Beauty

Autumn provides the joys of leaves falling, chunky sweaters emerging, and pumpkin spice filtering through the air like oxygen. With all that being said, the season can really do a number on your lips. (Not to mention the stress of a global pandemic and a very important November 3rd.) Just as the world feels like

Shop local and stay cozy! Remember the days when you used to meticulously plan your outfits, considering things like the weather, where you were going after work, or how your over-the-knee, chunky-sole boots were going to fit into your gym locker? No? Us neither. The new “normal” when it comes to outfit selection is officially

Six years ago, Jessica Florence’s then boyfriend noticed a lump in her breast. “I could see [it] coming out of my shirt,” she says of the moment she knew she needed to seek medical help. “You know your body; you know when something’s not normal.” From 2015 to 2016, Florence, then 21, visited two doctors.

Becoming a supermodel requires great genes. That’s as true for Precious Lee as it was for all the runway stars that came before her. But her mom and dad didn’t just pass down great cheekbones, they gave her attitude—the sort of swagger that separates a pretty face from a superstar. Take her mom: a woman

Is your skin sensitive? Prone to acne? Parched beyond all recognition? There’s a new face wash for that Fall ushers in many delights like woolly knits, spiced lattes and a new excuse to burn your coziest candles. In the skincare world, it’s bringing a multitude of new facial cleansers. While it may be tempting to immediately

It’s been 20 years since celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic entered the scene, forever contouring the shape of the beauty world with highlights, shimmers, and perfectly winged liner that launched an army of copycats on social media. Now, Dedivanovic, whom the New Yorker recently heralded as “The Makeup Artist at Ground Zero of Internet Beauty

I wasn’t pregnant, overweight or too thin. I wasn’t exercising too much or eating too little. From all appearances, I was a normal, healthy woman, but by the time I was in my mid-20s, I hadn’t menstruated in four years. My periods had never been “regular,” but I was accustomed to getting one at least

There’s a reason that Bad Bunny collab sold out so fast It’s official: You need a pair of Crocs. Why? Because they’re the hottest item of 2020—just ask rapper Bad Bunny and the hordes of people who purchased his recent collaboration with the iconic comfy shoe brand. Released on September 29, the musician’s limited Crocs

Just when you thought 2020 had no surprises left, Biden Beauty enters the chat. The latest beauty venture isn’t associated with presidential nominee Joe Biden himself, although he and Harris have reportedly given the mystery brand their seal of approval, according to Fashionista. Instead, it’s backed by a mystery figure with a political agenda. Courtesy

Because you need something cozy and fluffy to get you through the cooler months Step aside, Cottagecore. Hikercore, with its luxuriously flouffy fleece and shaggy sherpa pieces, is here to save you from the autumn blues. And while you don’t even need to hike (or even leave the house) to enjoy these stylish but functional

The BSC star is cool beyond her years With classes back in session—at least virtually—in the midst of coronavirus, what once felt like an opportunity for a fresh start may not feel as exciting this year. On the bright side, all students are in the same boat: School’s back and no one’s particularly excited about

The cat is by far one of the easiest and most popular Halloween looks to pull off. It’s also one of the most diverse. You can simply dawn a pair of ears, draw on whiskers, and glide on a red lipstick and be done. But if you want to mix things up like some of

My skin is dry and sensitive. It’s noticeably red on my thirstiest areas (a.k.a. around my nostrils, forehead, and eyebrows) and any spot I happen to accidentally knick with my press-on nails. So Darphin’s Intral Rescue Super Concentrate seemed like the perfect solution for my particular complexion woes. The brand advises that their potent treatment—which

This versatile style staple is a *forever* must-have as temperatures get cooler On the cusp of cold weather, a leather jacket—real or faux—is a must-have piece. A chic finishing touch to any outfit, it’s also the most stylish and versatile way to stay warm when fall’s cool temperatures hit. The classic biker jacket has long been

Our hair loss journeys were markedly different—for Aisha, it was the result of chemotherapy to treat ovarian cancer, and for Ayanna, it was caused by alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition characterized by the complete loss of hair, including on the scalp, face, and body. Our mothers instilled in us a deep respect for our elders,

Some professionals are divided on whether this treatment is OK for all skin types—so we spoke to a derm to get all the details No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at

There are some things Rihanna can get away with that us mere mortals just can’t. Rocking—not just wearing—a mullet, for example. In a new teaser video for her upcoming Savage x Fenty lingerie show, the multi-hyphenate superstar is seen walking backstage with an undeniable mullet haircut. And she looks fiercer than ever. The short sneak

Back when the FLARE team shared an IRL office space (RIP to my abandoned aloe plant…), my mornings looked a little something like this: rush to get up the elevators in time for our 8:30 a.m. daily meeting (for which, I admittedly showed up to at approx 8:32 most days), hit the button on my

Lipstick? I don’t know her I love a lip, I really do. A matte rouge bouche will forever make my spine tingle. (Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Lip Souffle in her signature shade Inspire is…possibly the best matte red lipstick I’ve ever tried? And Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb lives rent free in my heart.) But you know

To re-launch a brand with bigger and better products is one thing. But to return to the game with improved offerings and a big celebrity name is a feat very few beauty brands can brag about, especially when the said celebrity is none other than Issa Rae. Announced today, Rae will serve as the face

As adults, we often have to make decisions that ultimately sacrifice a personal want. For instance, we want to stay up and finish binging Selling Sunset, but we must turn off the tele for a decent night’s sleep. On a more serious note, we may want clear skin, but hindering a potential pregnancy often takes

Kerron Riley / EyeEmGetty Images Few things feel as luxurious as having incredibly smooth skin—100% cashmere and silk pillowcases are up there—but achieving it by shaving is time-consuming and often causes bumps and ingrown hairs. If you haven’t started a head-to-toe waxing routine yet, now is the time to start: The benefits are tenfold. “Because

The natural instinct is to hug. But Shirley Paul, a salon regular in her forties, offers her stylist, Ursula Stephen, a hesitant elbow bump instead. “It’s my COVID hug,” Stephen says through a protective mask bearing her initials, “US,” of the now socially acceptable greeting. “I miss hugging people,” Paul says. It’s mid-June, and three

Keep it comfy as heck with one of these made-in-Canada scents Like ankle boots and comfy sweaters, candles are one of our favourite things about fall—and we’re not just talking about the standard pumpkin spice. From musky notes inspired by falling leaves and crackling fires to the sweet aroma of cardamom and vanilla, these Canadian-made candles prove that