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'I'm a derm, and here's what you can do every day to deal with hyperpigmentation'
September 28, 2019
'I'm a derm, and here's what you can do every day to deal with hyperpigmentation'
Dealing with hyperpigmentation can be quite the battle. Whether it comes about from acne, rashes,…
By Tehrene Firman
The most effective retinol is hiding at the drugstore, and it only costs $10
September 28, 2019
The most effective retinol is hiding at the drugstore, and it only costs $10
 Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares…
By Rachel Lapidos
The single most important hack for when your foundation no longer matches your skin
September 27, 2019
The single most important hack for when your foundation no longer matches your skin
Even after going through an impressive amount of sunscreen over the summer, all those beach…
By Tehrene Firman
Your Apple Watch now gives the most important skin advice you’ll ever get
September 27, 2019
Your Apple Watch now gives the most important skin advice you’ll ever get
When you first get your hands on an Apple Watch, it's perfectly natural to feel…
By Kells McPhillips
How to get rid of acne when you have sensitive skin and everything is irritating
September 27, 2019
How to get rid of acne when you have sensitive skin and everything is irritating
As if dealing with acne on its own wasn't frustrating enough, handling acne and sensitive…
By Zoe Weiner
Not sure how to handle oily skin? Here’s what happens when you dedicate 28 days to finding balance
September 26, 2019
Not sure how to handle oily skin? Here’s what happens when you dedicate 28 days to finding balance
Striking a healthy balance anywhere in your life is tricky. From nailing the right ratio…
By Well+Good Editors
If a dermatologist's house was on fire, she'd save her fam and *this* skin-care product
September 26, 2019
If a dermatologist's house was on fire, she'd save her fam and *this* skin-care product
 Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares…
By Zoe Weiner
We Found a Drugstore Buy That’s The 3 Most Effective Skin-Care Ingredients Rolled Into One Serum
September 26, 2019
We Found a Drugstore Buy That’s The 3 Most Effective Skin-Care Ingredients Rolled Into One Serum
At age 31, I finally have my "skin-care wardrobe" down pat. Sandwiched in between my…
By Zoe Weiner
The good-for-your-face reason to buy compostable face wipes
September 26, 2019
The good-for-your-face reason to buy compostable face wipes
It's becoming more and more clear how important it is to live sustainably, and that…
By Tehrene Firman
Why derms say that using a simple drugstore cleanser can be good for skin
September 25, 2019
Why derms say that using a simple drugstore cleanser can be good for skin
From drugstore aisles to dermatologist's offices, one cleanser has withstood the test of time: Cetaphil…
By Zoe Weiner
Here's how to copy a celeb-loved $1,500 skin-care routine for less than $100
September 24, 2019
Here's how to copy a celeb-loved $1,500 skin-care routine for less than $100
If I had a nickel for every time I saw someone with really nice, dewy…
By Rachel Lapidos
Just by shopping at Marshalls you can save $154 on these 8 major beauty buys
September 24, 2019
Just by shopping at Marshalls you can save $154 on these 8 major beauty buys
The only thing better than treating yourself to a luxury beauty product? Treating yourself to…
By Zoe Weiner
7 dermatologists share the *one* product they'd bring if they were stranded on a desert island
September 24, 2019
7 dermatologists share the *one* product they'd bring if they were stranded on a desert island
"What would you want to bring with you if you were stranded on a desert…
By Zoe Weiner
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
September 23, 2019
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
Crying is completely natural—at home, during your commute, at the office—and there's no shame in…
By Allie Flinn
How to shop for skin care on Instagram, because you can't believe everything you see
September 21, 2019
How to shop for skin care on Instagram, because you can't believe everything you see
It's hard to believe that 10 years ago, the word "shelfie" didn't exist. Over the…
By Zoe Weiner
All you need to de-puff your face is 10 seconds and your bathroom sink
September 20, 2019
All you need to de-puff your face is 10 seconds and your bathroom sink
Like most people, I've only ever washed my face with warm water. From everything I…
By Tehrene Firman
The drugstore lip balms that dermatologists don't go a day without recommending
September 20, 2019
The drugstore lip balms that dermatologists don't go a day without recommending
I love fall, but there are two things that really grind my gears this time…
By Zoe Weiner
Don’t have an ingestible beauty routine? Here’s why you might want to start one
September 19, 2019
Don’t have an ingestible beauty routine? Here’s why you might want to start one
No matter how personally accomplished you feel after completing all the steps of your skin-care…
By Well+Good Editors
A derm finally reveals why cold weather makes your skin break out
September 19, 2019
A derm finally reveals why cold weather makes your skin break out
I may be in the minority on this, but I happen to get very excited when…
By Rachel Lapidos
Nobel Prize-winning technology is coming for your skin care
September 19, 2019
Nobel Prize-winning technology is coming for your skin care
At a certain point when every influencer, heiress, and celebrity has decided to join the…
By Arden Fanning Andrews
A dermatologist says *this* is the number one culprit behind bikini-line bumps after you shave
