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Turn out the lights: New studies show energy-efficient bulbs can damage skin
January 24, 2020
Turn out the lights: New studies show energy-efficient bulbs can damage skin
A teeny, tiny "I told you so" secretly sparked within me when I heard that…
By Arden Fanning Andrews
The gross reason a dermatologist wants you to clean your glasses every day
January 23, 2020
The gross reason a dermatologist wants you to clean your glasses every day
Every time you experience a breakout, your mind goes into detective-mode, trying to figure out…
By Tehrene Firman
If you use just one ingredient to treat chapped lips, derms say to make it this
January 23, 2020
If you use just one ingredient to treat chapped lips, derms say to make it this
Lip balm is one of those products that is critical to have on hand at…
By Zoe Weiner
Getting glass skin is actually easier than you think
January 23, 2020
Getting glass skin is actually easier than you think
"You've got glass skin" is the ultimate complexion compliment. It encompasses everything healthy skin should…
By Zoe Weiner
If you have dry skin, a derm says these are the only products to use in the shower
January 21, 2020
If you have dry skin, a derm says these are the only products to use in the shower
These so-cold-your-face-is-numb temps aren't too kind to your skin. But considering winter isn't going anywhere…
By Tehrene Firman
4 tips to have your skin look fresh for decades, according to a French facialist with 35 years in the biz
January 21, 2020
4 tips to have your skin look fresh for decades, according to a French facialist with 35 years in the biz
I've gleaned beauty secrets from all types of experts, ranging from top dermatologists to facial…
By Rachel Lapidos
An esthetician shares the basics on how to gua sha like a pro
January 20, 2020
An esthetician shares the basics on how to gua sha like a pro
Though you might still be wondering how to pronounce it, you've heard about gua sha…
By Well+Good Editors
A Sephora beauty director can't stop gushing over these 5 skin-care products
January 20, 2020
A Sephora beauty director can't stop gushing over these 5 skin-care products
When a beauty insider sweeps aside the curtain and lets you in on her beauty…
By Kells McPhillips
You can spot treat skin dryness just like you can breakouts, according to derms
January 18, 2020
You can spot treat skin dryness just like you can breakouts, according to derms
We often think about spot treatments in terms of fighting breakouts. But newsflash: There are…
By Rachel Lapidos
The definitive ranking of boutique fitness locker rooms with the best beauty supplies
January 17, 2020
The definitive ranking of boutique fitness locker rooms with the best beauty supplies
My old apartment had a scary bathroom that I hated using. To avoid it, I'd…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The best predictor for bad skin days? Your weather app
January 17, 2020
The best predictor for bad skin days? Your weather app
Wouldn't it be nice to have a little head's up when a bad skin day…
By Tehrene Firman
8 skin-care products you can get from Ulta for under $20 from this new UK-based brand
January 17, 2020
8 skin-care products you can get from Ulta for under $20 from this new UK-based brand
In case you haven't heard yet, 2020 is the year of skin care—especially affordable skin…
By Well+Good Editors
How to get instant skin-care results, while protecting skin in the long run
January 17, 2020
How to get instant skin-care results, while protecting skin in the long run
In an era where we can order everything from a luxury SUV to $17 avocado…
By Zoe Weiner
How to pick a product if your skin is oily *and* dry, according to a derm
January 16, 2020
How to pick a product if your skin is oily *and* dry, according to a derm
 Whether you're dry or oily, the cardinal rule when choosing any skin-care product is…
By Zoe Weiner
Some of the best moisturizers money can buy are hiding at the drugstore for only $20
January 16, 2020
Some of the best moisturizers money can buy are hiding at the drugstore for only $20
If you had to choose a hot commodity in the beauty aisles right now, I'd…
By Rachel Lapidos
I’m a dermatologist, and these are the mistakes I see people make when treating eczema
January 15, 2020
I’m a dermatologist, and these are the mistakes I see people make when treating eczema
Having dehydrated skin is one thing, but dealing with eczema takes dry skin woes to…
By Rachel Lapidos
When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you're paying for
January 15, 2020
When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you're paying for
Call me a beauty snob (or just very gullible), but I've always assumed that luxury…
By Erin Magner
'Melting' Cleansers Completely Erase Makeup So You Can Get a Clean Face in One Wash
January 15, 2020
'Melting' Cleansers Completely Erase Makeup So You Can Get a Clean Face in One Wash
When it comes to the first (and most basic) step in your skin-care routine—cleansing—there are somehow…
By Rachel Lapidos
Real talk: Do any of these new hair loss supplements actually work?
January 14, 2020
Real talk: Do any of these new hair loss supplements actually work?
