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Cosmopolitan
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Behold, a Very Honest Review of CAKES Nipple Covers 2025
As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about clothes, I inevitably spend lots of time figuring out the right undergarments to go underneath, too. Grappling with uncomfortable strapless bras and sticky bras that lose their stick after two wears (or worse, start to slide off while you're wearing them at a White Elephant party where you're meeting all of your boyfriend's friends...) was just a fact of life... Or so I thought, until I saw a TikTok of a woman demonstrating a non-sticky, adhesive-free nipple covers that magically stuck to her arm. It turns out that the rest of Cosmo's Team Shop had also been seeing the same things on their FYP, so we got our hands on said magical nipple covers, aka the grippy CAKES from CAKES Body, to do a full review. Yes! The grippies are 100% silicone, and they utilize body heat to create that magical, adhesive-free stick. If they're cold when you apply them, try warming them up for a bit before reapplying. The warmer they are, the better they are at gripping onto your skin! They come in two shapes (circle or triangle), three colors (Honey, Caramel, or Cocoa) as well as 3 sizes (AA-A, B-DD, and DDD+). You can wash them and reuse them over and over, too. All of this sounded a little too good to be true to me, but I packed mine for a week long trip that involved swimming in the ocean in Mexico and dancing the night away in a cocktail dress in an Alabama country club. And it turns out that the grippies held up incredibly well—I found myself reaching for them over and over. The CAKES were equally perfect for one-piece swimsuits that showed a little too much nip for my personal comfort, workout rompers that didn't come with any lining (I am once again asking designers WHY would you do that???), and wedding guest dresses that I'd prefer to go braless for. Senior Visual Editor Emily Adar is a longtime fan of CAKES, too: 'I don't know what this magic technology is, but the grippies are perfection. I forget that I'm wearing them but yet I look so much better in a fitted tank, tshirt, or dress.' And Associate Commerce Editor Lauren Gruber put them to the test by wearing them for 10+ hours while walking 12,000 steps on an 'unreasonably hot spring day' and was thoroughly impressed by the end of it. "Going braless as someone with a bigger chest can be challenging, to say the least, but these made me feel more confident. They stayed all day long beneath a thin camisole, and felt (and looked) like I was wearing nothing at all. Plus, I love how the triangle shape stays hidden beneath plunge necklines and halter tops.' Pro application tip from Associate Editor Annabel Iwegbue: "Do notttt moisturize before putting these on. This is actually an official tip in the instruction packet that I ignored and regretted later. Having slick skin make the sticking process incredibly frustrating and slightly demoralizing. The dryer your boobs the better.' The only downside is that although I found the grippies to be very secure under form-fitting clothing, they were never meant to grip your skin perfectly under super loose, baggy clothing. That's when you have to bring out the big guns (adhesive), and thankfully, CAKES just dropped a nip-friendly version of their iconic grippies that are still just as smooth and reusable, but with medical-grade adhesive backing. I was doubtful about liking these, because sometimes I find stick-on bra products to be really itchy after a few hours, but I truly forgot that I was wearing the sticky CAKES under my dress all day. They create a truly smooth, seamless appearance (unlike some other sticky covers that give you a visible circular outline under your shirt) and there's even a special Nip Nook™️, an adhesive-free circle in the center of the stickies to avoid any pain during removal. Video Editor Sarah Ng, a self-proclaimed bra hater, tested these out and said that they passed with flying colors. "I had the perfect shirt in mind to be the ultimate test for the sticky CAKES—a fully backless rayon halter top that simply was not giving with a bra. The CAKES gave me a nice shape, survived an entire day in the sun (sweat and all!), and I truly forgot I was even wearing them. I had to do a few impromptu checks throughout the day because I couldn't believe how comfortable and undetectable they were.' The only downside that Sarah noted was that after washing them and rewearing them, she noted some very slight rippling around the edges of the covers that was hard to flatten, although it wasn't an issue when she actually put them on. Senior Commerce Manager Mackenzie Dunn tried hers on underneath a slinky, clingy bridesmaid dress after being recommended CAKES by another bridesmaid, and found them they're both sleek and offer amazing coverage, making them undetectable even under the trickiest dresses. And Sex & Relationships Editor Veronica Lopez explained to me that while she doesn't often reach for sticky boobs because they don't offer enough support, she decided to wear her CAKES under a dress with adjustable straps and 'was SHOCKED at how supported' she felt. "The adjustable straps dress + CAKES combo was such a pleasant surprise. I don't remember the last time I went braless and felt this good.' Not sure which one is going to be the best fit for your needs? Here's a little TL,DR: At the end of the day, I'm sure that your drugstore nipple covers you bought at CVS last year still work (sort of), but CAKES are the Lamborghinis, the Sheertexes, the Don Julios of stick-on covers. They're so comfortable that most of our testers mentioned forgetting they were wearing them, and they're one of the most innovative options out there on the market right now for a decently-affordable price. So if you're ready to up your braless outfits game, CAKES will help you take things to the next level. Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
The best bob haircuts for each star sign – because different styles enhance personality traits
Mercury may not be in retrograde, but astrology is always on the [tarot] cards – and today, we're letting the cosmos (and Cosmo, wink, nudge) take the wheel when it comes to your next haircut. Puns? I don't know 'em... Toying with a short bob? As the old adage goes: To cut or not to cut, that is the question... (Or something like that, anyway.) Well, below, you'll find bob hairstyle inspiration according to your star sign, because your personality trait and physical appearance have more to do with astrology than you may think. So, whether you're an indecisive Libra, unsure whether to get the chop or a water baby Pisces who's all about delicate, romantic expression, we've explored every star sign trait and paired it with the perfect style for you. Think of this as your hair horoscope: it's like astrology, but make it fashun! Disclaimer: Here at Cosmo Beauty, we encourage our community to sport any hairstyle that makes them feel confident. In other words, we don't like subscribing to the idea that you've got to have a certain haircut just because you have a specific face shape – or in this case, star sign! That said, if your star sign hairstyle does speak to you, you best believe we're all for it!