September 18, 2019
A dermatologist says *this* is the number one culprit behind bikini-line bumps after you shave
 I don't remember how old I was the first time I decided to shave…
By Zoe Weiner
Half of our editors use these peel pads, which make the rest of your skin care work better
September 18, 2019
Half of our editors use these peel pads, which make the rest of your skin care work better
There are very, very few beauty products that I would sell my soul to get a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here's what happens when you simplify your skin-care routine for 28 days
September 18, 2019
Here's what happens when you simplify your skin-care routine for 28 days
Few things in life are guaranteed, but hitting that stage when you feel like you…
By Well+Good Editors
Can clean makeup *actually* hold up? Watch the full-day wear test
September 17, 2019
Can clean makeup *actually* hold up? Watch the full-day wear test
Busy day beauty nightmare: Your makeup looks flawless in the morning, but by the time…
By Well+Good Editors
Post-makeout beard burn is a bummer—'face lube' to the rescue!
September 17, 2019
Post-makeout beard burn is a bummer—'face lube' to the rescue!
I have admitted many things publicly throughout my career as a writer, but perhaps most…
By Allie Flinn
The queen of cleansers answers every question you've ever had about washing your face
September 17, 2019
The queen of cleansers answers every question you've ever had about washing your face
At first glance, washing your face seems like the most straightforward step in your skin-care…
By Zoe Weiner
We found the 'Swiss Army Knife' beauty products that do it all for dry skin
September 16, 2019
We found the 'Swiss Army Knife' beauty products that do it all for dry skin
Growing up, I remember dreamily sorting through my mother's bins of beauty products: There were…
By Rachel Lapidos
This $15 cleansing milk rivals micellar water when you need to melt away makeup
September 16, 2019
This $15 cleansing milk rivals micellar water when you need to melt away makeup
Removing makeup is one of my least favorite things, ever. Putting it on? Always a…
By Tehrene Firman
'Bio-adaptive botanicals' give your skin what it needs, when it needs it
September 16, 2019
'Bio-adaptive botanicals' give your skin what it needs, when it needs it
Picture the harshest climates in the world, where extreme cold and excess heat defile everything…
By Rachel Lapidos
This drugstore moisturizer-cleanser hybrid is the secret to baby-soft skin
September 15, 2019
This drugstore moisturizer-cleanser hybrid is the secret to baby-soft skin
I'd bet that if you paused your TV at any scene in which a leading…
By Rachel Lapidos
A Dermatologist Says It’s ‘Mandatory’ To Do One Thing Before Your Brow Wax
September 15, 2019
A Dermatologist Says It’s ‘Mandatory’ To Do One Thing Before Your Brow Wax
Going to get your eyebrows waxed is a fairly mindless experience. All you've gotta do…
By Zoe Weiner
Dr. Pimple Popper’s cleansing trick turns her face wash into an acne-fighting peel
September 13, 2019
Dr. Pimple Popper’s cleansing trick turns her face wash into an acne-fighting peel
Dr. Pimple Popper (AKA dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD) once told me that salicylic acid was…
By Zoe Weiner
What it's *really* like to get a $2,000 facial treatment
September 13, 2019
What it's *really* like to get a $2,000 facial treatment
 Close your eyes and imagine getting a $2,000 facial. Are you envisioning your skin…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 2-minute shower routine that a derm and acupuncturist say will jolt you awake
September 12, 2019
The 2-minute shower routine that a derm and acupuncturist say will jolt you awake
Taking a shower is the best $0 self-care method that there is. Think about it:…
By Zoe Weiner
This color-correcting serum nixes my rosacea redness better than any concealer
September 12, 2019
This color-correcting serum nixes my rosacea redness better than any concealer
Rosacea is an extremely rude and disrespectful skin condition. I say this with authority because…
By Jessie Van Amburg
I’ve tested almost every Trader Joe’s beauty product, and this one is by far my fave
September 11, 2019
I’ve tested almost every Trader Joe’s beauty product, and this one is by far my fave
Late last year, I had the immense pleasure of treating myself to an entire skin-care…
By Zoe Weiner
It's not news to me that I have acne, so stop commenting on my skin concerns
September 11, 2019
It's not news to me that I have acne, so stop commenting on my skin concerns
To know me, you should know this: Getting my eyebrows done is the only thing…
By Mary Grace Garis
5,000 retinol products have launched in the past 3 years, but we're most excited about this drugstore diamond
September 10, 2019
5,000 retinol products have launched in the past 3 years, but we're most excited about this drugstore diamond
With years of dermatologist intel under our belts, we've always said that retinol is one…
By Zoe Weiner
4 dermatologist-backed ways to keep your skin barrier healthy (and honestly they're so easy)
September 10, 2019
4 dermatologist-backed ways to keep your skin barrier healthy (and honestly they're so easy)
Your skin barrier is like your very own zone defense. All around the clock, it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to tell if you're using *too* many skin-care ingredients at once
September 10, 2019
How to tell if you're using *too* many skin-care ingredients at once
As I once learned after eating an entire bag of Sour Patch Watermelons that left…
By Zoe Weiner
OK, TMI: Why Do My Earrings Smell Like Cheese?
