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The Summer Jewelry Trend That's Everywhere Right Now
When it comes to summer jewelry trends, shell necklaces aren't exactly a novel concept. But now, more than ever, they feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably delightful. Whether in the form of an oversized pendant (which, if you read our jewelry trend report, was already positioned to take over 2025) or a chunky beaded necklace, these aren't your puka shells from the year 2000. No, no—we've come a long way since then. It may come as no surprise that this beach-inspired staple has returned to the limelight. Given the resurgence of the boho aesthetic (also beloved in the early aughts) and the updated take on mermaidcore, incorporating pretty, mesmerizing motifs like shells feels like a natural next step in the trend cycle. Of course, like any trend revival, it's received a modern update. This time around, rather than looking like a souvenir from your last vacation, seashell necklaces feel refreshingly sophisticated. Lately, it seems that every fashion-forward girl on my feed is wearing a shell necklace—particularly in the form of a statement pendant like the heritage-worthy Petra Choker by Juju Vera or Julietta's striking Mykonos Choker. And when ELLE's fashion and market director, Alexis Wolfe, started wearing a Dezso by Sara Beltrán piece around the office, I was entranced. Consider me influenced: Those necklaces now live rent-free in my mind. The only cure? Scour the market to see what else the jewelry world has to offer—and now, I'm sharing my findings with you. Ahead, shop the best seashell necklaces to wear from now through fall. Every product featured on is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards—not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such.
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4 hours ago
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'Industry,' the 'Andor' Cast, and More of the Biggest Snubs From the Emmy Nominations
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Another volatile year for the television industry has come and gone. Yet even in the face of economic and creative headwinds, Hollywood has managed to produce its fair share of bangers: Severance season 2, The White Lotus season 3, Andor season 2, The Pitt, Industry season 3, Squid Game season 2, The Studio, The Penguin, Adolescence, Black Mirror season 7, Hacks season 4, The Last of Us season 2. These critically acclaimed shows all captured our attention during this season's Emmys eligibility window—from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025—and, as announced this morning, many of the same series also captured Emmy voters' hearts. But the favor of the Emmy ballot is fickle, and a number of well-deserving entries lost their chance at a little gold statuette this year. Fans are probably already furious about Industry. What happened to Overcompensating? And will Nathan Fielder ever get the attention he deserves? Ahead of the ceremony, set to air on September 14, let's break down the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's list of nominees. Andor is without a doubt one of the best (if not the best) Star Wars series on television. But I'd argue it's also one of the best series on television, period. Political but not didactic, action-packed but character-driven, as interested in the sacrifices of revolution as the rewards, Andor season 2 was a seminal viewing experience—even for those less inclined to trust in the Force. It's a joy to see the show nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series category, though my pleasure is tempered by the frustration of watching Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Kyle Soller, Denise Gough, Genevieve O'Reilly, Benjamin Bratt, and Adria Arjona miss out on their deserved acting nominations. (Forest Whitaker got a nod for Guest Actor in a Drama Series, though.) Justice for Luna, in particular—with Cassian Andor, he gave us a hero's journey unlike anything we've seen from the Skywalkers. More of this, Disney. Please. —Lauren Puckett-Pope, culture writer It's no secret I'm an Industry evangelist. I've been a fan of the HBO finance drama since its fledgling seasons, but the series has only grown more compelling—and its cast buzzier—with each additional chapter. Before Kit Harington joined the show in season 3, Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Harry Lawtey, and co. were already doing a bang-up job depicting the in-fighting amongst a group of London investment bankers. But as the aristocratic Henry Muck, Harrington added a delicious infusion of charm, snobbery, sleaze, and practiced vulnerability-slash-incompetence. Combine his performance with the others', including Sagar Radia's pulse-pounding turn as Rishi Ramdani, and Industry season 4 should have had Emmy voters betting big. Alas, the market failed them this time as the HBO series earned no nominations. But if we've learned anything about Harper Stern, it's that she always has another move up her sleeve. —LPP With such a stacked (and extensive) cast, The White Lotus season 3 couldn't possibly have secured Emmy nods for all of its actors. Still, it was interesting to see which actors earned a chance at taking the stage—and which will have to watch from the audience. Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell all received nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. And on the Outstanding Supporting Actress front, we have Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood. Scott Glenn also received a nod for Outstanding Guest Actor. However, notable snubs are Patrick Schwarzenegger, Leslie Bibb, and Michelle Monaghan. But they still might get the chance to grace the stage, as The White Lotus received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.