Top 275 Best Beauty & Skincare Products & Resources

"I love the confidence that makeup gives me." - Tyra Banks.

"There are no ugly women, only lazy ones." - Helena Rubinstein.

"The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy." - Yves Saint Laurent.

"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick." - Gwyneth Paltrow.

COSMETICS, also known as MAKE-UP, are substances or products used to enhance the appearance or fragrance of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair. In the 21st century, women generally use more cosmetics than men. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds; some being derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil), and some being synthetics. Common cosmetics include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge, skin cleansers and skin lotions, shampoo, hairstyling products (gel, hair spray, etc.), perfume and cologne.

SKIN CARE is the range of practices that support skin integrity including nutrition, avoidance of excessive sun exposure, and appropriate use of emollients; that enhance appearance such as use of cosmetics, botulinum, exfoliation, fillers, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, peels, retinol therapy; and that remediate skin break down and relieve skin conditions. Skin care is a routine daily procedure in many settings, such as skin that is either too dry or too moist, and prevention of dermatitis and prevention of skin injuries. Skin care is a component in wound healing, neonates, elderly, stomas, radiation treatment and with some medications.

Beauty & Skincare News, Reviews & Resources

• 2-tone lips are double the fun - "Playful and chic, using two matching but different tones on your lips wil create an immediate talking point."
• 5 Nail Trends That Are Going To Be Huge In 2023 - "The year 2022 was a big one for nails, with celebrity nail designs going viral, and the most in-demand manicurists becoming fully-fledged influencers. So what does this year have in store? From low-maintenance styles to elevated nail accessories, these are the five nail trends set to take over your Instagram feed in 2023."
• 5 Products for a Perfect Summer Shower - The New York Times.
• 5 Simple Steps To Your Perfect Skin At Home - "After months at home, skincare routine may have slipped together with your workout and diet plans, and you are desperately in need of some extra help."
• 6 beauty ingredients you should avoid if you've got sensitive skin - The Telegraph.
• 6 Health Myths About Oils - "The focus on oils isn’t exactly new; they’ve been praised and debated for eons. The difference today is that scientific research can help separate fact from fiction. Here are the biggest oil myths going around the internet, according to scientists."
• 8 tips for avoiding 'hangover skin' this Christmas - "Excess alcohol, lack of sleep and junk food can leave skin looking puffy, dull and dehydrated. Here’s how to mitigate the damage."
• 9 Best Anti-Aging Face Cream for Men - Faveable Ranking the Best.
• 9 Famous Women. No Makeup. Selfies - The New York Times.
• £9.60 product for babies that will change your skin - The Telegraph.
• 10 At-Home Beauty Treatments to Try This Weekend for Better Skin, Hair & Nails - "The pandemic undoubtedly upended most of our routines, leaving us to become DIY experts taking matters into our own hands as we managed a new normal. Even in the realm of beauty, we certainly learned a lot. There are many at-home treatments we tried, and some were so successful that we have no plans to discontinue use, even with salons and studios reopened. Below, all these and more as we break down ten fresh beauty treatments to consider this weekend and beyond to restore your appearance—all before Monday." Vogue.
• 10 beauty myths busted - "Shaving your legs won’t make your hair thicker. Is frequent hairwashing bad? Do false lashes ruin your own? Will plucking lead to disastrous brows? Our beauty columnist separates fact from fiction."
• 10 best moisturisers for men - The Telegraph.
• 10 of the best Instagram beauty accounts - The Guardian.
• 10-step guide to organising your make-up so you'll actually wear everything you own - The Telegraph.
• 11 Best Self-Tanning Drops for a Streak-Free, Sun-Kissed Glow - "Trick everyone into thinking you just got back from paradise - your secret is safe with us."
• 12 sunscreens that will also give you a glow - "The Best Sunscreen for Glowing Skin: 12 Formulas to Try This Summer."
• 20 small steps that will transform your skin forever - The Telegraph.
• 21 anti-ageing skincare tips - The Telegraph.
• 23 Celebrities defying the ageing process - The Telegraph.
• 23 Most Effective Skincare Products for Men - "From SPF to hydrating serums, and with scrubs in between, these products are best suited to give his skin a bit of TLC."
• 25 of the best face SPFs to wear all year round - "You will have heard it a million times before: wearing a face SPF every day (yes, even in winter) is key to healthy - and healthy-looking - skin. Finding the best SPF for face is key to blocking the harmful effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, which wreak havoc on the health of our skin and its cells, and leads to decreased collagen and elasticity, fine lines, pigmentation, and an increased risk of skin cancer if it isn’t used."
• 40 natural beauty brands & products - The Telegraph.
• £42 face oil the Duchess of Cambridge swears by - The Telegraph.
• 50 anti-ageing tips to help you break the time barrier - The Telegraph.
• 50 cheap beauty buys celebrities love - The Telegraph.
• 78 lessons on perfecting the French beauty look today - The Telegraph.
• 2016 mascara reviews - The Telegraph.
• A beauty moment for brows - "The big business of brows. The global market size for brow gel alone was valued at $264.9 million in 2021, and is predicted to be worth $431.7 million by 2031, according to Allied Market Research. In the past 12 months, 73% of US beauty-buying consumers surveyed by The Benchmarking Company say they’ve purchased both eyelash makeup products and tools and eyebrow products or tools - up from 66% in 2018."