September 09, 2019
OK, TMI: Why Do My Earrings Smell Like Cheese?
You’re sitting at your desk or the couch, playing with your earring, only to catch…
By Rachel Lapidos
Skin-care ampoules are like the harder-working sister of serums
September 09, 2019
Skin-care ampoules are like the harder-working sister of serums
These days, beauty counters are piled high with stacks and stacks of the latest creams,…
By Rebecca Norris
This $265 moisturizer is destined to be the next La Mer—and it's worth every penny
September 09, 2019
This $265 moisturizer is destined to be the next La Mer—and it's worth every penny
Every once in a while, a skin-care product comes along that completely changes the game.…
By Zoe Weiner
I'm an esthetician and these are 10 skin-care habits every person should make
September 08, 2019
I'm an esthetician and these are 10 skin-care habits every person should make
In my 10-plus years as an esthetician, I've treated an innumerable amount of folks who…
By Shani Hillian
You'll never see my natural hair, but that doesn't mean I'm hiding a part of who I am
September 06, 2019
You'll never see my natural hair, but that doesn't mean I'm hiding a part of who I am
When I come home after a long day, the first thing I do is take…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The face washes that get you a thousand skin compliments share one ingredient
September 05, 2019
The face washes that get you a thousand skin compliments share one ingredient
Micellar water is one of my most dependable skin-care products. It always does the job…
By Rachel Lapidos
Starface is the pimple patch that squelches acne and acne shame in one go
September 05, 2019
Starface is the pimple patch that squelches acne and acne shame in one go
Much like under eye circles and chin hair, acne is something that we, as a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why you should stick with a skin-care routine for at least 28 days
September 04, 2019
Why you should stick with a skin-care routine for at least 28 days
We live our lives on a 24-hour cycle. It's some iteration of wake up, work…
By Zoe Weiner
Mushrooms aren’t just for cooking—here’s why you're about to put them on your face
September 03, 2019
Mushrooms aren’t just for cooking—here’s why you're about to put them on your face
Grilled on skewers, whipped into an omelette, or acting as a vessel to stuff in…
By Well+Good Editors
Pycnogenol is the collagen-stimulating ingredient to add to your skin-care routine pronto
September 03, 2019
Pycnogenol is the collagen-stimulating ingredient to add to your skin-care routine pronto
Were there an Atlas Obscura for skin-care ingredients, rest assured that you'd find an entry…
By Rachel Lapidos
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
September 03, 2019
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
Sure, there are the twelve days of Christmas and the 31 Nights of Halloween on…
By Rachel Lapidos
Powder sunscreen is SPF in incognito mode—and it’ll cut down on shine too
September 03, 2019
Powder sunscreen is SPF in incognito mode—and it’ll cut down on shine too
Now that summer's coming to a fretful close (cue dramatic sigh), you may think it's…
By Kells McPhillips
This science-y new skin-care subscription can predict what your skin needs
September 02, 2019
This science-y new skin-care subscription can predict what your skin needs
In the world of skin care,  it often feels like we're playing catch-up. We only…
By Zoe Weiner
Can You Reuse Tea Bags? Yes, In More Ways Than One
September 01, 2019
Can You Reuse Tea Bags? Yes, In More Ways Than One
Every time I brew myself a cup of tea, I feel super weird about tossing…
By Tehrene Firman
The resurgence of oat beauty products is here to save your sensitive skin
August 31, 2019
The resurgence of oat beauty products is here to save your sensitive skin
Oat is having a major moment in the alt-milk space, but it's been a key…
By Allie Flinn
A lesson in how to not ruin your expensive products in the shower, care of a derm
August 31, 2019
A lesson in how to not ruin your expensive products in the shower, care of a derm
If I’m shelling out even a single dollar of my hard earned paycheck on a…
By Zoe Weiner
Skin pros explain what causes hypopigmentation and how to deal
