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Trends & Innovation

Whether we're going backstage at NYFW or reporting on the newest in CBD skincare, you'll find our take on the latest breaking beauty trends here.
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Gen Z Has Brought Back Y2K in a Major Way—But Why?

TikTok Accounts and Trends That Bring Us Joy
The TikTok Accounts and Trends That Bring Us Joy

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This Is Where Beauty Is Headed in 2022

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Experts Debunked the Viral TikTok Vitamin C Test—Here’s What to Look for Instead

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Can You Contour With White Eyeliner? We Put TikTok’s Latest Makeup Hack to the Test

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I Tried a Viral TikTok Hack to Apply My Lipstick—Here's How It Went

Wanchen Kaiser of Riki Loves Riki
The Hustle: Meet the Founder Creating Innovative Lighting Products for Beauty Lovers

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Is the Nonsurgical Nose Job "Over"? Plastic Surgeons Weigh In

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I Tested TikTok’s Most Viral Eyebrow Techniques—Here’s What’s Worth Trying

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Olamide Olowe Is Helping Transform the Way We Feel About Our Skin

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A New Study Shows This Skincare Ingredient Is Surprisingly Effective For UTIs—Here's the Research

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3 Dentist-Approved Alternatives to Those "Smile Hacks" You've Probably Seen on TikTok

Cora Miller
The Hustle: Meet the Brand Founder Helping Boys of Color Care For Their Curls

Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber Just Debuted a Subtle Take on the Money Piece Hair Trend

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3 Needle-Free Lip Filler Alternatives Experts Actually Recommend

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How to Create the Prettiest Angel Makeup This Halloween

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15 Black Makeup Artists Who Are Changing the Game

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Why Do We All Love This Bright Green Shirt So Much?

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This Professional Gamer Created a Skincare Line for Anyone With a High Screen Time

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Grounding, Highlight Contouring, and Every Other Hair Color Trend to Try This Fall

Shea Yeleen
5 Fair Trade Certified Brands Working to Make Beauty More Ethical

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These Hyaluronic PJs Are Supposed to Act Like a "Sheet Mask for Your Body"—Here's What Derms Think

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This Female-Founded Telehealth Company Provides Holistic Menopause Care

Sharon Chuter
What Has Changed? Sharon Chuter on a Year of #PullUpOrShutUp

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13 Stylish Halloween Costume Ideas We're Stealing From TikTok

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Here's How to Make TikTok’s Most Popular Haircuts Feel Fresh for Fall

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23 Halloween Makeup Ideas We’re Copying From TikTok

Britney Winters
Meet the Harvard Business School Grad Elevating Your Wig-Shopping Experience

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Period Care Needs to Be Inclusive of All People Who Menstruate

Ayond
This Fire Resistant Flower May Be What Your Skin Needs

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Clinical Trials Need More Diversity—This Tech Company is Trying to Change That

Saie Vintage
Saie Just Debuted "Anti-Merch" (And It's as Cool as It Sounds)

Madelaine Petsch
I Never Knew I Liked Lip Liner Until I Tried These Viral TikTok Techniques

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What Is Aura Cleansing? Here's What You Need to Know

Whitney Peak
Gen Z Green Makeup Lives Rent-Free in My Head—So, I Finally Tried It

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All the Coolest Nail Trends to Try This Fall: From Macchiato Manis to Retro Prints

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5 Fashion Trends We Loved From Rihanna’s Latest Savage X Fenty Show

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We're Calling It: Thermal Nails Are About to Be Everywhere This Fall

Ulta
Ulta Beauty Is Celebrating 100 Inspiring Black Voices in Beauty and Wellness

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Y2K Beauty Is Back and Better Than You Remember

Brandefy
This App Helps You Find Affordable Alternatives to Cult-Favorite Beauty Products

LUMM NYC
Lumm Is Changing the Look of LED Skincare—And Going Viral While They're At It

Sonsoles Gonzalez
The Hustle: Meet The Latinx Founder Bridging the Generational Gap in Hair Care

Carol Han
The Hustle: Meet Carol Han, the Brand Founder Disrupting the Candle Industry

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These Met Gala Looks Prove Y2K Fashion Is Here to Stay

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The Biggest Beauty Trends from NYFW So Far: From Sculptural Braids to Sunny Skin

Hailey Bieber
This Colorist-Loved Repairing Mask Is About to Be the Next Olaplex

Grace Eleyae
How Grace Eleyae Built Her Eponymous Hair Accessory Brand

Toni Ko
Meet the Industry Veteran Making Beauty Affordable and Accessible For Two Decades

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A French Beauty Icon Predicts the "It" Color for Fall Makeup

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This Tiny Device Touts 3000 Spa-Level Body Treatments In One

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Meet Threads: The Hosiery Brand Challenging Gender Norms

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These Sunscreen Innovations Are the Best Multitaskers in the SPF Game

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A Top Stylist Predicts These Natural Hair Trends Will Be Big This Fall

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Meet Mei Kawajiri, the Nail Artist Creating Maximalist Manis For Your Favorite Celebs

Croc Print Nails
Crocodile Print Is the Wild Nail Trend Coming for Your Next Mani

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If You're Having Trouble Sleeping, This May Help

Design by Tiana Crispino
Meet 3 Black Women Helping to Fund the Future of Beauty and Wellness

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Old Navy Is Giving Itself a Thoughtful, Size-Inclusive Makeover

Upcycled Snacks
Are Upcycled Snacks Having Any Impact on Food Waste? We Investigate

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Meet Sojin Oh, the Nail Artist Creating Sculptural Manis Inspired by Nature

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This French Manicure Trick Is Going Viral on TikTok

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Meditation Can Change How Your Brain Functions—Here's How

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These TikTok Concealer Techniques Made Me Leave the "Triangle Method" Behind