• a cultural history of the manicure - "Nail art dates back millennia, taking in complex social codes, cultural appropriation, modern slavery and the sexism of lockdown rules for beauty salons."
• A Lipstick Line for Minimalists - The New York Times.
• Adele before & after 'Power of Makeup' makeover - "British superstar Adele sat down with beauty vlogger Nikkie de Jager for a tell-all 'Power of Makeup' session."
• Alex Rodriguez launches makeup for men & it's a growing a trend - "What Alex Rodriguez's new beauty line says about the rise of men's makeup."
• ALLURE - women's beauty magazine.
• Anti-ageing serums: 10 of the best - "There is nothing wrong with wrinkles, but older skin appreciates being replenished with nourishing potions."
• Are LED beauty masks worth the hype? Scientists say no - "One study found that the light emitted by the devices favoured by celebrities had little effect on deeper layers of the skin where ‘real change happens’."
• Are YOU 'beautiful'? 'hot or not' finger test - based on the 3.1 ratio, used by surgeons to create 'perfect profile'.
• Are You Overwashing Your Face? - "How to choose the right face wash in a sea of cleansers."
• Are You Ready for Mask Bingeing? - The New York Times.
• attar of roses - essential oil extracted from the petals of various types of rose.
• ‘Barbie Botox,’ TikTok’s latest beauty obsession - "40 units of the neurotoxin injected into each trapezius, the muscle holding up her neck. The procedure was originally devised to aid the release of severely overworked trapezius muscles which could cause migraines and intense neck tension. Now, it’s being administered off-label to cosmetically diminish the size of shoulders, elongating the neck. And it’s gaining traction on social media."
• BEAUTY - Wikipedia.
• Beauty & the beam: the future of LED therapy looks bright - "It’s non-invasive and has been proven to work. But can LED therapy really be a miracle cure for everything from acne to tired skin?"
• Beauty & the bloke: why more men are wearing makeup - "Foundation, concealer, a little eyeliner... More and more men now put on makeup on a daily basis. Priya Elan meets the influencers behind the trend - and has a makeover himself."
• beauty game changers for 2024? An AI foundation & vegan red lipstick - "Truly pioneering products are rare - but these two items are the real deal. Genius British brand Dcypher rejects this process. Instead, it relies on AI to analyse your skin tone using a 60-second online process, and then custom-blends your unique shade to order. Carisa Janes, founder of Hourglass Cosmetics, rejected the industry standard and, after three years' research alongside parent company Unilever, has developed Confession Red 0, a refillable, 100% vegan, patent-pending lipstick for which not a single insect was harmed."
• BEAUTY IN THE BAG - "To help beauty lovers sift through their makeup bags and wish lists before dishing out their hard earned dollars for the "next big thing."
• beauty lessons to learn from Jackie O - The Telegraph.
• Bespoke Beauty: Meet the brands who'll design your dream products - The Telegraph.
• Bespoke lipstick: How to find the perfect shade of lipstick - "Whether yours is ketchup red or wedding bouquet pink, new technologies are making it easier to match ‘the one’."
• best beauty detoxes - The Telegraph.
• Best body moisturisers to keep dry skin at bay this winter - The Telegraph.
• best fake tan that's kind to your skin - The Telegraph.
• best invisible facial sunscreens - "High protection is crucial for everybody, but finding suncare to suit all shades of skin used to be tricky - until now."
• best products for bushy brows - "Get a fuzzy, full look without the faff."
• best skincare under 100ml for your holiday - The Telegraph.
• Beyond Botox - the future of anti-ageing - The Telegraph.
• Cameron Diaz’s Approach to Beauty & Aging Is Surprising & Refreshing - "Cameron Diaz has proved once again why she’s everyone’s favorite Hollywood star. In a new podcast conversation with RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Michelle Visage the actor opens up about navigating the “infantilizing” effects of fame, society’s unrealistic beauty standards, and why, deep down, she’s just like everyone else."
• Can hairspray protect white clothing from makeup smears? - "Here’s a hack that could prove to be a game-changer - but choice of hairspray is key."
• can we trust beauty products to be safe? - "In a shocking new docuseries, the highly unregulated and highly dangerous world of cosmetics is thrust into the spotlight."
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• Chanel Perfume Bottles - Perfume List.
• Chanel’s Rouge Noir is still a classic after nearly 30 years - "Varnishing act: the only nail polishes I’ll ever need."
• Choosing the Best Moisturizer for Your Skin - The New York Times.
• Cindy Crawford on beauty & 'age maintenance' - "As fashion month continues, the trailblazing supermodel talks 90s nostalgia, career gambles, and embracing getting older."
• COMPACT - Wikipedia.
• COSMETICS - Wikipedia.
• Crumbs & cat poo: Renaissance women’s ‘astonishing’ beauty tips revealed - "The era is known for the white mask of makeup worn by Queen Elizabeth I, but academics reveal that cosmetic recipes then were more sophisticated than previously thought."
• Curious About Eyelash Extensions? Here’s What You Should Know - The New York Times.
