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Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Of course Jennifer Lopez packed an entire beauty mood board into just a few days at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In less than 72 hours, she’s checked off the boxes for a voluminous, high ponytail, pin-straight hair with a razor-sharp center part, a Bumpit-esque bouffant, and now what may very well be the prettiest look of her trip abroad: a half-up hairstyle finished with a sizable black bow.

When it comes to exfoliants, you no longer have to choose between brighter skin and a happy skin barrier. The best PHA products deliver both, gently whisking away dead skin cells while helping skin stay comfortable. "PHAs, or polyhydroxy acids, are a type of chemical exfoliant—and what makes them special is that they slough off surface buildup much more gently than other acids," says Mamina Turegano, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New Orleans.

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Fashion Month is fun, but there's something so special about Paris's Haute Couture Week. It's where houses and designers get to show their most awe-inspiring, whimsical, over-the-top creations and where celebrities have fun getting all glammed up to match the vibes of their favorite designers. One such celebrity is Cardi B, who frequently attends Couture Week and always brings the drama with her hair, makeup, and wardrobe.

The best Korean eye patches do far more than provide a fun selfie opp—they're like a cold compress, serum, and power nap for tired eyes all at once. While eye patches have become a staple in beauty routines around the world, Korean brands have long been using them as everyday rituals rather than once-in-a-while pampering sessions. “Korean skin-care culture tends to emphasize consistency and frequent use,” says Y. Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story When I’m not dodging push notifications about ongoing geopolitical strife or other miscellaneous calamities that have become par for the course in 2026, I’m reviewing the pitches that crowd my inbox as a beauty writer. A topic that was once a perplexing, unexpected visitor is now a too-comfortable resident: longevity. “Mitochondrial health is all the rage on TikTok,” declares one pitch, then recommends red light therapy to coax me aboard.

Waxing may seem like an intimidating (read: painful!) way to remove body hair, but the best at-home waxing kits make the process easy, mess-free, and as approachable as your favorite razor. Plus, there are unique benefits to waxing, anyway: It can reduce your risk of ingrown hairs and razor burn and lasts longer than shaving. So if you’re on the fence, changing up your routine could be worth it if you’re prone to post-shave irritation.

While many Western luminizers are designed to sculpt cheekbones or deliver high-impact shine, Korean highlighters take a softer approach, enhancing skin with natural-looking radiance rather than an obvious stripe of shimmer. Much of this philosophy stems from K-beauty ideals like mulgwang skin (translating to a “watery glow”), which describes a deeply hydrated complexion where the glow appears to come from the skin itself.

The 'Elle' cast takes us through their entire day on set. Follow Lexi Minetree as she gets her makeup & hair done to become Elle Woods.

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Four months into Zendaya’s bixie, we haven’t come close to tiring of it. She's cycled through soft curls, slicked-back styles, and vintage-inspired swoops that have made her hair one of the biggest beauty stories of the year. But for the world premiere of The Odyssey, she surprised us by suddenly wearing waist-skimming waves and a braid crown that couldn’t be more fitting for someone playing a goddess.

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Sabrina Carpenter was presumably a guest at Taylor Swift’s wedding over the weekend, but now she’s popped up in Paris to be a front-row guest at the Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show. And while we have yet to see how she wore her hair to the Madison Square Garden love fest, we think it’s safe to say it must have been much different than the completely unexpected braided pigtails she sported to sit runway-side.