Women (sometimes) make hair, makeup, and skin-care choices guys hate. Allure polled a few men and they revealed the top beauty buzzkills to avoid. CAKED-ON BASE Painting layers of foundation, tinted moisturizer, concealer, and powder on your face will rub off on your collar…and his. Stick with a lightweight foundation, remove any obvious makeup with […]
Wondering how to prevent and treat stubborn breakouts – for good? Essence rounded up the best dermatologists and aestheticians to find out. Read their very own words below! Scrub-a-Dub “Frequent washing irritates skin,” says dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer. He recommends cleansing twice daily with a salicylic acid cleanser like Neutrogena Acne Wash ($6.39, drugstore.com). Banish […]
Stripes have dominated the racks this summer, so it’s no understatement that they’re starting get a little trite. But, that doesn’t mean that something fresh isn’t on the horizon. Refinery29’s got some ideas on how to shop for stripes without falling back on nautical themes. All Cut Up—Patchwork stripes add movement and take normally stuffy […]
On Broadway these days, Kerry Washington wears the same style nightly—rare for this quick-change artist. GLAMOUR got her to try out these fresh looks and share some of her own favorites. Steal her best tricks. For the “Spirals” Pro Tips 1. If your hair isn’t relaxed or naturally straight, do a blowout first; then curl […]
Recent research has been proving some conventional courting wisdom to be totally bogus. When it comes to getting guys, we break down what works and what’s old school.