• Decolonising dermatology: why black and brown skin need better treatment - "During my medical training, it was almost always assumed that my patients would be white. That prejudice is harmful in its own right - and when it comes to dangerous skin conditions, it can be deadly."
• DERMA NETWORK - skin & facial rejuvenation.
• Dior sticks by Johnny Depp in defiance of 'wife beater' ruling - "Fans pledge to buy cologne still advertised by actor after court finds he abused ex-wife."
• DIY beauty hacks you can do at home - "Try an avocado face mask, a home manicure or a jawline-enhancing beard."
• Do You Know What’s in Your Cosmetics? - "Thousands of chemicals, in billions of dollars worth of products, are being governed by regulations that haven’t been updated in decades."
• Does olive oil work as lip balm? - "I get nice juicy lips with my usual balm but I’m told the stuff you drizzle on salads works just as well."
• Does the ‘foreskin facial’ mark the end of the world? - "Kate Beckinsale is the latest celebrity to try the treatment, which uses a serum derived from babies’ circumcised penises. Has anti-ageing finally gone too far?"
• Dr. Harris Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Mask Review - "Call it beauty sleep. Literally. Town&Country Tried & True."
• Eau de Fido: Dolce & Gabbana launches luxury perfume for dogs - "Vet says dog perfume shows only that the wealthier demographic are finding new ways to spend their money and that canines will be unimpressed."
• Elon Musk’s Mom, Maye Musk, Reveals The Secrets To Healthy Aging - "Apart from raising an extraordinary visionary and billionaire like Elon, author, supermodel, dietician and nutrition science expert Maye Musk is an icon all on her own. As a supermodel, she epitomizes effortless elegance with her signature silver hair and sleek ensembles. She’s also championed healthy, natural aging. At age 69, she made history by gracing a global beauty campaign for Cover Girl."
• Empowering, alluring, degenerate? The evolution of red lipstick - CNN style.
• Exercising ... your face - The New York Times.
• Extreme times call for extreme eye lashes - "The spider lash might appear over the top - but it will make you feel better. Plus, home hair colour and top-down beauty."
• Face Masks for the Morning — That You Leave on All Day - The New York Times.
• Face time: how the sheet mask became 2018’s biggest beauty trend - The Guardian.
• Flush of health: welcome to the new beauty minimalism - "A new crop of cool-girl brands with limited colour palettes make it easy to achieve effortless, glowing skin. Minimalist fashion is huge, so it was only a matter of time before a crop of Scandi-stylised brands appeared, to capitalise on to its devotees. The new beauty minimalism is about a sheer wash of complexion-enhancing skin tint, a flush of good health to the cheeks, lightly fluffed brows (no hard, sharp algorithm-baiting arches here) and a semi-matte neutral lip colour that could feasibly be one’s own."
• For Cosmetics, Let the Buyer Beware - The New York Times.
• For Diane Kruger, It’s All About Her Brows & Matte Red Lipstick - The New York Times.
• game-changing sheet masks that will transform your skin in minutes - The Telegraph.
• Glossier founder Emily Weiss: ‘Beauty has very little to do with looks’ - "Glossier, the cult beauty brand, is transforming the way women use makeup. Emily Weiss, founder and ‘disruptor’, shares her vision for the cosmetics industry that’s made her start-up worth $1.2bn in five years."
• Glycolic acid: what is it and how can it help your dry skin? - The Telegraph.
• guide to summer sun protection & sunburn care - CNN Health.
• Harry Styles launches gender-neutral beauty brand - "Singer Harry Styles, who is known for his gender-fluid wardrobe and love of nail polish, has launched his own beauty brand, Pleasing."
• Have No Fear: It’s Just Eyeliner - The New York Times.
• How brows became the beauty obsession of the decade - The Guardian.
• How Do Self-Tanning Products Change Color of Skin? - The New York Times.
• How Many Face Products Do I Really Need? - "Sifting through all the advice can be confusing. But dermatologists say simpler is better."
• How often should we shower? Much less often than you think - The Sydney Morning Herald.
• How Old Do I Look? - Microsoft website guesses your age.
• how Pat McGrath became the world's most influential makeup artist - The Guardian.
• How Safe Is Sunscreen? - "A recent study on absorption into the bloodstream has caused concern, but you should be more worried about skin cancer."
• How technology is changing our idea of beauty - "From diversity to accessibility, can technology change the way we think about beauty for the better?"
• how the eyebrow industry is navigating lockdown - "Eyebrow grooming has been the biggest beauty trend of the last 10 years. But while the explosion in video calls is fuelling demand, social distancing rules means salons must work miracles to satisfy it."
• How the world got hooked on palm oil - "It’s the miracle ingredient in everything from biscuits to shampoo. But our dependence on palm oil has devastating environmental consequences. Is it too late to break the habit?"
• How Tiffany & Co. monopolized a shade of blue - CNN style.
• How TikTok is proving beauty is more than skin deep - "Social media smarts and a sense of humour are highly profitable for a new breed of ‘skinfluencer’."
• How to apply mascara correctly - The Telegraph.
• How to bare legs like Victoria Beckham - The Telegraph.
• How to Build a Skin Care Routine - The New York Times.
• How to Care for Your Skin - While You Sleep - The New York Times.
• How to channel Andie MacDowell's ageless elegance - The Telegraph.
• How to disguise your blemishes - The Telegraph.
