February 25, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC When we talk about the finished effect that we all want for our lashes, the reigning philosophy is “more is more.” Just look at the skyscraper-high promises on tubes of mascara and the boom of eyelash extensions as proof. However, if you’re a
Category: Beauty
Wake up with your best hair day ever thanks to these nighttime routines
February 25, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Prepping your skin at night can help you wake up looking and feeling rejuvenated and hydrated, and the same can be said for your hair. I have super dry, coarse, and kinky hair that I wear straight. At night, I apply a leave-in
The idea that foundation is “bad for skin” is a straight-up lie, according to derms
February 24, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC In its earliest iteration, foundation was known as “grease paint.” It was made from literal grease mixed with mineral pigments, and as you might imagine, it wasn’t exactly what anyone would call “skin friendly.” Thankfully, the cosmetics world has come a long way
‘Lastics stretching’ teaches you how to get limber like a human rubber band
February 24, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC The recovery revolution is well underway, and there are about a million (and one) ways to stretch. That’s why ballet dancer Donna Flagg, an instructor at New York’s Broadway Dance Center, sought to create lastics stretching, a method based on “micro-movements” that takes
This buzzy skin ingredient is like a brightening, discoloration-fighting laser in a bottle
February 24, 2020 at 09:01PM by CWC Vitamin C has long been the brightening king of the beauty aisle. Celebrated for its ability to treat dark spots and discoloration, it has earned itself a rightful place in nearly everyone’s morning skin routine. But when it comes to treating more serious
How does kinesiology tape work? Physical therapists explain why it’s an athlete favorite
February 24, 2020 at 08:18PM by CWC While training for the New York City marathon last year, I spent miles and miles silently praying to the recovery gods: Please, oh please, bless me with a Band-Aid capable of patching up the aches and pains in my body! Alas, I now
4 little-known realities of ‘resting B face’ that a body-language expert wants you to know
February 23, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC I woke up this morning with two creases between my eyebrows that were so deep, they might as well have been independently memorizing the philosophies of Nietzsche to share at an upcoming dinner party. This state of perma-furrow, thanks to some weird sleeping
I’ve never gotten more compliments on my brows than when I paired these 2 treatments
February 23, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Not gonna lie: My eyebrows have always been my favorite feature. Usually, I just zhuzh them in the mornings with some brow gel, and I’m off. But in the name of really trying out a full-on, full brow (without having to draw it
Boost your immunity for $1 with this super easy 2-ingredient recipe
February 23, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When you get sick, you’ll do just about anything to feel like yourself again. Even if that means eating a piece of toast topped with raw garlic for breakfast. Now, let’s be real—that doesn’t sound like the most appetizing way to start the
This is why it’s so hard to escape the ‘daytime blemish blues’
February 23, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC This might be your first time hearing about the “daytime blemish blues,” but you probably already know exactly what it is. After waking up in the morning, everything looks top-notch: all that redness is gone, the zit that showed up a couple days
I’m a corrective exercise specialist, and this is how I detect imbalance in the body
February 23, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC New York City-based trainer Tatiana Lampa, NASM, is a different kind of fitness expert. As a certified corrective exercise specialist, she prides herself on helping clients train with injury prevention at front of mind. And, a lot of times, she says that means
The biggest myth about exercise and immunity has endured for 40 years, but it’s time to stop believing it
February 22, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC The rumor mill recently told me that certain workouts (low-intensity and moderate-intensity) outpace their higher impact counterparts when it comes to strengthening immunity. Since flu season is on the brain, and I silently curse anyone who dares sneeze in my direction, I needed
Skin patches do way more than just bust zits these days
February 22, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC First came the pimple patch. In the early days, these were made exclusively of hydrocolloid, a material that dates back to the 1970s and is celebrated for its ability to form an occlusive barrier over skin, while drawing pus and gunk from deep
Make these 2 recipes now for a week’s worth of anti-inflammatory, plant-based dinners
February 22, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNBjXk0c65I] Want to get in on two meal worth of anti-inflammatory eats? Watch Chef Sam Kass do it in under 30 minutes. The act of coming home after work and making dinner can feel like exactly the meditative wind-down you need after
4 stretches that will give your skin an instant glow-up for $0
February 21, 2020 at 10:04PM by CWC The “yoga glow” has always seemed like one of those wellness-world scams, like six pack abs or 10,000 steps. The idea of being able to improve your skin as an accidental side-effect of your flow may sound too good to be true. But
The heart-healthy, plant-based breakfast a cardiologist eats every day
February 21, 2020 at 06:40PM by CWC When it comes to heart health, most of the advice from doctors is a long list of “don’ts.” (Don’t eat too much red meat. Don’t eat sugar. Don’t eat processed foods.) All good advice, of course, but it leaves me wondering what to
How a marketing manager making $125K snags free flights for her international vacays
February 21, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Do you know how much money your friends make? What about how much their rent is or how much is in their bank accounts right now? I’m guessing no. Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely
What I learned about myself from going from brunette to blond (and back)
February 21, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC In midsummer of last year, I did something unprecedented to that point in my life: I—gasp—highlighted my hair. My curls are naturally a Rory Gilmore-shade of brown that I’ve never loved nor hated. But when I got the opportunity through work to go
Alt-milk is coming for your moisturizer, and your dry skin will drink it right up
February 20, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC The alt-milk movement first came for our coffee orders, then it hit the ice-cream aisle. And now? It’s coming for our skin-care routines. “Milk” has commonly been used as a skin product descriptor, meant to describe the texture of a nice, creamy, formula…
What happens to your muscles when you snooze, according to sleep experts
February 20, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Over the past three years, the recovery industry has been booming. Between stretch studios, $300 percussive therapy devices, and wearables that track your every move, it’s easy to drop hundreds of dollars to get your feet back under you after a hard workout.
I’m a makeup artist, and here’s how I spent $143 to fill my personal kit
February 20, 2020 at 06:34PM by CWC Whenever there’s a new launch or a big sale, it can be tempting to drop your hard-earned coins on products that seem to-die-for amazing but probably won’t work their way into your everyday routine. I’m a sucker for creamy glitter eyeshadows, and I
Welcome to the golden age of skin care peer pressure—have you tried retinol yet?
February 20, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC It likely started with moisturizer. It’s the first product most of us buy when someone suggests it’s time to get serious about skin care. Then, you add a step here or there over the years, like serum or SPF. And then maybe you
If you have 3 key personality traits, you’ll have an easier time forgiving a partner who cheated
February 20, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC When you find out your partner has cheated on you and also still wants to make your relationship work, the resulting mood is best explained as “emotional tornado.” Coming to terms with what happened is a whole lot to wrap your mind around—like
‘Somatic exercises’ stretch the stress right out of your poor, aching body
February 20, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever unrolled your mat for the celestial experience known as Yin yoga, you know that there’s basically one rule: do nothing quickly. Snail’s pace stretching is highly recommended in more restorative asana, and the same rings true with somatic exercises, Yin-adjacent stretches
8 essential tools to help you survive Mercury retrograde
February 20, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC There’s been a lot of effort in the last few years to give Mercury retrograde a positive rebrand. You know, it’s a transit that allows you to slow down, reconnect to people with whom you’ve lost touch, energetically cleanse… blah, blah, blah. I’d believe
Derms say this kind of foundation is the best for sensitive or acne-prone skin
February 20, 2020 at 12:30AM by CWC Liquid, cream, loose powder, pressed powder, cream-to-powder—there are so many different types of foundation. With each coming in different finishes and levels of coverage, it can be hard to figure out which one works best for you. Mineral foundation is often overlooked, but
How to convince everyone you have naturally thick, full lashes in 6 easy steps
February 20, 2020 at 12:15AM by CWC From mascara and extensions to magnetic falsie strips and lifts, we’re always trying to figure out how to get thick lashes with wow factor. And here at Well+Good, our beauty editors have tried just about everything to find the fastest ways to get
Thermal wellness is about to become the next must-know metric
February 19, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Way before we turned to Megaformers and Theraguns in an attempt to achieve wellbeing, cultures around the world relied on far more simplistic measures to keep them feeling good—things like heat and cold, for instance. Sweating it out in saunas and dipping into
The 12 most common sex mistakes keeping you from your orgasm
February 19, 2020 at 08:01PM by CWC This is super embarrassing to admit, but once upon a time I was known for bragging about my “abilities” to orgasm easily. Then, poof! My superpower disappeared. Now, just like many other vulva-owners I know, I’ve started having trouble orgasming on command. It’s
Why Italian skin care is like the Mediterranean diet for your complexion
February 19, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC If you’ve ever been to Italy, you understand how beautiful it is—it’s verdant, markets are filled with fresh fruit (like lemon, the country’s staple), and rich scents of rosemary and tomatoes waft through the air. Given that Italy plays host to such varied,