Progeline Cream Claims to Firm and Plump the Skin—But Does It Work?

Some say it helps hydrate, lending that glow for which so many of us strive. But just what is progeline? Where does it come from? TAWNI BANNISTER FOR BYRDIE And can it really do it all? How often can you use it:It can be used daily. Works well with:There aren’t any available studies to show interactions with other ingredients. Dont use with:This ingredient hasn’t been proven to interact with other ingredients....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Tiffany Cox

Prom Queencore Is the Ultra-Feminine Trend Taking Over This Fall

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Tiaras and sashes and ribbons, oh my! Halloween may be behind us, but the urge to channel my inner prom queen is stronger than ever. @devonleecarlson/Instagram And I’m not alone! The first and most obvious is a tiara, a must to denote your prom queen status. @blondita.shop/Instagram But what separates a prom queen from your run of the mill princess?...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Natalie Torres

Propanediol: The Skincare Ingredient Derms Want You to Know

Liz deSousa for BYRDIE In This Article There are hundreds upon thousands of ingredients used in beauty products. Take for example propanediol, the overachieving solvent, humectant, and emollient wrapped in one. Keep reading for their insights. Liz deSousa for BYRDIE What Is Propanediol? But structurally isn’t the only way the ingredients differ. Palep adds that propanediol is derived from corn, while propylene glycol is derived from petrochemicals. Propanediol is safe to incorporate into your skincare routine on a daily basis....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Matthew Ochoa

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April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Timothy Fisher

Protein Filler Treatments Can Help Strengthen Bleached Hair—Here's How

So, what can be done to repair the hair proteins? Enter: protein filler treatments. Keep reading for their advice on how and when to use protein filler treatments on bleached hair. Getty Images / Sara Coggin / EyeEm What Is Protein Filler? Post-bleach damage can be both seen and felt. Hair often appears thinner, and ends are easily split. Protein filler treatments typically use keratin hydrolysates to treat chemical and environmental damage to the hair....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Alan Diaz

Protein Treatments Rebuild Hair From the Inside-Out—Here’s How to Use Them

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Read on for what they had to say. Meet the Experts What Are Protein Treatments? Getty Images These treatments typically contain proteins sourced from materials like keratin, collagen, or silk. Why Should You Use a Protein Treatment? Protein treatments are widely available in any haircare aisle, making them a convenient solution. “As we lose moisture and nourishment, the keratinized protein begins to unravel and break down....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Debra Day

PSA: Amazon’s 9 Most Popular Beauty Finds Are on Sale From $13

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dont miss these shopper-favorite deals from Revlon, Cosrx, and more. Thats why were so excited aboutAmazons Big Spring Sale, which is happening now until the March 25. Byrdie / Kevin Laing Best-Selling Beauty Deals on Amazon If youre not sure where to start, were here to help. Its formulated with peptides andamino acidsto nourish your eyelashes and make them look fuller and healthier....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Jodi Smith

PSA: Here's Why You Should Never, Ever Use Baby Oil for Tanning

Stocksy In This Article People have been lathering up with baby oil for decades to bronze their skin. But exactly how bad is it? Meet the Experts What Is Baby Oil? Stocksy Baby oil is made primarily of an odorless product calledmineral oil, with a bit of fragrance mixed in. If youre anything like us, you could probably spot baby oils distinct smell anywhere. Why Is Baby Oil Used For Tanning?...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Samantha Yang

PSA: If You Have Oily Skin, You Need a Special Kind of Makeup Wipe

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hagar Wirba / Getty Images Facial wipes are a hit-or-miss pop in of beauty product. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to use them for. Hagar Wirba / Getty Images I mean, I washed my face each night and moisturized. That was enough, right? According to skincare expertMaryam Zamani, MD, I was technically right. “Face wipes should never be a substitution for skin cleansing,” she says....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Danielle Stevens

PSA: Think Twice Before Using Lemon Juice as an Acne Spot Treatment

Stocksy In This Article When life hands you lemons, make… a spot treatment? That’s what the Internetand/or your grandmother and her litany of old-school beauty remediesmight have you believe. Key Ingredients Citric acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid extracted from citrus fruits. Stocksy It promotes exfoliation, acts as a natural astringent, and is a good source of antioxidants. Meet the Experts Keep reading to learn more about lemon juice for acne....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Christina Lindsey

PSA: We Just Found Out How to Get Glass Hair, and It's So Simple

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dee Mills / Byrdie ICYMI: The glass hair trend is taking over the world. And by that, we mean red carpets and social media feeds everywhere. Dee Mills / Byrdie Curious to find out how to try the ethereally smooth and sleek trend for yourself? We’re breaking down everything you better know from Marjan and celebrity hairstylistAndrew Fitzsimons. Meet the Experts...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Gary Rivera

PSA: Whole Foods Beauty Products Are Secretly Amazing

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. kazmulka / Getty Images. Meet the Experts Amy Jargo is the former Senior Category Merchant for Global Beauty at Whole Foods Market. kazmulka / Getty Images. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Below, check out all of the best Whole Foods beauty products. How Does Whole Foods Select its Beauty Products? Which brings me back to that Disneyland analogy. Byrdie Tip...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Antonio Neal

PSA: ​​The Viral Nail Polish Advent Calendar That Sells Out Fast Every Year Is Back

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. But not for long. In fact, many of the best limited-edition gift sets are already availableand destined to sell out fast. Byrdie / Madison Woiten At the top of that list? TheOlive & June 2024 Holiday Calendars, which are officially available for pre-sale today. Below, Im breaking down whats included in each calendar. Olive & June In other words, its a rare deal with nearly half-off of the viral brands mani must-haves....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Kelly Perez