It’s no secret that Japan has some of the best skincare in the game. Of course, Japan is home to heavy-hitters like Shiseido and Tatcha, but there are also plenty of less well-known Japanese skincare brands that deserve your attention. Japanese skincare brands are constantly innovating. In fact, you’ll be floored by how many of the brands on this list have a proprietary ingredient or formula that makes them unique. If you’re looking to upgrade your skincare routine, these brands will help...

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cell phone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend. I should probably start by clarifying: Even pre-COVID, 50% of my job entailed unboxing, testing,...

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we'll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cellphone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend. Doing my own hair has always been a challenge. Back in high school, I used to flat-iron it every d...

While I don't condone a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner product, I love other multitasking products nonetheless. One of those is a tinted moisturizer with SPF. It's basically a 3-in-1 makeup product since it covers up any blemishes and evens your skin tone, provides hydration, and protects against harmful UV rays. A win-win, right?And because I'm very much into the minimal makeup look more often than not, I turn to a tinted moisturizer for my everyday look. It's so easy and effortless—the tinte...