Kara Jillian Brown, Author at Well+Good

Nail Care

This $25 Brush-On Nail Serum Is Basically a Magic Wand for Manicures

Show your cuticles some TLC.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

If You’re Flying, Pack These Full-Sized Beauty Products That Won’t Get Flagged by TSA

Take that, TSA.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

‘I’m a Dermatologist With Eczema—These Are the Ultra-Moisturizing Body Products I Use All Winter’

Moisture is key.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

8 Scalp-Friendly Foods a Trichologist and Dietitian Want You To Add to Your Diet for Healthier Hair

Eat your way to a happy, healthy scalp.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

Whether Our Hair is Relaxed or Not, Beauty Products Put Black Women at Risk

Unrealistic standards and inefficient offerings force us to use more products than others.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

What Hair-Thickening Shampoos Can—and Can’t—Do, According to a Hairstylist, a Dermatologist, and a Chemist

When you want to give your hair density and body, it makes sense to reach for a “thickening” shampoo. These formulas promise to amp up the...

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

‘I’ve Been a Makeup Artist for 18 Years, and This Is the Concealer I Swear By for Hiding Dark Circles and Looking More Awake’

You'll look like you got a solid eight hours.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

‘I’m a Dermatologist, and These Are My Favorite Lip Balms for Preventing Chapped, Cracked Lips This Winter’

Not all lip balms are created equally.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

A Tube of Weleda’s Skin Food Body Cream Sells Every 5 Seconds—And It Now Comes in Facial-Care Form

The products feel so lush.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

4 Non-Negotiable Clothing-Care Rules a Dermatologist Says To Follow if You Have Eczema

Steer clear of potential irritants like dye and fragrance.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

This Fine-Line-Fading Serum Contains an Antioxidant You Naturally Produce Less of as You Age

It tightens, brightens, and smooths the skin.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Save Serious Cash on the Serum a Derm Calls ‘Laser in a Bottle’ at the Dermstore Black Friday Sale

Plus 6 more SkinMedica faves.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

This Long-Lasting, Hydrating Lipstick Won’t Smudge for Hours, and It’s the Only One You’ll Need for Holiday Party Season

Your lips will look and feel good all night long.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

The ‘Dolphin Skin’ Moisturizing Routine Will Make Your Body Baby-Soft and Smooth

This four-step routine will leave your skin supremely nourished from the neck down.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Meghan Markle’s Favorite Skin-Care Brand Is Having a Site-Wide Super Sale, and We Want It All

This is not a drill!!!!!

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

5 Non-Negotiable Skin-Care Rules a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Follow During a Cold-Sore Flare

#1: Be gentle.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair Style Tips

The Frizz-Fighting Products You Use In the Summer May Not Work in the Winter—Here’s What You Need Instead

Fun fact: Winter frizz has nothing to do with humidity.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

If You Absolutely Must Go Outside With Wet Hair This Winter, This ‘Puffer Jacket for Your Strands’ Serum Should Be a Non-Negotiable To Avoid Breakage

It'll keep your ends from freezing and breaking.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Healthy Drinks

‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is Exactly What Happens To Your Gut Health When You Quit Drinking’

Hint: Good things.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Hate Putting On Body Lotion? Here Are 3 Ways To Keep Your Skin Moisturized Without It

Skip goopy, greasy lotions for these just-as-effective alternatives.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

6 Gentle Probiotic Facial Cleansers To Support Your Skin’s Microbiome During the Harsh Days of Winter

Keep your complexion balanced.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

‘I’ve Been a Spa Director for Over 20 Years—These Are the 3 Most Important Rules I’ve Learned About Beauty’

The queen of Canyon Ranch shares her secrets.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Dermatologists, Chemists, and 13,000 Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of this Gentle-Yet-Effective Exfoliant—And It’s On Sale for Under $30

So are other award-winning products from Paula's Choice.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Nail Care

Can Red Nails Really Turn You Into a Super-Attractor? We Asked a Psychologist To Weigh In On the #RedNailTheory Once and For All

It's time for a polish change

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Chinese Facial Tools Brand Yang Face Wants You To Re-Think Where You’re Buying Your Jade Rollers

Gua sha has become so popularized that it's often divorced from its history.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

A Dermatologist in Her 50s Shares the Skin-Care Secrets She Wishes She Knew in Her 30s

You're gonna want to keep these in mind.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Derms Can’t Get Enough of This Calming Moisturizer That Leaves Skin Super Soft

Your skin barrier will thank you.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Derms Are Begging You To Cleanse and Gently Exfoliate Your Skin This Winter—This Product Does Both

It will totally refresh your skin.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

4 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Skin Look Even Drier, According to a Professional Makeup Artist

Avoid these mistakes this winter.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Found: 7 Cooling Eye Serums To Help You Instantly Look More Awake

Use them any time, any place.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

How a Dermatologist Would Soothe Dry, Flaky Skin on the Face and Body for Less Than $10