On average you might lose 100 strands of hair per day. But what do you…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Sage is the deodorant ingredient that doesn't just cover sweat, it squelches it altogether
January 14, 2020
Sage is the deodorant ingredient that doesn't just cover sweat, it squelches it altogether
Scan the deodorant aisles, and you’ll notice that a surprising ingredient has taken up residence…
By Zoe Weiner
Cult-fave brand Skinceuticals is opening its first IRL shops—and facials are involved
January 13, 2020
Cult-fave brand Skinceuticals is opening its first IRL shops—and facials are involved
Derms and beauty lovers, rejoice! SkinCeuticals is launching SkinCeuticals SkinLab, the first brick-and-mortar shops since…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I tried revamping my beauty routine while I slept—and tbh, I’ve never felt better
January 13, 2020
I tried revamping my beauty routine while I slept—and tbh, I’ve never felt better
I don't know about you, but sleeping ranks number one on my list of favorite…
By Alex Taylor
A lazy-girl's guide to dry brushing your winter skin in 3-minutes flat
January 12, 2020
A lazy-girl's guide to dry brushing your winter skin in 3-minutes flat
The last time I tried dry brushing, I took my decade-old hair brush and stroked…
By Marissa Miller
The best beginner skin-care routine for your kid (or yourself) to start with
January 11, 2020
The best beginner skin-care routine for your kid (or yourself) to start with
Like pretty much everything in your early teens—your first crush, your first period, your first…
By Zoe Weiner
Whoa, whoa! Should I be mixing my skin care products to use less and save money?
January 10, 2020
Whoa, whoa! Should I be mixing my skin care products to use less and save money?
You might apply your skin-care products like you're icing a cake: layer by layer. But…
By Kells McPhillips
This retinol oil has completely transformed how bright and even my skin looks
January 10, 2020
This retinol oil has completely transformed how bright and even my skin looks
When my hormonal acne wouldn't budge, I had to end my love affair with facial…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is *exactly* the number of times you should be exfoliating per week, according to a derm
January 09, 2020
This is *exactly* the number of times you should be exfoliating per week, according to a derm
 Exfoliating your face truly takes Goldilocks-level care: Do it too little and you'll wind…
By Zoe Weiner
These 9 skin-care products are 50% off at Ulta right now—and they're *so* good
January 09, 2020
These 9 skin-care products are 50% off at Ulta right now—and they're *so* good
The best way to kick off the new year is stocking up on skin-care products…
By Tehrene Firman
Well+Good Editors Share What Stress Means For Their Skin—and Their Go-To Products
January 09, 2020
Well+Good Editors Share What Stress Means For Their Skin—and Their Go-To Products
Real talk: You can identify external stress points in your life without calling in a…
By Well+Good Editors
Dermatologists say these are the most commonly under-used products and ingredients
January 08, 2020
Dermatologists say these are the most commonly under-used products and ingredients
You may swear by that trusty vitamin C serum and hyaluronic acid eye cream; however,…
By Courtney Leiva
Add this clean pro-retinol serum to your new year's skin refresh, stat
January 08, 2020
Add this clean pro-retinol serum to your new year's skin refresh, stat
Retinol is buzzed about for its near-magic-like abilities to help minimize the appearance of fine…
By Well+Good Editors
I've tried everything to stop armpit sweat, but the only thing that worked was... microwaving them
January 07, 2020
I've tried everything to stop armpit sweat, but the only thing that worked was... microwaving them
"Why don't you just microwave your armpits?" A fellow beauty editor made the suggestion after…
By Zoe Weiner
If you want to save money in your skin-care routine, derms say to stop buying face mists
January 07, 2020
If you want to save money in your skin-care routine, derms say to stop buying face mists
I'm calling it—face mists are over. It's my honest opinion, because—and I'm sorry to say…
By Rachel Lapidos
Derms swear by cholesterol (yep, cholesterol!) as a moisturizing hero for skin
January 06, 2020
Derms swear by cholesterol (yep, cholesterol!) as a moisturizing hero for skin
In the food world, "good fat" is a regular fixture in conversation. It's why we…
By Zoe Weiner
The 8 Best Products Derms Use To Stop Fungal Acne in Its Tracks
January 06, 2020
The 8 Best Products Derms Use To Stop Fungal Acne in Its Tracks
While it looks like acne and it feels like acne, fungal acne isn't really acne…
By Tehrene Firman
Move over, jade rollers: The Kansa wand is here to brighten and de-puff your skin
January 06, 2020
Move over, jade rollers: The Kansa wand is here to brighten and de-puff your skin
Facial massage tools seem to be on every beauty shelf nowadays. Whether you swear by…
By Rachel Lapidos
An esthetician shares why you should update your skin-care routine in the new year (plus the four-step plan for doing it)
