I Learned to Love My Natural "Fox Eyes" Before TikTok Decided They Were a Trend

It’s not “just a beauty trend.” Flashback: Im in fourth grade the first time someone uses my race to hurt me. I love my eyes. Jennifer Li But now, I look at them and I pause, unsure of myself. Are my eyes ugly? Is that why he keeps doing it? If Im the only one who is seeing racism when no one else does, is it actually racism? Maybe its just an edgy joke?...

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Amanda Smith

I Lived It: Ending My Longterm Relationship During a Global Pandemic

Moving out and moving on. Quarantine couldnt have come at a worse time in my personal life. In a different phase of our relationship we would have been excited to spend more time in it. But the stakes were so different than they ever had been. What’s worse is I regrettably kept my concerns all to myself. All around me I saw isolation making relationships stronger. Star Donaldson/Design by Cristina Cianci...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Taylor Sanders

I Met With a Master Healer for Reiki, and the Experience Gave Me Goosebumps

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. If you’re having health concerns of any kind, we urge you to speak to a healthcare professional. I wouldn’t call myself spiritual, but at the same time, I’m not opposed to it. Shizenda/ Getty Images (I mean, I’ve dabbled in meditation, and that counts, right?). But I was wrong. I work long hours, but I love my job and receive so much enjoyment and fulfillment from it....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · John Williams

I Might Never Go Back to Liquid Liner After Trying These TikTok Techniques

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. For a natural (but still crisp) look. The app has introduced me to severaltipsandtricksthat have improved my cat eye program skills tenfold. @jentioseco Apply the shadow to the outer corner of your eyes, then defuse it with a clean pencil brush. Adding a few individual lashes where you placed the shadow liner helps enhance that subtle lift, she says. he asks in the video, perfectly surmising my daily struggle....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Mark Cook

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

A fine line indeed. Scroll on to see four of TikTok’s most popular lip liner techniques put to the test. Tucking the lips in, she simply uses the reduced volume to nail the lineeasy enough, right? @madelame According to professional makeup artistCourtney Hart, who often works with Madelaine Petsch andEmma Chamberlain, maybe not. If lip liner is still relatively new for you, this could be one to skip. Reassuringly, Hart says thats just par for the course with beauty hacks....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Alexandra Hudson

I Never Shop Presidents’ Day Sales, but These Fashion Deals Up to 70% Off Are Too Good To Miss

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. With favorites from Abercrombie, Lululemon, and more. Byrdie Cue the Presidents Day sales. The shopping holiday is easy to overlook, butour favorite brandsare delivering major discounts this year. Take it from me, thepickiestshopping editor. I found the greatest deals on everything from go-toathleticweartoelevated basicsthat will fill any gaps in your wardrobe. A la my internet sleuthing, youll find standout looks sure to get you out of a style rut....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Kathryn Jackson

I Own 78 Swimsuits, but I Wear These 10 Flattering Styles on Repeat

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including the comfy one-piece Kendall Jenner has worn. Byrdie / Francesca Fasciglione Anyone who knows me can tell you that Im a summer girl through and through. Byrdie / Francesca Fasciglione As of my most recent count, I am the owner of 78 (!!) One of my most worn swimsuits by far is this ultra-flatteringGooseberry Intimates one-pieceI bought afterseeing it on Kendall Jenner....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Daniel Cochran

I Own Dozens of Lip Products And This Tinted Lip Oil Is My Staple For Winter

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The TikTok-favorite brand has another winner. Byrdie / Kevin Liang When it comes to beauty products, I would describe myself as a lip girl. Byrdie / Kevin Liang Because of this, Im always on the lookout for something new to add to my lineup. It also includes shea butter and three essential omega fatty acids for antioxidant protection and a healthy skin barrier....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Candace Taylor

I Own Over 200 Red Lipsticks—These Are the Very Best

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. The way it levels up my confidence is truly untouchable. So yeah, you might call it my signature lipstick. @mayaalenaa / Design by Michela Buttignol I discovered the effervescent powers of good red color in my freshman year of college. Here’s the thing with reds: There are a lot of them. The obsession is real. It’s been a learning experience finding the right reds for my dark skin tone over the years....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Kyle Phillips

I Own Way Too Many Lip Products, But I Always Reach for These 4 Revlon Formulas

They’re all under-$15. My lips areextra dryno matter the season, so keeping a lipstick or balm on hand is a must. And, as any lip lover knows, one of the most legendary brands for lip products is Revlon. Karla Ayala So, naturally, I had to try out the brand’s most coveted lip products. Keep reading for my full review. The first swipe felt buttery and luxurious, and the glossy finish provided a beautiful shine....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Daniel Sanchez

I Paid Kendall Jenner's Tattoo Artist $450 for a Tiny Tattoo—Was It Worth It?

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images In This Article I told myself I’d never get another tattoo. Then I found@JonBoyTattooon Instagram. Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images They say tattoos are addictiveonce you have one, you’ve already caught the bug. This felt true for me in the beginning, certainly. But by September of 2015, I had pretty much resigned to being a three-tattoo kind of girl....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Daniel Black

I Put Anastasia Beverly Hills' New Luminous Foundation to the 12-Hour Wear Test

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Tanya Akim Im going to let you in on a little secret: Im addicted tofoundation. :Yes Potential allergens:Nobut if you’re acne-prone, take note that it’s silicone-based. Tanya Akim Either that or I havent founda good primer. So if you have any suggestions, holler at me. Then, I useTimeless Squalane OilorDr. Tanya Akim Barbara Sturms Face Cream Richto hydrate. The Results 10 a....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Amy Williams

I Rarely Shop on Amazon, but I’m Snagging These Last-Chance Beauty and Fashion Deals

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Save up to 57% on Levi’s, Coach, and Mario Badescu before Prime Day ends. That is, until I discovered theLOreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara. Byrdie / Reese Herrington LOreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara Amazon Another one of my affordable makeup faves? The viralPhysicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer. Marked down to just $11, this radiant bronzer countsSofia Richie Graingeamong its fans....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Jennifer Case