“When you close your eyes, the stereotype of Old Hollywood—especially Marilyn—is definitely that red lip,” says makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis, the morning after the Golden Globes 2023 handed out trophies amid a return to grace. The reference to Monroe is understandable, given the quality time that Inglessis spent with Ana […]
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18 Best Lip Balms for Keeping Lips Smooth and Ultra-Nourished
The best lip balms have an essential purpose: to protect and soothe delicate skin that is otherwise left exposed to the elements. For some, a trusted balm serves as an entry point to the larger world of beauty, paving a smoother way for lipstick. Other versions reliably tap into middle-school […]
A Color-Themed Gift Guide to Satisfy the Senses—and Maybe the Self
The internet loves a list—and with it, year-end bests and gift guides and all the merry rest. You understand. Lately I found myself rooting around for another means of categorization, one that dials down the fervor but still retains the punch. Color came to the fore, by way of the […]
13 Best Perfumes for Women, According to Beauty Insiders
The best perfumes have the ability to evoke memories, transport you through space, or perfectly encapsulate a feeling. They can usher in a mood shift or awaken the senses; other times a scent is just the thing to encourage a newfound sensuality or a boost of confidence. Our precise olfactory […]
12 Best Bronzers in 2022, According to Makeup Artists, Models, and Beauty Insiders
As temperatures drop and a wash of cool falls upon our cheeks, we often find ourselves chasing that ephemeral summer incandescence. After all, in a world where social currency is inextricably linked with the illusion of a life on perpetual holiday, a sun-warmed complexion reads as a wearable souvenir. The […]
Hermès Beauty Launches Complexion, Dior’s Garden-Fresh Cream, and a Twist on Chanel Tweed
When Émile Hermès took the reins of the family’s saddle-making firm in the interwar years, a spirit of leisure class joie de vivre hung in the air. He ushered in handbags and swimsuits; a circa-1930 advertisement shows a beach-going flapper shaded by a striped parasol. “Pour le sport, pour le […]
How Kristine Froseth Leaned into ’90s Supermodel Glamour for Chanel’s We Love Coco Game Club
With its red lacquered paneling and leopard-print carpet, the Nines—a recently opened piano bar on Manhattan’s cobblestoned Great Jones Street—doesn’t need much to transform into a highbrow game club. Add a few Chanel chess sets and backgammon boards, along with a cast of recognizable revelers, martinis in hand, and the […]