Beauty Hacks
How to Determine Your Skin Type to Create the Ideal Skincare Routine
A good skincare routine is key to preventing breakouts, keeping wrinkles at bay, shielding yourself from harmful UV rays, and simply keeping your face smooth and hydrated. But all skincare products aren’t interchangeable — and they’re certainly not for everyone. That’s where your skin type comes in: understanding the type of skin you have helps ...
Beauty Trends: Makeup That Doubles as Skin Care
Makeup with skin care benefits is a beauty trend we can get behind. The products help showcase your natural beauty while nourishing your skin. They can reduce the number of products you need (saving money), streamline your morning routine (saving time), and help declutter the bathroom (saving space). Get ready to load up your cart ...
Go From the Office to Cocktails With Clean Makeup From WELL People
When you’re dashing from the office to dinner with friends, you need makeup that can keep up with your plans. Watch our video to see a simple, fresh-faced routine from Well People featuring a day-to-night look that’s easy to pull off. We’ll give you some of our favorite product picks, too.
Reusable Hydrating Face Mask
Make a date with this moisturizing sheet mask to infuse your skin with all sorts of hydrating ingredients like rosehip oil, witch hazel, and squalane, which delivers antioxidants. It’ll take some DIY action in the form of cutting out a muslin round to fit the shape of your face, but then you can sit back ...
DIY Reusable Face Wipes
No need to toss another disposable makeup wipe! Here’s a reusable version that’ll help keep your beauty routine eco-friendly. All you need is an iron, a fabric of choice, and interfacing, a woven, iron-on material that provides stability—no sewing required.
21 Best Summer Beauty Tips & Products
From bronzed skin to beachy waves, summer is all about effortless, natural beauty. Since there’s no better time to incorporate nature-based products and good-for-you formulas into your hair, skin, and makeup routine, we’ve rounded up the best of summer beauty. Get ready to turn up the heat with these 21 sizzling summer essentials.
6 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Soothe and Heal a Sunburn
San Diego, Calif., June 2010. Despite the gray skies, I’m lounging on the beach with three friends. We’re determined to make the most out of a weekend trip—gloomy weather or not.
2 Quick, All-Natural DIY Facials Using 3 Ingredients or Less
The best way to be kind to your skin, save money, and have a ton of fun in the process? Whip up your own DIY face scrubs and masks with items already in the kitchen!
31 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Kylie Jenner uses it like mouthwash. Channing Tatum rubs it on his pregnant wife’s belly. Apolo Ohno chows down on it the night before a race for extra energy.
Don’t Even Think About Sharing These 13 Germ-Filled Personal Care Products
Sharing is caring—in most situations. Letting your little brother play with your favorite teddy bear is the mark of a good sibling. Splitting a creme brulee on a first date can be incredibly romantic. Even trying something new with a friend can be the bonding experience that takes you from acquaintances to best buds.
How to Reverse Aging Skin On Your Face Caused By Stress
Stress—possibly the worst thing nearly all of us experience on a daily basis, which can end up doing significant damage to our health and to our skin. Understanding how to reverse aging skin starts with understanding the effects of stress on the face.
The #1 Move for Better Posture
What’s a foam roller? Do I need one? Seems kind of lame if you ask me. —Greg P.
This One Product Will Make You Look More Youthful Than Ever
What do Audrey Hepburn, Grace Jones, and Cara Delevingne all have in common? Aside from being timeless beauties of their respective generations, each have a certain defining feature that gave them an unforgettable, fresh-faced look.
Thrive Tries It: We Tested 5 Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks So You Don’t Have to
I’ve tried to love apple cider vinegar before.
VIDEO: How To Do the Prettiest ‘No Makeup’ Look You’ve Ever Seen
There are a few coming of age lessons that definitely stick with us into adulthood. Like the time DJ Tanner experimented with makeup for the first time and ended up looking like a clown (or was that us?).
Healthy Obsession: Rejuvenate Stinky Shoes With Bamboo Charcoal
If tea bags didn’t quite freshen up those smelly shoes, read on. We have another another quick-and-easy, all-natural solution that we’re currently obsessed with.
6 Ways To Keep Skin Fresh During Your Next Flight
Haven’t booked holiday flights yet? Understandable—the prospect of chaotic airports, long security lines, and cramped quarters are enough to make anyone procrastinate.
3 Ancient Beauty Treatments That Have Stood The Test of Time
Chinese royalty relied on jade rolling for dynasty after dynasty to rid the body of bad Qi—and more importantly, to ease wrinkles and boost a beautiful complexion.
WATCH: Here’s a Kissable DIY Shea Butter Lip Balm Just For You
If eyes are the window to the soul, then lips are the window to the heart. Whether flashing a smile or heartbreaking pout, that mouth of yours speaks volumes without even saying a word. Pucker up and try this pepperminty DIY lip balm that will soften your kisser and melt your little heart. With only ...
Whiten Teeth Instantly With Activated Charcoal
Fashion blogger Marianna Hewitt has over 424,000 followers on Instagram, and if you watch her elaborate selfie editing process, you’ll understand how important it is to her that her photos are on point. Her app of choice has one key feature to make your selfies Insta-worthy: teeth whitening.
A Homemade, DIY Eyeliner Recipe
There’s a nontoxic eyeliner that’s easy to make at home. The secret ingredient? Almonds.
Can You Use Olive Oil In A Bath?
Pouring a glug of olive oil into a warm bath will keep your skin soft and smooth.
How To Strengthen Nails In One Easy Step
Strengthen your nails by soaking them in olive oil for 15 minutes.