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If we’re going to be completely candid here, the term “peach fuzz,” downplays the stark existence of facial hair, which sometimes looks more like a full-blown mustache or beard rather than the delicate, lightly-hued hair on a summertime fruit. While we’re all about embracing natural beauty and the right to choose whether to shave any part of your body or not if it bothers you when your foundation or golden hour sunlight highlights upper lip fuzz, we feel you, and you can get rid of peach fuzz painlessly. Waxing is a solid option that will certainly keep unwanted facial hair out of sight for a decent amount of time (depending on your hair color and texture), but it’s neither a foolproof nor a pain-free method of hair removal. Shaving your face has been a trending topic in the beauty community as of late, and while it may seem bizarre, it also offers other skin-enhancing benefits aside from removing peach fuzz. You know that gentle exfoliation can do wonders for your skin, from soften

Micellar water may just seem like another standard makeup removing solution—or at best, a gentle toner that removes excess dirt, makeup, and impurities from the skin’s surface—but it turns out, it’s got a little more to offer than the conventional water-based formulas we’re used to. Micellar water is in fact, not just a fancy, gimmicky water—it actually contains skin-soothing “micelles” (tiny little oil molecules) that allow the formula to gently refine, cleanse, and even out the skin without over-drying it causing an uncomfortably tight feeling. While some use micellar waters alone as the main staple in their cleansing routine, others use it to double cleanse following an oil, cream, or gel-based face wash for an extra deep clean. The best part? Because it’s technically a “water,” it doesn’t require any additional water to rinse it off—in fact, you don’t rinse it off at all. Simply swipe the liquid onto the skin with a cotton pad of your choosing and follow up with your favorite seru

Acids are an excellent chemical exfoliant that can help to fade dark spots, soften the appearance of lines, combat texture, and the list goes on and on. While technically classified as an acid, Hyaluronic Acid doesn’t actually exfoliate, but it does help your skin retain moisture and plumpness, which can help address excess dryness and reduce the look of fine lines. It’s a great ingredient to use in conjunction with harsher exfoliants and retinoids as well because its moisturizing properties help counteract irritation, redness, and excessive dryness we expect to deal with when using retinol, AHA’s and BHA’s (Salicylic Acid) . But while HA skincare doesn’t pose a risk for irritation and peeling like some of its harsher peers do, that doesn’t mean that it’s not an effective anti-ager. In fact, hyaluronic acid was one of the first injectables used in dermal fillers (i.e. face and lip injections) and still remains one of the most commonly used. Of course, applying the gentle acid topic

I came of age in the early aughts, which means thin, almost sperm-like eyebrows (think late ’90s Kate Moss) were the look. While my mother verbally banned me from plucking my eyebrows as a pre-teen (I’d regret one day, she rightfully cautioned me), but somehow I got ahold of a pair of tweezers after school one day at my friend’s house (little did I know that a decade and a half later this fatal move would lead me on a quest to find the best eyebrow regrowth serums .). Hey, if there’s a will, there’s a way, and I was downright determined to emulate my beauty icons—which at the time, were Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mandy Moore—somehow the Olsen twins were smart enough to leave their full, fluffy brows alone. So, despite the sting, I plucked away at my naturally full brows (ugh, why?!?!) until they looked like pint-sized tadpoles. As anyone who’s ever overplucked their eyebrows knows, brows take a long, long time to grow back. While they filled out a bit over time, they n

Whether you love to play around with bold eye looks or keep it simple with a bronzy, smoky eye, eyeshadow is one of the most fun and transformative makeup products you’ll find. While traditional powder formulas have long been the gold standard in terms of formulas, liquid eyeshadows have been increasingly growing in popularity—and for plenty of good reasons. While liquid and cream eyeshadows may seem a bit daunting—especially since they’re often packaged to look just like lip gloss, doe-foot applicator and all—they’re actually a pretty fool-proof product to use. Liquid shadows can be easily applied with your finger, allowing you to blend the product and/or sheer it out to your personal liking without worrying about powder fallout ruining your base makeup. Many liquid eye products are also self-setting, meaning you don’t need to worry about primers or alcohol-based setting sprays to ensure they won’t crease, fade, or smear throughout the day. Even if you are using a powder eyeshadow to

Matte foundations often get siloed into the “for oily skin only” category and the reputation of being heavy, cakey, flat, and ultra-drying. However, there are plenty of advanced formulas that offer a velvety-soft, filter-like complexion without the aforementioned “side effects,” that we’re used to. While matte foundations are definitely well suited for those with oily skin—or combination skin , with a tendency to get shiny in the T-zone area—but believe it or not, matte formulas have come a long, long way in recent years. Of course, these foundations do often contain shine-reducing and pore-minimizing ingredients including silica and different types of clay, but with the right skincare and primer, any skin type will be able to get away with wearing them—and without your skin feeling painfully tight and as dry as the Sahara desert. Because matte foundation tends to be oil-free, they’re oftentimes a great option for those with enlarged pores (oil can often clog pores), regardless of y

With her return to Bachelor Nation, fans want to know: why did Becca and Garrett break up after The Bachelorette season 14 and who did she end up with on Bachelor in Paradise season 7? Becca is one of 30-plus contestants on Bachelor in Paradise season 7 , which premiered in August. The show, a spinoff of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette , follows contestants from past seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette   as they look for a second chance at love. Bachelor in Paradise season 7—which is the first season to air since season 6 two years ago due to the current health crisis—was filmed over the course of three weeks in June at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a town in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The resort is the same location Bachelor in Paradise has filmed at since season 2. Watch 'Bachelor in Paradise' $5.99+ Buy Now Becca’s time on Bachelor in Paradise came a year after her split from Garrett, her winner from The Bachelorette season 14. So…why did Be

There has never been a more controversial relationship in Bachelor Nation than Becca and Thomas on Bachelor in Paradise season 7. So what happens to Becca and Thomas? Are they still together? Are they—dare we say it—engaged? We explain everything ahead. Becca and Thomas are two of 30-plus contestants on Bachelor in Paradise season 7 , which premiered in August. The show, a spinoff of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette , follows contestants from past seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette   as they look for a second chance at love with each other. Bachelor in Paradise season 7—which is the first season to air since season 6 two years ago due to the current health crisis—was filmed over the course of three weeks in June at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a town in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico. The resort is the same location Bachelor in Paradise has filmed at since season 2. Watch 'Bachelor in Paradise' $5.99+ Buy Now While the location is the same, the host

You may be a fan of Scarlet Witch. You may be a fan of just her outfit. You may be a fan of both. Regardless, WandaVision Halloween costumes will be everywhere this year, and here’s how to recreate the most memorable looks from the show. WandaVision , which starred Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch a.k.a. Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision, premiered in January 2021 on Disney+. The series, which was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show for Disney+, followed Wanda and Vision’s lives in the idyllic suburban town of Westview, New Jersey, as they discovered the dark secret hidden under the community’s perfect exterior. Watch 'WandaVision' $6.99+ Buy Now The show, which was nominated for 23 awards at the 2021 Emmys, was also known for its costumes, especially the tongue-and-cheek Halloween costumes Wanda and Vision wore in episode 6, “All-New Halloween Spooktacular!,” which followed the couple and their kids, Billy and Tommy, on a mysterious Halloween. For the