Queer Women Are Making Tattoo Parlors Better for Everyone
By peering into a few queer and women-centered tattoo shops in New York City, a picture emerges of a newly developing scene uplifting femininity and queerness.
With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women
“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space, but it’s also technical. We’re not just smoke and mirrors, we’re not just branding. There’s something behind this.”
A Queer History of Blue Eyeshadow, Pop Culture’s Time-Honored Symbolic Hue
The line from Elizabeth Taylor to Chappell Roan’s iconic blue eyeshadow is actually pretty direct.
Sweat Is Sexy Now
Challengers. Tove Lo. Climate Crisis. Welcome to the summer of sweat.
Acne Shame Is Over
Perfection is out. Being transparent about using filters and Photoshop is in.
Assigning Lipsticks From My Extensive Femme Collection to Every Astrological Sign
I blame TikTok (like I do for most things), but the truth is: I feel empowered when I wear lipstick.
Leola Davis and Pansy Esthetics Are Here to Queer Skincare
“I wanted to create a space where the queer community could get care and treatments geared specifically toward them and their skin and body.”
Sun’s Out, Toes Out: My Favorite Nail Polishes for Summer Pedicures
If you’re looking for some new polish colors for the summer, look no further!
Put This on Your Face: Faking a Full Night of Sleep With Beauty Products
Here are some things I turn to when I have a big day ahead of me and I want to look Extremely Awake.
Put This on Your Face: Taking It All Off
Makeup remover options for whether you have 15 seconds, two minutes, or five minutes to spare.
Put This On Your Face: Liquid Shadow
I am, unfortunately, a slut for ILIA, and their Liquid Powder Eye Shadow Tint.
Beauty Products to Buy From Black People Year Round — Not Just During Black History Month
If you’re looking for full coverage glam or a light natural look, Black-owned beauty has got you covered.
Put This On Your Face: Brows, Baby!
As a South Asian, and as a queer person, my relationship to my eyebrows (and hair in general, honestly) is a little complicated.
Put This on Your Face: Foundation (and Things Like It)
A guide to liquid and powder foundations, tinted moisturizers, and BB + CC creams!
AM/PM: A Libra Rising and Their Quick Subtle Stunt For A Holigay Hang
A quick look that leaves this Scorpio sun glowing at the kickback
Put This on Your Face: Sunscreen
If you’re reading this and thinking “But I’m an indoor gay, I don’t need to wear sunscreen daily”, I am here to tell you that unfortunately, that is not true!
AM/PM: A Hopeless Romantic and Their Bubble Bath Routine
“Baths are less of a frivolous want and more of an emotional and spiritual essential.”
Is Luxury CBD Skincare Worth the Hype — and the Price?
I’m obviously intrigued by the hype but does it live up to it?
Holigay Gift Guide: Things To Buy for Yourself Because You Deserve It
Hi reader, it’s me. Your auntie who likes nice things.
AM/PM: A Former Skincare Salesperson and Their Evening Wind Down Routine
I used to have a cabinet of products I used with reckless abandon. Now, I’m more thoughtful with what I put on my face and into my routine.