In the world of skincare, there are a few hero ingredients that brands and consumers keep coming back to. These include hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, and retinol. Each one of these ingredients is highly effective when formulated correctly and offers a multitude of benefits. There's one more, though, and it's trending in a major way. For some people, it's overtaking other hero ingredients due to its hydrating, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits. In fact, it strengthens and sup...

Retinoids in any form can be tricky, especially if you have sensitive, reactive, or barrier-damaged skin. I had to learn the hard way that prescription-strength retinoids like tretinoin are not for me, and I'm still dealing with some of the skin damage it left behind. Recently while getting a facial, I started chatting with my esthetician about my skin struggles, and she mentioned that something called hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) might be good for my particular skin type. Obviously, tha...

Raise your hand if you remember the Kylie Lip Kit craze of 2016. Everyone was trying to get their hands on the latest launch—it was a cultural phenomenon. The Kylie Lip Kit craze also jump-started something else: a major obsession with matte liquid lipsticks.For the better part of 2016, gloss seemed practically outlawed. Liquid lipstick was the moment, and the more matte the better. The problem with the liquid lipstick formulas then mostly had to do with the formulas. Matte liquid lipsticks o...

In recent years, what once was a "camp" exaggeration of Western style has now become a wardrobe staple that even celebrities can't ignore: Cowboy boots slowly but surely took over the fashion world slowly, and then all at once. It first came off as a kitschy trend but is now one of the most fun ways to dress up a miniskirt or make an outdated pair of pants feel very current. And stars like Rihanna and Alexa Chung would agree, as I have seen them wear these boots countless times.Now that fall ...