—Juliana Ukiomogbe, contributor Despite its headline-making insights on air-traffic control, Nathan Fielder's HBO series The Rehearsal did not receive a Comedy Series nomination. (Though, it did earn nods for directing, writing, and editing.) Perhaps Fielder is operating on a level the Academy can't quite grasp yet. In just six episodes, he incorporated a one-of-a-kind biopic of Sully Sullenberger, a real singing competition, a genius needle drop of Evanescence's 'Bring Me to Life,' insightful commentary on airplane safety, and his own real-life training to fly (and land) a commercial aircraft. All of that is a feat not only for Fielder but also for HBO's legal team! This isn't the first time the TV Academy has snubbed the comedian; his and Emma Stone's brilliantly cringe series The Curse was shut out at last year's ceremony too. The kind of never-before-seen television Fielder makes should be awarded, not ignored. —Erica Gonzales, deputy editor, culture Squid Game's third and final season did not premiere during this year's eligibility period, but its long-awaited second season did. This earlier and less chaotic chapter still showed off Lee's superb range, but with such stiff competition, he was unable to get a nod in the race for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. (His performance in Disney+'s The Acolyte was also snubbed.) And to think just three years ago, Lee made history with his Emmy win in this same category. Let's see how season 3 fares next year. —EG Despite boasting an all-star cast—including Emmy winner Jon Hamm!—and some critical praise, Apple TV+'s buzzy new rich people satire, Your & Friends Neighbors, didn't get any major nominations. Its only nod is for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music, but at least the series has already been renewed for another season, so they'll have another go next year. —EG Hulu's post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Paradise became a surprise hit earlier this year, with Sterling K. Brown's depiction of Secret Service agent Xavier Collins drawing particular praise. Brown is already a three-time Emmy winner—for American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, This Is Us, and Lincoln: Divided We Stand—and he absolutely deserves another shot at the spotlight for Paradise. Thankfully, he received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Other Paradise nominations include Outstanding Drama Series, James Marsden for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and Julianne Nicholson for Outstanding Supporting Actress.—JU With such heavy-hitters as Severance, The White Lotus, The Bear, The Penguin, and others gobbling up dozens of nomination slots, there were bound to be a handful of series the Television Academy would overlook. This year, those shows included Interview With the Vampire (which only earned makeup and hairstyling nominations), Somebody Somewhere (which got writing and supporting actor nods), Agatha All Along (which got nods for music and costumes), and Black Doves and Running Point (which both got zero nods). The historical FX drama Say Nothing was also shut out, earning only a nomination for Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, despite high praise from critics last fall. —LPP Netflix's The Four Seasons was one of the sleeper hits of the year—and it was recently renewed for a second season. The series, based on the 1981 film of the same name, boasts an ensemble cast: Tina Fey (who also created the show), Steve Carell, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Erika Henningsen, and Marco Calvani. But it was Colman Domingo—and his chic wardrobe—that left the biggest impression. Domingo earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and if he takes it home, he'll become a two-time winner, having previously won Outstanding Guest Actor for his role as Ali in Euphoria. —JU Chalamet and Grande are unfortunately no closer to EGOT status. Despite successfully tackling one of the toughest gigs in television—yes, I'm talking about guest-hosting Saturday Night Live—neither Bungee Queen nor Antonio could sway ballots their way. Maybe after they book their next Oscar-winning film role, they'll have a better shot. —LPP Look, clearly Taylor Sheridan doesn't need Emmy voters' approval to enjoy his massive success. The Yellowstone creator has launched an entire cinematic universe around his name, and even though Yellowstone itself wrapped up last year, its multiple spin-off series are just getting started. With or without the Emmys, the Dutton Ranch will persist. Still, it's nevertheless worth noting that this year's Emmy voters turned up their noses at Sheridan's Landman, despite its relatively warm critical reception. —LPP The surprise here isn't so much Aduba's talent (the Orange Is the New Black alum already has three trophies to her name) but that voters gave The Residence more attention than its own streamer. Netflix canceled the playful, White House-set murder mystery after only one season, but that didn't stop Aduba from earning a nod for her portrayal of no-nonsense detective and bird watcher Cordelia Cupp. —EG Though the second season of Apple TV+'s Bad Sisters didn't garner as much buzz as the first one (which earned four Emmy nominations), it still got some love. Sharon Horgan received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She's nominated alongside Kathy Bates (Matlock), Britt