August 30, 2019
Skin pros explain what causes hypopigmentation and how to deal
I would like to believe that after years of tending to my skin, I know…
By Rachel Lapidos
If You’ve Ever Dealt With Armpit Discoloration, We’ve Got You
August 29, 2019
If You’ve Ever Dealt With Armpit Discoloration, We’ve Got You
I've heard a lot of complaints about deodorant over the past few years. "It doesn't…
By Zoe Weiner
75% of people skip this skin-care step and derms say it’s the most important one
August 29, 2019
75% of people skip this skin-care step and derms say it’s the most important one
Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious…
By Zoe Weiner
This bubble-gum textured mask is the most fun (and effective) way to exfoliate
August 28, 2019
This bubble-gum textured mask is the most fun (and effective) way to exfoliate
These days, there are roughly as many ways to exfoliate your skin as there are…
By Zoe Weiner
3 beauty editors share the TSA-approved products they never fly without
August 28, 2019
3 beauty editors share the TSA-approved products they never fly without
I think about the time that TSA confiscated my $179 full-size bottle of SK-II Essence.…
By Zoe Weiner
The 10 skin-care products Well+Good readers love the most
August 28, 2019
The 10 skin-care products Well+Good readers love the most
The term "holy grail" gets thrown around a lot when it comes to beauty products,…
By Zoe Weiner
The 2-step test to determine how strong your hair is
August 27, 2019
The 2-step test to determine how strong your hair is
When we talk about "good hair days," we're usually referring to our hair being perfectly…
By Zoe Weiner
Toner isn't a one-trick pony these days—here's why it's worth a second chance
August 26, 2019
Toner isn't a one-trick pony these days—here's why it's worth a second chance
Ask any beauty expert to share their thoughts on toner, and you're pretty much guaranteed…
By Zoe Weiner
This skin-care routine is a derm-approved dupe for a $1,600 brightening system
August 26, 2019
This skin-care routine is a derm-approved dupe for a $1,600 brightening system
It has been brought to my attention that there is a skin-care system on the…
By Zoe Weiner
A facialist, my mom, and I can’t get enough of this hydrating facial spritz
August 24, 2019
A facialist, my mom, and I can’t get enough of this hydrating facial spritz
When it comes to crowning my favorite beauty finds, one of the first factors I…
By Kells McPhillips
The top 10 under-$10 clean skin-care buys you can get at the drugstore
August 23, 2019
The top 10 under-$10 clean skin-care buys you can get at the drugstore
Treating yourself to great, clean skin care does not—I repeat, does not—have to mean emptying…
By Zoe Weiner
If a conditioner and hair spray had a baby, it would be these spray-everywhere hair milks
August 23, 2019
If a conditioner and hair spray had a baby, it would be these spray-everywhere hair milks
I cut dairy from my diet completely for over two years, but when it came…
By Rachel Lapidos
What the heck is a microcurrent facial? One editor tried the sculpting, smoothing treatment to find out
August 23, 2019
What the heck is a microcurrent facial? One editor tried the sculpting, smoothing treatment to find out
The best—and arguably most WTF-worthy—way to lift your face and smooth your skin? With an…
By Zoe Weiner
How to score a trendy knotted headband for under $25 on Amazon
August 22, 2019
How to score a trendy knotted headband for under $25 on Amazon
Every summer, like clockwork, my Instagram feed becomes a series of shots of influencers on…
By Zoe Weiner
A cosmetic chemist wants you to add these 3 things to your beauty product-buying checklist
August 22, 2019
A cosmetic chemist wants you to add these 3 things to your beauty product-buying checklist
I'm a sucker for beauty products with eye-catching aesthetics. To be honest, packaging is probably…
By Kells McPhillips
Ever cried getting your haircut? Here's why hair is such a major part of our identities
August 21, 2019
Ever cried getting your haircut? Here's why hair is such a major part of our identities
When I put out a call on Instagram asking women to participate in a story…
By Zoe Weiner
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