Holding the rail so you don’t cause human dominos on the tube. All things you might avoid if you suffer from excessive armpit sweat. Of course we all perspire but, for some, the problem is so extreme it can be a daily source of embarrassment. In fact, one survey showed that almost 60% of people are embarrassed […]
Best Celebrity Hair And Make-Up Looks
Gondolas, Amal (and George) Clooney, and a shedload of Italian glamour make the Venice Film Festival the most fabulous event of the year. Oh, and the films, of course… From actresses Juliette Binoche and Stacey Martin, to a whole host of supermodels including Martha Hunt and Isabeli Fontana, check out our round up the most […]
Best Masks For Banishing Blackheads
First things first, a reality check: You can’t ‘cure’ blackheads, because they’re not a sign you’re a defective human (meaning that even Beyoncé has probably experienced a blackhead at least once in her life). In fact, these pesky little spots are simply excess oil that has become trapped inside a pore. When the oil is exposed to air, […]
Best Beauty Christmas Crackers
We’ve rounded up the best beauty-inspired Christmas advent calendars, but now, it’s the beauty Christmas crackers and tree baubles’ time to shine – and this year, they’re packed with even bigger, better goodies. Housing everything from luxury perfume to skincare, stylist-approved hair treatments to make-up must-haves, even big name brands like By Terry and Eve Lom […]
Fenty Beauty Is Finally Launching a Foundation For Dry Skin
Fenty Beauty’s first product—the Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation—was groundbreaking not only because of the impressive shade range but also because of the formula. Once applied, the foundation does not budge for hours, even on the those with super-oily skin. But if you have dry skin, you probably think the formula is too mattifying, […]
The Best Aluminum-Free Deodorants
Let’s get two facts out of the way: There’s no such thing as an aluminum-free deodorant because all deodorants are aluminum-free, and every study to date suggests there is no definitive link between aluminum-based antiperspirant use and breast cancer. Studies have shown that under-arm skin actually absorbs very little aluminum— only about 0.01 percent. But what about when […]
The 16 Best Hair Blowdryers
In a world of instant gratification (Two-day shipping! GrubHub! The entire Instagram ecosystem!) the time it takes to fully dry damp hair can feel like infinity. But if you invest in the right hair dryer, a silky salon blowout is achievable from the comfort of your bathroom vanity…in minutes. Whether you’ve got thick curls or fine layers, […]
The Best Vitamin E Oil Products for Hair
Vitamin E is best known in beauty circles as a one-and-done supplement to support supple, strong skin. What vitamin E lovers might not know is that it’s a miracle worker for hair as well. When applied topically to your hair, there’s several purported benefits of using vitamin E oil: It can stimulate capillary growth in your scalp, with […]
The Problem with Beauty Packaging
Consider an average deodorant tube. Packaged in a hard plastic case, your deodorant contains lots of tiny plastic components for twist-ability that are not recyclable. This means that out of the all deodorants sold in the U.S. last year, most of them were tossed into the trash, with many of them ending up in the […]
How To Build a Clean Skin Care Routine That Actually Works
Take a minute to think about your skin as if it were your stomach. Imagine eating a diet full of processed foods containing preservatives, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, and filler ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup. Not only would you miss out on all the nutrients and antioxidants needed to maintain optimal health, but you would damage […]