January 06, 2020
An esthetician shares why you should update your skin-care routine in the new year (plus the four-step plan for doing it)
Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest…
By Well+Good Editors
Exactly How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last? Experts Explain
January 05, 2020
Exactly How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last? Experts Explain
Every morning, when I'm greeted with the task of shaving my legs, I wish like…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 5 best primers for oily skin a makeup artist recommends
January 03, 2020
The 5 best primers for oily skin a makeup artist recommends
I remember the first time I tried using a primer underneath my foundation; it was…
By Allie Flinn
The surprising uses for beeswax your skin will thank you for
January 02, 2020
The surprising uses for beeswax your skin will thank you for
You may be most familiar with beeswax as an ingredient thanks to Burt's Bees lip…
By Allie Flinn
The best dermatologist-approved hydrating serum you can get only costs $8
January 02, 2020
The best dermatologist-approved hydrating serum you can get only costs $8
Ask any skin expert for advice on combatting dryness, and there's a 99.9 percent chance…
By Rachel Lapidos
This pressed serum is pricey but absolutely worth the money
January 01, 2020
This pressed serum is pricey but absolutely worth the money
Discovering Maya Chia's "The Super Blend" ($105) was a happy accident. After forgetting my usual…
By Kells McPhillips
If you're looking for a less-is-more $4 solution to skin care, it's time to get 'slugging'
December 31, 2019
If you're looking for a less-is-more $4 solution to skin care, it's time to get 'slugging'
I only buy Vaseline when my skin looks like it's been through the shredder, and…
By Mary Grace Garis
The one product a dermatologist won't get on an airplane without
December 31, 2019
The one product a dermatologist won't get on an airplane without
Airplane cabins are notorious for sucking all the moisture out of your skin, leading to…
By Tehrene Firman
Buh-bye brow gel: Brow pinching is the fastest route to lifted arches
December 30, 2019
Buh-bye brow gel: Brow pinching is the fastest route to lifted arches
 When it comes to eyebrows, there used to just be waxing, tweezing, and filling…
By Rachel Lapidos
One of the best ingredients for dry skin is found in, um, your pee
December 30, 2019
One of the best ingredients for dry skin is found in, um, your pee
As a beauty editor, I frequently find myself having to tell people: "Please, don't put…
By Zoe Weiner
Derms Say "Moisturizer Layering" Is the Fastest Way to Hydrate Skin That's Dry All the Time
December 27, 2019
Derms Say "Moisturizer Layering" Is the Fastest Way to Hydrate Skin That's Dry All the Time
Using a moisturizer is the most important step in any dry skin routine. It delivers…
By Zoe Weiner
The 3-part skin-care equation that will make stressed-out skin a thing of the past
December 27, 2019
The 3-part skin-care equation that will make stressed-out skin a thing of the past
Stress. It's happening all the time to our skin whether we like it or not.…
By Rachel Lapidos
The only thing better than these pigmentation-correcting serums is Fraxel
December 26, 2019
The only thing better than these pigmentation-correcting serums is Fraxel
Hyperpigmentation can come from any number of things: acne, rashes, bug bites—you name it. If…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a dermatologist and this is exactly how many steps should be in your skin-care routine
December 26, 2019
I'm a dermatologist and this is exactly how many steps should be in your skin-care routine
 Looking at the bottle-heavy shelfies that dominate Instagram, it's easy to believe that, when…
By Zoe Weiner
These are Amazon's best-selling beauty products this season
December 26, 2019
These are Amazon's best-selling beauty products this season
Whether you're buying for yourself or your besties, this is truly the season of giving—so…
By Tehrene Firman
Dealing with dull skin? Here's what you can do to make it shine
December 24, 2019
Dealing with dull skin? Here's what you can do to make it shine
Lately my skin looks like it was forced to sit through a screening of The…
By Allie Flinn
A facialist shares the most genius hack for keeping skin hydrated when you’re wearing makeup
December 24, 2019
A facialist shares the most genius hack for keeping skin hydrated when you’re wearing makeup
By the time the clock strikes noon during the winter months, it can feel like…
By Zoe Weiner
This low-tech $2 tool scrubs away blackheads just as well as a Clarisonic
December 24, 2019
This low-tech $2 tool scrubs away blackheads just as well as a Clarisonic
When it comes to facial brushes, the Clarisonic is queen. But there's one thing that…
By Tehrene Firman
These 5 beauty products have been drugstore best-sellers for two years in a row—and they're all under $11
December 24, 2019
These 5 beauty products have been drugstore best-sellers for two years in a row—and they're all under $11
