I Tried Serena Williams' New Makeup Brand, WYN Beauty—Here Are My Thoughts

Her newly launched makeup brand, WYN Beauty, is the culmination of her years-long love affair with cosmetics. Williams' passion for makeup started early on in her athletic career. WYN Beautyis the easy-breezy beauty brand she wished she had in those moments. Olivia Hancock / WYN Beauty / Byrdie Each one features long-wearing, comfortable formulas that are smudge-, sweat-, and feather-resistant. Everything is under $30because affordability and accessibility are a must for Williams....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Kimberly Tran

I Tried Shani Darden's Celeb-Fave Facial and It Left Me Seriously Radiant

Her reputation is well-deserved. I also disliked how dull my skin looked, despite my best efforts to boost radiance withexfoliating peel pads. Because of that, I’m always looking for noninvasive ways to tighten and lift that area. Kaitlyn McLintock / Byrdie I was similarly impressed by the room where the actual facial was to take place. It was spacious and had the same earthy tones as the main room. The Facial The facial started with Shani analyzing my skin....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Alexander Thomas

I Tried Sofwave Skin Tightening on My Face and Neck—Here's My Honest Review

You will ask yourself when thosehorizontal “necklace” linesgot there. You will pinch your neck’s delicate skin and wonder why it doesn’t snap back into place. My intrusive neck thoughts led me to try Sofwave. Byrdie / Cheryl Kramer Kaye Meet the Experts What Is Sofwave? “The surface of the skin is unaffected, as are the fat and the nerves.” 80% of clinical trial patients saw improvement in 12 weeks. Byrdie / Cheryl Kramer Kaye...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Susan Washington

I Tried Somato Emotional Release—The Therapeutic Massage for Your Mind and Body

Ahead, learn more about the therapeutic process. What Is Somato Emotional Release (SER)? SER bodywork can help release those damaging tensions, both physical and mental. Dawn Phillips / Haven Holistic + Somatic Healing Ideally, your fascia is supple and limber. But physical and emotional trauma can tighten it, leading to stiffness and pain. “The fascia map is responding to our experiences,” Phillips says. Dawn Phillips / Haven Holistic + Somatic Healing...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Anna Lopez

I Tried Superkind—Tata Harper's New Collection for Reactive Skin—And I'm Glowing

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Read on for my honest thoughts. Hallie Gould In This Article Sensitive skin is a skin typeits something you’re born with. Hallie Gould Both are reactive and can cause a weakened skin barrier. Think: inflammation, itchiness, redness, dryness, and/or tightness in your skin. Enter: Tata Harper’s newest trio of formulas, Superkind. Hallie Gould “Superkind was inspired by conversations I was having with friends,” Harper shares....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Aaron Ross

I Tried The $330 Glow-Boosting Wand Hailey Bieber Uses for Glazed Skin

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. @haileybieber/Instagram For beauty brands, making it intoHailey Biebersskincare arsenal is the ultimate flex. I tested the Medicube Age R Booster-H for a full monthread on for my honest review. @haileybieber/Instagram But first, I had some questions about how it even works. The Medicube Age R Booster-H, though, uses a technology Id never experienced before: electroporation. While electroporation sounds like a terrifying procedure, there’s no reason to be scared....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Rachel Turner

I Tried the Activated Charcoal Hangover Pill Everyone Is Talking About

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. But I suppose thats a little lengthytrue, but lengthy. TBH, it seems as ifactivated charcoalclaims are never-ending. Justin Aikin/Unsplash It’s a powerhouse in the beauty industry and I’m all in for the supposed detoxifying benefits. What Is Activated Charcoal? Keep reading to find out how I fared when I tried activated charcoal for hangovers. “The method is less effective if substances have already gone into the bloodstream....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Peter Welch

I Tried the Celeb-Loved Salmon Sperm Facial—Here Are My Honest Thoughts

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The results are shocking. Meet the Experts What Is a Salmon Sperm Facial? Derek Deng As a result, all types of skin typesfromacne-proneto those withrosaceabenefit from PDRN boosters because of their healing abilities. First, the nurse applied numbing cream. In this time frame, I made sure to avoid actives likeAHAs, BHAs, andretinol. Derek Deng I also found that my skin texture was noticeably more smooth....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Wendy Petty

I Tried the Clear + Brilliant Laser—These Are My Honest Thoughts

Meet the Experts What Is Clear + Brilliant? Clear + Brilliant is a gentlelaser resurfacingtreatment that was FDA-approved in 2011. As afractional laser, its designed to create millions of microscopic treatment zones in the upper layers of skin. @skinmattersmedspa/ Instagram This, in turn, stimulates collagen production and removes dead cells. Refreshed and healthier-looking skin. It’s no wonder that the treatment is among the most popular medical lasers nationwide," says Zuckerman....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Christopher Reilly

I Tried the Foot-Softening Gel Socks That Everyone Raves About

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. byryo / Getty Images Let’s face itfoot products aren’t glamorous. But now we have a new foot softening product in the game. byryo / Getty Images When you hold them in your hands, they’re shockingly heavy. That’s because they’re lined with a moisturizing gel layer ofoilsto tend to your tootsies. Keep reading for more about these gel socks and how they improve the texture of your feet....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · David Jimenez

I Tried the Latest Lip-Plumping Version of Charlotte Tilbury’s Iconic Pillow Talk Shade

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. And my lips have never looked fuller. Case in point:Charlotte Tilburys Lip Cheat Lip Linerin the shade Pillow Talk. Byrdie / Reese Herrington Thats right, were talking nearly a decade of allegiance to one lip linerits that good. You dont have to just take my word for it, though. The latest iteration?A plumping lip gloss. Ulta Is it worth the uncomfortable tingly sensation?...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Erica Roberts

I Tried the Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Serum to See If It's Worth the Hype

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. For me, that was Olays line of retinol products. So I ordered it online and began using it most every night for 45 days. Olivia Muenter/Byrdie Here are the results. I combined it nightly with my Weleda Skin Food and found that to be a perfect combination. The Scent: Nothing! Olivia Muenter/Byrdie This product is fragrance-free. The best part of using this product, though, was that it was easy....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Catherine Johnson

I Tried the Summer Fridays CC Me Serum—And Now My Skin Is More Even and Radiant

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Janiah McKelton In This Article It’s fair to say all of us want healthy, radiant skin. However, finding the right lineup of products to achieve this goal can be challenging. Janiah McKelton Since launching in 2018, it has become known for producing viral vegan, cruelty-free, and non-comedogenic skincare. One of Summer Fridays' bestsellers? The CC Me Serum, a radiance-boosting serum suitable for all skin types....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Patricia Tapia