Vegan beauty has been on the rise for years, escalating alongside nutrition thanks to its ethical approach. It has proven itself more than a fad since The Economist coined 2019 “The Year of the Vegan” and with good reason — “Clean” beauty is overused and remains undefined with lack of regulation; many brands are also guilty of greenwashing. READ MORE…
After working as a beauty editor for over a decade, Editrix Wellness founder Dahlia Devkota was growing dispassionate about the industry when the "latest” products continually failed to push boundaries. Always seeking the next frontier in wellness, both personally and professionally, it was through conversations with her sister, the renowned scientist Dr. Suzanne Devkota, Director of the Human Microbiome Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, that she crafted an idea. READ MORE…
One of the benefits of aging is knowing what you need and when to ask for help. As a longtime beauty writer, being able to cut through the clutter is necessary given that the $171 billion skincare market launches products daily. Until now I have largely steered clear of celebrity brands because wisdom and personal experience have deemed 99% of them unworthy. Ineffective. Overpriced. Immoderate regimens. READ MORE…
With 85% of people between twelve and twenty-four experiencing problem skin, New York dermatologist Robert Anolik has been vocal about the need to create a skincare routine early. Dr. Ellen Gendler, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center concurs, telling TQE, “Teaching teens to start taking care of their skin properly will set them up best to have healthy skin as adults. This includes instilling in them the importance of daily sunscreen and the use of sensible products to help keep skin clean, moisturized and hopefully acne-free.” READ MORE…
I love winter white, but not for my skin tone. Pasty, often dry, cold season skin is the cruel reminder that we have several months until summer. As I rely on skincare to do the heavy lifting in my beauty regimen – I love to be barefaced – self-tanner is essential to maintain a healthy glow. Unfortunately this step was disruptive with its scent, streaks and application upheaval. Until I found Saltyface. READ MORE…
Talk about Dry January. Our skin loses, on average, more than 25% of its ability to hold moisture during winter. Thankfully, the body care category is booming – growing faster than facial skin care – and we at TQE have rounded up the best in skin salvations. READ MORE…
Jessica Hoyer, a globetrotter thanks to an international ad agency career, began to feel her skin was lackluster. At 31, as she added motherhood to her roster and disruptive sleep became her new reality, she grew concerned her skin would suffer further as studies were showing “even one hour too little sleep for a few days damages the skin and leads to more wrinkles.” She sought out skincare products that could work harder while she was horizontal. When she did not find them, she spent seven years creating her own: ByNacht. READ MORE…
While a national study revealed that nearly 80% of Americans wash their face incorrectly, given the influx of products, myths and research – particularly around aging – I would venture to say the number is closer to triple digits. Although a seemingly menial task, washing your face properly is vital to achieving healthy skin – and ensuring all your other skincare products work effectively. READ MORE…
Weekend. There is no better word, as images of freedom, more outdoors time and plenty of sunshine come to mind. Weekend Skin ($47), accordingly, is the perfect moniker for a beauty product that delivers analogous benefits. READ MORE…
Rosie Jane Johnston, a native Australian who calls California home, is everything you’d expect as a founder of a clean, cool beauty brand that is dedicated to “feeling good, smelling good and doing good.” A celeb makeup artist by trade, Rosie launched her own line in 2010 out of necessity, creating a scent that was both safe and wouldn’t make her nauseous while pregnant. “I believe fragrance is your most important accessory.” Yet scent is not Rosie’s only beauty vice. READ MORE…
We get it. There are A LOT of gift guides out there. Seemingly every publisher on the interwebs comes out of the woodwork right about now waxing nostalgic about the holidays while pushing mediocre gifts at you for three months straight. Thankfully, you won’t find any of those humdrum guides around here.