Lower (Severance), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), and Keri Russell (The Diplomat). —JU Although the Hulu drama has historically scooped up nominations (and famously set a record for Emmys losses), you'd think the voters would follow tradition and give the series a little bit of extra love for its sixth and final season. (Especially Elisabeth Moss and Bradley Whitford.) But the series didn't make much noise with the Academy—only nabbing a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series (Cherry Jones). At least they have The Testaments in the works. —EG It's really Meghann Fahy season. After being nominated for her first Emmy in the supporting category for The White Lotus, she finally got her lead actress nod for Sirens. Though the Netflix dark comedy boasts an impressive cast with Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon, Fahy was the only one to receive an acting nomination for the series. She's in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series category alongside Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Rashida Jones (Black Mirror), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), and Cristin Milioti (The Penguin). —JU Not only did Kendrick Lamar bring his diss track 'Not Like Us' to the Super Bowl, but he also just got an Emmy nomination for it. For Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Lamar received a nod for his Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. He's also represented in the categories for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Music Direction, and Choreography (Variety/Reality). His work wife Beyoncé was also nominated for Outstanding Variety Special, Outstanding Production Design, Outstanding Choreography, and Outstanding Directing for Beyoncé Bowl, her NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show. —JU Look, I know that Julio Torres's lovably bizarre, surrealist HBO series was probably not going to garner enough buzz to stand up to The Bear, Abbott Elementary, or Hacks; but this is, again, another case of creativity being overlooked for a mainstream favorite. Not to say the others aren't deserving, but Torres and his cast and crew should get credit for breaking the boundaries of television and making viewers actually laugh as they do it. Pirulinpinpina, you are a winner to me! —EG Benito Skinner created a new fan-favorite with his TV debut, Overcompensating, in which he stars as a closeted college student trying to navigate his freshman year. Despite laugh-out-loud jokes, a Charli xcx cameo, and a killer 2016-era soundtrack, the buzz among viewers and on TikTok was not enough to push the comedy series into the Emmys race. This is just the start of Skinner's TV career, though; hopefully we get another season and even more from him onscreen in the future. —EG
Elle
7 hours ago
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- Elle
How SZA, Ariana Grande, and a ‘Formative' Experience on Broadway Inspired Natalie Gurrero's Debut Novel
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Spoilers below. Natalie Guerrero didn't intend to write a New York story. Her initial plan for her captivating and charming debut novel, My Train Leaves at Three, was to set it in California, where she had recently moved, and use her evocative new surroundings to explore power dynamics in the workplace. But, as she drafted, something about that concept wasn't working as Guerrero had hoped. So she turned to an exercise popularized by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: waking up each morning to write three pages of stream-of-consciousness in longhand. 'The 'morning pages' work,' the New York native tells me from her sunny Los Angeles abode. 'I know it sounds very woo-woo, but the book revealed itself to me. I did a free-write one morning, and the first few lines I wrote were, 'I was supposed to have a poodle and a pool, but my sister's dead and my hair is still frizzy.' All of that just came out. I thought to myself, 'Oh. This [book] is about grief and sisterhood.'' Soon, Guerrero had re-positioned her main character, Xiomara Sanchez—a gifted Afro-Latina singer in her late 20s who dreams of performing on Broadway—in Manhattan's uptown neighborhood of Washington Heights. 'I was so happy that it landed there,' she says. The novel—out today—follows Xiomara as she grieves the tragic loss of her older sister, Nena, while also trying to kickstart her budding theater career. Her journey to self-actualization is complicated by monotonous odd jobs, a thorny relationship with her mother, and predatory dynamics with older men. (Oh, and she must also navigate her Saturn Return.) Below, Guerrero sits down with to discuss the sprawling themes behind My Train Leaves at Three; the childhood connection to Broadway that inspired the story; and the forthcoming feature adaptation that's currently in the works. My older sister and I are 11 months apart, and she's someone whom I couldn't ever imagine losing. She often jokes that this book is like a eulogy and love letter to her. Sisterhood in all its forms is important to me. I thought about the worst thing that could happen that would make someone lose their voice and sense of self, and that was losing a sister. I also grew up in a house where my mom experienced sibling loss when she was pregnant with me, so I always felt called to the topic. That kind of experience forms grief over generations, and I grew up around that energy. So once those themes came out on the page that morning with my free-write, I decided to go in that direction. Oh, I had such a hard Saturn Return. And that's probably the