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Beauty

Your definitive guide to the world of beauty, featuring of-the-moment trends, insider tips, and must-have products. Don’t miss our annual Best Beauty Buys awards, where we unveil the year’s most coveted essentials.

InStyle Best Beauty Buys

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The Best Skin-Care Products of 2026

What’s Trending

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Glazed Butter Nails Are the Perfect Spring-to-Summer Transitional Manicure
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9 Perfumes In My 100-Plus Collection That Give Rich Girl Energy
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10 Gem Nail Ideas That'll Spark Manicure Envy This Summer—From Flower Patterns to Crystal Clusters

Summer Beauty

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It’s a Briny, Beach Babe Summer

Hair

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10 Bright and Bold Hair Color Trends For Women Over 50
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Straight-Back Cornrows Never Go Out of Style—These 13 Modern Takes Prove It
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9 Ways to Upgrade Your Basic Ponytail When It's Too Hot to Wear Your Hair Down

Deep Dive

The Rise of A.I.-Generated Hair Photos—And Why They’re Confusing Stylists and Clients Alike

Night Moves

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Miley Cyrus Gets Ready With Britney on Repeat and This “Mic-Drop” Lip Shade
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Rashida Jones Gets Ready to Usher, Loves an Armani Blazer, and Can’t Go Out Without This Lip Gloss
Jenna Ortega standing in a styled outfit with a blazer and tie
Jenna Ortega Gets Ready to The Stooges, Would Pre-Game With Joan Crawford, and Swears by This Waterproof Mascara

Celebrity Beauty

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Demi Moore and Zoe Saldaña on Self-Acceptance, Red-Carpet Glam, and Their Makeup and Skin-Care Favorites

Fragrance

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8 Citrus Perfumes That Use Every Part of the Fruit, From Pulp to Rind
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I’m a Fragrance Writer, and I Almost Never Wear Just *One* Perfume
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I’m a Fragrance Writer, and I Always Get Compliments on How Great My Home Smells

Red Carpet Beauty

Presenting the 2026 Red Carpet Beauty Award Winners

Recipe of an Icon

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How Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Paved the Way for No-Makeup Makeup
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Recipe of an Icon: Clinique’s Black Honey Lipstick Went Viral for a Reason
I Went to Paris to Try the New Chanel Chance Fragrance Before Anyone Else—Here’s Why It’s an Instant Classic

Nails

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11 Sweet and Simple Summer Nail Ideas, From Starfish Accents to Rainbow Auras

Makeup

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This Celeb Makeup Artist's Blush Layering Technique Actually Makes My Summer Makeup Last
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I Learned 6 Secrets for Undetectable Face Sculpting From Hailey Bieber’s Makeup Artist
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Lip Tints That Will Carry You Through the Hottest Summer Days Without Fading, Smudging, or Constant Reapplication

InStyle Shopping

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Ciara Miller Told Me Her 'Love Island' Glam Includes This $11 Glow-Boosting Serum That Makes Skin Look “Revived”

Timeless Glamour

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The Beauty Products Princess Diana Loved Most, According to a Royal Expert

Behind the Beauty

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Tory Burch on Her Latest Fragrance, Being Tenacious, and the Game-Changing Advice She Got From Her Parents
Kate Moss having her makeup applied in a collage of behindthescenes images
François Nars on Igniting a Beauty Revolution With Products ‘That Make You Dream’
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Molly Sims’s Skin-Care Brand for Busy Women Debuts at Sephora: “The Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had”

