Some firsts you never forget: kisses, jobs, and tretinoin. Yes, that inaugural time you slather on prescription retinol is one that sticks with you — mostly because it often brings torture along with it in the form of redness and flakiness. My experience came along at age 25 when I was desperate to banish my…

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a good beauty haul. And what better place to restock your usual supply of beauty products other than Ulta Beauty? From top-rated luxury skin-care options to budget-friendly “masstige” favorites, Ulta Beauty is basically a treasure trove for all beauty lovers to enjoy. In case you didn’t know, Ulta…

Shopping at a brick-and-mortar sex toy shop has its perks, especially if you’re a first-timer, since there are experienced salespeople who can guide your choices and help you find products you didn’t even know you needed. That said, if you know more or less what you’re looking for, shopping for sex toys online tends to…

Whether you missed a couple hours of sleep because you had a little too much fun the night before, or your skin just happens to be set up like that, remedying the issue of bags under your eyes is a tale as old as time. For some folks, the solution is as easy as putting…

Jennifer Lopez was just living her best life in Venice, Italy. Then again, isn’t she always living her best life? The singer and founder of JLo Beauty took to the historic city famous for its canals to attend Dolce & Gabbana’s three days of fashion events from Saturday, August 28 to Monday, August 30.  After…

“Visiting the [Dior] flower fields in Grasse during the bloom of the Rose de Mai, which have this very short and incredibly fragrant season, that was just a dream,” says Natalie Portman, who is the face of the new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum. It is a soft and lovely reincarnation of Dior’s first-ever fragrance,…

With fall in full swing (we see you, PSL), it’s time to talk skin. Autumn brings cooler weather (sweater weather!) and a drop in humidity, which makes for dry, stale air and even drier skin. “Mix this with dry heat from radiators, and it’s a setup for skin disasters like eczema and dry, itchy skin,”…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Scorpio personality profile.  Happy September, sexy Scorpio. Last month, you practiced direct communication with your love interests instead of resorting to passive-aggressive tactics. You’re one of the most seductive signs of the zodiac, Scorpio, but your penchant for jealousy can cause you to self-sabotage….

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Capricorn personality profile. Welcome to September, Capricorn! During August, you became extra grateful for your lover, friends, and family. Although you’re an independent and hardworking sign, partnerships make you stronger. Take advantage of the new moon in practical Virgo, on Monday, September…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Leo personality profile.  Happy September, Leo! During August, you found yourself quite busy professionally. This month, make time for self-care, but enjoy the prosperity too. You’ve earned it, and it will be a good reminder to always demand to be adequately compensated for…