L.A. part of me that snuck its way into the book. I do think when you say 'Saturn Return' to women who are in our age range, it's a vocabulary we can all relate to. I was in mine when I started writing, and I just kept thinking, 'When is this gonna end? This is really hard.' I went through a big heartbreak, moved across the country, had an intense job, and was stressed about finances. Everything that could happen during a Saturn Return was happening to me. But then I started having a lot of conversations with my white friends about it, and I felt like there weren't many opportunities to talk to Black girls about this woo-woo thing. The stark difference I notice between my white friends and my Black or Latina friends is that most of my Black girlfriends aren't as self-indulgent. I thought Xiomara deserved to indulge in the wild world of getting to know herself—something we really don't often get to do. And it's something I feel committed to doing in my own life. But it's quite an American thing. My dad's Dominican, and my mom's Puerto Rican. I didn't grow up seeing Black or Latin women asking themselves about themselves, so the Saturn Return was a wonderful way to get there. I'm gonna go way back for a second. I was a child actor, and I played Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. It was a really gratifying and formative experience, but it was also incredibly traumatic. I don't talk about it a lot, but I usually like to say that it was the first place I learned that women 'shouldn't' be bigger than men. I was constantly scrutinized for how tall I was getting. Mind you, I was 12. And I'm 5'4 today. But everyone kept saying to me [at the time], 'You're getting too tall, and your contract's not going to get renewed. You can't be taller than Simba.' It was so horrifying to me, and I would look in the mirror and try to be smaller. After I finished acting and put that chapter aside, I worked at WME in the books department, then came out to L.A. and worked for a production company. And the common denominator in those spaces was that there were men who I felt were smaller than me who were allowed to take up so much more space than I was. Manny's power looms over Xiomara in such a horrific way. He deliberately uses his power to get what he wants. But then I also think it's a commentary on the line of consent when you're talking about someone who has so much more power. A lot of their relationship was consensual, and also, there's a gray area of how much of it was a transaction. I always had two non-negotiables when I was selling the book: Xiomara is Black, and she's also never getting the part. Those were two things that I was never going to change. So much of Broadway had been tainted for me because of my experience and my growing pains away from it. I distanced myself for so long, but it's my first love, so I was excited to write about it. I can dissect so much of this book, and it can be a little heady, but with this, I was like, 'She's grieving her sister, having horrible sex, and getting assaulted. Let's give her a voice. Let's let her have some fun.' I also loved the playlist that I listened to while I was writing, and being able to dive into what songs she might sing. I genuinely believe that people who hate musical theater haven't seen the right musical. You have to inherently believe in hope and storytelling to love musical theater. A lot of musical theater like the Songs for a New World soundtrack. I was also listening to Olivia Dean and SZA. SZA is such a storyteller. I was listening to her on repeat because she really captures that angst that Xiomara was feeling. Then there was a lot of Latin music, like Elvis Crespo and Juan Luis Guerra, and the classics: bachata, merengue, and salsa. Oh, 100 percent. That and Ariana Grande's 'Saturn Returns Interlude.' Harmony, not balance, babe. [Laughs.] But no, there are some days when I'm not promoting the book at all because I'm at this amazing writers' residency and I want to give those writers my full attention. I'm also working on my second book right now. I'm still figuring out where I need to pour into myself so that I can have the energy to pour out. I'm definitely a writer who can get into that mode of like, 'I didn't write today. What am I doing?' That 'grind' work ethic has really gotten into me, so I'm trying to get out of that. But I'm committed to being in community with other writers, and it's something that my day job has allowed me, and I want to continue to do that. She's amazing. She's one of those Black writers from the generation before me who helped hold the door open. Jenifer Lewis is another one. I worked with her on her essay collection, Walking in My Joy. I've found mentors in Mara, Jenifer, and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, who I worked for when she was at WME. I think mentorship is so important. I do look at it that way. I definitely don't want this cycle to end with me. And I'm just getting started, so by no means am I on the top of the mountain. But I would really like to help other people while simultaneously growing with them, too. It's a little too early. I haven't even given it to my editor yet, but please stay tuned! I can share, though, that I'm now starting to adapt My Train Leaves at Three for film, and I'm really excited. Thank you! I'm adapting the feature script, and I just started writing act 1. I'll be working with Dominican filmmaker Gabriella Ortega. In deciding who to collaborate with, it was important to me to work with another amazing Dominican voice to bring Xiomara's story to life. We're circling a few high-level producers who I can't name just yet, but it's going to be indie, gritty, raw, sexy, and fun. All the things! This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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11 hours ago
