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Pat McGrath Labs’ Bankruptcy and the Double Standard of Black Luxury Beauty
Earlier this week, when Pat McGrath Labs revealed it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—a way for companies to sort out their debts while staying in business—one person’s response on Twitter cut through the internet’s commiserations about the brand’s financial status: “Pat McGrath products are inaccessible to most Black women, so she’s an oppressive elitist…
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Chappell Roan Got the Most Millennial-Coded Bob of All Time
After the premiere of her hair-centric music video “The Subway,” which ends with her cutting her ultra-long hair, Chappell Roan posted on Instagram that she was desperate for a bob. “You do not. understand. how bad I want a bob now,” the Grammy winner wrote. It’s been a few months since “The Subway,” but Roan…
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7 Best Drugstore Foundations for Mature Skin for Smooth Coverage
Finding the best drugstore foundations for mature skin used to feel like looking for a needle in a haystack—shades ran too light, textures were too thick, and anything with real coverage seemed to magnify dryness or fine lines. But these more approachable foundations have since caught up, delivering high-end performance without the high-end price. “Drugstore…
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The Pros and Cons of Swan Beauty’s $795 AI Beauty Mirror
Since my freshman year of college, I’ve used the same tiny, silver makeup mirror I picked up with my mom during a dorm-shopping trip at Bed Bath & Beyond. We bought it alongside twin XL bedsheets, bath towels, and a shower caddy that have all since landed in the dark depths of the garbage—but somehow,…
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Margot Robbie’s Random Hair Ribbons Bring the Whimsy—See the Photos
If we had to pick the signature hair accessory of the 2020s thus far, it would absolutely be the hair bow. Bows have been having a yearslong moment—or is it bow-ment?—in the styling spotlight, and now Margot Robbie has given them the Wuthering Heights treatment with a unexpectedly whimsical way to wear hair ribbons. Getty…
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Deer Print Nails Are the Cozy Manicure Taking Over This Winter
Sure, it may be the year of the fire horse, but there’s another animal in the spotlight for 2026: the deer—more specifically, the fawn. The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail art trend. Deer print nails have been popping up all over our feeds…
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Chappell Roan’s Jewel-Encrusted Cat-Eye Nails Are a Gothic Glam Dream — See Photos
I can’t think of a more important time to put thought into your manicure than when you’re going to be photographed holding an award. Sure, your nails don’t matter as much as the reason you’re being honored, but when they’re gripping a trophy, why not make them especially memorable to go with the occasion? That’s…
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Everything We Love About K-Beauty, Curated Into One Box
K-beauty isn’t just having a moment—it is the moment. From glass-skin effects and barrier-first hydration to makeup that’s effortless but impactful, Korean beauty continues to set the standard for how we want our routines to feel and perform. This limited-edition edit brings together the best of it all, with glow-boosting skin care, skin-calming treatments, and…
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Kate Middleton’s Side Braid Is Surprisingly Simple—See the Photos
When Catherine, Princess of Wales, a.k.a. Kate Middleton, wears her hair in a braid, it’s typically paired with a fancy fascinator hat for a more formal occasion or outing. But the future queen of England occasionally has a hairstyling surprise up her well-dressed sleeve! Middleton started her day in northern England wearing her hair in…
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6 Best Blurring Primers for a Soft-Focus Finish
If you love the look of a smooth base (and who doesn’t?), then the best blurring primers are about to become your pre-makeup MVPs. These makeup primers don’t just help foundation glide on more evenly—they also dial down the look of pores, fine lines, and texture for skin that looks more even and glowy (not…