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Our Favorite Hand Lotions For Soothing Your Extra-Dry Hands

Who’s got dry hands WE’VE ALL GOT DRY HANDS

the team April 16, 2020 11 Comments
Beauty

Dark Under Eye Circles Are Gay, or: Hi, I’m Depressed

Is it not a gay badge of honor to be tired and sad and drained and to still exist?

Rachel October 17, 2019 15 Comments
Beauty Sex

95% of Lesbians Keep Their Fingernails Short, All Hands On Deck

According to our Lesbian Stereotypes Survey, y’all have overwhelmingly short nails and also a lot of you play the piano?

Riese February 18, 2019 31 Comments
Beauty Issues

Yup, A Lot Of Us Are Hairy Dykes After All

It’s true that queer women and non-binary people are more likely to let their body hair grow than straight cis women are — but a lot of us still take it off.

Riese November 8, 2018 29 Comments
Beauty Holigays

VIDEO : Make Me Feel with This Janelle Monáe-Inspired Halloween Look

Can you believe it’s already Halloween?! Check out this RAD last minute makeup look inspired by Janelle Monae’s “Make Me Feel” video!

Kaylah Cupcake October 30, 2018 2 Comments
Beauty

VIDEO: Easy Breezy No-Makeup Makeup with Noto Botanics

This no-makeup look is actually super minimalist — who has time for fifteen products designed to make you look like you aren’t wearing any? With multi-use stain sticks that work for a range of skin tones and concealer, you’re looking amazing and natural in just a few minutes.

Kaylah Cupcake September 19, 2018 3 Comments
Beauty

VIDEO: Get Your Summer Babe ☀️ Shine On

Sometimes you need a quick everyday look that will have you turning heads in ten minutes or less. This is it, from one summer babe to another!

Kaylah Cupcake August 9, 2018 10 Comments
Beauty

Monday Roundtable: The Makeup That Changed Our Lives

“A bold lip is my femme secret to instant confidence. I could be wearing day-old sweatpants and bed head and a red lip makes me feel READY TO BE SEEN.”

the team July 23, 2018 38 Comments
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Beauty

VIDEO: Pride’s Final Weekend Look Is Spacey Glowy Glam, So Get Ready

I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.

Kaylah Cupcake June 29, 2018 17 Comments
Beauty

Flung Out of Space: Create a Queer Alien Look With Holographic Makeup

In this political climate, it’s refreshing to feel powerful for a change, and it’s amazing what channeling the spirit of a galactic demagogue will do for your confidence. In case you need a boost, here are range products I love for getting the look.

Siobhan May 9, 2018 7 Comments
Beauty Health

6 Over-the-Counter Eczema Treatments I’ve Tried, Ranked From Worst to Best

A rundown of the more effective products I’ve tried, plus some common treatments that just did not work.

Siobhan January 26, 2018 27 Comments
Beauty

Self-Acceptance & Butt Cover-Ups: 8 Queer Women’s Tattoo Stories

I talked to several smart, artistic, and wonderful inked-up queers in my life about what inspired their body art.

Emily Browne December 12, 2017 25 Comments
Beauty

AM/PM: Waking Up Is Hard to Do

“I give myself the first hour I’m awake to lie in bed wishing I was still asleep and do the mental gymnastics necessary to get my feet on the floor. Sometimes it takes less than an hour and that’s great! Often it does not.”

Reneice Charles December 5, 2017 23 Comments
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Beauty

AM/PM: I Can’t Sleep, Can You?

Sleep apps, French girl skincare, and some truly adorable watercolors!

Raquel November 14, 2017 25 Comments
Beauty

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Gender-Neutral Perfume or Cologne

Here’s how to find a fragrance that fits who you are, even when you don’t fit neatly into marketers’ boxes.

Molly Williams September 25, 2017 33 Comments
Beauty

AM/PM: Kitten Alarm

Is Kristin the kind of person who makes her own granola? Only one way to find out!

Kristin September 19, 2017 29 Comments
Beauty

5 Things to Consider Before Getting Your First Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is exciting. But don’t get so excited that you lose sight of a few important things.

Liselle "afronautic" Savitri September 7, 2017 18 Comments
Beauty

AM/PM: Tender Tomboy on a Bike

Heather Hogan can conquer the world with the right routine; find out what it looks like!

Heather Hogan September 5, 2017 41 Comments
Beauty

AM/PM: It’s Morning

Welcome to AM/PM, where Autostraddle team members share our morning and evening rituals. This is how Erin starts her day!

Erin August 22, 2017 22 Comments
Beauty

How Stiletto Nails Helped Me Embrace My Queer High Femme Identity

My nails may contribute to the erasure of my queer identity, but they represent a departure from following other people’s rules — and instead listening to my own voice.

Alysse Dalessandro August 15, 2017 23 Comments
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