People can keep repeating the story that more sleep and water will eliminate fine lines and dark circles, but that doesn’t make it true—at least not for most of us. Wrinkles, puffiness, and discoloration aren’t solely caused by dehydration and bad nights of sleep, which is where, fortunately, eye creams come in to tackle our skin concerns. For years I was skeptical of under-eye treatments, not convinced they were anything more than just overpriced moisturizer, but after testing a number of different creams that made me look like I got 12 hours of sleep even after restless nights, I’m officially all in. Read More...
At 31, I’ve been grappling with cakey foundation more than I had in my 20s; similarly, my under-eye concealer is increasingly less helpful, as it nestles into crevices created by my newfound fine lines. (My mother has lamented these very beauty woes for as long as I can remember; I’d rolled my eyes as a teen, but I’ve become increasingly sympathetic.) In searching for makeup that smooths skin sans settling into, and exacerbating, fine lines, I learned of Laura Geller; a brand Oprah has praised in the past, as has Vanna White. Read More...
I’ve never understood the societal stigma around hair graying. At 30, I’m beginning to notice silver strands sprouting from my own scalp, and I’m genuinely unbothered by their glinting, increasingly visible presence in my chocolate brown hair. In fact, just a few years ago, I bleached and toned my hair to various shades of gray, and returned to brown somewhat begrudgingly. Grey is gorgeous. That said, I also understand that silver hair comes with challenges. Read More...
