We all know that it’s a good idea to put on sunscreen. Most of us are just trying to keep from getting burned, and at worst . . . developing a nasty little melanoma that might go wonky, turn malignant, and set out to kill us. But there’s more to sunscreen than just protecting against cancer.

The never-ending quest for beauty has led us to some pretty unusual (Vampire Facial, anyone?) places. The constant advertised onslaught of quick fixes, strange remedies, and fabulous cure-alls are enough to keep the curiosity of even the most jaded beauty junkies. But after decades of research, mishaps, trial, and lots and lots of error . . . we’ve learned that there’s probably no such thing as lightning in a bottle.

The autumn/winter runway featured more than a few looks that pay homage to the quintessential “punk” princess: heavy liner and clear-glossed or nude lips, or dark lip colors against an otherwise bare face.

Autumn/Winter 2013 conjured up every combination of “neutral” that the mind could imagine. From neutral “glitter lips” at Armani, to what looked more like a tribute to Kim Kardashian’s “neutral” look at Versace, models featured every shade of beige, brown, and nude . . . enhanced with a shot of “smoke” to set the look. The name of Armani’s collection was simply called “Nude”—and the makeup was designed to be exactly that. Models featured a “no makeup makeup” against a textile palette of beiges, browns, […]

These days there are supplements for just about everything that ails you. Now, Twinlab has come up with a formula that they believe can go where no supplement has gone before: directly to combat fine lines and wrinkles.

The beauty world is buzzing with all manner of BB and CC and similarly named “miracle creams” to make you look like you on your best day.

Remember the old rule about brushing your hair 100 strokes before bed to promote healthy, shiny hair? Despite the fact that such a thing has been disproven over the years, some people continue to reach for the brush as the solution. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology, brushing may be part of the problem.

Most of us can’t fathom starting the day without that traditional cup of coffee or caffeinated tea. Caffeine shakes off the mental cobwebs, gives us a boost, and sets us up for a productive day. Or does it? Consuming too much caffeine can lead to what some doctors call a “caffeine dependence”—and some experts believe it’s no different than any other addiction to stronger substances like drugs and alcohol. We asked Behavioral Health expert Dr. David Sack about the dangers of caffeine dependence. AM: How […]

Beauty companies continue to blur the line between professional makeup formulas and tools and those meant for the average consumer. Once upon a time, you needed special access to score the goodies that professional makeup artists tuck away in their massive kits. Now, a simple internet search is about all the “access” you’ll need to make up like a pro.

Summer conjures images of “beachy,” effortless hair. But for many of us, those styles are best meant for everyone else, while we rake our locks back into a haphazard ponytail or slap on a hat and forget it.