Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Lipstick on Dry Lips

Plus the best lipsticks for a perpetually parched pout. Reader question: I have really dry lips so lipstick always looks terrible on me. Is there any way for me to wear it? Photo: Image Source/Getty Images Judy Price As someone with eternally chapped lips, lipstick has always felt intimidating to me too. And don’t even get me started on matte finishes, which might as well be dry lip purgatory. Long story short, wearing lipstickisdoable with dry lips, but it does take a little extra work....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Wanda Peterson

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Bring a Pimple to a Head ASAP

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. You know those underground zits (aka the worst kind)? Heres how to squash them. Photo: Delmaine Donson/Getty Images Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Sherry Gordon

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Dry Your Hair Faster Without a Blow Dryer

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Reader question: Hair dryers are awful. Is there a better way to dry my hair for work? Photo: Getty Images @terikarobonik Based on your question, I’m going to assume that you shower in the morning. (TBH, I haven’t used a hair dryer since high school.) If you want a short and sweet answer, wearingtowel turbanswhile getting ready is the classic option to consider....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Timothy Hill

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Flawlessly Conceal Under-Eye Bags and Circles

Our guide to radiant under-eyes, sans swollen half-moons. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? Photo: Roy JAMES Shakespeare/Getty Images You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questions here for a chance to be featured. In other words, the under-eyes can easily become an eyesore. If you’re looking for a seamless utility that blurs the appearance of puffiness, strategy is key....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Sandra Lopez

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Redness From Acne

We asked experts how to break up with your breakout. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. Why does this happen and how can I get rid of it?" Cady Griffin What is Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Christian Robinson

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Transition to Natural Gray Hair

Trustit will be worth it. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? Photo: Andreas Kuehn/Getty Images You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. Reader question: What is the best step-by-step way to go gray? But the problem withembracing gray hairlies in the fact that it doesn’t happen overnight....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Angela Mason

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Use a Face Roller for Maximum Skincare Benefits

There are some things to avoid when using facial rollers. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? Photo: Getty Images You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. Reader question: “What is the right way to use a jade roller?” Plus, it’s a good addition to yourat-home facial....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Chad Aguilar

Ask a Beauty Editor: Is Air-Drying or Blow-Drying Better for Hair?

The right answer is probably not your first guess. Evrymmnt/Getty Images Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? Photo:Evrymmnt/Getty Images You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. Reader question: Should I let my thinning hair air-dry to prevent more breakage?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Amy Hill

Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Apply Concealer or Foundation First?

Let the debate commence. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. The short answer is that both orders are fair game since there are pros and cons to each. Some people swear by foundation first, while others are hardcore team concealer....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · April Harmon

Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Apply Sunscreen or Moisturizer First?

The order can go both ways depending on the throw in of sunscreen. TL;DR: The dermatologist-approved answer is usually last, i.e., afterapplying face moisturizer. But there’s a caveat because this rule only applies to physical sunscreen. Photo:Delmaine Donson/Getty Images “It’s your outer protective layer,” says board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD. “You want to verify that nothing interferes with it.” What Is Physical Sunscreen? These minerals create a physical barrier that blocks UV rays....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Don Reed

Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?

Were clearing up the biggest debate of dentistry. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? MirageC/Getty Images You’ve come to the right place. Tune in every Tuesday and submit your own burning beauty questionsherefor a chance to be featured. The universally accepted consensus is that we should be brushing our teeth twice a day. What that rule doesn’t specify, however, iswhenexactly to do your brushing....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Jennifer Underwood

Ask a Beauty Editor: The Best Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients for Irritated Skin

If your skin gets irritated after cleansing, theres one probable culprit. Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You’ve come to the right place. Are there any types of ingredients or products I can apply that help lessen inflammation? Over time, this skin residue can disrupt the skin barrier. It causes your pores to clog up, which can lead to acne and exacerbate skin conditions likeeczemaand dermatitis....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Brittany Williams

Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Your 40s?

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus the best anti-aging products to use through the decade. Real Simple / Amelia Manley What’s the best skincare routine as I’m about to turn 40! Real Simple / Amelia Manley I definitely use sunscreen…anything else? @aliciamarie_z I’ve talked aboutpreventative skincare in your 30sand a rigorousanti-aging routine in your 50s. Now it’s time to talk about the sweet spot in between....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Javier Phillips