Beauty

For an instant mood-booster, slip into something a little more glam While you’re likely très familiar with the little black dress (LBD), it probably doesn’t feel like that these days. Like most of the world, you’ve probably traded in your statement dresses and Insta-worthy lewks for sweatsuits and PJs. Look: It is what it is.

You don’t get Ashley Graham’s expert glow without some beginner missteps. “Who doesn’t have a bad tanning story when it comes to self-tanner?” Graham admits over Zoom. The model, who looks radiant in a high ponytail and sun-kissed tan, calls in from a conference room, where products surround her from her new Ultimate Glow Kit.

Getty + Joelle Avellino For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Beauty is really within. It’s really the person that you work on every day, to try to be the best version

Getty images + Joelle Avelino For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. I don’t think I fell back in love with myself until relatively recently, and some of that self-love has come

Finding a makeup bag that doubles as a designer clutch may not be a priority when it comes to organizing your products. But whether you carry a minimalist five-step routine or every red lipstick known to mankind, investing in a makeup bag that is both chic and functional will instantly upgrade your life. Beauty giant

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. I grew up in the South, and there’s a very particular way that Black women in the South get ready for church. It’s a ritual,

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Growing up in Hollywood of course had its challenges, especially as a young Black woman and an aspiring actress. You’re not necessarily seeing a lot

Joelle Avelino + Getty For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. When I grew up, there was only one Black doll on the market. Her name was Sasha and she was made

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

For the State of Black Beauty, ELLE.com chatted with six Black icons to hear how they define Black beauty and how they see themselves in the space—in their own words. Black beauty, what it means to me is Maya Angelou’s poem, “Phenomenal Woman.” It’s loving your hips, your nose, your hair. It’s embracing all of

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

The moment you feel seen is powerful. For many Black women, that feeling is few and far between. For the State of Black Beauty, we asked four writers to recall the instance in their life they felt SEEN in media. From Janet Jackson to Eartha Kitt, here are love letters to our Black Beauty icons

She was in the shower when she first felt it. A lump where no woman ever wants to find one. Just below the armpit, near the side of the breast. It was uncomfortable to touch, and big—about the size of a golf ball. After drying off, she immediately texted her doctor: I think I might

Black people working in the beauty industry are required to not just be high-level performers but shapeshifters able to comport themselves in reaction to whatever is thrown their way. Most times, that means staring the industry’s storied history of blatant discrimination and half-baked diversity in the face. Black models are the first to point out

When I was a kid, I always had pain in my life. I remember having to sit cross-legged in Girl Scouts and having intense pain around my knees and hips from it. I couldn’t understand why, but I knew I was uncomfortable much more than other people my age. In middle school, I played volleyball

Squalane and Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum biossance.com $62.00 Every zit or irritated patch I’ve ever had has left behind a dark spot once it heals; and while there’s nothing wrong with having marks, my goal has always been to maintain a more even, radiant complexion. Enter: Biossance Squalane and Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum,

Megan Thee Stallion is bringing her Hot Girl Magic to another major beauty brand. After inking a deal with Revlon last year, the rapper joined Mielle Organics as its first global ambassador. In recent weeks, Megan has shared her natural hair growth journey on Instagram, where she’s shared tips and asked for recommendations. Simply put,

Mayday, mayday! Dolly Parton is coming out with a new fragrance, and samples of the perfume became available after an ad during the third quarter of Super Bowl LV yesterday. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find

In high school, I used to wear my sunglasses during class. Hiding in the back corner of the room, concealed behind my super-dark lensed Ray-Ban Wayfarers, I tried to disappear. I’ve recently taken up the habit again—this time, for a different reason. California-based Futuremood‘s colorful glasses aren’t just for attention. Each style comes outfitted with

If you’ve ever wondered how Jessica Alba gets her dewy glow, the actress and Honest Company founder is down to spill some Hollywood beauty secrets. The answer? Honest Beauty’s new Calm and Healing Melting Balm, a hydrating moisturizer directly inspired by a celeb-favorite face cream. “There’s this face cream, the fanciest I’ve ever used, that’s

With just one hashtag—#PullUporShut Up—Sharon Chuter disrupted the beauty industry. At the height of racial tension that erupted in the summer of 2020, the Uoma Beauty founder launched the hashtag to call out brands for a lack of diversity within the companies and on social media, and ask brands to publicly disclose their number of

Every year, the ELLE International Beauty Awards ceremony takes place and celebrate the best of beauty. This year, for the first time, the ceremony is fully digital. Since 2013, the ELLE International Beauty Awards have celebrated beauty and have united ELLE beauty editors from around the globe. The editors have tested and tried out beauty

The Instagram video that broke me featured a pretty blonde in a pink crop top. She was caressing her stomach and smiling blandly while swaying in front of the camera. “Life’s too short not to love every inch of yourself!” the caption read. I don’t know why, but that video did it. I’d seen those