This entire routine will cost you less than a SoulCycle class.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

The Common Skin-Care Practice Dermatologists Want You To Stay Far, Far Away From if You Have Psoriasis

It seems counterintuitive but trust us.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

This Hypoallergenic Body Wash Is Filled With Derm-Beloved Ingredients and Leaves Skin So Soft

Plus, it smells divine.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Nail Care

Ditch Your Gel Mani for ‘Dazzle Dry,’ a Better-for-Nails Polish That Dries in 5 Minutes and Won’t Chip for a Full Week

And it lasts for weeks.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Home Decor Ideas

3 Candle-Care Rules You Must Follow if You Want Your Pricey Candles To Last All Winter Long

Straight from influencer and candle-brand founder Jackie Aina.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

3 Lightweight Moisturizers Derms Say Will Keep Your Skin Hydrated Without Ever Feeling Greasy or Goopy

Having skin that’s adequately hydrated is key for maintaining a strong and healthy skin barrier. Traditionally, getting that hydration meant you had to use heavy, occlusive...

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

6 Common Habits a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Stop Immediately for the Sake of Your Skin and Hair

Some of these are actually shocking.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Make The Ultimate Affordable ‘Moisture Sandwich’ With These Under-$30 Serum-Moisturizer Pairings

We've got five fabulous combos.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

The $20 pH-Balancing Shampoo a Dermatologist Loves for Keeping Her Graying Hair Healthy and Shiny

You can snag it on Amazon.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

Makeup Artists Call Green Concealer Your ‘Secret Weapon’ for Making Facial Redness Instantly Invisible During the Colder Months

Shop four MUA faves here.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

2 Drugstore Moisturizers a Dermatologist Says Outperform Their Luxury Counterparts

Skin care doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Sephora’s Big-Time Holiday Beauty Savings Event Starts Today—Shop 20 of the Very Best Buys (Including La Mer) Here

The beauty event we've all been waiting for.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

2 ‘B.S.’ Skin-Care Products Dermatologists Say You Should Never Waste Your Money On

Hint: They're typically used on the body.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Meet the Brightening Overnight Mask a Derm Says ‘Is the Closest Thing You Can Get to a Cosmetic Clinic Treatment’

It's her go-to on nights when she's too lazy for a full routine.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Now Is the Best Time of Year To Resurface Your Skin, and These ‘Micro Peels’ Allow You To (Gently) Do It at Home

They've got the derm stamp of approval.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

If You Use Dry Shampoo, Check the Label, STAT—It Might Have Been Recalled

Products from Dove, Bed Head, Tressemmé, Nexxus, and Suave were affected.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Makeup Tips

8 Nourishing ‘Lip Glazing’ Glosses That Deliver Instant Hydration and Shine

Give your lips the nourishment they're craving.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Hair-Care Tips

5 Stylist-Approved Tips To Keep Your Silk Press Smooth for Weeks Without Frying Your Hair With Heat

It's officially silk press season.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Wait—Does Lip Balm Expire? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Digging an Old One Out of Your Purse This Winter

How long it lasts depends on the type.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Skin-Care Tips

Derms Say This $34 Drugstore Serum Will Make Your Moisturizer Twice as Hydrating

This is a step you don't want to miss.

by Kara Jillian Brown

Kara Jillian's Stories

This $25 Brush-On Nail Serum Is Basically a Magic Wand for Manicures

If You’re Flying, Pack These Full-Sized Beauty Products That Won’t Get Flagged by TSA

‘I’m a Dermatologist With Eczema—These Are the Ultra-Moisturizing Body Products I Use All Winter’

8 Scalp-Friendly Foods a Trichologist and Dietitian Want You To Add to Your Diet for Healthier Hair

Whether Our Hair is Relaxed or Not, Beauty Products Put Black Women at Risk

What Hair-Thickening Shampoos Can—and Can’t—Do, According to a Hairstylist, a Dermatologist, and a Chemist

‘I’ve Been a Makeup Artist for 18 Years, and This Is the Concealer I Swear By for Hiding Dark Circles and Looking More Awake’

‘I’m a Dermatologist, and These Are My Favorite Lip Balms for Preventing Chapped, Cracked Lips This Winter’

A Tube of Weleda’s Skin Food Body Cream Sells Every 5 Seconds—And It Now Comes in Facial-Care Form

4 Non-Negotiable Clothing-Care Rules a Dermatologist Says To Follow if You Have Eczema

This Fine-Line-Fading Serum Contains an Antioxidant You Naturally Produce Less of as You Age

Save Serious Cash on the Serum a Derm Calls ‘Laser in a Bottle’ at the Dermstore Black Friday Sale

This Long-Lasting, Hydrating Lipstick Won’t Smudge for *Hours,* and It’s the Only One You’ll Need for Holiday Party Season

