How to Sanitize Your Makeup: The Complete Guide

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Which brings us to the question: do wereallyknow how to keep our makeup clean? Meet the Experts How often should you sanitize your makeup? Stocksy First, let’s start with the basics. This is important, as we all have our own microbiomes and germs, plus infections can be asymptomatic. What should you focus on when cleaning your makeup? You’re not alone, but you are likely reusing old, dirty sponges....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Carla Johnson

How to Score Fragrance Samples, Because Buying Perfume Online Is Tough

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. From subscription boxes to total freebies. Getty Images Looking for a new scent? Getty Images Scoring samples of new and noteworthy scents is a must before you commit tothe one. After all, there are so many options out there, from traditional boxed colognes to small-batch clean fragrances. So go ahead and explore the many contenders on the market. Read on for 12 tips for scoring fragrance samples....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Beth Griffin

How to Scrunch Your Hair for Defined, Crunch-Free Curls, According to Stylists

By simply cupping and squeezing your hair (i.e. scrunching), it can help enhance your natural texture and definition. We tapped haircare experts Aaron Grenia and Iris Rubin to explain how to scrunch your hair step-by-step. @tameramowrytwo/ instagram Meet the Experts What Is Scrunching? Hair scrunching is a styling technique for curly and wavy hair types. Who Should Scrunch Their Hair? Dr. Rubin says this styling method is about “optimizing the hair’s natural curl pattern and texture....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Devon Shelton

How to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries, According to Mental Health Experts

Boundaries are the new self-care. Unsplash/Design by Tiana Crispino In This Article We’re calling it: Boundaries are the new self-care. Though, as many of us experienced in 2020, it’s harder than ever to create them. Unsplash/Design by Tiana Crispino Everything happening under one roof made it more challenging to avoid uncomfortable issues in our relationships. It forced us to assess what we really needed and what was no longer working....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Marilyn Duncan

How to Set Under-Eye Concealer For a Crease-Free Finish

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy If you ask us, under-eye concealer is a necessary evil. Keep reading for your best under-eye glow-up yet. Stocksy “Hydration is key when it comes to applying concealer and makeup in general,” he tells us. “Hyaluronic acid hydrates, caffeine reduces puffiness, and peptides help the skin become firmer. Massaging it in until absorbed for its full benefits, including some boosted circulation....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Michael Hart

How to Set Your Beauty Intentions for 2025

Create mindful, efficacious routines to set the tone for the new year. This will be the year of our healthiest hair, smoothest skin, and strongest nails. We can feel it. If you’re not sure where to begin, 1. We totally get it, and 2. We’ve got you covered. Ahead, we compiled a head-to-toe guide for reinvigorating your beauty and personal care routine for 2025. From scalp care and hair inspo to glow-boosting body treatments, get ready to reveal your best self....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Tiffany Pearson

How to Set Your Makeup For Long-Lasting Wear and a Locked-In Beat

But one little trick can help ensure you don’t lose all your hard work: Setting. Setting your makeup can help you need fewer touch-ups and extend your makeup wear time. But how can you do it correctly and reap all its benefits? @lilly_keys/ Instagram With the help of makeup artist Emily Gray, we’ve compiled tips and tricks for setting makeup. Keep reading for your freshest face yet. Meet the Experts...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Aaron Castillo

How to Set Your Makeup in the Summer, According to Celebrity MUAs

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. But your perfectly applied makeup is the biggest enemy of a hot, humid summer. And that, we must say, is entirely unacceptable. @stormreid/ instagram Setting spraysandpowderscan help keep makeup on your face, but are they enough? Read on for the best ways to set your makeup in the summer, according to experts. Rodriguez recommends using a tinted sunscreen such asNaturium Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Elizabeth Simpson

How to Shave Pubic Hair for a Smooth, Bump-Free Finish

@billie/ Instagram In This Article Need some guidance on how to shave pubic hair? We’ve got you covered. If you’re transitioning from waxing to shaving, the comb and scissors aren’t necessary. @billie/ Instagram What we do recommend for any hair length, however, is to keep your pubic area moisturized. We like Quim’s Happy Clam Everyday Oil. Instead, opt for a razor with safety features from Billie. Razors have come a long way, and replacements are less expensive than they used to be....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Linda Hubbard

How to Shave the Back of Your Own Neck

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy Our barber visits seem like routine lifesavers when it comes to self-care. An electric clipper is the best way to get started. Stocksy Recent engineering has revealed both corded and cordless clippers like Wahl’sBalding Clipperor the AndisSlimline Proas favorable options. More power also means less need to run over certain areas multiple times. Tips Key Takeaways Darius Davie Darius Davie...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Joseph Rodriguez

How to Shave With Acne, According to the Pros

Read on for what they shared. Bhanusali usually has acne-prone patients cleanse withsalicylic acidspecifically. Open Your Pores Before Shaving with pores open makes for a smoother, closer shave. Stocksy Byrdie Tip Know that phrase “different strokes for different folks?” She adds that you’ll want to avoidproducts with fragrance, as these “can irritate the skin.” “Some people can shave daily, while others cannot.” Cleanse Post-Shave Both experts recommend cleansing your face after shaving (yes, again)....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Lee Ross

How to Shave Your Bikini Area for Smooth, Bump-Free Skin

We are by no means saying that youshouldorhaveto remove the hair down there. Meet the Experts Is It Bad To Shave My Bikini Area? Nope, shaving your bikini area isn’t bad. Anna Tabakova / Stocksy “The key to success with shaving the bikini area is proper prep.” What Causes Razor Burn and Shaving Irritation? The trapped hair then results in a bump forming. Pick the Right Razor There’s a lot that goes intopicking a good razor....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · William Dalton

How to Shave Your Legs Properly, According to Dermatologists

Stocksy For some of us, shaving our legs is part of our regular bodycare routine. But do youactuallyknow how to shave properly? Ahead, board-certified dermatologists Brendan Camp and Marisa Garshick break down how to shave your legs. Stocksy Apply Shaving Cream or Gel Whatever you do, neverdry shave. Many of Dr. Camp’s patients come in with razor burns resulting from shaving withoutcreamor gel. Dr. Garshick recommends Eos Shea Butter Shaving Cream or Aveeno’s Therapeutic Shave Gel with Oat for Dry Skin....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Oscar Lopez