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How to DIY Facials at Home — Expert Tips and Tricks

While we’re all stuck indoors (or should be) for the foreseeable future, treating yourself to a much-deserved facial may seem like a far-off, unimaginable luxury — but that doesn’t mean you needn’t continue to care for your complexion. On the contrary, while the outside world continues to manifest constant feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty, …

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Acne Meds vs. COVID-19: Dermatologists Break it Down

When New York dermatologist Elen Marmur, MD fielded a question from fellow physician, OBGYN Dr. Lucky Sekhon, it led her to explore a risk of susceptibility to COVID-19 exposure in patients taking certain acne medications.  “Last night @lucky.sekhon asked an insightful question about #spironolactone so we researched it at 5:30am and found important information,” shared Dr. Marmur in a …

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‘Curbside Treatments’ Are on the Rise During COVID-19 and It’s a Very Bad Thing

New York dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD closed her Park Avenue office on March 5, and followed suit with her Long Island location a couple of days later. Even before the city mandated it, she realized that staying open posed a risk to her staff, to her patients and to herself. Nonetheless, she says, patients were—and still …

Just Jordana

There is the utterly calm, always professional Jordana Brewster, who just breezed back from a 36-hour whirlwind trip to Miami to promote her latest movie before returning to Los Angeles looking rested and glowing for a full day of photo-shooting.  And then there is the self-proclaimed “neurotic mom” Jordana Brewster, who recently got into a …

Sandra Oh Shares the Wrinkle-Reducing Tool She Uses Every Night

Sandra Oh nailed her part in Killing Eve, sparked my binge-watching habit with her role in Grey’s Anatomy, and—arguably best of all—has a noteworthy skin-care routine filled with products we use on the daily, and others we’ve yet to try. No wonder she can do it all while still looking fabulous.  To our surprise, Oh …

J.Lo’s Hairstylist Says This Is the Touch-Up Powder She’s Using to Keep Her Color Intact

I may be speaking for myself, but these unforeseen times have brought about some extra beauty-related stress. J.Lo, on the other hand, seems to have her at-home routine down to a science. According to Chris Appleton, Lopez’s long-time stylist, the star uses the Color Wow Root Cover Up ($35) to flawlessly camouflage her overgrown roots …

The Top 5 Things to Know Before Starting Retinol

Retinol is known as a skin-care superhero, but there are a few things to be mindful of before adding it to your routine. “Years of scientific studies prove its worth, as it has been shown to treat acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation,” says New York dermatologist Charlotte Birnbaum, MD. “Of course, there are a …

Charcoal-Infused Makeup Brushes Are A Thing, But Do They Work?

It’s safe to say that the charcoal beauty boom is still staying strong, as we’ve all seen those activated charcoal sheet masks, pore strips and cleansers become more mainstream in the last few years. However, expect charcoal-infused makeup products to become even more prevalent this year, especially now that charcoal-infused makeup brushes are being introduced into …

7 Ways Your Skincare Can Help You Look More Awake

Whether you’re still trying to get your body clock to “spring forward” in the wake of Daylight Savings or anxieties and stress around the coronavirus pandemic are keeping you up all night, many of us are finding ourselves without enough sleep these days. Along with a compromised immune system, decreased memory retention, weight gain, and …