This might seem shocking to admit as a beauty editor, but mascara isn’t one of my favorite products. Now, don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of mascaras out there that I love and have loved (RIP, Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir!!), but compared to other makeup that I tend to truly obsess over (and write about a lot), I don’t consider it as much of a priority. (Then again, I do feel naked if I do eye shadow and liner and forget mascara, so maybe I’m wrong!) My lashes are super-duper stra...

I have a weird, love-hate relationship with body lotion. On one hand, I know a consistent body-hydration habit will keep my skin suffused with hydration, glow, and nutrition (flakes, back away), but I just can't stomach lotions that leave me so sticky or greasy I'm 99.9% tempted to jump right back into the shower. Anyone else? It was only recently (okay, since becoming a beauty editor) that I've finally curated a pot-of-gold collection of body lotions—the crème de la crème of creams that c...

Toning is somewhat of a polarized step in the skincare community. Some swear by doing it twice a day while others won't even touch the stuff. I have to say, though, if you deal with acne or enlarged pores, dermatologists say it could be one of the most beneficial things to add to your skincare routine if you're not doing it already. Using an exfoliating toner can help clear blocked pores, remove dead skin, and regulate oil production. Board-certified dermatologist, Brendan Camp, MD, says, "L...

Hailey Bieber's most coveted glazed-donut nail trend just got a sweet, "chocolate" update.Similar to the original glazed-donut manicure, the chocolate update features a mirrored, chrome finish. Instead of the white pearled finish, this version features a warm brown tone. Bieber's resident nail artist Zola Ganzorigt shared a tutorial on Instagram showing how to arrive at the look and the products you'll need to achieve the style at home. We advise using the same steps Ganzorigt gave us for glazed...