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The 40 Best Beauty Products of All Time, According to ELLE Editors
As beauty editors, we're often asked one question: What are your all-time favorite beauty products? For us, it's like choosing between children. We test dozens of products a week—and hundreds, if not thousands, of products each year. Still, even though we are constantly trying the latest and greatest and switching up our routines, there are some beauty buys we'll never stop going back to. In honor of ELLE's 40th anniversary, we've curated a list of the most iconic beauty products. Some have stood the test of time. Some are newer formulas we feel sure will go the distance. Either way, these are our ride-or-dies. Our holy grails. Our forever favorites. Keep reading for ELLE's top 40 award winners. The Viral Lip Balm This lip balm may have made Hailey Bieber a billionaire. The product's high-shine finish and collaborations with brands like Krispy Kreme have given fans a 'gotta collect them all' mentality. Now, Rhode balm and claw clips go together like peanut butter and jelly (or matcha and the West Village). It comes in a multitude of delicious flavors, from Espresso to the newest addition: Lemontini. Plus, what other lip balm has a phone case to match? The Status Moisturizer Is there a more storied skin care product than Crème de La Mer? The cream is powered by the brand's signature 'miracle broth' (a concoction containing fermented kelp, originally created by an aerospace physicist to treat burns). During peak kelp harvesting season, a couple thousand pounds of the plant are shipped every day on ice to the Estée Lauder offices. Chris Hemsworth has used La Mer as body lotion to treat a sunburn. Beyoncé slathers it on her face. And John Waters loves the giant 16.5-oz jars. The Beloved Toner This elusive French exfoliating toner has quietly held a place in the medicine cabinets of discerning types like Sofia Coppola for years. With a strong (some might say obnoxious) scent, its appearance in a routine seems to indicate that you are a beauty insider who is serious about skin care. When the brand recently announced that it was discontinuing P50 1970, one of the original formulas, fans joked that they would wear black for the occasion, and stocked up fast. The Ultimate Glowy Skin Serum While infusing your makeup products with skin care ingredients is now standard practice, Glow Recipe was one of the first brands to combine highlighter with a serum for an unreal finish. The drops have taken TikTok by storm, with videos reaching 6 million views showing the visible before-and-after results of the illuminating formula. Containing watermelon and hyaluronic acid, the drops are now available in a bronze-tinted shade for an even more sun-kissed effect. The Must-Have Travel Mask In 2018, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland launched their brand with just one product: the Jet Lag Mask. Within a week of launch, it rose to become the second best-selling face mask at Sephora. With its unique non-rinse formula, the mask makes skin look supple and glowy, like you just slept for 12 hours and drank eight glasses of water. The brand has since released an entire Jet Lag collection, which includes a mist, serum, eye serum, and under-eye patches. The Original Anti-Aging Serum Nowadays, hyaluronic acid is a familiar moisturizing ingredient, but in the 1980s, Estée Lauder was one of the first brands to use it in their formulas, including this one. Designed to make skin look firmer, rested, and radiant, the "little brown bottle" has amassed fans including Elizabeth Hurley, a longtime face of the brand who has used it every day for 20 years. The Endless-Summer Body Butter This silky moisturizer is cheekily named after the bum, but its fans—including Hilary Duff and Selena Gomez—delight in applying it all over. Its yummy signature scent, with notes of pistachio, almond, and vanilla, effectively kicked off the gourmand fragrance trend. The moisturizer is coveted among young shoppers: The brand dethroned Rare Beauty in 2024 as Sephora's highest-selling beauty brand. The Glowiest Moisturizer This lavender-colored moisturizer was called 'yummy' by Selena Gomez, and Meghan Markle even used it on her wedding day. It was originally inspired by makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, who loved another Tatcha product called Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, and would often spray it on his client, Kim Kardashian. The brand wanted to create a longer-lasting, more enhancing version of that mist, and created this super-emollient moisturizer to be the perfect base for makeup. The Rejuvenating Mask The night before an awards ceremony that will be televised around the world, celebrities like Salma Hayek, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence will use this mask. It's powered by botanicals. including a special black rose sourced from the Anjou region of France. The flower's deep purple pigment comes from tannins which, when extracted, contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The result? A product beloved for the way it plumps skin and delivers a youthful glow. The Game-Changing SPF In 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen founder Shontay Lundy created a product that eliminates ingredients like oxybenzone, parabens, and silicones to create a glow-giving sunscreen without any lingering white