things we finish
"When I came out as non-binary, there were a lot of expectations for me to look more feminine. But being non-binary means that I don’t need to fall into that category—I shouldn’t have to be in full glam for you to believe me." Read more
"I used to straighten [my hair] and do presses, but since college, I’ve worn it curly and have been on this path to find the right products for it." Read more
"I was a size 18 at Condé Nast trying to dress for meetings with iconic editors and with peers who all wore current season designer pieces. I was not blind to the fact that it left me at a stark disadvantage—how we dress affects how we’re personally feeling that day, how we’re perceived at work, the opportunities we get, the money that we take home, the list goes on." Read more
"During the summer of 2020, I was painting my mom’s boyfriend’s house and gardening for money, but I would wake up at 5AM to create the videos. I hit one million followers in December, and then by January of 2021, I hit seven million." Read more
An absolute masterclass Read more
"I’ve controlled my narrative every step of the way, and now, I’m passing this torch to a famous television show and people can pin me into whatever they want." Read more
From Sir John to Jenn Collins Read more
On the better-than-Botox treatment, the best deal in skincare, and how she launched her hit fashion newsletter Read more
On drugstore beauty, running and slapping her face. Read more
On making body butter in her kitchen, moisturizing and motherhood. Read more
Emely Grullon on her Dominican mom and sensitive skin. Read more
On fragrance, memories and Tom Ford. Read more
"For the past 7 years, I’ve been shaping my own brows because I’ve had so many bad experiences, which I can look back and laugh about now." Read more
Tomi Talabi on her stress-free skincare routine and finding beauty online. Read more
The Darkest Shade series creator on inclusivity in the beauty industry Read more
Literally, she's a model and Rose Inc's founder—figuratively, she's soaked up 20 years worth of industry veteran beauty tips Read more
A product review year in review Read more
The professional jewelry-wearer on the hand creams that play nice with gems Read more
Our in-house expert on website code and beauty Read more
"I used to think that I knew what the future held... I’ve come to realize that the universe’s higher power really doesn’t give a fuck about what my plans are and what I want to do." Read more
Like a DIY advent calendar for the beauty-obsessed Jews in your life Read more
"This is a bad way to live, but I buy a lot of my fragrances as decoration. Last night, my boyfriend was looking at all my fragrances and said, ‘You couldn’t use these all in a lifetime.’" Read more
Come for the photos, stay for the serum recs Read more
"The overall goal [with my makeup] is to make it last as long as possible without too much shine. I don’t touch up!" Read more























