The 11 Best "Skin Scents" That Smell Like Your Skin But Better

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Glossier What is it about the term skin scent that immediately holds our attention? The very notion has an illusive and mysterious quality that, adequately, describes these barely there fragrances. Glossier And, in doing so, amplify your body’s personal fragrance. What exactlyisa skin scent? Anything really, as long as it wears very lightly. Courtesy of Sable Yong The term skin scent has evolved to be a colloquial term to describe a light, inoffensive fragrance....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Brian Small

The 11 Best Affordable Makeup Brush Sets for Beauty Lovers on a Budget

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. The results are shockingly similar to premium brushes. Byrdie Our Top Picks Best Overall e.l.f. offers high-quality brushes that deliver professional-level results at an unbeatable price, says Faulkner. This six-piece set has all the essentials for a daily glam routine and more intricate looks. PHOTO: Ulta Liquid Bronzer & Contour Duo Brushand thee.l.f. Cream & Powder Face Brushboth feature versatile 2-in-1 designs that maximize efficiency and value....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Henry Wright

The 11 Best Amika Products, According to Byrdie Editors

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. @amika/ Instagram Amika is a brand you could’t miss when browsing Sephora’s shelves. But rest assured: Amika offers more than just pretty branding. @amika/ Instagram Founded in Brooklyn in 2007, the company creates efficacious, salon-quality formulas and tools for all hair types. Plus, everything from the brand is cruelty-free and housed in 100% recyclable packaging. Ahead, scroll through 11 of the best Amika products, according to our editors....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Matthew Bryant

The 11 Best Budget-Friendly Perfumes That Rival High-End Options

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Smelling good doesnt need to cost a fortune. Byrdie But that doesnt mean there arent great alternatives. So opting for a wallet-friendly buy over a designer one doesnt always mean getting a lesser quality product. Its potent but not overpowering and perfect for any occasion. PHOTO: Sephora During testing, it performed beautifully. (Read: no staining, oily residue, or fast fading....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Mr. Christopher Arellano DDS

The 11 Best Clinique Products to Add to Your Permanent Product Rotation

Stocksy / Design by Tiana Crispino Can great skin be created? Thats the question Carol Phillipsa special projects and beauty editor forVogueasked in 1968. Her research led her to leading New York dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich, and Clinique was born. Stocksy / Design by Tiana Crispino Orentreich had developed a three-step skincare method for patients: cleanse, exfoliate, andmoisturize. It was tailored to each clients skin punch in, and back then, it was groundbreaking....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Michael Smith

The 11 Best Contour Sticks for Soft, Sculpted Skin

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. For a seamless sculpt. Byrdie / Shannon Stubbs / Caitlyn Martyn / Lauren Pardee TheNYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stickis an affordable drugstore fave and celebrity makeup artist-approved. Then, we evaluated their formulas, shade range, bendability, and wear. Ahead, we’re sharing the ones that impressed us the most. PHOTO: Kohl’s Tester and writerAmanda Rosenthalwas impressed by its lineup of shades, each with varying depths and undertones....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Amy Kennedy

The 11 Best Cream Bronzers for a Radiant Glow, Tested by Byrdie Editors

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its buttery consistency blends seamlessly, instantly adding warmth to the complexion. Byrdie We also love theJuvias Place Bronzed Cream Bronzer, which provides a beautiful glow that lasts all day. While you might want a bronzed complexion, baking out in the sun isnt worth thesun damage. Thats why we love adding abronzerto our makeup routineit provides that sun-kissed glow without any adverse effects....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · David Walker

The 11 Best Curling Mascaras, Tested by a Makeup Artist

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. No eyelash curler needed. Byrdie / Ashley Rebecca It left my lashes thick, fluffy, and curledjust how I prefer. For curl and separation, my top pick is theBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara. Its unique wand can help curl and define even the most stubborn eyelashes. PHOTO: Ulta Finding a curlingmascarathat can curl, lift, andlengthenall in one formula is no easy feat....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · John Davis

The 11 Best Dietitian-Approved Collagen Supplements

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Your body will thank you. Byrdie / David Hattan From there, a registered dietitian on ourMedical Expert Boardreviews each article for scientific accuracy. As we age, our body naturally produces less collagen. After considering dozens of formulas, we landed on these top-rated picks. PHOTO: Amazon Its made with ingredients from non-GMO, grass-fed, and pasture-raised, cage-free, and cruelty-free sources....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Eric Gutierrez

The 11 Best Drugstore Eyeshadow Palettes, According to Testers and Makeup Artists

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stunning colors and finishes at an affordable price. Byrdie The palette includes six shimmery finishes, which resist creasing and maintain vibrancy throughout the day. You dont have to splurge on a high-end price point, says New York City-based professional makeup artistMaria Gianno. Drugstore makeup is competitively priced, has excellent formulation, and comes in a wide variety of products....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Laura Collins

The 11 Best Drugstore Mascaras, Tested By a Byrdie Editor

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. They rival high-end favorites, and prices start as low as $5. Byrdie / Alyssa Kaplan Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascarathe results and performance seriously rival high-end options. Im saying it: If theres one makeup item thedrugstoredoes best, itsmascara. Theyre so plentiful that choosing one to suit your preferences may make your head spin. PHOTO: Amazon The products included on this list have all made the tough cut....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Edward Gutierrez

The 11 Best Drugstore Moisturizers With SPF to Keep You Safe in the Sun

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hydration and sun protection in one step. Byrdie / Jaclyn Mastropasqua If you don’t have one you love, we’re here to help. We also spoke withDr. It containshyaluronic acidfor a boost of moisture and a combination ofchemical UV blockersthat protect against UVA and UVB rays. PHOTO: Neutrogena We love that its nongreasy, doesnt create a white cast, and wont clog pores....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Sheila Lee

The 11 Best Drugstore Tinted Moisturizers That Rival (and Sometimes Beat Out) High-End Brands

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Out of the 25 we tested, these stole the show. Byrdie / Alli Waataja But theMaybelline Dream Fresh BB Creamand No7 Hydraluminous AquaRelease Tinted Skin Perfectorare also top-notch performers and universal crowd-pleasers. Then theres foundations lighter, more breathable cousinthetinted moisturizer. This hybrid is the little white dress of makeup (because its typically lighter). PHOTO: Ulta...

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Angela Riley