residue. She used a couple thousand dollars of her own savings to get the brand off the ground, and now it is the first Black-owned sunscreen at big retailers like Target. Celebrities like Kelly Rowland and Marsai Martin swear by Black Girl Sunscreen, and are known to incorporate it into their daily routine. The Essential Face Mist First released in 2022, Tower 28's face spray went viral after Bieber posted an Instagram Story about how the mist helped calm her skin following irritation from stress and travel. That sparked a spike in searches for 'What is hypochlorous acid?' Now, this mist is a mainstay in gym bags and on desks for good reason—it's antibacterial, helps reduce redness, and instantly soothes skin. One SOS spray is now sold every 11 seconds. The Lip Mask That Made Lip Masks a Thing This Korean beauty product launched stateside in 2017, and quickly became ubiquitous. Countless Reddit threads testify that the Laneige mask is the one product to use for impossibly soft lips, packed as it is with antioxidants, coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and a dose of vitamin C. The product's unique, whipped jelly texture stays on through the night, plus it comes in collectible flavors like Matcha, Bubble Tea, and Gummy Bear. The Best Night Cream If there's one thing every dermatologist agrees on, it's this: sunscreen by day, retinol by night. The latter is a science-backed staple for glowier, younger-looking skin. This version from Olay is a favorite of Jennifer Hudson (who partnered with the brand). It's moisturizing without being greasy, and effective without any of the flakiness and redness that sometimes come with retinol products. The Invisible Sunscreen Before Supergoop, sunscreen was anything but cool—think greasy textures, chalky residue, and formulas that pilled on contact. But Unseen Sunscreen is so iconic that Sabrina Carpenter used it in her 'Espresso' video. The genius of this formula is that it's part sunscreen, part primer. It goes on completely clear, doesn't contain any pore-clogging oils, and works as a sticky base for makeup. The Thirst-Quenching Moisturizer If you've always wanted to replicate the feeling of splashing water like you're in a face wash commercial, Neutrogena Hydro Boost is as close as you can get. It's packed with hyaluronic acid and is both a drugstore treasure and a go-to for celeb makeup artists like Lilly Keys, since it feels like it sinks into skin instantly. Tate McRae, the brand's newest ambassador, recently said the same thing to ELLE: '[It] feels like a breath of fresh air on my skin.' The Everyday Eye Patch What's your favorite accessory to wear on a night out? Bangles, dramatic earrings, or an under-eye mask that de-puffs and hydrates your skin? Topicals has evolved the eye patch from skin care to fashion statement, as seen on Julez Smith in a limited-edition colorway and Angel Reese in the classic pink and red pattern. The cooling hydrogel brightens dark circles in 15 minutes flat. The Ideal Under-Eye Concealer This concealer, first developed in the '80s, is a longtime favorite of makeup artists and celebs like Martha Stewart and Jennifer Aniston. Lucia Pieroni, the brand's creative director, used to give away up to 100 sticks a year to her famous clients—and many became hooked from their first try. The formula is creamy and blendable, yet pigmented enough to disguise under-eye circles and blemishes. The Universal Cleanser Cetaphil is, more than anything else, gentle. When your skin flares up for any number of reasons, your dermatologist is likely to tell you to take things easy and use this cleanser. Originally developed in the 1940s by a Texan pharmacist as a way to treat sensitive skin, the brand's name is a portmanteau of phil—the prefix meaning 'love'—and cetearyl alcohol, which soothes and softens skin. But as a soap-free, hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free cleanser, this product truly suits all skin types. The All-in-One Beauty Fixer Vaseline moisturizes chapped lips, rehydrates dry skin, and heals minor cuts, of course—but it also works as a subtle highlighter or as a primer under perfume to extend the longevity of a scent. Aniston uses the jelly to help nourish her eyelashes, and Law Roach uses it on the soles of clients' feet to easily slip on shoes. Ranked the most trusted brand among Gen Z adults, according to 2023 data from Statista, Vaseline now comes in four varieties: Original, Aloe, Cocoa, and Rose. The Classic Beauty Bar A few scents that are immediately recognizable: popcorn, coffee, and Dove's iconic Beauty Bar. Designed to be timeless, the scent is slightly powdery, a little floral, and now associated with the smell of clean skin. The bar dates back to 1952, when Dove acquired a French patent for a soap that also worked as a moisturizer—a revolutionary concept at the time. Amber Rose once told ELLE that she's never used a different soap, and Cardi B keeps it stockpiled. The At-Home Salon Treatment If you have bleached or otherwise chemically processed hair, then your hairstylist has probably mentioned Hair Perfector No.3. Bond-building hair products are trending, but the category started in 2014 with the introduction of Olaplex, one of the first drops to help repair broken bonds in the hair caused by over-processing. 