• How to fill in eyebrows with powder - The Telegraph.
• How to find the perfect shade of lipstick - "Whether yours is ketchup red or wedding bouquet pink, new technologies are making it easier to match ‘the one’."
• How to get a natural-looking smile - The Telegraph.
• How to get Amal Clooney's eyebrows - The Telegraph.
• How to Get Clear Skin & Prevent Acne - Skincare Tips for Men - Gentleman's Gazette.
• How to get rid of blackheads - The Telegraph.
• How to look 10 years younger - secrets of an anti-ageing aficionado.
• How to look like Victoria Beckham - "(But be prepared for pain and hunger!): As the star, 49, shares her painful beauty regime... a look at her pricey skin-care, gruelling workouts and minute diet."
• How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger Without Needles - "A subtly accentuated pout can be achieved with makeup alone."
• How to play a strong brow game - "Show your eyebrows - and hair and skin - some love."
• How to Protect Your Skin This Summer - The New York Times.
• How to recreate Jennifer Aniston's signature golden glow - The Telegraph.
• How to remove your make-up in less than 60 seconds - The Telegraph.
• How to Take Care of Your Skin in the Fall & Winter - "There are easy ways to avoid dryness and irritation when colder weather arrives." The New York Times.
• How Your Diet Affects Your Skin - "Fruits, vegetables, dairy, soda - here’s what the evidence suggests about foods and skin health. A deficiency in vitamin C, for example, can cause scurvy, which leads to symptoms including easy bruising, poor wound healing and rough, thickened skin. And protein deficiencies can cause flaky, discolored skin."
• Huda Kattan: The face that launched a billion-dollar beauty empire - CNN.
• 'I wouldn't contour now': women over 50 on their beauty routines - "After trying out beauty trends in our shoot, four women reveal their go-to products and top tips."
• ‘I’d rather spend £300 on fillers than face cream’: the rise of tweakment face - "From stars who don’t age to the Love Island pout, the ‘tweaked’ look is becoming the new normal. But what is it doing to us?"
• Inner “Face Lift” Technique Trending In Skincare Circles - "How to achieve a lifted, chiselled jawline and remarkably sculpted cheekbones? It seems we’re all on the hunt for a method that works. The term 'sculpt cheekbones' alone has 233.6 million views on TikTok, while Google searches for “how to use gua sha” (an at-home technique) are up 50 per cent in the last 30 days. Those in the know, however, are turning to buccal massage."
• Is Chanel's new £45 hand cream worth the price tag? - The Telegraph.
• Is It Time to Toss My Skin Care Products? - "Moisturizers, serums and other items degrade over time. Here’s how to know when it’s time to stop using them." The New York Times.
• is makeup for men the next big beauty trend? - "Tom Ford and Chanel have launched male cosmetics, and foundation is the norm on TV shows from Love Island to Bodyguard. But does a bit of eyeliner work for everyone? One writer put it to the test..."
• Is Makeup Messing Up My Sunscreen? - "There’s good news and bad news when it comes to sun protection and cosmetics."
• Is Nail Polish Bad for Your Nails? - "In short, no, said Dr. Adam Rubin, a dermatologist and nail specialist at N.Y.U. Langone Health. There's nothing in traditional nail polish that will directly harm your fingernails or toenails, he said. Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break."
• Is your makeup aging you? - The New York Times.
• Jared Leto says he’s not interested in skincare - while selling $97 eye cream - "The actor has joined Brad Pitt - another self-described newbie - in hawking pricey products. Will anyone shell out?"
• Jennifer Aniston Spills Her Self-Care Secrets - Including How She Gets That Glow - "Glowing skin and gorgeous hair have been Jennifer Aniston’s signatures since her Friends days. Lucky for us, she’s spilling exactly how she gets so radiant: Collagen."
• Johann Maria Farina gegenÜber dem JÜlichs-Platz - the world's oldest eau de Cologne and perfume factory. It was founded at the beginning of the 18th century by Giovanni Maria Farina (German: Johann Maria Farina), an Italian perfume maker who started his business in 1709. The company's logo is a red tulip.
• Julia Roberts reveals the unusual hack behind her ageless beauty - "Smiles, purpose and ‘pickling:’ Julia Roberts talks timeless beauty in British Vogue. 'Pickling. I put my head in the jar every other Saturday for 18 hours. It does wonders,' she joked. 'The smell is awful.'"
• Kate Moss says ice water is her beauty secret - but does it really work? - The Telegraph.
• KFC Just Made Edible 'Finger Lickin' Good' Nail Polish That, Yeah, Tastes Like Chicken - Adweek.
• Kim Kardashian's latest make-up trick, sandbagging - The Telegraph.
• Kim Kardashian’s New Skin Care Line Is Not for Quitters - "The nine-step beauty regimen mirrors her elaborate daily routine."
• 'lipstick index' says people buy more makeup when times get tough - "Here's where it comes from - and whether it can really predict a recession. The lipstick index is the theory that sales of 'affordable luxuries' rise during economic downturns. The phrase was coined in the early 2000s by Leonard Lauder, heir to Estée Lauder cosmetics. It played out during the 2008 recession and the pandemic, and it seems to be happening now too."
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• L’OrÉal UV Sense - "L'Oréal's UV sensor sticks to your fingernail."
