Beauty

6 Self-Care Staples ELLE’s Beauty Director Uses All Season Long

6 Self-Care Staples ELLE’s Beauty Director Uses All Season Long

Many of us are heading into the holidays facing freezing temps, frigid air, plus a sad lack of daylight. And when the sun rises after your morning alarm goes off, then sets before the workday is over, it can obviously take a toll on overall well-being. On the bright side—no pun intended—this is what makes winter a great (and crucial) …

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The beauty industry overlooks rising Latina demand

The beauty industry overlooks rising Latina demand

Latinas are a growing segment in the beauty and self-care industries, outspending non-Hispanic buyers in the past few years. Why it matters: Many companies have yet to market to them, while brands aimed at Latinas or have Latina founders struggle to attract investors. Between the lines: Some companies have begun to diversify their products for people of color, thanks to …

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What are ceramides? Skin care experts weigh in

What are ceramides? Skin care experts weigh in

Azelaic acid, bakuchiol and tranexamic acid are three tongue-twisting skin care ingredients that have risen in popularity recently. With people always on the hunt for the Next Big Thing in beauty, it’s easy to overlook some common active ingredients and what they can actually do for your skin. For example, if you visit the beauty aisle of your local drugstore, …

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24 Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2021

24 Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2021

Sephora, World Market We may be going a bit overboard here, but beauty advent calendars might just be our favorite advent calendars of all. Why? Because there’s absolutely no better time to treat yourself than the holiday season. You’re busy buying all the gifts, decorating the house, and planning the Christmas dinner menu that sometimes you forget to take a …

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Banila Co., Klairs, Neogen, More

Banila Co., Klairs, Neogen, More

If you count brands like Klairs and Saturday Skin among your skincare favorites, you’ll want to pay close attention to all the excellent markdowns available on other top K-Beauty products during Soko Glam’s Holiday Skin Care Wonderland Sale. Now through November 29, you can take advantage of 30 percent off sitewide with the code SGWONDERLAND30 at checkout. Because amid early …

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New Solutions In Sustainable Beauty From BASF Care Creations

New Solutions In Sustainable Beauty From BASF Care Creations

BASF Care Creations (Booth 601) will introduce new and recently launched concepts, formulations and ingredients for the personal care industry at the 2021 New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day.   “Sustainable beauty includes everything from responsible sourcing, sustainable production, water conservation and climate protection,” said Nader Mahmoud, vice president, personal care solutions, North America at BASF. “Consumers …

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CVS Beauty Loyalty Program Gets Makeover

CVS Beauty Loyalty Program Gets Makeover

As more retailers realize the value of providing an unparalleled loyalty experience, CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, has enhanced its ExtraCare BeautyClub loyalty program as a direct response to customer feedback for a more experiential beauty rewards program. New BeautyClub benefits now include: The choice of a free beauty gift each month when members spend $30 on qualifying beauty …

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Best face moisturizer for every skin type

Best face moisturizer for every skin type

Whether you’re a skin care novice or someone who touts an expansive daily routine, you likely reach for a face moisturizer to keep your skin looking and feeling good. And if you don’t, you should definitely start using one. With this in mind, we brought in a panel of reviewers with different skin types to test 18 top-rated moisturizers in …

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