Having a skin barrier that's thriving is so important to skin health. Why? Because it's protection, plain and simple. "The skin barrier is essentially the top layer of our skin. It has two main functions—hold onto the good (nutrients, moisture, etc.) and protect from the harmful (pollution, etc.)," explains Kathleen S. Viscusi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, co-founder and partner at Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta (DESSNA)."To put it into context about how important it is, board-certif...

Having introduced new footwear silhouettes this summer, Vault by Vans has joined forces with Aries to design a collection of graphic-heavy footwear and apparel.The streetwear brand's signature vintage-inspired Americana aesthetic is spotted on some of Vans' staple sneakers such as the OG Authentic LX, OG Sk8-Mid LX, Era LX and OG Chukka LX. Each of the kicks takes inspiration from rave culture, which designer Sofia Pantera connected with during her studies at Central Saint Martins.The Authentic ...

While we patiently wait for the release of The Eternals, Marvel has joined forces with Urban Decay to create a makeup collection dedicated to the upcoming film.The range includes an eyeshadow palette comprised of metallic gold shades, pearl-packed mattes and eye-catching shimmers inspired by The Eternals' superheroes. The Lip Eclipses come in berry red "Agility," pink nude "Ancient," champagne "Brilliance" and sparkling purple "Knowledge." Each colorway is infused with cocoa butter, and jojoba ...

Following a series of teasers over the past few months, Stone Island and New Balance's Tokyo Design Studio have finally unveiled the first collaborative sneaker as part of their long-term partnership.The duo has reworked NB's RC ELITE running shoe in a red and white colorway. The kicks come with a breathable 3D knit material, which is ripped across the upper to reveal Stone Island's compass logo on the right and NB's graphics on the right shoe. The "N" motif remains stitched onto the laterals, w...