TikTok has removed a photo filter that allowed users to alter their appearance to look heavier, following a wave of criticism from users, health advocates, and body image researchers who said the effect promoted body shaming. The filter, which was uploaded to TikTok by CapCut, a video editing app that shares a parent company with…
Beauty
Not every great beauty product costs a fortune. Some of the most effective things available right now happen to be sitting on Amazon, priced well under $50, and doing the kind of work that much pricier alternatives promise but don't always deliver. The list below covers 55 of them, organized by what they do rather…
Coachella has always been as much about the looks as the lineup. Anyone who has ever watched a festival get-ready-with-me video knows the level of thought that goes into the makeup, and anyone who has spent time in the California desert knows the right products are not optional — they are survival. This year, beauty…
From collagen powders to biotin gummies, the supplement industry is booming. Here is what science actually says before you spend another dollar.
Walk down any pharmacy aisle or scroll through social media for more than a few minutes and you will encounter them: beauty supplements promising luminous skin, shinier hair, and stronger nails — all for…
The beauty industry is entering a more expressive phase as the idea of full body blush gains momentum across social platforms and professional makeup spaces. What was once a subtle accent on the cheeks is now being extended across the face, shoulders, and collarbones, creating looks built around color rather than restraint.
The trend reflects…
Makeup trends are constantly shifting, but few have felt as expressive as the rise of full body blush. What was once reserved for a soft touch on the cheeks has expanded into a technique that embraces the entire face and even the body.
Today, blush is being swept across temples, layered under the eyes and…
Dentist-backed strategies reveal what truly brightens your smile—and what’s just hype
A luminous smile and bright teeth have long been symbols of confidence, beauty and self-care. Today, that pursuit is more visible than ever, fueled by social media transformations and a booming global whitening industry worth billions. But beneath the glossy ads and influencer testimonials,…
Before the serums, the toners, and the SPF rituals, what you drink at dawn may quietly be doing more for your complexion than anything in your medicine cabinet.
The average skincare routine has never been more involved — double cleansing, layering actives, patting in essence before the moisturizer goes on. And yet, dermatologists and nutrition…
Forget the 12-step routines and overhyped serums — the secret to a natural glow was hiding in the basics all along.
Skincare advice is everywhere — and somehow it is still not enough. Between TikTok influencers swearing by 14-step routines, Instagram aestheticians pushing the next big serum and well-meaning friends offering their own remedies, it…
The fruit's discarded skin is having an unlikely beauty moment, fueled by social media and centuries of traditional use. Scientists, however, urge a more measured approach.
For most people, banana peels go straight from fruit bowl to trash can. But a growing wave of skincare devotees has other plans for them — rubbing the soft…

