When it comes to finding the best toners, I used to be 100% dedicated to them. I would use one every day as part of my nighttime skincare routine. But in recent years, I've found the ones that I had been using were drying out my skin, so I switched to applying them only about two to three times a week.To be honest, I still wasn't quite sure exactly what toners were supposed to be doing for my skin and if I actually needed to use one. I was just going along with it because I did feel that it hel...

Confession: I had never had a facial in my life before this past month. For beauty lovers, that seems like an out-of-this-world statement. Admittedly, I’ve only recently begun experimenting with makeup and creating a skincare regimen because learning how to build a curly hair routine and finding the best new fashion brands kept my schedule preoccupied. But when the chance came to have a staycation at Equinox Hotel in New York City and a spa session with SolaWave, I couldn’t pass it up. While...

A common misconception about my job as a beauty editor is that I have the knowledge to cure skin problems. I do not, and no beauty editor without extensive medical or aesthetic training does. Instead, my job is to equip people with the right knowledge and tools to help them shop smart. We beauty editors try a huge number of products. There are few skincare launches, from cleansers and toners to serums and gadgets, that slip past us. By testing every product that comes our way, we are abl...

Award shows mean red carpets and red carpets mean glam. However, unlike the black and white tie attire shows like the Oscars and the Emmys — the American Music Awards is all about experimental hair, makeup and nails from your favorite celebrities.The stars that attended the 2022 AMAs brought a performance that transcended beyond any form of musicality. We've seen graphic eyeliners, next-level hairstyles and plenty of notable nail moments that we're sure will carry us through the rest of the ye...