When I sort through my Saved folder on IG that’s filled with outfit references, a large chunk of the fashion people included happen to live in Paris. I guess it makes sense given the appeal of that Parisian, je ne sais quoi aesthetic. Interestingly, many of the standout ensembles happen to feature elevated basics. I actually also have been living in some of the simple items in question, but some are pieces I’ve been considering and now want to test out. To showcase all of this further, I ro...

Asian beauty has had a major impact on the industry, especially in the past decade thanks to all of the different products, methods, and trends brought to us through K-Beauty and J-Beauty. But even though you may have your go-to Asian beauty brands and products locked down, there is so much more out there to discover, whether it’s a powerful skincare ingredient from the Philippines you might have not heard of yet or a T-beauty (Taiwanese) haircare brand that would literally change your life....

There are tons of body and haircare products on the market that are branded as eco-friendly. However, as a consumer, it can be tricky to find something that is both sustainable and suits my preferences and needs. Enter Uni, an up-and-coming brand committed to zero waste.Uni is a pioneer in using a closed-loop system, with its products kept in a cycle as circular as possible. Founded by tech entrepreneur Alexandra Keating, the label offers a line of genderless shampoos, conditioners, body washes ...

Cucumbers have been making their rounds on beauty TikTok recently, but instead of being used as eye slices, they've taken over as de-puffing or face-sculpting methods.Amassing over 1.7 million views, #Cumcumberhack is a viral trend where users are massaging a frozen cucumber around their face for different effects. TikTok user Laci said in a clip, "This has been amazing for my sinuses." Others trying out the hack are using the fruity tool as a gua sha alternative or a facial roller around their ...