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How Beauty Trends Met Their End

Latte makeup, strawberry girl, blueberry milk nails… at some point, following trends stopped being fun and just felt annoying.

Did Clean Beauty Go Too Far?

Amid lawsuits, mold controversies, and inconsistent guidelines, cosmetic chemists sure think so.

Lush Cosmetics Left Most Social Platforms Two Years Ago. How’s That Going?

As more brands debate the merits of staying on certain social media, we checked in with one that already left. 

The Rise of Cosmetic Chemists

Recently, scientists making beauty products have taken over TikTok feeds, going viral for busting ingredient myths and nabbing their own influencer-level sponsorship deals along the way. But who, exactly, are all these people in lab coats?

WHY HAIR SALONS ARE CRUCIAL FOR RESIDENTS OF SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES

New research shows this often-overlooked amenity may be a key to mental health care for folks in places like Brookdale Battery Park City.

Temporary Tattoos Are More Popular (and More Realistic) Than Ever

With the coronavirus pandemic temporarily closing many shops, tattoo lovers are turning to hyper-realistic temporary ink to hold them over.

WE ARE ENTERING AN AGE OF IBS EMPOWERMENT

Doctors are finally starting to take this mysterious, life-altering condition seriously — and find solutions.

SKIN (And Ink) In the Game

In New Hampshire, the popularity of tattoos is continuing to grow, and shops that offer welcoming environments are contributing to that growth.

Here’s What It’s Like To create the flavors for Lip Smackers

"'Oh my gosh, your office smells so good! How do you not get hungry?'" is often the first thing people say when they meet with Maritza Aispuro, Product Development Manager at Markwins International.

WHY BUSTLE'S FASHION EDITORS DON'T TALK ABOUT "FLATTERING" OUTFITS

One longtime, subtly fatphobic trope seems to remain, especially in mainstream media and advertising: The idea that the ultimate compliment you could give someone's outfit is that it "is so flattering" on the wearer.

3 Holiday Makeup Looks To Try When You're Sick Of Your Usual Smoky Eye

To help spark some inspiration for your own festivities, makeup artist Rachel Toledo gave three Bustle editors the seasonal party do-ups of their dreams.

WE’RE WORKING LONGER…& BETTER
THAN EVER

A study published this past summer that observed 3.1 million employees found that workdays under lockdown had become almost an hour longer on average — and that was just a couple of months into what’s sure to be a lasting shift. Lasting, because this whole setup is... actually working pretty well.

Inside the Root’s Joyful Soul Food Sundays

How a monthly potluck provides a safe space for people of color in one of the nation’s whitest states.

THE AGE OF WALK-IN TATTOOS IS OVER

Now that nearly all states have allowed tattoo shops to reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, it's become clear that the experience of getting a tattoo could be changed for good.

how herbal essences’ shampoo scents became iconic

Shampoo doesn't typically inspire the same type of nostalgic swooning as, say, a Caboodle or the roll on body glitter one would apply before a middle school dance. There does seem to be one exception, though: Herbal Essences.

HERE'S THE REAL STORY BEHIND THOSE STEVE MADDEN SLIDES EVERYONE HAD IN THE '90S

Steve Madden on how (and why) those sandals got so damn popular.

Why Switching To Natural Beauty Products Actually Might Not Be The Best Thing For Your Skin

There seems to be a widespread perception that natural beauty products are somehow inherently better than the synthetically made products of our past. And, in some cases, that's the truth.

5 People Get Made Over Into Their
Beauty Icons

Makeup artist Elisa Flowers and hairstylist Adam MaClay help me turn five people into their icons.