Explore Beauty

Jennifer Lawrence attends the 2026 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jennifer Lawrence Stuns While Debuts Her Darkest Hair Transformation in 14 Years in New York City
Paulina Porizkova smiles at the camera as she poses in a sleeveless green dress and presses one hand to her chest. She is standing in a hotel phone booth, and her bleach blonde waves stand out against the wooden frame of the booth.
Paulina Porizkova, 61, Shows Off Toned Legs in a Sequin Mermaid Dress With a Thigh-High Slit
Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York City.
Blue Ivy, 14, Looks Like Mom Beyoncé With Waist-Length Blonde Curls as She Performs With Dad Jay-Z
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13 Stunning Cobalt Blue Manicure Ideas, From Mod-Inspired Color Blocking to Futuristic 3D Baubles
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I Tried Naomi Watts’s Go-To Eye Cream for Staying “Refreshed”—Now All My Fine Lines Are Gone
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Hilary Duff and I Use This Glowy Serum From a Gwyneth Paltrow-Loved Brand for Dewy, Radiant Skin
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A Shopper Saw “One-Inch-Long Baby Hairs” Sprouting “Like Magic” After Using This $20 Serum 3 Times
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I’m a Busy Toddler Mom—This Blurring Tinted Moisturizer Is My Secret for Hiding Sleep-Deprived Skin
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The Makers of Botox Created a Peptide-Packed Eye Cream That Firms Crepey, “Post-Menopausal Skin,” Per Fans
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Scarlett Johansson Used the Firming Serum That Makes “Skin Defy Gravity,” Per Shoppers
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I’m Getting Soft, Beach-Ready Feet at Home Thanks to This $18 Professional-Grade Foot Peel Mask
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Seashell Nails Are the Ultimate Peak Summer Manicure
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I’m a Scent Snob Who’s Smelled 143 Perfumes This Year—These Are My Top 11, From Just $15
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I Turn 30 Next Month—So I’m Leveling Up My Skin-Care Routine With This New Powerhouse Eye Serum
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A Reviewer With “Balding and Thinning” Strands Saw “Baby Hair Growth” Thanks to This Treatment
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I Traded My Heavy Foundation for Tower 28’s Skin Tint During My Beach Vacation
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Does This Viral Skin-Care Ingredient Have the Same Plumping Power as Filler? Dermatologists Explain
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12 European Grocery Summer Nail Ideas Straight Out of the Italian Riviera
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15 Heatless Hairstyles to Try When It’s Too Hot to Use a Curling Iron
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Zendaya, 29, Glowed Like an Actual Goddess Thanks to the Moisturizer Martha Stewart, 84, and I Use
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10 Teal Nail Ideas Perfect for Your Summer Vacations—From Aquamarine Sets to Mosaic Glass Designs
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Hilary Duff Told Me Her 9 Travel Essentials From $10—Including the Glow Serum Her Mom Group Swears By
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Nicole Scherzinger, 48, Cosigned the Airbrushed-Skin Secret Martha Stewart and Amal Clooney Use
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Can Zinc Oxide Cream Really Aid Your Skin Concerns? Here’s What the Experts Are Saying
Zendaya smiles softly as she looks past the camera. She is wearing a black satin halter dress with a thick collar and her cropped black hair is styled to look wet. She completed the outfit with silver hoop earrings.
Zendaya Transcends Red Carpet Style in $10,000 Earrings and a Backless Illusion Gown Fit for a Greek Goddess
Gracie Abrams looks at the camera in a strappy black dress with scarf detailing. her dark hair is cropped and she is wearing silver drop earrings.
Gracie Abrams Looks Striking in a Side Boob-Baring Dress Dripping in Beads at Taylor Swift's Wedding
Selena Gomez smiles at the camera as she poses on the red carpet in a glittering off-the-shoulder gown in blush-pink. Her dark bob is parted at the side and she's wearing a diamond-encrusted collar necklace.
Selena Gomez Mirrors Taylor Swift's Wedding Guest Style in a Shimmering Gold Gown With Crystal Appliqués
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The Juiciest Jelly French Tip Nail Ideas to Try This Summer
Milky pink nails with white flower accents
10 Coconut Milk Manicures That Will Put You In a Vacation State of Mind
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7 Frosted Glass Nail Ideas For a Summer Manicure Refresh, From Iced Matcha to Melted Popsicles