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• Louis Vuitton Malle Coiffeuse - "The Beauty Trunk embodies the encounter between historical trunks know-how and contemporaneity, with a creation dedicated to enhance modern beauty by accompanying our client in their everyday beauty routine."
• Make Sure You’re Using That Sunscreen Correctly - The New York Times.
• Makeup on the move: the rise of commuter cosmetics - The Guardian.
• Marilyn Monroe’s Definitive Bombshell Beauty Rules, Straight From the Icon’s Mouth - "When it comes to defining the eternal allure of Old Hollywood bombshell glamour, no woman has made more of an impact than Marilyn Monroe. Though dozens of bright young actresses have sported platinum pin curls and white dresses to play the iconic star, Monroe’s own beauty routine is the stuff of legend, scoured over by countless women who remain captivated by her fresh-faced yet sultry look. Of course, few people have shed more light on her beauty philosophies and rituals than Monroe herself - and research turns up more than a few well-conceived pieces of advice. Here we break down the silver screen star’s five best secrets, in her own words."
• Martha Stewart Welcomes You to Generation Ageless - "The octogenarian is the new face of skin care on TikTok."
• Men’s Manicures Were a Major Met Gala 2022 Beauty Trend - "Men’s manicures have been trending for awhile now (Harry Styles notably sported black and turquoise polish at 2019’s 'Notes on Camp' gala), though the 2022 Met Gala just cemented nail art as a source of spirited self-expression not bound by gender."
• Mewing: what is the YouTube craze that claims to reshape your face? - "The practice involves of keeping the tongue on the roof of the mouth – but some say it’s leading people down ‘a new road of obsession’."
• 'Never sleep in your make up': five ways to avoid spots - "If you are careful about what you use on your face and hair, as well as what you eat, it can help to keep your skin healthy."
• new skincare superchargers that work in seconds - The Telegraph.
• Period After Opening Symbol - "The Period After Opening symbol identifies the useful lifetime of a cosmetic product after its package has been opened for the first time."
• Pharrell Williams announces gender-neutral skincare line - "Musician’s Humanrace products described as perfect for ‘every individual’."
• Pot of gold: how the beauty industry fell for cannabis - "CBD oil is cropping up in an increasing number of high-end creams, oils and even mascaras - but not all derivatives of the plant are created equally."
• products you need to winter-proof your hands - The Telegraph.
• pulchronomics: Do you have to be attractive to get ahead? Here’s the ugly truth - "The Times science editor Tom Whipple investigates the world of pulchronomics - the academics who have proved that looks really do matter. Is the beauty bias the prejudice no one dares admit to?"
• Retinoids work, wipes don’t: 21 things I’ve learned about skin care - "What to spend your money on and what not to: Sali Hughes's lessons from 33 years in the beauty industry."
• Safest & Most Effective Sunscreens - TIME Magazine.
• Saving face: eight tips for avoiding 'hangover skin' this Christmas - "Excess alcohol, lack of sleep and junk food can leave skin looking puffy, dull and dehydrated. Here’s how to mitigate the damage."
• Scarlett Johansson Is Launching Her New Skin Care Line, The Outset - "Johansson will serve as the chairman of the new company, which is expected to officially launch on March 1. Cofounder Kate Foster will be the CEO. Foster was previously founder and CEO of SwearBy, a digital site focused on word-of-mouth product recommendations. The Outset will launch with simple skin care essentials."
• Seeing is believing when it comes to makeup mirrors - "Magnifying mirrors are often not that useful for the visually impaired. But I have finally found something I can recommend."
• She is bullied for her brows. Who decides what's beautiful? - "CNN Style meets model and anti-bullying activist Sophia Hadjipanteli along with a number of other inspiring people questioning the beauty standards that dictate what makes someone beautiful."
• Skin lightening is an $8.6 billion industry. This woman is trying to stop it - "For over a decade, Amira Adawe has devoted her life to putting an end to the skin lightening industry, particularly the use of creams that contain toxic levels of mercury. Here's how she's doing it."
• Skin whitening creams containing high levels of mercury continue to be sold on the world's biggest e-commerce sites, new report finds - "Skin whitening products containing high levels of mercury continue to be sold on the world's biggest e-commerce platforms, including websites run by eBay, Amazon and Alibaba, a new report by the Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG) finds."
• Skincare must-haves for long-haul flights - The Telegraph.
• Social media is rife with skin-whitening products. But little is being done to regulate the market - "Skin-lightening products, from big brand names to homemade concoctions, have exploded in their availability on major social media platforms where there are few rules about how they are promoted or sold."
• South Korea male beauty trend heads West - "South Korean men lead the world's male beauty market. Will the West ever follow suit?"
• SPF | sun protection factor & how much sunscreen do you really need? Experts answer - "Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US and while sunscreen abounds in aisles, many aren’t applying it correctly."
• Streamline Your Morning Makeup Routine - The New York Times.
• Stress, chocolate, sunlight: What's good & bad for your skin - CNN Health.
• Summer Beauty Reboot: 13 Ways to Upgrade Your Routine - The New York Times.
• Sun screens: 10 of the best - "Creams with a good SPF always used to be a bit thick and sticky, but the modern versions are light, easy to wear and should be part of your daily regime."
