Beauty
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards Are Here!
Meet the 201 best skin, hair, and body care products of the year.
Know before you glow
I Tried the Viral HydraFacial for My Ultrasensitive Skin
The pricey treatment is all over TikTok and supposedly gives you a glassy complexion in 30 minutes.
By Jenna Ryu
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The Best Tinted Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists
We’ve got options for all skin types—and they won’t leave you with the dreaded white cast.
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By Holly Carter
Here’s How to Tell If Your Sunscreen Has Expired
You might think using old SPF is no biggie, but that half-empty bottle could be working against you.
By Jenna Ryu
Kerry Washington Shared the Ingredient That ‘Transformed’ Her Eczema-Prone Skin
At 46, the actor’s routine is all about hydration.
By Kayla Blanton
Gifts for Beauty Lovers
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60 Self-Care Gifts to Pamper Yourself (and Anyone Else)
Because we all deserve it.53 slidesBy Sarah Madaus, Lauren Dana, and Malia Griggs
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26 Skin Care Gift Sets for Every Budget and Skin Type
Including Kiehl's, La Mer, Ilia, and Sunday Riley.26 slidesBy Shanna Shipin, Tiffany Dodson, and Cristina Montemayor
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54 Gift Sets for All the Women in Your Life
Including cozy clothing bundles, skin care sets, crafting kits, and more.54 slidesBy Sarah Madaus, Tiffany Dodson, and Elizabeth Djinis
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28 Perfume Gift Sets for the Fragrance-Lover on Your List
From full-size luxury fragrances to trendy travel-size sets.28 slidesBy Lauren Dana and Cristina Montemayor
The 34 Best Target Gifts for Every Person (or Pet) in Your Life
Including great presents under $25.By Daisy Maldonado
30 Shoe Deals to Shop at Nordstrom Right Now
Like supersoft slippers, workout-brightening sneakers, and classic Hunter rain boots.
By Elizabeth Djinis and Sara Coughlin
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The Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists
There are some formulas you should avoid, but there are still plenty of great options.
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By Sara Coughlin
Beauty
The Very Best Luxury Beauty Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
Save on Sunday Riley, Nuface, and more.
By Sara Coughlin
I’m a Grown-Ass Adult—Why Is Chin Acne Still Ruining My Life?
Dermatologists explain those frustrating breakouts—and how to treat them.
By Jenna Ryu
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10 Supportive Sandals That Won’t Wreck Your Feet This Summer
Podiatrist-approved picks that will give your arches some love, from sporty Tevas to gorpcore Birks.
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By Elizabeth Djinis and Sara Coughlin
Gabrielle Union Said Therapy Undid ‘the Constant Need to Be Validated’ for Her Looks
Her sessions also led to a perspective-shifting talk with her dad about race, beauty, and self-worth.
By Kayla Blanton
These Are the Best Antioxidants to Add to Your Skin Care Routine
Vitamin C is a biggie, but it’s not the only one worth your time and money.
By Melanie Rud
Here’s Exactly How Sunscreen Works to Protect Your Skin
What does SPF mean? Is mineral sunblock better? We got the answers.
By Jenna Ryu
SP-F yeah!
How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup Without Making a Goopy Mess
We asked dermatologists for their favorite tips, tricks, and products.
By Jenna Ryu
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The Best Dresses on Amazon You Can Wear All Summer Long
Flowy options for all your vacation or outdoor activities.
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By Morgan Evans
Kristin Davis Said She Was ‘Ridiculed Relentlessly’ After Getting Botox and Fillers
The “Sex and the City” actor even “shed tears” in response to the criticism.
By Kayla Blanton
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Beauty
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100 on Amazon
No matter what dress code you’re working with, these inexpensive options look gorgeous.
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By Jenifer Calle
Jennifer Aniston Embraced Her Gray Roots, and We’re Very Much Here for It
“We can still thrive when we’re older.”
By Kayla Blanton
Face time
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best New Serums, Masks, and Spot Treatments to Level Up Your Skin Care Routine
We tested products and pored over ingredient labels so you don’t have to.
By Sarah Madaus
Wash what happens
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Facial Cleansers, Scrubs, and Balms
Tester-approved products for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and uneven skin.
By Sara Coughlin
Pretty great
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best New Makeup for a Glowy, Everyday Look
Thirty-one excellent foundations, concealers, mascaras, blushes, bronzers, and more.
By Jenna Ryu
High five
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Products for Your Nails, Hands, and Feet
From Aesop dupes to quick-drying polishes.
By Malia Griggs
Testing, testing
How We Picked the Winners of the 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards
We slathered, scrubbed, and cleansed our way through 3,100 products to get here.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Word of mouth
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: 16 Lipsticks, Glosses, Balms, and Tints That Get Our Kiss of Approval
Whether you’re doing the most or the least, these winners have you covered.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Slather round
The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Body Care Products
Sunscreen, hygiene—baby you’re a beauty queen.
By Sara Coughlin
The 2022 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards
Here, you'll find this year's 182 best makeup, skin-care, body-care, hair-care, and oral-care products.