Any true Instagram addict will likely have been fed ads for collagen supplements at one point. Promising to improve your skin's texture, look, and feel, there are endless brands offering collagen supplements in powder and pill form. But do collagen supplements really do everything they claim to do?
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One of the easiest ways to elevate any look is with a little lipstick, which is why you need to be aware of the best lipstick color for your skin tone. Whether you've got light, medium, or dark skin, and whether you've got warm or cool undertones, we've got the perfect lipstick for you.
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Microneedling is quickly becoming more and more popular with beauty lovers. Claiming to boost collagen and minimize acne scarring, it's a device used by dermatologists that punctures the skin using teeny tiny needles. What is it really all about?
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Similar to spray tan in that it sprays foundation directly onto skin using an air compressor, airbrush makeup can be applied within minutes without the need for a brush, contouring, or blending, and promises a lightweight, flawless finish.
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If you're an active social media user, you would have noticed the rise in people taking about face-plumping products and technology over the past decade. Here's why you should be plumping your skin.
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Thanks to repeated warnings about the impact of UV rays on our skin, most of us have become pretty good at using SPF products to protect ourselves from the sun. But now doctors are now sounding the alarm over air pollutants called particulate matter.
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There are times when you — and your skin — need to shake things up and start something new. The trick is knowing whether you and your skincare routine need just a bit of time away from each other, or whether it might in fact be time to break up with your favorite cleansers, serums, and moisturizers.
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When it comes to your beauty routine, you start to question everything while you're pregnant. Luckily, provided your products don't contain any harmful chemicals, your beauty regime can remain relatively the same. But is it safe to dye your hair while pregnant?
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No one likes doing the laundry. It's hard enough having to wash your bedding and clothes but when it comes to your delicates, it's a whole other story. Between different washing temperatures and wash bags, it's not easy getting in right, especially when they don't even look dirty or stink.
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There's nothing better than getting a fresh manicure whenever you feel like treating yourself. But if you're on a budget and want to invest in some nail polish so you can do your nails at home, it's not easy to know what nail color to invest in, let alone what nail color is best for your skin tone.
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If you haven't already noticed, all hair types work differently. Some hair will get frizzy when it's hot, while other hair will get oily for seemingly no reason at all. A lot of this comes down to hair porosity.
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There nothing worse than waking up with dark circles under your eyes, especially when there is little you can do except use a ton of concealer and hope they stay covered all day so your boss doesn't think you were out clubbing on a school night. Is your phone causing those dark circles?
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With experts labeling deep conditioning as the secret to silky, smooth hair, we want to know everything there is to know about it, starting with how it's different from regular conditioner. Basically, can you use regular conditioner as a deep conditioner?
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The cold weather (and the dry air from indoor heating) also means its a challenging time to keep your hair and body at its best.
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Your phone may be your new worst enemy with new studies revealing some of the harmful effects blue light can have on your skin. What exactly does this mean? And how is blue light really affecting your skin?
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When it comes to makeup, color correctors are a total game-changer. With so many different shades and varieties available, they can solve almost any skin dilemma, from redness to pigmentation, and are not only easy to apply, but affordable too.
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It seems counterintuitive to think that something that we do every day, and which is supposed to be beneficial, could actually be ruining a part of our bodies. We're talking about showers, and how they may be affecting our hair in ways we haven't even thought about.
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Shaving your legs is such a chore. It adds quite a bit of time to the daily shower routine, and is something many women gladly slack off on, or even skip altogether, once the weather turns colder. What happens, though, when spring rolls around and you still don't feel like picking up a razor?
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Hot oil hair treatments are slowly trickling into the mainstream, and just like every other hair and beauty trend, we want to know all about them. What is a hot oil hair treatment? And, more importantly, what does a hot oil hair treatment actually do for hair?
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In terms of home remedies for acne, baking soda is on the list for many. In fact, baking soda is used in many beauty routines. Some just make a paste or mix with water, while others tend to add it to their cleanser. But what does baking soda do to your skin? Does baking soda actually help acne?
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Have you ever woken up after fewer than seven or eight hours of sleep with dark circles under your eyes and wondered how on earth they got there? While many believe lack of sleep is the cause of dark circles under your eyes, this is not entirely true.
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If you've ever continuously shaved any part of your body, it's likely you will have experienced razor bumps at one point or another. Here's how to get rid of them, or prevent them from happening in the first place.
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If there's one thing we hate about the winter, it's how it affects our skin. As soon a there's bitterness in the air, there's bound to be some part of our body that can't handle it, especially the parts that are exposed — like our face or hands.
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Glycolic acid is the skincare buzzword of the moment, but what is it all about, anyway? Not only are beauty brands are all over the world incorporating the ingredient into their products, both new and old, but it's also said to be a complete game-changer. What exactly does glycolic acid do?
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While there are those of us who have charted a clear path to Botox since we first heard about it, there are others who are willing to try a few other things before entertaining the thought of using a needle to inject the toxin that causes food poisoning into a facial muscle.
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It's hard to imagine a world without color corrector. The popular makeup technique has saved many of us from looking too tired at work after a late night and hidden a hangover by brightening complexions and minimizing redness. But as it turns out, many of us have been using color corrector wrong.
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Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid derived from willow bark (via Allure), may be best known as a topical acne treatment, but it can also be found as an ingredient in products meant for aging skin. How could this be? How does salicylic acid fight both pimples and wrinkles?
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