The ‘Dolphin Skin’ Moisturizing Routine Will Make Your Body Baby-Soft and Smooth

Meghan Markle’s Favorite Skin-Care Brand Is Having a Site-Wide Super Sale, and We Want It All

5 Non-Negotiable Skin-Care Rules a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Follow During a Cold-Sore Flare

The Frizz-Fighting Products You Use In the Summer May Not Work in the Winter—Here’s What You Need Instead

If You Absolutely *Must* Go Outside With Wet Hair This Winter, This ‘Puffer Jacket for Your Strands’ Serum Should Be a Non-Negotiable To Avoid Breakage

‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is Exactly What Happens To Your Gut Health When You Quit Drinking’

Hate Putting On Body Lotion? Here Are 3 Ways To Keep Your Skin Moisturized Without It

6 Gentle Probiotic Facial Cleansers To Support Your Skin’s Microbiome During the Harsh Days of Winter

‘I’ve Been a Spa Director for Over 20 Years—These Are the 3 Most Important Rules I’ve Learned About Beauty’

Dermatologists, Chemists, and 13,000 Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of this Gentle-Yet-Effective Exfoliant—And It’s On Sale for Under $30

Can Red Nails *Really* Turn You Into a Super-Attractor? We Asked a Psychologist To Weigh In On the #RedNailTheory Once and For All

Chinese Facial Tools Brand Yang Face Wants You To Re-Think Where You’re Buying Your Jade Rollers

A Dermatologist in Her 50s Shares the Skin-Care Secrets She Wishes She Knew in Her 30s

Derms Can’t Get Enough of This Calming Moisturizer That Leaves Skin Super Soft

Derms Are Begging You To Cleanse *and* Gently Exfoliate Your Skin This Winter—This Product Does Both

4 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Skin Look Even Drier, According to a Professional Makeup Artist

Found: 7 Cooling Eye Serums To Help You Instantly Look More Awake

How a Dermatologist Would Soothe Dry, Flaky Skin on the Face and Body for Less Than $10

The Common Skin-Care Practice Dermatologists Want You To Stay Far, Far Away From if You Have Psoriasis

This Hypoallergenic Body Wash Is Filled With Derm-Beloved Ingredients and Leaves Skin *So* Soft

Ditch Your Gel Mani for ‘Dazzle Dry,’ a Better-for-Nails Polish That Dries in 5 Minutes and Won’t Chip for a Full Week

3 Candle-Care Rules You *Must* Follow if You Want Your Pricey Candles To Last All Winter Long

3 Lightweight Moisturizers Derms Say Will Keep Your Skin Hydrated Without Ever Feeling Greasy or Goopy

6 Common Habits a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Stop Immediately for the Sake of Your Skin and Hair

Make The Ultimate Affordable ‘Moisture Sandwich’ With These Under-$30 Serum-Moisturizer Pairings

The $20 pH-Balancing Shampoo a Dermatologist Loves for Keeping Her Graying Hair Healthy and Shiny

Makeup Artists Call Green Concealer Your ‘Secret Weapon’ for Making Facial Redness Instantly Invisible During the Colder Months

2 Drugstore Moisturizers a Dermatologist Says Outperform Their Luxury Counterparts

Sephora’s Big-Time Holiday Beauty Savings Event Starts Today—Shop 20 of the Very Best Buys (Including La Mer) Here

2 ‘B.S.’ Skin-Care Products Dermatologists Say You Should Never Waste Your Money On

Meet the Brightening Overnight Mask a Derm Says ‘Is the Closest Thing You Can Get to a Cosmetic Clinic Treatment’

Now Is the Best Time of Year To Resurface Your Skin, and These ‘Micro Peels’ Allow You To (Gently) Do It at Home

If You Use Dry Shampoo, Check the Label, STAT—It Might Have Been Recalled

8 Nourishing ‘Lip Glazing’ Glosses That Deliver Instant Hydration and Shine

5 Stylist-Approved Tips To Keep Your Silk Press Smooth for Weeks Without Frying Your Hair With Heat

Wait—Does Lip Balm Expire? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Digging an Old One Out of Your Purse This Winter

Derms Say This $34 Drugstore Serum Will Make Your Moisturizer Twice as Hydrating

This Long-Lasting, Hydrating Lipstick Won’t Smudge for Hours, and It’s the Only One You’ll Need for Holiday Party Season

If You Absolutely Must Go Outside With Wet Hair This Winter, This ‘Puffer Jacket for Your Strands’ Serum Should Be a Non-Negotiable To Avoid Breakage

Can Red Nails Really Turn You Into a Super-Attractor? We Asked a Psychologist To Weigh In On the #RedNailTheory Once and For All

Derms Are Begging You To Cleanse and Gently Exfoliate Your Skin This Winter—This Product Does Both

This Hypoallergenic Body Wash Is Filled With Derm-Beloved Ingredients and Leaves Skin So Soft

3 Candle-Care Rules You Must Follow if You Want Your Pricey Candles To Last All Winter Long