Month: May 2021

Teresa Giudice’s Green Satin Confessional Top

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I think out of all the Real Housewives of New Jersey green confessional looks (have you noticed the theme?), Teresa Giudice’s green satin confessional top is probably my fave (though her sister in law is giving her a run for her money). It a gorgeous emerald color that works well on a lot of people. And if you’ve got your credit card handy you’re about to be one of them.

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While we know we should take our makeup off and do a full skincare routine every night, life can get, well, messy. That’s what inspired Youthforia founder Fiona Co Chan to create makeup so good for your skin, you can sleep in it. In fact, she actually did. Chan says she’s slept in the Youthforia BYO Blush for two months to make sure she was good on her word. But that’s not the only reason I knew I had to try it. The innovative formula is a sheer, green-ish hue in the bottle but changes color on your skin. It’s like an upgraded version of the “mood” lip glosses I had as a teenager.

A little goes a long way with this liquid blush. Blend just two dots onto your skin with a brush or your fingers and see the color start to form instantly. It feels great, like a serum, which makes sense considering it’s made from Skin Chi Complex, Youthforia’s proprietary blend of six plant-based ingredients to help hydrate and nourish the skin. Plus, it’s fragrance-free, silicone-free and cruelty-free so it’s unlikely to irritate the skin. The brand promises it also works on all skin tones. All you have to do is add more color for a deeper hue.

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When I first applied the blush, I put way, way too much on. When I say two drops, I really mean that’s all you need for a rosy glow and then you can add from there. Everyone’s skin reacts differently. Since blush is trending more than any other makeup right now, you can have fun with the application, applying it across the nose or on the tip like everyone on TikTok.

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Once you fall in love with BYO Blush, it’s time to play with the brand’s other products. Make your lips pop with Dewy Gloss hydrating lip gloss in five fun shades. Each goes on slightly sheer and you can build to more color.

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And if you think the packaging is cute now, well, just wait. Each product snaps into the Magnetic 4 Pan (in five colors) so you can create a travel-ready product or just play around stacking them on top of each other to look cool on your vanity.

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The key here is to have fun with makeup. That’s especially important now that we’re getting vaccinated and seeing friends and family again ASAP. And if environmental impact is important in your spending, Chan has thought about that. Products are certified 98 percent biobased with USDA BioPreferred (which means only 2 percent fossil fuels). The caps are made with 25 percent Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic (PCR). Chan is passionate about the Down the Drain impact of personal care products. According to the EWC, unregulated chemical pollution in our water partly comes from residential areas so if we each do our small part, we can make a big difference.

Is there anything better than getting your hair cut and/or colored, leaving the salon and feeling like a supermodel? No, we don’t think there is. But because of the current climate, seeing your hairstylist might not be as easy and getting your split ends cut off or your roots done might just be a quick in-and-out appointment without all the fun. That’s one reason why we’re so obsessed with actors and influencers who switch up their look on a dime. We’re jealous, sure, but it’s also aspirational AF. So, we’re rounding up the best celebrity hair makeovers of 2021 as they come so you can drool with us.

Though, it’s not just about drooling over these looks. Saving this page and referring back to it at the hair salon can help you decide if curtain bangs or a bob is right for you. Hairstylists actually love when you show them photos because they can get a real feel of the vibe you’re looking for and can adjust the look into something that suits your wants and needs. This goes for color, too. Did you ask for balayage when you really meant a shadow root? It’s easier to just give examples of what you want.

Some of these celebrity looks aren’t permanent. Stars love to play around with wigs, extensions and faux bangs. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Real or faux, we’re taking inspo from our favorites to figure out our next look for 2021 and beyond.

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Miranda Cosgrove

She’s back, baby! Hairstylist Clayton Hawkins gave Cosgrove pretty blonde highlights for the iCarly revival.

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Kim Kardashian

Look who’s blonde again! But it was only for a few hours. Kardashian was shooting an upcoming campaign either for KKW Beauty or Skims. She actually did get her eyebrows bleached and we actually loved the look with her naturally dark hair. But then when they put the blonde wing on it was like, whoa. Right before she left the studio, she snapped a photo showing us she’s back to brunette again, including the brows.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Say goodbye to curtain bangs and hello to ‘Bardot bangs!’ Hairstylist Laurie Heaps gave Sabrina Carpenter piece-y bombshell bangs inspired by the iconic French star Brigitte Bardot. We’re obsessed.

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Selena Gomez

In an Instagram photo promoting her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, in April 2021, Gomez showed off her newly dyed blonde hair. The picture saw the former Disney Channel star light blonde tresses and dark roots. She most recently dyed her hair blonde in 2017 in a color dubbed by her hairstylist Nikki Lee as “Nirvana Blonde.” Gomez’s 2021 color was also done by Lee and Riawna Capri. “We’ve been doing Selena’s color for over a decade now. She typically keeps it pretty natural, but this time she went for a big change. This blonde is unique to her as we had to make sure there was an equal balance of cool and warm for her skin tone. It’s an edgier look and perfect for summer,” the hairstylists said in a statement.

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Elizabeth Olsen

At the virtual launch of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier miniseries, Olsen debuted a totally different look from her usual copper-blonde hair. The bangs! The darker color! So chic.