'I dream of having long, luscious locks, so I started using Olaplex, and my hair isn't breaking off as much anymore,' Sydney Sweeney said once in an interview. The Insider-Approved Hair Mask With over 15 editorial awards under its belt, Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Mask is basically beauty royalty. It's an insider favorite—beauty editors like to keep it stocked in their own bathrooms, and runway models like Georgia Moot credit it with keeping hair healthy even under intense conditions, like back-to-back fashion weeks. The secret? A blend of plant protein, algae extract, rose hip oil, and sweet almond oil works in harmony to repair, block frizz, and protect. The Hair Elixir Argan oil is well known these days as 'liquid gold' for your hair—but the trend was kicked off with the launch of Moroccanoil's Treatment Hair Oil, which took the world by storm in 2008. The formula isn't fancy—it's made with 100-percent pure argan oil that is naturally rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. And it's now available in three formulas: original, light, and purple for toning brassy strands. Celebrities like Brie Larson and Margot Robbie have used the treatment ahead of red carpet appearances. The Curl Enhancer Often seen on Reddit's curly hair forums, this product has more than 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Shea Moisture's soufflé texture uses fair trade shea butter and glycerin to deeply hydrate curls and coils, plus neem oil to fight frizz without crunch. The sugary coconut scent lingers on ringlets, leaving a piña-colada-smelling cloud with every movement. The Glamorous Hairspray It's hard to meet a top hair stylist who doesn't have Oribe Dry Texturing Spray in their kit. Part dry shampoo, part texturizer, this do-it-all product simply makes hair look better. Used by and Chrissy Teigen, the spray adds volume to flat roots and texture to dull hair, giving a glamorous 'tousled, just-woke-up' look. Developed by famed hairstylist Oribe Canales, it was also one of the first hair products to work with a fragrance company (Givaudan) on its scent, kicking off a surge of perfumery in hair care brands. The Universally Loved Hairspray Backstage at fashion week, the air smells like the metallic scent of dozens of hot blow dryers in unison—and this one hairspray. For the uninitiated, Tresemmé was created in the 1940s by Edna L. Emme, a hairstylist and trailblazing female entrepreneur. Today the formula remains strong, but not sticky, and buildable, making it a favorite of Justine Marjan and Lacy Redway, who have partnered with the brand. The Classic Mascara This mascara, first launched in 2004, has remained a forever favorite for its one-of-a-kind formula that simultaneously lengthens, separates, and volumizes, in addition to its curved brush which delivers instant lift. Kourtney Kardashian called it her 'go-to' mascara, and says she has been using it since she was in college. Anya Taylor-Joy uses it to darken her blonde lashes, and it is even a rumored favorite of Kate Middleton. The Original Tinted Lip Balm Clinique founder Carol Phillips, a former Vogue beauty editor, created this shade in 1971, balancing glossiness and sheerness to give an 'almost lipstick-like' texture and look. The natural flush that Black Honey gave lips made it an instant hit—and it recently started trending again after TikTok detectives proclaimed it to be the lipstick worn by Liv Tyler's Arwen character in The Lord of the Rings . The Classic Bronzer The next best thing to a real sun-kissed glow is Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream. A favorite of makeup artists such as Carolina Dalí-Trites and Katie Jane Hughes, it imparts a natural-looking touch of color, with just a hint of barely-there shimmer, so you always look like you're being hit by the sun at just the right angle. The gel-cream formula glides on like silk (Kendall Jenner even uses it on her eyelids). The Natural-Looking Foundation When Euphoria first aired, viewers were mesmerized by the embellished eye makeup, high ponies, and Y2K-inspired looks. But there was also something more subtle—the characters' dewy, lit-from-within skin, which makeup artist Donni Davy achieved with this foundation. Chantecaille's unique formula was created in 1999 and relaunched last month to be silicone-and microplastic free. With a pudding-like texture, it melts perfectly into skin, hiding imperfections without looking like a mask. The 'Custom' Lip Balm When Dior Lip Glow was released in 2008, it made waves in the beauty world thanks to its innovative pH-sensitive technology, which reacts with the wearer's lips to create a flattering 'custom' shade. In 2025, Lip Glow got a facelift, and it now comes in 21 shades, including a sunny yellow that adds warmth to your natural lip color and a deep mahogany that flatters a wide range of skin tones. The Perfect Red Lip This shade is best-known for being Taylor Swift's red lip of choice (Pat McGrath was even featured in Swift's 'Bejeweled' music video), meaning it's often sold out. Despite its Swiftie connection, Elson 4 is actually named after supermodel Karen Elson. The blue-toned shade is known for purportedly making your teeth look whiter, and the matte finish delivers high impact. McGrath herself calls it the 'perfect red.' The Game-Changing Brow Gel Arguably no other beauty brand has created a world the way Glossier has (Timothée Chalamet has worn a Glossier hoodie! A whole generation still keeps their passports in pink bubble wrap bags!). One of the products that best represents the brand is Boy Brow, a tinted gel applied with a spoolie brush, like mascara, to enhance fluffiness. This product made everyone rethink their brows—they didn't have to be arched, plucked, or drawn on. Instead, they could be natural-looking and, yes, boyish. The Ultimate Nude Lipstick In the time that you've read this sentence, one of these lipsticks has most likely already been sold and applied onto the lips of someone who is