Beauty & Fashion
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We Tried 8 Drugstore Shampoos and This Is the Best
There are so many shampoos and conditioners on drugstore beauty shelves, from L’Oréal to John Frieda to Pureology, that it can be hard to find the best one. Hair type is only the beginning. Some products are sulfate-free, some feature…
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On Jackie O’s Birthday, Remembering Her Iconic Style
The late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a global style icon, and Americans everywhere will remember the former first lady’s graceful elegance, dedication to arts and culture, and keen eye for fashion. July 28, 2020 would have been her 91st birthday,…
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Magic Shaving Powder: What Is It and Does It Work?
If you pay attention to the video-sharing platform TikTok, you might have noticed recent excitement about something called Magic Shaving Powder. The company that makes it, Softsheen-Carson, creates hair care and grooming products primarily directed toward people of color. The…
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The Best Hair Color At-Home Kits According to Stylists
Let’s get this out of the way — pretty much every stylist we talked to said the same thing: When it comes to coloring your hair at home, just don’t. With that caveat, let’s acknowledge that many of us will…
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11 Most Annoying Things About Shopping for Plus-Size Clothing
I have been plus size for about two years. I gained weight while working a stressful job in the food industry and dealing with health issues. I didn’t even realize it was happening until my clothes simply did not fit.…
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10 Cheap Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Winter
Winter weather isn’t just chilly — it’s often downright arid. The harsh weather conditions and low humidity can strip skin of moisture, rendering it dry, scaly, and itchy. Resist the urge to reach for pricey creams and serums, though, and…
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10 Look-Alike Handbags for Summer Style
The right bag can make or break an outfit, but carrying a clutch that slays shouldn’t slay your budget. From boxy to bucket shapes, and soft leather to chain-mail textures,…
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20 Cheap Anti-Aging Products That Reviewers Swear By
Plenty of products claim to minimize wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots, and other not-so-sweet side effects of aging. But many also come with eye-popping price tags that make an anti-aging…
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11 of Jackie Kennedy’s Most Stunning Looks
Jackie Kennedy Onassis was an American style icon, and Americans everywhere will remember her graceful elegance, dedication to arts and culture, and keen eye for fashion. Whether it was her…
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We Tried 7 Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin and This Is the Best
Moisturizing sensitive skin is no easy task. A lotion that’s too greasy can cause breakouts; another may not offer enough hydration; and just one wrong ingredient can cause a rash.…
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Rhinoceros Horn and 16 Other Bizarre Anti-Aging Treatments
Some people really do want to live forever. How else do you explain the $250 billion people paid in 2016 alone trying to make themselves appear forever young? But some…
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50 Hot Summer Bags Under $50
If your faithful old purse is looking a little tired, now is the time for an upgrade as new summer styles flood stores. If your budget is sparse and you’re…
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10 Ways to Tame Frizzy Hair Without Salon Products
Hot weather, humidity, and shampooing too much can wreak havoc on hair, especially if it’s curly or wavy. Pricey salon products may prove tempting to anyone with out-of-control hair, but…
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21 Free or Cheap Ways to Take a Better Selfie
For better or for worse, selfies are everywhere and it looks like they’re here to stay. They’ve practically been elevated to an art form thanks to high-quality cell phone cameras,…
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15 Cheap and Free Fixes to Common Beauty Problems
Cosmetics and beauty items can cost thousands of dollars a year (even the ones you buy at a discount from Costco) if you’re not paying attention. We combed through some…
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12 Personal Care Products to Use – and 12 to Skip
There are plenty of cosmetics, toiletries, and other personal-care products out there that claim to help us look and feel our best. But which ones are worth the money, and…
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21 Skin Care Tips to Keep You Looking Young for Less
Laugh lines and crow’s feet add character to the face. But for some, they’re telltale signs of aging that prompt some consumers to sprint to the nearest skin care boutique…
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11 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Mood
Spring isn’t even on the horizon, and winter may seem to drag drearily on forever in much of the country. Can’t get away to a sunnier spot? Here are some…
