The very mention of setting powder carries a whiff of an earlier era, when jeweled compacts in tiny evening bags allowed for discrete touch-ups. But in a world where “glazed donut” is the internet’s shorthand for the ultimate skin, is powder still on the menu? The answer, of course, is […]
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“The Only Beauty Standard Is the One You Create”: Alicia Keys Gets into Makeup
Less than 24 hours after this week’s Met Gala, Alicia Keys is nestled into a sofa, looking unfailingly fresh-faced given the circumstances. She unscrews a tiny pot, revealing a clue. “I’m a bit of a bright girl,” she says of her shade preferences among Keys Soulcare’s new cheek tints. The […]
13 Best Concealers in 2022, According to Makeup Artists, DJs, and Beauty Insiders
In a world with increasing demands and minimalist tastes, the best concealers have to check many boxes—all while remaining virtually invisible. Ideally, they should blend easily into skin, add a touch of brightness, and, of course, conceal everything from dark circles to blemishes. But what suits that constellation of needs […]
14 Best Retinol Alternatives and Bakuchiol Serums for a Gentle Skin Reboot
Among the many skin-care ingredients on the shelves, few have attained the hero status of retinoids. That’s the umbrella term for all forms of vitamin A, which include prescription-strength tretinoin along with over-the-counter derivatives. The very word retinol stirs a certain reverence, given its proven efficacy in minimizing wrinkles, speeding […]