My Current Obsession: Beauty Sleep
The most underrated beauty practice is also the cheapest one. After three weeks of prioritizing actual sleep — not late-night […]
Shu Uemura False Eyelashes: My BFF for Big Nights
Editor’s note: this post is from our archive. Shu Uemura’s false-lash range is still made and the brand’s signature design
Hana Hair Dryer
Editor’s update (May 2026): The Hana professional dryer’s tourmaline-ionic technology is now standard across the better hair dryers. Browse current
Favorite Five Friday: Best Drugstore Eye Creams
The luxury eye cream market is the most overpriced category in beauty. Here are five drugstore options that hold their
White Tea Rose Face Cleanser
A cleanser that smells like a spa and behaves like skincare. The white tea + rose combination has become a
Skin Food: Nourish Your Skin
The most underrated skincare upgrade is the one that happens at the table. Topical actives can address symptoms, but the
Koh Gen Do HD Makeup
Editor’s update (May 2026): Koh Gen Do still makes the natural-finish foundation that built its HD-makeup reputation. The current Koh
Taking it to the Streets with Pop Singer Adrienne Lau
Another Taking It to the Streets, our running profile series. This installment: pop singer Adrienne Lau — and the kind
Mason Pearson Brush: Worth $200? My Honest Tried & Tested Take
Editor’s note: this post is from our archive. Mason Pearson’s bristle-and-nylon brushes have been made the same way for decades,
Haute or Thrifty
The endless beauty debate: when is the luxury version actually better, and when are you paying for the box? Haute