Not since the mid-90’s launch of Chanel Vamp and Nars Mash (a mossy, gold flecked military shade) have I fallen for rich hued nail lacquer so quickly. J. Hannah – the jewelry brand known for its reinterpreted heirloom pieces – recently launched new sheer nail polish shades that wear like watercolors and deepen in pigment with each coat applied. To say I’m hooked is an understatement. Au revoir, minimalist manicures. Hello Glacé Tints. READ MORE…
Given my lust for sunscreens today, I wince remembering that I once used baby oil as my sunning go-to. Thanks to the emergence of both wisdom and technology, sun care - and my routine -- have come a long way.
As it takes a lot to find the perfect makeup – trial and error with concealers alone equates to more time than you care to admit – we tend to hold on to a good thing. As a result, our makeup bags become a catch all of brands, shades and expired products (which not only performs poorly over time but can wreak havoc on our skin!).
The Academy Awards may be regarded as the highest honors in filmmaking, but we all know the showstoppers are the beauty brands that create red carpet looks in Hollywood – and at home. We at The Quality Edit won’t shed tears or praise God but are eager to thank the non-conforming entrepreneurs who have created unique brands that make us more beautiful every day. And the nominees are… READ MORE…
Superzero is on a mission to prove “that true beauty does no harm” with its line of shampoos, conditioners, hair serum and hand balm created in bar form. As a beauty writer, and admittedly a fanatic for new products, I was grateful for Superzero’s reminder that “with every wash, rinse, care and repeat” we expand our already destructive waste footprint. Living up to its etymology (Super performance/Zero waste), Superzero is a brilliant solution to environmental concerns. As I tested the product line, my goal was to determine if the brand’s products kept us beautiful, too. READ MORE…
Sarah Uslan knows a thing or two about skincare. In her journey to becoming a renowned makeup artist, she studied under the tutelage of the patron saint of natural makeup Bobbi Brown, who believes healthy skin is the basis for every look. But Uslan was not satisfied creating her iconic bare-face beauty solely with makeup. Leveraging her learnings, and tapping into her fierce love of science, Uslan created LULA – a botanical-based, sustainable skincare line with a less-is-more practicality. READ MORE…
Plato said it best: “Necessity is the mother of invention.” LED light therapy, initially developed in the 60’s for wound healing, may have appeared prominently in doctors’ offices after the FDA approved a low-level therapy device in 2002, but our national obsession with wellness and beauty led to even greater technological advances. Most recently, the pandemic created the need – and over $11M in sales last year – for at home LED light-therapy. At the forefront of this charge is Omnilux. READ MORE…
Figure 1 Beauty (aka Fig.1) is the brainchild of three founders – including a Harvard dermatologist and a skin-care chemist – who believe healthy skin should not belong solely to the 4% of people who can afford to see a dermatologist. This tremendous trio also concur that the beauty aisle is far too confusing, cluttered with expensive products that often underdeliver. Their solution? Disrupting the category with a science-based, simplified line that offers proven efficacy and skincare education. READ MORE…
Growing up, I was loyal to a beauty brand that reminded me "I'm worth it." As I gained confidence with age and thorough knowledge of the beauty industry as my career coincided with skincare and cosmetics launches, I found the self-worth directive from my your less of an antiquated mantra and more of a way of life. We all deserve to be empowered - no matter what brands we use — and spend at will to take out beauty into our own hands. READ MORE…
In the event you've missed the celery juice craze, you're in luck. This parsley family plant loaded with vitamins (K, Folate, Potassium) and antioxidants remains steadfast in the kitchen — and now in the beauty aisle. While not a revolutionary new ingredient, celery can deliver just what your skin needs. No juicer required. READ MORE…
Skin care products are spiked with the extract of the cruciferous seed for an incredibly hydrating, soothing, antioxidant-driven result without irritation. And lest you think broccoli seed oil is superficial, studies are revealing this powerhouse may prevent UV radiation-induced cancer.
Despite continually heightened awareness about the sun’s harmful effects, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) finds that most people apply only 25 to 50 percent of the sunscreen needed. And though doctors struggle with how little we use, it’s what we use that keeps them up at night. But not for long. READ MORE…
Though we know very well that good sleep is vital for good health, we have been in the dark about the beauty benefits of silk pillowcases — until now.