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Chrissy Teigen

We love how Teigen is playing around with wigs lately and experimenting with hair color. Although she only kept the silver shade for a day, we hope she brings it back. It looks amazing on her.

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Kristen Bell

It seems like Bell is dressed up in character to film a TV show or movie but we’re loving these piecey bangs on her and we hope she keeps them up IRL.

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

While filling us in on the Covid-19 relief package, AOC showed off her adorable new haircut. When followers commented saying they loved the chop, she replied, “Let’s not start another national crisis over it, right?”

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Gigi Hadid

The model mom returned to the runway, walking in the Versace fall 2021 show. Hairstylist Panos Papandrianos wrote “Ginger for Gigi” on Instagram, making us believe he really did dye the model’s hair this gorgeous red shade for the occasion.

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Olivia Rodrigo

The ‘Drivers License’ singer jumped on the curtain bang trend thanks to hairstylist Clayton Hawkins. They’re subtle but make a big difference in her look. One interesting note: Sabrina Carpenter has them too.

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Lana Condor

The actress looks so great in this pastel pink wig, maybe she’s considering doing it IRL? “Get ‘Anyone Else But You; to 5 mil streams and I’ll keep it,” she wrote on Instagram. Though, she told STYLECASTER last year, “I don’t know that I’d ever dye dye my hair. I think my mom would kill me, you’d know?”

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Ashley Graham

The model had everyone thinking maybe she got a pixie cut but her hair is actually the result of new growth post hair loss. “Postpartum baby hairs come through!” she wrote on Instagram.

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Emma Roberts

A new color and cut for the birthday girl! “Emma always looks and feels her best blonde,” said her hairstylist and Nine Zero One co-founder Nikki Lee. “We decided to keep her a warm blonde and went for a ’90s supermodel vibe. With a new baby and a big birthday, we went out with a bang! Lisa Satorn added extensions for length and fullness. I kept her haircut free and flowing with piecey layers around the face.” Lee keeps her client’s hair healthy with the In Common 3 Step Treatment System ($105 at In Common).

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Katy Perry

Why not start with one of the biggest hair chameleons? Though she’s been ultra-blonde for a while, we can’t help but miss a brunette Katy Perry. It’s classically chic and fits her personality. So, when we saw these photos of backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live, we were so excited to see the long brown hair. But it seems it’s a wig and she’s already back to blonde.

Next time you’re in the company of a dermatologist, pose the ubiquitous desert island question, “if you had to pick one skincare ingredient that actually works, what would it be?” It’s likely that a lot of them would tell you retinoids. Retinoids (including retinol) are one of the most researched-backed tried-and-true actives that derms and estheticians swear by for a slew of different reasons. While there are plenty of mild, over-the-counter retinol products on the market, if you’re looking for answers on how to get Retin-A (tretinoin) online, we’ve got the answers.

Tretinoin (brand names include Retin-A, Retin-A Micro, and Renova) have an unparalleled history of proven efficacy and are backed by ample clinical research. Tretinoin first came about in the ’70s, and while it was originally formulated to treat acne, patients and dermatologists quickly noticed that the RX formula offered a laundry list of off-label skin-enhancing “side effects,” including softening fine lines, reducing texture, fading spots from sun damage, and shrinking the look of enlarged pores.

“Retinoid” is the all-encompassing umbrella comprised of different types of chemical compounds derived from vitamin A, and each variation provides different strength levels, including retinol, retinaldehyde, and of course tretinoin, to name a select few. However, prescription-strength Tretinoin typically delivers the quickest results, but it does require a prescription from a physician or dermatologist.

Whether you’re looking to bypass a costly trip to the dermatologist or don’t currently have health insurance that covers dermatology, there is actually a slew of different online (and, yes, completely legal and legit) services that allow you to be assessed by a remote derm online to obtain a script for tretinoin and other prescription skincare products. Yes, you can buy Rx-skincare on second-hand websites, but for the love of god, please don’t resort to this “method” when you can get legit prescriptions from licensed health care providers. Scroll through below to check out our favorite online derms to try for yourself.

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Not only does this online health care service allow you to get prescription medications and birth control online, but it also offers RX-only skincare treatments for acne and anti-aging. For first-time customers, you can get Tretinoin delivered right to your door for just $10 a month — and trust me, that’s a solid deal.

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Nurx

Another online health care service that offers RX meds and testing kits without an IRL appointment, Nurx also offers a huge range of prescription-only skincare products for “dermatology at your doorstep,” including Tretinoin, topical antibiotics, and spironolactone. Nurx also works with select insurance companies, but you can also pay out-of-pocket too.

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This online dermatology service gives you the full experience of an in-office appointment without the commute or costly co-pays. Agency allows you to get a comprehensive skin evaluation with a licensed healthcare provider (you upload a series of images) and your provider will suggest a customized formula tailored to suit your individual skincare needs and goals.

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Dermatica

Dermatica offers prescription-strength skincare formulations based on your personal skincare concerns and offers online assessments from the comfort of your own home. Their hero ingredient, Tretinoin, is offered in a variety of strengths, from 0.025% – 0.1 percent, which can be adjusted at any time.