Celebrity-backed brands are a dime a dozen, but usually the celebs that sign on with these brands, or buy them outright, know little to nothing about the given category. In the skincare space that's less true, but, experience rarely equals expertise. Though thanks to his blemishless skin, Pharrell Williams' foray into face and body products — through his product company, Humanrace — feel pretty expected. We got our hands on some to try it out, and determine if Pharrell is as good at making skincare products as he is at making hits.
28 Black Designers and Black-Owned Style Brands to Know and SupportBlack artists have been at the helm of innumerable cultural movements including music, film, and especially, style. Whether you know it or not, you have been influenced by Black artists. But, Black people have experienced — and continue to experience — inequality and unjust treatment. We need to actively fight this systemic racism — you can support causes directly through donations, petitions and protesting. Another way to address this injustice is to support Black-owned businesses and artists. This list, although not exhaustive, is a good starting point for brands that should be on your radar.
The Best Body Wash for MenBody products, despite big brands' best attempts at dumbing them down, are not one size fits all. Furthermore, the harsh, chemical-filled options you'll find dotting the shelves at grocery and big-box stores do not represent the best the industry has to offer. There might be a lot of options there — to be honest, Target has done the best job at introducing better-for-you body washes — but there are better ones beyond them. Because while we trust these products to clean us, we cannot always simply trust that they are clean, too. Here are a handful that you can trust.
Hand Sanitizer and Hand Soap: The Differences and How to Use ThemStaying both safe and healthy can be a matter of literal life and death during the a global pandemic. So, when it comes to preventing the spread, it is imperative that we take the necessary steps, which include cleaning and disinfecting our hands but also, of course, wearing a mask. But there should be more to the decision of whether you use soap or hand sanitizer than just whichever one you happen to have closest to you. To learn the difference between hand sanitizer and hand soap and how to use both most effectively, we did the research and chatted with Dr. Linda Anegawa, MD, a physician at the virtual healthcare platform PlushCare.
Everything You Need to Throw the UltimateSuper Bowl PartyThe Super Bowl is one of the biggest television events of the year, which makes it the perfect opportunity to throw a party (just remember to be cautious and careful, as the COVID pandemic is still very much a thing). But throwing a Super Bowl party is not as simple as ordering a couple pizzas and turning your TV to the right channel — not if you want to do it right, that is. You'll want to start outfitting your home with the gear necessary to get it done properly — figuring out your recipes isn't a bad idea either. But you don't have to figure that out for yourself, as we've wrangled together everything you need to throw the ultimate Super Bowl party here.
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