Purportedly, Jackie Onassis slept on a silk pillowcase — with her hair ensconced in a silk scarf — to maintain her blowouts. Since her era, we have learned that silk pillowcases can do far more than maintain a perfect coif. READ MORE…
Fresh-faced makeup free looks continue to trend, yet the $8 billion cosmetics industry continues to throw shade(s) our way. Can we, as aging women, consider the no makeup look? Of course we can!
The #nomakemovement on Instagram is 15 million strong — and there's you should disregard the notion that a bare face equates to giving up, no longer caring, or being too tired to both. Au contraire. Along with lines and wrinkles, we’re gaining the wisdom, confidence – and yes, empowerment – to show off our authentic and makeup free selves. READ MORE…
Hair removal has long been an integral part of beauty routines. As we age, we require the razor less, but hormonal changes can cause a lady to sprout chin hair or seen increase of facial fuzz — and she might begin to wonder if she should shave her face. READ MORE…
Though oils are not new to the beauty counter, there is still little information about squalane. A synthetic version of a substance called squalene, an effective emollient and antioxidant that naturally occurs in the body and diminishes with age, squalene was historically used by doctors to treat wounds and skin problems. But it came to the forefront of beauty with Korean skin care. READ MORE…
Move over, coconut oil, there's a new sheriff in town. An elixir for generations — some date the plant's history back 6,000 years — castor oil has slid from the back of the medicine cabinet to the forefront of our beauty regimen, enhancing skin, hair, nails, and even eyelashes. READ MORE…
Once a dreaded condition synonymous with aging, natural gray hair is now celebrated — even envied — by the young and older alike. But even if you are among the 75 percent of women ages 16 to 65 who color their strands, according to a Statistic Brain Research Institute study, your hair may show other telltale signs of aging. With new technology in hair care, you no longer have to simply brush them off.
Read our lips: Between volume loss and deepening vertical lines, your kisser ages faster than the rest of your face. There are no creams, beauty rituals, or supplements that really help. At some point, not even the most dynamic lip liner can disguise the issues. But thanks to hyaluronic acid-based lip injections, if a prettier pout is on your agenda, you can have just that — without looking like a cast member of The Real Housewives. READ MORE…
Until recently the only way to truly lift sagging skin was to cut. Unless you went the filler route à la Lara Flynn Boyle. Even the “celebrity lift” required incisions. But no more. Sculptra Aesthetic, Europe’s first facial filler, is on the rise in the US. Literally.
With all the noise and attention due outward these days, we're ready for a little solace and self-reflection — time spent inward, one may say. And while we are all for advocating heavy-hitting thought-provoking ideas and insights, sometimes (read: now) we need a bit of quiet refuge to indulge. The perfect guilty pleasure? A little bit of beauty listening. READ MORE…
The key to beauty is knowing when to take on a trend, and when to leave it on the runway: READ MORE…
As the inaugural lazy summer weekend is upon us, collecting the essentials for our beach bag has become job one. Don’t head to the beach without these indispensables: READ MORE…
No matter how committed you are to following Gwyneth Paltrow’s enviable lifestyle as cataloged in GOOP, we recognize the reality of needing to find the “steal” items versus splurging at every turn. READ MORE…
The old adage “Less is More” is never more true than with beauty. We’ve all been guilty of -- or at least witnessed – excess: foundation that creates “the great divide” (aka rimming a pale neck and brown visage); nasal arresting fragrance, and self-tanner surplus. Just to name a few. READ MORE…
Whether you gravitate toward their jeans and sweaters, or the more formal blazers and tux attire, there’s nothing like snagging boyfriend garb. Cozy and sexy, not to mention a time-honored tradition since Coco Chanel stole her own beau’s attire, borrowing from the boys has become widespread. READ MORE…
