Beauty

Prada Carbon, the Lavender With a Metallic Edge

Prada carbon is Luna Rossa Carbon, the 2017 men's fragrance with a cool, mineral lavender. Here are eight Prada fragrances, from Carbon to Paradigme, and eight lavender and woody scents I compared them with.

YSL MYSLF Absolu, Orange Blossom for Men

YSL myslf absolu is the third MYSLF eau de parfum, built around orange blossom, ginger and warm woods. Here are eight Yves Saint Laurent men's fragrances, from MYSLF to L'Homme, and eight citrus, orange blossom and woody scents I compared them with.

Reuzel, the Rotterdam Barbershop Pomade Line

Reuzel came out of a Rotterdam barbershop and still names its pomades by tin color, from the green grease to the blue water-based one. Here are eight Reuzel stylers, from pomades to a sea salt spray, and eight salon pomades, creams and gels I compared them with.

American Crew Matte Clay: A Workable Matte Finish

American Crew matte clay is the dry, workable-hold puck from a brand a stylist started in 1994 for men's hair. Here are eight American Crew stylers, from clay and fiber to pomades, and eight texturizing stylers I compared them with.

Ulta Beauty Black Friday 2026: What I Dug Up on Early Deals and a Cyber Monday Worth Waiting For

Ulta's Cyber Monday page says it is working on another sale for 2026, with no dates or terms. In both past years it ran an early event first, so here is that history.

Dyson Airwrap Dupe: The Auto-Wrap Barrel and Its Closest Relatives

Dyson Airwrap dupe guide: auto-wrap barrels, hot air brushes, dryers with attachments and smoothing brushes. Start with the barrel.

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Shades: Tinted Gel Cream, SPF 30

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue shades: 20 tints from Buttercream 03 to Spice 08 with mineral SPF 30, plus powders, concealers and skin tints.

Who Owns Good Molecules: The Retailer's In-House Skincare Line

Who owns Good Molecules? It began in 2019 as a beauty retailer's in-house skincare line. Toners, serums and creams, plus similar serums.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm: Every Shade, Shimmer and SPF 45

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm shades: original tints, 4 shimmers and the SPF 45 daytime version with shea and cupuaçu butter.

AXIS-Y Dark Spot Serum and Other Serums for Uneven Tone

AXIS-Y dark spot serum: the Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum, plus niacinamide, vitamin C and tranexamic acid serums and a daily sunscreen.

Good Dye Young Hayley Williams: Bright Semi-Permanent Color

Good Dye Young Hayley Williams hair color: bright semi-permanent shades from 2016, plus color-safe washes and repair masks.

Fenty Foundation Shades: Pro Filt'r, Soft'Lit and Skin Tints

Fenty foundation shades: Pro Filt'r matte, Soft'Lit and skin tints, plus the concealers, powders and brushes that finish the base.

The medicube Zero Pore Pad, and the Pore Routine I Build Around It

medicube Zero Pore Pad: how it compares with other toner pads, plus BHA toners, serums and clay masks for a full pore routine.

Skin Barrier Repair: Creams, Serums and Gentle Cleansers I Trust

Skin barrier repair: ceramide creams, calming serums and toners, and cleansers that do not strip, explained from the brick and mortar idea.

Erborian Skin Tint Foundation: CC Cream and Tinted Moisturizers

Erborian hydrating primer and skin tint: the CC Cream with 2% centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, plus tinted moisturizers and close matches.

Rare Beauty Lip Oil: Soft Pinch Shades and Tinted Oils to Pair

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch lip oil shades: Serenity, Affection, Happy, Joy, Delight, Hope, Wonder and Honesty, plus lip oil sticks and tinted oils.

Orange Semi Permanent Hair Color: Neon Dyes to Copper

Orange semi permanent hair color: neon dyes to copper, plus glosses, depositing masks and color-safe shampoos to stop orange fading.

Eucerin Sunscreen Picks, and What the FDA Still Wants to Know

Eucerin sunscreen picks: Age Defense SPF 50, 8 Eucerin sunscreens from face to body, 4 mineral formulas, and what the FDA still wants to know.

Natasha Denona Makeup Artist: From Backstage to Hy-Glam

Natasha Denona makeup artist story: from backstage dancer to her 2016 line, plus the 52-shade Hy-Glam foundation and base routine.

Maybelline Foundation: From Fit Me to Super Stay and Beyond

Maybelline foundation for every finish: matte Fit Me to 30-hour Super Stay, plus long-wear rivals and pressed powders to set them.

Londontown Nail Polish, a Grandmother's Garden Remedy Turned Nail Line

Londontown nail polish is made in the USA by a New York brand. Explore Lakur color, sheer veils and the Kur care line.

Neutrogena Facial Cleanser: Gel, Foam and Acne Washes Compared

Neutrogena facial cleansers compared: Hydro Boost gel, Ultra Gentle foam and oil-free acne wash, and how to choose between them.

Kenra Blow Dry Spray and the Heat Protectants I Reach For

Kenra Blow-Dry Spray, a heat protectant the brand says cuts blow-dry time by up to 50%, plus other blow-dry sprays and heat protectants.

Hand Cream or Cuticle Oil First: A Ten-Second Nail Routine

Hand cream or cuticle oil first? Oil on nails at night, hand cream after every wash. A 10-second routine with picks for dry winter hands.