• Sun Protection Factor (SPF) - "SPF is a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on protected skin (i.e., in the presence of sunscreen) relative to the amount of solar energy required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value increases, sunburn protection increases."
• Sun Protection: What Dermatologists Wish You Knew About Sun Protection - "For starters: Don’t spray sunscreen like perfume." The New York Times.
• Sunburnt? Here's how to soothe & cover up your red skin - The Telegraph.
• Sunscreen: Are You Wearing Sunscreen the Right Way? - "You should wear sunscreen on any exposed parts of your body year-round, regardless of your skin tone, and even on days that are cloudy or cold."
• SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS SOAK ALL THE WAY INTO YOUR BLOODSTREAM - Wired.
• Sunscreen: Do You Really Need Sunscreen Every Day? - "Some worry it robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D. We asked experts to weigh in."
• Sunscreen is Damaging Coral Reefs - Everything You Should Know About It - "With up to 14,000 tons of sunscreen being washed off people into oceans each year, it’s time for all of us to understand how sunscreen damages coral reefs. Our simple and allegedly healthy habit of putting on lotion before exposing ourselves to UV radiations is indeed taking its toll on marine life and biodiversity."
• Sunscreen Is the Only Anti-Aging Product You Need - "The sun’s rays cause the majority of skin changes as you grow older. Here’s how sunscreen helps prevent the damage." The New York Times.
• #ThePowerOfMakeup - Women posting half made-up selfies.
• T MAGAZINE BLOG (NEW YORK TIMES) - blog dedicated to fashion, living, beauty, holiday, travel and design coverage.
• The best beauty changes to make in your 40s - The Telegraph.
• The Best Makeup You Can Buy at the Drugstore - The New York Times.
• The Difference Between Perfume, Cologne & Other Fragrances - The New York Times.
• The Queen's favourite beauty products - The Telegraph.
• The Return of the Gothic Lip - The New York Times.
• The revival of ancient beauty rituals - "Beauty and grooming wisdom from thousands of years ago is increasingly in demand. Bel Jacobs explores the ancestral methods that are helping people to live more consciously, for themselves and for the planet."
• the scent that costs more than gold - "Orris: The world’s rarest perfume ingredient."
• The ultimate guide to party make-up - The Telegraph.
• The Ultimate Quarantine Self-Care Guide - "Here's how to take care of your nails, hair, and skin at home - because if there was ever a time to be kind to yourself, it's now."
• There's more to eyebrows than you might think - "She is bullied for her brows. Who decides what's beautiful?"
• Thin eyebrows are back, but should they be? - " Good news for anyone who permanently decimated their eyebrows in the 1990s with a pair of tweezers and bad lighting: the barely-there brow is making a comeback."
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• To combat dry skin, turn down your shower & care for your microbes - "Wild weather can exacerbate a common problem. Experts advise on general preventative measures - and when to see a doctor."
• To Wear Makeup or Not to Wear Makeup? - The New York Times.
• Tube of Ancient Red Lipstick Unearthed in Iran - "New research suggests the nearly 4,000-year-old cosmetic may be among the oldest discoveries of its kind."
• Ugly makeup: the trend highlighting what's beyond conventional beauty - "Ugly makeup is imperfect, sloppy, chaotic - and only worn to please the wearer, against social expectations."
• Undereye gel patches are the revitalising cucumber slices of the 21st century - "Tired, dull undereyes? These masks and jellies will give them a pampering, depuffing lift."
• Unilever to exclude word 'normal' from beauty products - "Dove soap maker Unilever will remove the word 'normal' from its beauty and personal care products, as well as stop digital alterations of body shapes and skin colour of models used in its advertising in a push to be more inclusive."
• Unmasked: Make-up's big secret - "Make-up’s Big Palm Oil Secret."
• Venus Williams On Launching Skincare, Her SPF Needs & Beauty Philosophy - "If there’s anyone who knows sunscreen, it’s Venus Williams. The tennis champion has spent endless hours under the sun on the court and she’s as vigilant about her sunscreen as she is her tennis game. So, it’s no surprise that for her first foray into skincare she’s launching two SPF products - On-the-Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 and Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35 - in partnership with clean beauty retailer Credo, under her EleVen by Venus Williams brand."
• What are liquid lipsticks & which are the best ones? - The Telegraph.
• What does your £10 manicure really cost? The unvarnished truth about nail bars - "Are vulnerable young Vietnamese people being routinely trafficked into the UK to work in cut-price nail salons? Amelia Gentleman joins a police raid on one shop suspected of involvement in exploitation."
• What Happened to Shen Beauty? - "An airy boutique for salves and cosmetics was a Brooklyn hot spot for more than a decade. But many employees described an ugly workplace."
• What Is an Essence & Why Is It More Important Than Moisturizer? - "How this watery fluid became an essential skin care product."
• what real men use in the bathroom - The Guardian.
• When beauty products were radioactive - "A miracle cream was launched in Paris in 1933. Billed as a "scientific beauty product," it promised to improve circulation, firm muscle tissue, reduce fat and smooth wrinkles. It was part of a line of cosmetics called Tho-Radia -- after thorium and radium, the radioactive elements it contained."
