Here's something a lot of people don't know about me: I hardly ever get my nails done. Long ago, I perfected the art of an at-home manicure that gives me long-lasting, salon-quality results for less than a quarter of the price of an in-salon manicure. The secret sauce that many people doing their nails at home skip? A good base coat. "Base coat acts as the foundation for a long-lasting polish application," says Queenie Nguyen, celebrity manicurist. She explains that base coats help prevent nail...

Let's play a game: Name the most minimal, most buzzworthy, and most affordable skincare brand at Sephora. If you shouted The Ordinary, we commend you. The brand is, indeed, one of the buzziest additions to Sephora's always spectacular lineup of skin heroes, and some of the brand's main talking points are simplistic, in-demand formulas clocking in at very impressive (aka budget-friendly) price points. But as much as we love The Ordinary, it's actually not the holy-grail skincare brand we're r...

While I love diving into lively and fun trends, I definitely have noticed a rise in prioritizing basics and more timeless pieces in one's outfit rotation. I've been on a mission to upgrade my collection of staples because I have been guilty in the past of opting for fleeting trends over simple pieces that can get more everyday wear. When I am styling these basics, I always look to fashion people from Paris, NYC, and L.A. for inspiration. Based on what they're wearing and posting about ...

When it comes to naming some iconic beauty brands that have been around for decades and guaranteed Estée Lauder will be on the list. The iconic brand has been beloved by generations of beauty lovers everywhere—you probably have seen a product or two on your mom's vanity, your grandma's, or you might even have some in your makeup bag, too.Estée Lauder founded her eponymous company in 1946, launching four skincare products. The brand grew even more the next year when it got an $800 order fr...