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Our favorite gender-inclusive K-beauty brand just dropped the collab we didn't know we needed! That's right, good light cosmetics teamed up with Netflix's 'XO, Kitty' Season 2, to create a lip treatment called the Lip Nectar just in time for season 2. In a limited-edition collaboration called 'XO, Kissy,' the package includes a limited-edition backpack packaging, Hangul-inspired keychain, a scratch-off card, and the best part: a new lippie of your dreams.

He's a winner! Well, at least when it comes to Best Lips. We're talking about Golden Globe Awards 2024 nominee, Charles Melton, who joined forces with cult-favorite beauty brand good light cosmetics. Charles, who's had a whirlwind awards season, is one of the frontrunners for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. It's also the Riverdale alum's first-ever Golden Globe Awards nomination, which is an impressive feat.

"We're the Powerpuff Girls," proclaimed the actress Kara Wang, sporting a mint green blazer over a skin-hugging sheath. She went to greet others in the same color scheme, embracing the actress Ally Maki, Christine Ko, and good light cosmetics founder, David Yi. She was among those who received the non-existent but obvious dress code: blending in with the decor at the restaurant, Monarch.

The latest rising creators taking over your FYP. With so many beauty TikTokers to get your glam tips from, who do you turn to? From showing off bright and bold looks à la Euphoria, to sharing new, undiscovered ways to use beauty products, there’s no doubt TikTok has become the new beauty Mecca. But the platform wouldn’t be able to claim that status without the many creators who enliven it.

Jenny Slate is having one of the biggest years in Hollywood. The multi-hyphenate talent – comedian, producer, actress, write, voice-over extraordinaire, among other things – is making her debut as a first-time nominee for the 2023 Oscars. But unlike others who may be nominated for one film, Jenny's going for gold for two: Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Marcel the Shell with Shoes on.

Friday Night Light is a series in which we speak to interesting creative folx and find out how they're spending their night. They indulge us in their routines, and we pick up a tip or three. This week, we have the founder of CLE Cosmetics — Lauren Jin. Lauren Jin (she/her) Founder, @clecosmetics My week usually consists of communicating with my team members, planning and product developing for the next year, and playing with my dog Mori. What was a highlight of this past week?

Is it too soon to get sentimental about the past year? Probably. Just know that I am holding it in for a forthcoming post. Either way, as usual, these are the products that caught our attention this past month. On occasion, our picks will be associated with affiliate links, of which we receive a small percentage. This fact bears no relationship to our independent editorial selections! It merely helps keep the lights on.

They make up the vibrant, entertaining cast that surrounds us every day. Without them, our lives would be a dull, predictable rerun with no promise of landing a second season. For as unique as these specimens are, you may find that they remind you of characters on the big (or small) screen. That resemblance and blurring of life and art inspired this year's holiday gift guide. Five highly-curated lists (with one bonus!) for all the main characters in your life.

We’ve lived through the reign of hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, and niacinamide in skincare, but an inevitable new queen has risen: peptides. My apologies for going full high school chemistry on you, but the following context is necessary. According to Healthline, “Peptides are amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, like collagen and elastin.” As we age and collagen production slows down, the topical use of peptides can plump and strengthen the skin barrier.

Best sex toy: Cock Block (NSFW) There wasn’t a ton of innovation going on in the insertable category of the gay sex toy market— until the Cock Block came along. This dual-opening toy provides a solution for two tops, two bottoms, a side (someone who isn’t into penetration), or any couple with two penises. Using it is also simple enough: use it in missionary between you and your partner.