hair trends are straight out of a Nancy Meyers film: soft and romantic with an…

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Millie Bobby Brown is over the constant conversation and criticism around her hair and makeup choices. In early 2025, headlines blared that the Stranger Things star looked “old” and had possibly had plastic surgery, and the 21-year-old actor responded to all the conversation by calling the publications…

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve finally reached the point where you’re ready to stop guessing and start finding the best face moisturizers for eczema, you’re in the right place. “When you’re dealing with dry, rough patches, you need a moisturizer that does more than…

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Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I’ve never had a pimple in my life. I’m bragging, I know. But it’s an important detail, along with the fact that I’ve been a beauty journalist for nearly seven years—which means I know my skin, and I know when something is off. So when a spot…

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best moisturizing body washes don’t just rinse away dirt and sweat—they also leave your skin feeling softer and more hydrated before you even reach for moisturizer. The right formula transforms your shower into more than just a rinse-off routine: It’s…

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If the skin under your eyes has been looking dull, crepey, or dry lately, it is time to invest in one of the best hydrating eye creams. Your undereyes are thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face, which…

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