• 'When I started selling eyebrow products, people thought I was crazy': how to make a billion in beauty - "At this year’s BeautyCon festival in LA, makeup moguls Huda Kattan and Anastasia Soare reveal what it takes to hit $1bn."
• When beauty products were radioactive - "A miracle cream was launched in Paris in 1933. Billed as a 'scientific beauty product,' it promised to improve circulation, firm muscle tissue, reduce fat and smooth wrinkles. It was part of a line of cosmetics called Tho-Radia -- after thorium and radium, the radioactive elements it contained."
• Who Discovered Soap? What to Know About the Origins of the Life-Saving Substance - TIME Magazine.
• Why micro-needling could be the key to looking younger for women over 40 - The Telegraph.
• Why some smells risk being lost forever - "The people trying to save scents from extinction. The smells of ordinary life, from traditional pubs to old books, are part of our culture and heritage - and many of them are in danger of being lost."
• Why this £70 fake tan is worth investing in - The Telegraph.
• Why women feel pressured to shave - "Type 'When did women start...' into Google and one of the top autocomplete suggestions to pop up is, 'When did women start shaving?' The answer goes back centuries. Hair removal - or otherwise - has long shaped gender dynamics, served as a signifier of class and defined notions of femininity and the 'ideal body.'"
• Why You Need An Eyelash Serum (And The Best Lash Growth Serums That Actually Work) - "Raise your hand if you'd like to have fuller, flutterier lashes. Now, raise your hand if you want to achieve that without using falsies or eyelash extensions (come on, I can't be the only one!). Turns out, there is a way to get doe-like lashes for real. Enter: Lash growth serums."
• why you need to know about the chemicals in cosmetics - "Also known as plasticizers, phthalates are also commonly found in food packaging and plastics."
• With celebrity scents falling out of fashion, these are the niche fragrance brands to know about - The Telegraph.
• World’s Favorite Scent Is Vanilla, According to Science - "Some smells are perceived as more pleasant than others, which means preferences for certain odors could have evolutionary roots in our past."
• Would you want a stranger’s fingers in your mouth? I find out why celebrities love buccal massage - "Jennifer Lopez and the Duchess of Sussex are said to enjoy this ‘inner facial’. But what’s it like to have someone manipulate your cheek muscles from the inside? There’s only one way to know ..."
• You Can Now Use Google Lens On Your Phone To Look Up Skin Conditions - "Housed in this app is Google Lens, a vision-based tool that allows users to search what they see via their smartphones. Essentially, Lens compares an uploaded or captured image to other images throughout the internet (akin to traditional Google search), and ranks the results based on their similarities to the user’s image."
• You Won’t Look Like Sharon Stone at 59 - The New York Times.
• You’ve Been Washing Your Hands Wrong - The New York Times.

Top 75 Best Beauty & Skincare Brands & Products

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• 50 Shades of You - Beauty Bridge.
• Aesop - since 1987. "We offer skin, hair and body care formulations created with meticulous attention to detail, and with efficacy and sensory pleasure in mind." All skin products.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills - "Beauty, Cosmetics and More."
• ANNICK GOUTAL - face care.
• AVEDA - "The Art and Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences." Skin care.
• AVON - "The company for women." Skincare.
• Baxter of California - men's skin care & grooming products.
• BOBBI BROWN - Kate's, Duchess of Cambridge, favorite make-up brand.
• Bonaval - men's & women's creams, lotions & soaps.
• Carita - "Luxury Beauty Care For Face, Body & Hair."
• Caswell-Massey - since 1752. "America's Original Apothecary."
• CAUDALÉE - natural skin care & anti-aging treatments for all skin types.
• CHANEL - skincare.
• Charlotte Tilbury - "Magic Foundation." Instant perfect skin for all ages. All skin tones.
• CLARINS - "Skin Care, Face & Body Creams, Sun Protection and Makeup."
• CLINIQUE - since 1968. Owned by Estée Lauder. Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free. 3-step & skin care.
• CRÈME DE LA MER - moisturizing cream.
• DANIELE DE WINTER - INSIDEOUT beauty treatments work on your skin synergistically from Inside & Out, nourishing and healing with powerful botanicals, antioxidants and enzymes.
• DECLÉOR - "Pioneers of Professional Aromatherapy Skincare Since 1974."
• DIOR - "Skin Care by Christian Dior: face care, body care, sun protection, face wash and men's care."
• DR. BRANDT SKIN CARE - much more than just a "doctor brand". As a practicing celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Fredric Brandt restlessly searches for state-of-the-art ingredients and technologically advanced delivery systems that mimic his in-office procedures. Expect flawless, ageless looking skin in minimal time, just like the doctor ordered.
• D.R.Harris - established 1790 in 29 St. James's Street, London, U.K. Men's skincare products.
• ELIZABETH ARDEN - since 1910. "Skin Care, Anti-Aging Serums and Treatments."
• essie - since 1981. "The go-to nail brand for salon professionals, beauty junkies, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world."
• ESTÉE LAUDER - since 1946. Skincare products & treatments.
• Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r - "The foundation that changed the game." In 40 boundary-breaking shades.
• FLORIS - women's hand cream & lotion.
• FRANCK PROVOST - beauty products.
• GARNIER - "Feel more confident in your skin. Try Garnier’s expertly formulated moisturizers, exfoliators, BB creams and cleansers."