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Julianne Moore shares rare makeup free selfie while revealing secret to lifted and toned skin
We love it when stars give us a glimpse behind the scenes of how they look SO good on the red carpet. What can I say, we're a nosey bunch over here. Whether it's their exact gym routine or the tools their stylist used for their hair transformations, we want to know. So when Sirens star Julianne Moore took us with her to her pre-red carpet facial appointment, we sat, notebook in hand. The star tagged Fabricio Ormonde in an Instagram Story post before a recent public appearance to promote her new Netflix show as she was makeup-free getting her treatment. In the caption of the post, she jests that Ormonde is 'pulling up' her eyelids complete with an eye-roll emoji. It certainly goes some way to explaining how Moore looks so dang snatched. We've done some digging and here, Moore is getting Ormonde's ultimate 'Signature Glow, Lift & Sculpt' treatment which costs an eye-watering $1200. The focus of the treatment is facial balance, muscle toning, skin tightening, and optimal tone, texture and luminosity. It needs no downtime afterwards as it's non-invasive (basically no needles are involved), which is what makes it the perfect pre-event pick for stars. Ormonde uses a mix of Microcurrent and Ultrasound tech for the toning and sculpting and then Oxylight Ionix LED Light Therapy and Oxygen Infusion for the glow. While it's pricey, the results speak for themselves, Ormonde can be credited for the skin of stars like Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Ayo Edibiri and more. If, like us, you can't make it to Ormonde's New York clinic, the closest thing we can recommend is a session at FaceGym for their Signature Sculpt workout. It doesn't include the LED or Oxygen Infusion, but we've experienced insane sculpted results and it's a tenth of the price (without the flight across the pond) – you're welcome! Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Reviewing 10 bestselling Floral Street perfumes – From Arizona Bloom to Vanilla Orchid
Let's be honest, the cost of perfumes has gotten out of hand. I'm more aware of this than ever before because, the other day, I went to spritz one of my fave perfumes (Le Labo Thé Noir, in case you're interested) for a friend while I was in Selfridges. I did a double take when I saw that it was now £234 Great British pounds for 100ml. I beg your pardon? It's why the Cosmo beauty team is dedicated to finding you fab alternatives if you aren't in the market for dropping that much on a fragrance. It's actually how we came across Floral Street. With prices starting at just £29 for an eau de parfum (aka a fragrance with a pretty potent amount of perfume oil in it compared to an eau de toilette) it's such an affordable brand with a vast array of perfume types from floral (natch) to fruity and gourmand. Also, something that I think is so cool is that, to ease the buying process of perfumes online, which is tricky let's be honest, is that when you buy a full sized bottle on Floral Street's website, the package includes a small sample so you can test the scent with the sample and if you hate it, you can return the unused, unopened bottle for a full refund! I was so impressed with the range but I have picked out the top 10 below that you need to smell asap... I tested the perfumes for a range of characteristics. I sprayed first thing in the morning and noted the lasting power through the day. I also looked out for how much the scent changed after the dry down and if it smelled different on my clothes vs on my skin. I also noted the projection (aka how powerful the scent is). I would say that, on average, the scents last a good few hours before I found myself wanting to respritz. It's not the strongest for an EDP but definitely lasted longer than the average eau de toilette of cologne.
Fibre2Fashion
3 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Cosmo First adds $46.56 mn BOPP film line in Aurangabad
Cosmo First, a global leader in films for packaging, lamination, labelling and synthetic paper announces the successful commissioning of new BOPP (Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene) Film Line with Capex of Rs 400 crores+ at Company's existing manufacturing plant located at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The new line boasts an annual rated capacity of 81,200 MT with the world's most advanced technology. With the commissioning of the new line, the Company's annual BOPP capacity will increase by approx. 40% to 2,77,000 MT. Cosmo First has commissioned a new BOPP film line at its Aurangabad plant with a Capex of ₹400+ crore (~$46.56 million), adding 81,200 MT capacity and raising total BOPP output by ~40 per cent to 2,77,000 MT. The line uses advanced tech and supports expansion in speciality films, with several new products planned. It's also cost-efficient and eligible for state incentives. Speciality sales at Cosmo First have been growing at a CAGR of 10% for the last 6 years. The new BOPP Line will support Cosmo in further expanding its product portfolio across speciality films and packaging. The Company plans to further strengthen its speciality films product portfolio with several new products in the pipeline, expected to be launched in the upcoming quarters. Speaking on the development Mr Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First, said, 'We expect the line to get filled fast due to current favourable gap in demand and supply in the domestic industry. Further, the new BOPP film line shall be eligible for state govt incentives beside being the most cost-efficient line in India. The Company's focus will be on taking full leverage of the new investments including BOPP line and grow specialty film sales.' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
