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SMOKE & MIRRORS Beauty Brands Are Glamorizing Cigarettes Again Smoking culture has been making a comeback. Was it inevitable? By Gabriella Onessimo January 23, 2026 Humans have an inherent proclivity toward forbidden fruit. Late party nights ahead of early days, that gratuitous last pour of wine, toxic situationships you know will never go anywhere. It’s…

Making a Splash Demi Lovato’s Dolphin Skin Nails Are Nothing Short of Slick Forget animal print nails. We’ve moved on to shiny aquatic mammal manicures. By Marci Robin January 23, 2026 Photo: Getty Images When we saw that Demi Lovato attended the premiere of Paris Hilton’s new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir, we knew…

SEAL THE DEAL 7 Best Face Oils for Mature Skin to Boost Hydration and Bounce These formulas soften lines, smooth texture, and help skin feel all-around more comfortable. By Christa Joanna Lee January 23, 2026 Credit: Vanessa Granda When you’re looking for the best face oils for mature skin, you’re probably not trying to recreate…

Makeup The Blurred-Lip Trend Is 2026’s Answer to 2016 Matte Lipstick It’s a blast from the past, but with a much-needed upgrade. By Annie Blay-Tettey January 23, 2026 Collage: Ingrid Fowler; Source images: Courtesy of Violette_fr I have an ungodly amount of shiny lip products in my possession. I have oils, glosses, and treatments in…

SOAK IT IN The Best Korean Skin Care for Dry Skin to Get Lasting Hydration From cica to ceramides, the ingredients in these K-beauty picks soothe and soften dry skin. By Christa Joanna Lee January 23, 2026 Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands When choosing the best Korean skin care for dry skin,…

Procedure Pressure The Algorithm Has Troye Sivan Contemplating Plastic Surgery “What good is money and modern medicine if not to fix all of these flaws that this random sicko plastic surgeon told me I have in an Instagram Reel?” By Marci Robin January 22, 2026 Photo: Getty Images If seeing seemingly perfect celebrities on your…

RAISE A BROW How to Choose the Best Eyebrow Pencils for Gray Hair Shades and textures that take the guesswork out of defining graying brows—according to pros. By Christa Joanna Lee January 22, 2026 Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands Looking for the best eyebrow pencils for gray hair used to feel like…

MISS FINE! Kim Kardashian’s Teased-Up Hair Is So Fran Fine The nanny named… Kim! By Kara Nesvig January 22, 2026 Getty Images “She was working in a family boutique in Calabasas” doesn’t have the same ring to it as “working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens,” but Kim Kardashian’s teased-up hairstyle would be right…

SWEET SPOT Dessert-Themed Beauty Products Are Booming Because of Diet Culture When culture normalizes food restriction, we turn to beauty to satisfy the craving—and the industry has provided plenty for the feast. By Zoe Weiner January 21, 2026 Photo: Adobe Stock In the early aughts, the beauty aisle doubled as a dessert menu. Bath &…

GREAT PLAITS Bella Hadid’s Braids Say We’re Doing Pippi Longstocking Chic for 2026 She proves pigtails are not just for little kids. By Marci Robin January 20, 2026 Photo: Getty Images While everyone’s compiling this month’s snaps for a January photo dump, Bella Hadid is a little behind and only just posted her Christmas carousel…