• Georgette Klinger - "Natural European Skin Care Since 1941." What you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your body.
• GIORGIO ARMANI - Skin Care - Anti-Aging Skincare Treatments, Moisturizers & Serums.
• GIVENCHY - skincare & beauty products.
• Glossier - since 2014. "It's Your Time To Shine." Shop Accessible Luxury Products Inspired By Our Community To Make You Look And Feel Good. Get the Makeup And Skincare Products Inspired By Real People And Their Routines.
• Intelligent Nutrients - "Organic Beauty Products and Organic Skin Care Products."
• JO MALONE - bath & body.
• JOSEPH'S Toiletries - "Bottom Skin Care." A few dry wipes would never do for your face, hands or hair. Created by leading Swiss dermatologists and skin care experts for optimal health and hygiene.
• JURLIQUE - "Natural Skin Care Products."
• JUVÉDERM - injectable gel. "Loose those lines."
• KATE SOMERVILLE SKIN HEALTH EXPERTS - "Kate's answer to ageless beauty." Deep Tissue Repair, and more.
• KENZOKI - skincare products by Kenzo.
• Kiehl's - since 1851. "Facial Cleansers, Moisturizers, Toners & Treatment Products."
• Kjaer Weis - "Certified Organic Makeup." Kjær Weis is a visionary and forward thinking cosmetics line created by Danish-born, New York-based makeup artist Kirsten Kjær Weis.
• LA MER - "Offers an array of specialized treatments to address your individual preferences and skin's changing needs."
• La Prairie - "Luxury Anti-Aging Products."
• LA ROCHE-POSAY - "A Better Life for Sensitive Skin."
• LANCÔME - "Discover Your Perfect Skin Ritual." Anti-Aging Skincare, Moisturizer, Serum & Sunscreen.
• LAURA MERCIER - skincare products.
• L'ORÉAL - "Because you're worth it." Skin Care Products and Brands.
• LA PRAIRIE - "Luxury Skincare Products." La Prairie products help prolong the youthful appearance of even the most delicate skin.
• Marisa Berenson Beauty - "Natural Luxury Cosmetics." Making the best of the nature. Prickly Pear Oil is one of the costliest and precious skin care healer. The the oils is mixed with rare essential and vegetable oils within a secret formula.
• May Lindstrom Skin - "Discover your ritual." The ultimate luxury, artisanal experience for skin and body. Get into your skin. Create time and space for the personal connection you deserve.
• MARY KAY - "Enriching Women's Lives." Skin care products.
• Mesoesthetic - "Medical Skin Care."
• Nars - "Makeup and Skincare."
• NIVEA - "Beauty is trust. Beauty is confidence. Beauty is feeling good."
• OLAY for You - "where you can find your perfect skin care regimen in seconds. Answer a few simple questions and receive personalized recommendations designed specifically for you."
• OLE HENRIKSEN - natural skin care, anti-aging products, celebrity skin care line.
• PENHALIGON'S - established 1870. Men's grooming products, bath & body.
• POND'S - since 1846. "Skin Care Products for Women & Men."
• REN SKINCARE - "Performance. Purity. Pleasure." Men's & women's.
• Rouje - since 2016. "Les Filles en Rouje." Women's.
• RESTYLANE - "Natural beauty from within." Restylane skincare consists of nine different skincare products.
• SANTA MARIA NOVELLA - since 1612. Florence, Italy.
• Savannah Bee Company - "Home to the world's finest naturally luxurious health & beauty products."
• SENSAI - skincare, sun & body care, make-up, hair cure, wrinkle repair, lipsticks.
• SEPHORA - is a chain of cosmetics stores founded in France in 1993 and acquired by Paris-based conglomerate LVMH in 1997. The Sephora chain includes more than 750 stores in 21 countries. It carries over 250 brands of items that include makeup, skin care, fragrance, bath, hair products, hair tools, and other beauty accessories, including Sephora's own private label.
• SHU UEMURA - "The Japanese art of beauty." Skincare & beauty products."
• Sisley Paris - since 1972. "Plant-Based Skincare." Phyto-cosmetology is a science in which Sisley excels. The vital energy of plants, their adaptive and regenerative potential, as well as their protective systems, have all been placed in the service of beauty. This science is applied to Sisley facial care, body care and sun care as well as its makeup.
• SKIN MEDICA - anti aging & other skin care products.
• Sodashi - "High Performance Chemical Free Skincare."
• THE BODY SHOP - "Beauty Products inspired by Nature and Ethically made."
• THE ORGANIC PHARMACY - "Natural, Organic Beauty Products." The first and only pharmacy in the world dedicated to health and beauty using only organic products and treatments.
• TiZO - "Age Defying Fusion." Skincare & sunscreen products.
• Tom Ford - men's skincare & grooming.
• Tom Ford - women's.
• UNCOVER - "The skincare brand targeting one of the world’s most underserved beauty markets."
• Vichy - "Dedicated to skin health for over 80 years."
• Victor de Souza - lipsticks.
• VICTORIA'S SECRET - beauty supplies.
• vita liberata - "The Experts in Luxury Tanning & Skincare."
• YVES ROCHER - Skin care products, cosmetic makeup.
• YVES SAINT LAURENT - "Skincare and Beauty."