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COUNTER SERVICE Forget Red—the Holidays Are Flamingo Estate Green This Year At the brand’s Los Angeles pop-up, we discovered bricks of peppermint soap, tomato candles, and rosemary hand wash for gifting with a green thumb. By Shanna Shipin December 17, 2025 Ingrid Fowler Ever wonder what it’s like shopping with a beauty editor? Welcome to…

ALL IN THE FAMILY Whose Hair Is More ’90s: Gwyneth Paltrow or Apple Martin? Fun fact: Apple’s look was actually an homage to her mom. By Kara Nesvig December 17, 2025 Getty Images A lot of ink has been spilled about how Apple Martin, 21, is her mom Gwyneth Paltrow’s mini me. The two have…

COST CUTTING You Could Get a $50,000 Facelift for Less Than Half-Price The catch is that a plastic surgery resident or fellow will be holding the scalpel. Could it still be worth it? By Jolene Edgar December 17, 2025 Getty Images/ Ingrid Fowler Everyone loves a deal. But there are certain products and services in…

Twinkle Twinkle Demi Lovato’s Diamanté Outline Manicure Is the Epitome of Holiday Elegance Glitz without the gaudiness. By Marci Robin December 16, 2025 Photo: Getty Images If you’re on the fence about whether or not to try a holiday-themed manicure, I get it. As fun and festive as they are, some designs can read a…

LASTING IMPRESSION 4 Best Lip Liner Stains for Precise, All-Day Definition Skip the endless reapplying—these weightless formulas stay put until it’s time to cleanse. By Lily Wohlner December 16, 2025 Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands The best lip liner stains are the modern answer for anyone who wants defined lips without the…

SHADE OF THE SEASON Selena Gomez’s “Brickhouse” Nails Are a Fun Twist on Classic Holiday Red For December and beyond. By Kara Nesvig December 16, 2025 Getty Images Is it really the holiday season if you don’t paint your nails red? While metallics, champagne sparkles, jewel tones, and evergreen hues are right at home amidst…

Makeup Is There a “Right” Order for Applying Your Makeup Products? Experts recommend this lineup to ensure a seamless, long-lasting finish. By Annie Blay-Tettey December 15, 2025 Courtesy of Margaret K. Photography If I were to use one word to describe my first attempt at applying makeup, it would be “racoon-core.” I was in middle…

NEWS Lizzo Is Finally Speaking Out About the Fat-Shaming Accusations Against Her “This claim has haunted me since the day it came out.” By Marci Robin December 15, 2025 Photo: Getty Images In the nearly two and a half years since three of Lizzo‘s former dancers filed a lawsuit against her and her production company…

REVIEW I Tried Olaplex’s “Curl Bonding” Salon Treatment to Define My 4C Curls It can cost up to $400, but is worth the price tag? By Annie Blay-Tettey December 15, 2025 Photo: Annie Blay-Tettey My hair has been through a lot in my 26 years on Earth: a perm at two, a big chop at…

NEW HAIR-A Hailey Bieber Is Back to the Bob Well, sort of. By Kara Nesvig December 15, 2025 Getty Images Hailey Bieber’s 2023 bob is one of my favorite celebrity haircuts of all time. The cropped cut, which just brushed her jawline, became a mainstay for the Rhode founder, and she wore her hair short…