I'm a sucker for a best-seller list, especially when it involves beauty products. If a product…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a dermatologist, and this is what I want you to know about spot-treating hormonal acne
December 23, 2019
I'm a dermatologist, and this is what I want you to know about spot-treating hormonal acne
Acne's certainly not easy to deal with, but trying to fight hormonal acne makes dealing…
By Rachel Lapidos
The most common ways your skin tells you to "listen up"
December 23, 2019
The most common ways your skin tells you to "listen up"
Sadly, our pores can’t speak. But considering our skin is the largest organ of our…
By Lindsay Tigar
Drunk Elephant raised our expectations of what clean skin care can do and we're never going back
December 23, 2019
Drunk Elephant raised our expectations of what clean skin care can do and we're never going back
Tiffany Masterson has always been an entrepreneur. As a Houston stay-at-home mom, she had a…
By Ali Finney
The 10 skin-care rules dermatologists live by will seriously change your skin
December 22, 2019
The 10 skin-care rules dermatologists live by will seriously change your skin
In 2019, skin-care was as important a part of our cultural conversation as the Hot…
By Zoe Weiner
Bathe skin in roses with this simple DIY rosewater recipe
December 20, 2019
Bathe skin in roses with this simple DIY rosewater recipe
Rosewater is one of those beauty ingredients that is e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. Whether you see a rosewater facial…
By Rachel Lapidos
There's a new irritation-less retinoid that's about to change acne treatments forever
December 20, 2019
There's a new irritation-less retinoid that's about to change acne treatments forever
Major news, my fellow acne-prone peeps: The FDA has just given the green light to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Using this beauty device for 5 minutes obliterated my facial puffiness
December 20, 2019
Using this beauty device for 5 minutes obliterated my facial puffiness
After a weekend spent imbibing, on Monday morning, I woke up and felt like my…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a dermatologist, and this powerful skin-care serum is like microdermabrasion in a bottle
December 19, 2019
I'm a dermatologist, and this powerful skin-care serum is like microdermabrasion in a bottle
Retinol and alpha hydroxy-acids have traditionally been the Taylor Swift and Kanye West of the…
By Zoe Weiner
The only thing my dry, rosacea-prone skin needs is a tub of this hydrating AF moisturizer
December 19, 2019
The only thing my dry, rosacea-prone skin needs is a tub of this hydrating AF moisturizer
My mom and I have a pretty consistent Christmas tradition. She always calls me a…
By Jessie Van Amburg
The 9 biggest face-washing mistakes you're making, according to dermatologists
December 16, 2019
The 9 biggest face-washing mistakes you're making, according to dermatologists
You may think you know how to wash your face properly, but chances are you're…
By Tehrene Firman
A derm says this post-shower mistake could be what's making your skin so dry
December 15, 2019
A derm says this post-shower mistake could be what's making your skin so dry
 Your skin-care routine starts in the shower. Everything from the temperature of the water…
By Zoe Weiner
This lymphatic drainage-boosting face roller doubles as a piece of art
December 15, 2019
This lymphatic drainage-boosting face roller doubles as a piece of art
In between a full-time grad program, an internship, and hours of weekly freelance work, my…
By Francesca Krempa
The serum so hydrating, you'll ditch your moisturizer (even in the dead of winter)
December 14, 2019
The serum so hydrating, you'll ditch your moisturizer (even in the dead of winter)
I don't ask for much. When the holidays come around and my family asks what…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is how quickly skin dries out on a plane compared to on land
December 13, 2019
This is how quickly skin dries out on a plane compared to on land
I've never taken before-and-after selfies to document my transformation on a plane ride, but I'm…
By Kells McPhillips
Here’s what the small bumps on your face mean, according to dermatologists
December 13, 2019
Here’s what the small bumps on your face mean, according to dermatologists
They’re not pimples, so what the heck are those small bumps on my face? If…
By Jessica Estrada
A dermatologist picks 5 multitasking beauty products for the most common skin types
December 13, 2019
A dermatologist picks 5 multitasking beauty products for the most common skin types
Oh, where to begin with multitasking beauty products. You could have an entire bathroom cabinet…
By Tehrene Firman
A derm reveals the most common mistakes in your routine that could be making your skin dry
December 12, 2019
A derm reveals the most common mistakes in your routine that could be making your skin dry
 Dry skin and cold weather are like two peas in one very uncomfortable pod.…
By Zoe Weiner
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