Bobbi Brown has always been comfortable going against the grain. Her illustrious career began in the 1980s when, as an emerging make-up artist, she eschewed the paintbox brights and maximalist impact of the time to offer a more muted, restrained look. With the sepia shades of the 1990s just around the corner, she was clearly onto something. It wasn’t until 1995 that Brown truly became a household name. Her eponymous brand encapsulated the way women wanted to look at the…
Micellar waters have been lining the shelves of French pharmacies for years, but have only relatively recently become a regular on the average skincare shelf. Despite their popularity, confusion still remains over what exactly a micellar water is, and what they should be used for. WHAT IS MICELLAR WATER? As the name suggests, micellar waters are primarily water, but boosted with micelles: small cleansing oil molecules that attract make-up and grime, making them ideal for gently removing make-up and…
Kylie Cosmetics is back! The record-breaking beauty brand by Kylie Jenner quietly disappeared a few months ago, leaving fans wondering what was coming next. After weeks of teasing, the wait is over: today, all-new products, with upgraded formulas and packaging, are available to shop on kyliecosmetics.com. That is, if you can get on the website. So many fans flocked to the site at launch (it’s like 2015 all over again!) that they temporarily sent the site crashing. The new formulas…
As much as you try to avoid the sun while staying in your sunbed, it will somehow get to you. All those hours spent at the beach might let your skin dry and you might also get sunburned. Years ago, the after-sun lotion was not considered a necessity in your “things to pack for the holidays” list. Nowadays, people are aware of the benefits the skin gets when using an after-sun product. Now everything is about refreshing the skin, keeping…
Long before jade rollers became a signature of the #selfcare Instagram, they were integral to Chinese skincare. Like gua sha tools, jade rollers have been used for centuries to destress, massage, and maintain the skin, and in recent years, they’ve surged in popularity in Western beauty routines. Yet despite the jade roller’s storied history, the tool’s efficacy has been (somewhat unfairly) doubted. To learn more—from what jade rollers really do to how to use them for the best results—we reached out to…
Welcome to my new monthly series: Ask Sarah. In this column, I’ll be answering beauty and wellness questions submitted by our Pooshies. Up first is a skincare request from Krista Cormier, a reader based in Massachusetts. What are your top skincare tips for entering your 40s? Every decade comes with a new skincare mission. In our teens, it’s all about keeping acne at bay. Our 20s are about prevention: preventing fine lines, sun damage, and still, yes, acne. Our 30s are about recovery … and anti-aging.…
In recent years, fashion and beauty trends are giving us flashbacks from the `80s and especially the `90s. It has been quite some time now that the `90s style is spread like a virus and everyone owns a piece of cloth that reminds you of those days. When it comes to beauty, the hairstyle of the `90s was definitely the first trend to be embraced and we couldn’t be happier than to be given another chance to wear the hair…
We are always trying to fight the passage of time. We may fear the signs of aging and cling to our youth, but the only thing from our younger years that seems to persist is … acne. Doesn’t our skin know that’s not what we were thinking when we wanted to look 17 again? However, our skin changes as we age. In fact, it’s even been said that our bodies’ cells are completely transformed every 7-10 years, making us each individually, cellularly, a completely different…
If you were to search online for hair care tips, you’ve probably seen the word “biotin” being tossed around in various advertisements and products. While this well-loved vitamin isn’t the ultimate cure-all for hair growth, it’s still a favorite for those seeking hair nourishment. With all the biotin buzz going around, L’OFFICIEL has you covered with our guide to this hair-healthy vitamin. What is biotin? Also known as vitamin B7, biotin is a vitamin B variant that is essential for your body. While many are…
Here’s the life cycle of getting a spray tan: You amp yourself up for five days, telling yourself you won’t turn orange like an Oompa Loompa, then spend the day of your tan obsessively checking for streaks and spots, then prance around for approximately one week in a golden glee of tank tops and selfies, then watch for two weeks as your beautiful, glimmering bronze fades to a patchy, sad nothingness. Sadly, your faux tan won’t last forever. “The darker the spray tan, the…
