Beauty

Watching “How to Contour” video tutorials can have a completely different effect on your mood than actually learning how to execute the look on yourself. (One is ASMR, while the other can be… less soothing.) Figuring out which products to use and where on your face to sweep them isn’t always obvious (who else has

At the height of the pandemic, I was spending days alone, typing at my laptop and scrolling on my phone. I began to feel a constant sense of restlessness that brought with it a low-level anxiety that, over time, morphed into a subtle depression. I needed to find a way to reintroduce joy and novelty

What do you do after conquering YouTube? Since Emma Chamberlain’s rise to internet superstardom, the 19-year-old is still making viral videos for her 10 million subscribers but added more gigs onto her already impressive resume. Her own coffee company? Check. A fashion partnership with Louis Vuitton? Check. Chamberlain’s latest role finds her in the beauty

Think back to when you decided which birth control (BC) to use. Maybe your choice made the most sense for your lifestyle at the time, or perhaps you were feeling overwhelmed by all the options and just asked for what your friends were using. Either way, as time passes, your needs evolve. Maybe you’re ~thinking~

COURTESY PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR When I first met Dior master perfumer François Demachy in 2019 at a fragrance launch event in New York City, I was utterly starstruck—his hands (and nose) were part of a formative part of my teenage years. At age 14, my dad had taken me shopping at Neiman Marcus to choose

For an instant mood-booster, slip into something a little more glam While you’re likely très familiar with the little black dress (LBD), it probably doesn’t feel like that these days. Like most of the world, you’ve probably traded in your statement dresses and Insta-worthy lewks for sweatsuits and PJs. Look: It is what it is.

Thinking about getting curtain bangs? I feel you. My itch to get the fringe began during the lengthy quarantine period—between my phase of scrolling through banana bread recipes and stint as a whipped coffee barista for my best friend. I decided to take the plunge as photos of celebrities with the look, like Ariana Grande

You don’t get Ashley Graham’s expert glow without some beginner missteps. “Who doesn’t have a bad tanning story when it comes to self-tanner?” Graham admits over Zoom. The model, who looks radiant in a high ponytail and sun-kissed tan, calls in from a conference room, where products surround her from her new Ultimate Glow Kit.

Getty + Joelle Avellino For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Beauty is really within. It’s really the person that you work on every day, to try to be the best version

Getty images + Joelle Avelino For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. I don’t think I fell back in love with myself until relatively recently, and some of that self-love has come

Finding a makeup bag that doubles as a designer clutch may not be a priority when it comes to organizing your products. But whether you carry a minimalist five-step routine or every red lipstick known to mankind, investing in a makeup bag that is both chic and functional will instantly upgrade your life. Beauty giant

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. I grew up in the South, and there’s a very particular way that Black women in the South get ready for church. It’s a ritual,

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Growing up in Hollywood of course had its challenges, especially as a young Black woman and an aspiring actress. You’re not necessarily seeing a lot

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

Joelle Avelino + Getty For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. When I grew up, there was only one Black doll on the market. Her name was Sasha and she was made

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

Black people working in the beauty industry are required to not just be high-level performers but shapeshifters able to comport themselves in reaction to whatever is thrown their way. Most times, that means staring the industry’s storied history of blatant discrimination and half-baked diversity in the face. Black models are the first to point out

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Black beauty, what it means to me is Maya Angelou’s poem, “Phenomenal Woman.” It’s loving your hips, your nose, your hair. It’s embracing all of

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

She was in the shower when she first felt it. A lump where no woman ever wants to find one. Just below the armpit, near the side of the breast. It was uncomfortable to touch, and big—about the size of a golf ball. After drying off, she immediately texted her doctor: I think I might

Megan Thee Stallion is bringing her Hot Girl Magic to another major beauty brand. After inking a deal with Revlon last year, the rapper joined Mielle Organics as its first global ambassador. In recent weeks, Megan has shared her natural hair growth journey on Instagram, where she’s shared tips and asked for recommendations. Simply put,

When I was a kid, I always had pain in my life. I remember having to sit cross-legged in Girl Scouts and having intense pain around my knees and hips from it. I couldn’t understand why, but I knew I was uncomfortable much more than other people my age. In middle school, I played volleyball

Squalane and Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum biossance.com $62.00 Every zit or irritated patch I’ve ever had has left behind a dark spot once it heals; and while there’s nothing wrong with having marks, my goal has always been to maintain a more even, radiant complexion. Enter: Biossance Squalane and Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum,