Primers, face mists, pore strips, lip scrubs, tinted moisturizers—all "controversial" beauty products labeled (by some) as the most despisable or undeserving of your hard-earned paychecks. Some beauty editors, skin experts, and makeup artists flaunt their obsession for the formulas I've listed above, and some practically condemn them as ineffective industry propaganda. In retrospect, this just proves that everyone is different, everyone likes different things, and you should really just try an...

For obvious reasons, staying home has been the norm as opposed to the exception over the course of the past year. In a typical year, I take at least one trip per month, and I'm always running around when I'm not traveling, so I don't necessarily prioritize at-home treatments, applying masks, or even deviating from my go-to arsenal of products—not so since March 2020, though…As I get older, I'm prioritizing caring for my skin more and more and really focusing on the anti-aging measures I ...

On the whole, jewelry never goes out of style. No matter the decade or the trend, the unique designs of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings have served as both statement pieces and daily accessories. Whether pearl, gold, silver, rose gold, diamond, or something else entirely, a good jewelry piece can stand alone, completing your outfit and adding the right amount of elegance and sparkle. As much as we love our day-to-day pieces, though, we're always on the hunt for new ones to add to our ...

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cellphone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend.Name: Erin JahnsWhat did you try?Using a LED face mask (on the blue-light setting) for three mi...