marveling at how flattering it is. In her long career as a makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury used to mix together multiple shades to arrive at the perfect pink and nude-y color that you see today in Pillow Talk. Its fans range from Amal Clooney (who even used it on her wedding day) to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Lipliner That Started It All If you say 'spice' around a beauty lover, they will know you are referencing not any sort of cabinet, but rather the legendary lip liner color worn by supermodels like Linda Evangelista. Before Kylie Jenner or Rhode, this flattering brown lip color became one of MAC's most famous shades, synonymous with '90s beauty. The brand recently created two new versions of the liner with opposite tones: Cool Spice and Warm Spice. The Breakthrough Blush The blush craze of the past few years? That all started with Rare. The brand's hyperpigmented liquid blush melts into skin with just one dot—something that TikTok users love demonstrating. The viral sensation is the highest-selling blush formula at Sephora, accounting for more than 25 percent of the retailer's total blush sales. The Long-Lasting Brow Gel TikTok creators like Steph Hui love this brow gel for practically laminating their hair into place: She said that the product worked so well that she manages to 'catfish' people into thinking that she has fluffy brows. The gel is syrupy but not sticky, and works to shellac unruly brows into place all day. The Foundation Disruptor In 2017, while fans were hoping to hear a new album from Rihanna, she instead launched a makeup line that catapulted her into a new role as a business mogul. Fenty Beauty's launch featured an unprecedented 40 foundation shades—now 50—creating a 'Fenty Effect' that made the entire industry more inclusive. The soft-matte formula delivers a 'your-skin-but-better' finish, with the line now including dewy options and tinted moisturizers. The Go-To Drugstore Foundation Some people might find it hard to believe that a $10 foundation can hold its own against prestige formulas, but the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation proves that luxury results don't require luxury prices. A drugstore favorite of makeup artists and beauty influencers like Jackie Aina and Mikayla Nogueira, the oil-free, medium-coverage formula comes in 40 shades and is beloved for its skin-like finish and long-lasting wear. But the true highlight of this formula is its ability to minimize the appearance of pores. The Essential Lip Liner Celebs like Suni Lee have declared their love for this lip liner, which has a deceptively creamy texture with holding power that lasts for hours, even in water. The flattering color matches many people's natural lips, working subtly to make them look poutier and bigger. The huge demand for Anywhere Caffeine and its sister shade, Wherever Walnut, prompts frequent sellouts.
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4 Steps To Maintaining A Bob Haircut, From Regular Trims To At-Home Care
Whether it's a statement-making blunt bob or a polished Italian bob, this short hairstyle is no doubt a defining look for 2025. But now that you've committed to a bob, maintaining it can feel tricky, especially if you've transitioned from having longer locks. 'The main concern is that a bob can look grown out quite quickly, so clients can end up wanting for an appointment more often,' says senior stylist Andreas Wild at Larry King, Notting Hill. He's a fan of a lived-in bob, but admits that those with fine hair can find that their bob looks heavier at the bottom without as it grows out. It's all down to preference, and hair grows at different rates for everyone but in general, Wild recommends a trim every 7 weeks. Having a good relationship with your hairstylist helps, too. 'I have clients who will send me a picture of their hair after a few weeks to ask me if they are ready to come in if they aren't sure themselves,' says Wild. Wild's best advice for keeping your bob in top form? 'Getting it cut regularly, working with your natural texture and asking your hairdresser for advice on how to maintain it best,' shares Wild, as it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. 'Make sure you have a proper consultation, ask your stylist to analyse your face shape, talk about your lifestyle and be honest here - to make sure your bob works for you.' As for trimming your bob at home? Just don't do it – it's not worth sacrificing a great cut! A hair oil that suits your hair type will help to hydrate the hair and keep it healthy. Wild is a fan of Larry King's Spoilt For Choice as it 'contains rosemary oil to encourage growth'. Team ELLE also rates Kérastase Glaze Drops for fine hair, Olaplex No7 Bonding Oil for processed and dyed locks and Bread Beauty Supply Hair Oil for curls. 'Investing in a great scalp scrub is a good idea, just like you exfoliate your face every so often, it's important to do that with your scalp too,' adds Wild. 'A great little trick if you don't want to wash your hair too much, straighten your hair instead and/or go over with some tongs,' says Wild. 'It can make your bob look brand new.' That said, shorter lengths doesn't mean you should scrimp on hair protection. If you're using heated tools, make sure to use a heat protector beforehand to avoid frying your ends and incorporate a nourishing mask weekly to keep your strands hydrated and glossy. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she's not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you'll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she's a competitive cheerleader, too.
