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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.

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.

Kerry Washington Shared the Ingredient That ‘Transformed’ Her Eczema-Prone Skin

At 46, the actor’s routine is all about hydration. 
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30 Shoe Deals to Shop at Nordstrom Right Now

Like supersoft slippers, workout-brightening sneakers, and classic Hunter rain boots.
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The Very Best Luxury Beauty Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

Save on Sunday Riley, Nuface, and more.

I’m a Grown-Ass Adult—Why Is Chin Acne Still Ruining My Life?

Dermatologists explain those frustrating breakouts—and how to treat them. 

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.

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.

Here’s Exactly How Sunscreen Works to Protect Your Skin

What does SPF mean? Is mineral sunblock better? We got the answers.
SP-F yeah!

How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup Without Making a Goopy Mess

We asked dermatologists for their favorite tips, tricks, and products.

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.

Jennifer Aniston Embraced Her Gray Roots, and We’re Very Much Here for It

“We can still thrive when we’re older.”
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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.
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The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Facial Cleansers, Scrubs, and Balms

Tester-approved products for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and uneven skin.
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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.
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The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Products for Your Nails, Hands, and Feet

From Aesop dupes to quick-drying polishes.
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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.
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.
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The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Body Care Products

Sunscreen, hygiene—baby you’re a beauty queen.

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.