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The Top Shelf

Cyrus Veyssi, Content Creator + Writer

"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 >

Unnecessary Pairings

Holiday Cookbooks + Overnight Treatments

Because—for the love of God!—could you imagine getting all of this done in one day?Read more >

The Extras

A Case For Sleeping In Your Sunscreen

Mineral sunscreens are just zinc oxide creams, and zinc is really good for rednessRead more >

ITG ♥s

Why Haven't You Tried Mary Allan Skincare Yet?

Her line flies under the radar, but it seriously shouldn'tRead more >

ITG ♥s

11 Years Of Great Beauty Advice

In celebration of ITG's 11th birthday, all the best tips and tricks we've learned from The Top ShelfRead more >

Just In

Plain Ol' Retinol Is Old News

These 3 new retinoids might tackle breakouts and fine lines... dare we say... *better*Read more >

Guide

Mandelic Acid Is Skincare's Latest It-Girl

What it is and why so many experts keep recommending itRead more >

Just In

There's A New BHA In Town

A primer on salicylic acid's little sister, lipo-hydroxy acidRead more >

#ITGTopShelfie

The Model With An Eczema-Friendly K-Beauty Routine

Gina's best tips come from on-set makeup artists and her beauty YouTube-obsessed mom Read more >

Guide

Let's Stop Pretending We Know What Ceramides Are

They're practically in everything, but... what the heck are they?Read more >

Guide

A Map To Your Perfect Winter Moisturizer

Or summer moisturizer, or "just because" moisturizerRead more >

Guide

Facialist Lesley Thornton's 5 Tips For Effective Masking

The aesthetician and Klur founder has a few hot tips to up your masking gameRead more >

Guide

Mask While You Mask

Up your skincare game while you responsibly wear PPERead more >

Guide

Your Face Mask Needs A Good Cleaning

How to kill the heat-sensitive virus that causes COVID-19 in the laundry, so your protective face masks stay fresh and cleanRead more >

Guide

Become Your Own Breakout Diagnostician

Know thy reason for breaking out, know thy enemyRead more >

Guide

Reader Favorites: Black-Owned Beauty Brands

Almost 70 more places to shop, all culled from readers' recommendationsRead more >

Guide

Your Skin On Protective Face Masks

Breakouts and irritation abound. Here's how to put a stop to it.Read more >