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5 Neutral Summer Nail Colors That Exude Elegance and Old-Money Ease
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How to Achieve Winona Ryder’s Iconic Pixie—a.k.a. The Haircut of the Summer
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Watch InStyle's "The Boss," Starring Christina Aguilera
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10 Air-Dried Hairstyles for a Stunning Look That’s Actually Effortless
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BareMinerals’s Plumping Tinted Moisturizer Erases “Pores, Fine Lines, and Wrinkles,” Per Shoppers
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Shoppers Say This $19 Amazon Cream Made Their “Turkey Necks” Look “Tighter" and More "Lifted”
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Rhode’s Tinted Serum Is the Only Way I’ve Achieved Hailey Bieber’s Famous “Glazed” Skin IRL
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The Rich-Girl Brand Behind Martha Stewart and Jennifer Aniston's Go-To Skin Tint Starts at $25
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Alix Earle on Her Surprising Fragrance Obsession, Walking Like Marilyn Monroe, and Go-To Drink for Pre-Gaming Dates
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I Hate My Bumpy Chicken Skin—This $15 No-Fuss Formula From Dove Got Rid of It in 2 Uses
Martha Stewart taking a selfie in a mirror holding a phone with two additional people partially visible in the background
Martha Stewart, 84, Mastered an Age-Defying Skin Care Routine: Snag Her Firming Favorites From $8
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A Shopper Said Their "Flat" Hair Had Major "Oomph" and "Bounce" After Using This $14 Growth Shampoo
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Vera Wang Chops Her Hair Off and Dyes it a Dramatic Color for Her 77th Birthday
Martha Stewart in a striped outfit
Martha Stewart Told Me How She Sculpts Her Jawline—It’s Thanks to This “Weightless” Foundation
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I Rarely Paint My Nails, but I’m Sold on Amal Clooney’s $9 Polish That Stays Chip-Free for 2+ Weeks
Taylor Swift attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11, 2026 in New York City.
Taylor Swift Pairs Dreamy Bridal Manicure With Red Sweetheart Sundress in Nashville Ahead of Wedding
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10 Red, White, and Blue French Tip Nail Designs That Ooze Americana Chic
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My Makeup Stays Intact for 12+ Hours in the Heat When I Wear This SPF-Infused Blurring Primer
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Back! Shop Our Tried-and-True Favorites From the It-Girl Makeup Brand—From $26
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Shoppers Say This Serum Softens “Fine Lines” and Reduces “Puffiness” Better Than an Eye Cream
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Jennifer Aniston, 57, and Meghan Markle, 44, Use This Oprah-Loved Serum for Firmer, Smoother Skin
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15 Elegant Neutral Nail Ideas for Summer, From Ballerina Pink Glazes to Sandy Shimmers
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Fran Drescher on One Beauty Secret “All the Girls Should Use” and a Hack to Blurring “Crinkly” Skin
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12 Spritz-Inspired Manicure Ideas That Give Flirty Summer Energy
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14 Soccer Nail Ideas to Celebrate the FIFA World Cup
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Penélope Cruz's "Weekend Bob" Is the Perfect "Luxury" Summer Refresh
Cardi B attends the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Cardi B Debuts a Red-Hot Hair Transformation Wearing a Vibrant Cone Bra With Pierced Nipples
Lindsay Lohan poses on the red carpet in a strappy pink dress with a voluminous tulle skirt. The bodice of the dress features gemstone embellishments mirrored in the straps, and Lohan's long blonde hair flows in waves down her shoulder.
Lindsay Lohan Dazzles in a Vintage Chanel "Micro-Suit" With a Cropped Jacket and a Black Mini Skirt
Charli XCX poses in a sleeveless black dress with a lacy, semi-sheer bustier. He long black hair is styled in waves across her shoulders and she is wearing a diamond tennis necklace.
Charli XCX Rings in Summer in a Figure-Hugging LBD and Hot-Pink Crocodile Stilettos
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8 Solar Scents That Evoke the Smell of Salty Florals and Sun-Kissed Skin
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Madonna Says Her “Main” Perfume Is This Cool-Girl Rose Scent From a Cindy Crawford-Worn French Brand
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Jammy Nails Are the Freshly Picked Trend You're About to See Everywhere This Summer
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Jane Seymour, 75, Told Me Her “Plump and Smooth” Skin Is Thanks to This Firming Treatment