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Straits Times
a day ago
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- Straits Times
Concert review: SSO scales majestic An Alpine Symphony, soars with Korngold Violin Concerto
An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto Singapore Symphony Orchestra Esplanade Concert Hall July 18, 7.30pm The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) performing music with the accompaniment of projected visuals is not something novel. Back in 2010, the orchestra under Shui Lan's direction played Claude Debussy's La Mer (The Sea) against stunning imagery of marine life provided by SSO first violinist William Tan, who is well-known as a diving photographer. Romantic German composer Richard Strauss' tone poem Eine Alpensinfonie or An Alpine Symphony (1915), at almost 50 minutes, is double the length of Debussy. Sometimes criticised for bombast and self-indulgence, the work has weathered well in concerts and on record. Now add some 400 photographic stills on-screen by German photographer and film-maker Tobias Melle, himself a professional cellist, and the overall experienced is enhanced. A resident of Munich, his views of the Bavarian Alps near Berchtesgaden, heard alongside music director Hans Graf's taut direction of the orchestra, made for a visual and aural spectacle. The hall was cloaked in darkness for the opening of this dawn-to-dusk experience in the mountains. The moon, sunlight creeping over the crags and panoramic vistas defined the transition from Night to Sunrise. This early climax matched Strauss' ambition, if not quite as memorable as the corresponding sequence in his earlier Also Sprach Zarathustra. The music follows a group of mountaineers from their ascent, through the terrain of woods, waterfalls, meadows (with cows aplenty) and glaciers, encountering risks and doubts before reaching the summit for the work's biggest climax. If there were a composer who could vividly illustrate all this musically, Strauss was the man. The subsequent thunderstorm, safe descent and sunset with a return to darkness was no less enthralling. The orchestra responded magnificently, with special mention going to the brass, for its overtime efforts both onstage and offstage. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore Singapore 'I thought it was an April Fool's joke': Teen addicted to Kpods on news that friend died Asia Cool photo spots, viral food videos: Malaysia plans to woo Chinese tourists via social media Asia From propaganda to passion: N. Korean TV show mimics K-drama to fend off banned media from the South Singapore New auto pet wash service in Buona Vista draws flak, but firm stands by its safety Singapore 314 suicides reported in Singapore in 2024, remains leading cause of youth deaths Asia 'Guardian angels': Taiwan's dementia-friendly village promotes ageing in place Life US tech firm launches probe into Coldplay 'kiss cam' couple after clip goes viral The concert's cinematic arc began much earlier with Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto (1947) which began SSO's season opener. One of the most popular 20th-century violin concertos, it was famously premiered by great Lithuania-born virtuoso Jascha Heifetz with music drawn from four of Korngold's Hollywood movie scores. Violinist Daniel Lozakovich (left) performing the Korngold Violin Concerto with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. PHOTO: CHRIS P. LIM It did not matter whether these films - Another Dawn (1937), Juarez (1939), Anthony Adverse (1936) and The Prince And The Pauper (1937) – have more or less been forgotten, as the music lives on in this masterpiece. The sumptuous melodies and lush scoring through its three movements was well realised by the orchestra and young Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich. His is not a fire-breathing virtuosity which gets in your face, but one more intimate and subtle. As such, there were moments in the first and third movements where he risked being overwhelmed, despite the restrained accompaniment kept on a tight leash. There were no worries, however, in the slow movement's Romance, where his refined and sweet tone clearly shone through. As if to make up for an earlier reticence, his generous and no-holds-barred encore of Johann Sebastian Bach's Fugue from the unaccompanied Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor (BWV.1001) showed where his sympathies truly lay.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ed Sheeran Challenges Chris Hemsworth to Play Drums in Front of 70K People in ‘Limitless' Trailer
Ed Sheeran might make it look easy, but performing in front of 70,000 people is no easy task. Just ask Chris Hemsworth, who played drums alongside the British pop star despite having no prior experience at a concert in in Bucharest, Romania, last year. The unexpected cameo from the God of Thunder turned out to be part of Hemsworth's Limitless series with National Geographic, which finds him pursuing ways to strengthen his mind and body through extreme measures. And in a trailer for the show's new season — titled Limitless: Live Better Now — that dropped Thursday (July 17), fans get a preview of just how much time and effort it took for Hemsworth to get comfortable behind the drum set. More from Billboard Ed Sheeran & Kylie Kelce Call Taylor Swift the 'Cheat Code' for Easy Applause Snag Rare Deals on Top Products From La Mer and Hydro Flask During Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Taking Place Now 'Tyler Perry's Sistas': How to Watch Season Nine Online With Philo Walking through a grassy field with the actor, Sheeran tells him in the teaser, 'You should learn the drums to play a song with me on my stadium tour.' The video then cuts to footage of Hemsworth hammering away at his kit, at one point admitting that he's 'struggling.' When Sheeran comes in to observe his progress, the Grammy winner says frankly, 'I think this actually might be the most difficult thing you do.' Indeed, learning to play drums is one of the trickiest tests of rhythm and coordination, but Hemsworth ultimately pulled it off. In more shots from the Limitless trailer, he greets the roaring crowd from the stage at National Arena in Bucharest and successfully keeps time while Sheeran performs his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud.' With episodes premiering Aug. 15 on Disney+ and Hulu, Limitless: Live Better Now is a three-part series that will also find the Extraction star climbing a 600-foot wall in the Swiss Alps and going through Special Forces training in South Korea to uncover new possibilities for mental and physical wellness. As Hemsworth explains in the trailer, 'The key to unlocking these benefits for all of us is finding the edge of our comfort zone.' In addition to being one-time bandmates, Sheeran and Hemsworth are longtime friends. When the former was named one of TIME's most influential people of 2025, the latter paid tribute to his pal in a blurb for the magazine. 'Ed Sheeran has an almost supernatural ability to connect,' Hemsworth wrote at the time. 'His songs, his voice, his words — they belong to all of us. Whether you're at home with your headphones on, driving through the countryside or in a stadium packed with 70,000 people singing at the top of their lungs, his music feels personal.' Watch the Limitless: Live Better Now trailer above. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021 😵💫 Need to unwind after a long day?
Times
3 days ago
- Times
12 of the best beach holiday destinations in November
First, the bad news: November in mainland Europe sees daylight hours fast diminishing, darkness by late afternoon and days of cold winds, coats and inside-out umbrellas. On the plus side, this is almost always a month free of school holidays, meaning that planes, hotels and holidays in general tend to be quieter and more affordable than in peak times. Better still, there are plenty of good options for some warm-weather days on a dreamy beach — the ultimate antidote to your end-of-year blues. From Florida, India and East Asia, where the monsoon season is wrapping up, to Australia and the southern hemisphere's summer, here are the best options for a much-deserved beach break in November. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue This innovative beacon for architecture, fringed by family-friendly beaches, is best visited in November when the furnace-like temperatures of summer in Dubai have calmed to a pleasant 20–30C. Swap the ever-busy Jumeirah Beach for the Al Mamzar Beach Park, whose sands are framed by grassy playgrounds and BBQ spots. Switch seamlessly from shopping to sunbathing at La Mer beach; for secret skyline views of the Burj Al Arab locate Black Palace beach in Al Sufouh district. They flew in Beyoncé for the January 2023 opening of Atlantis The Royal, the 795-room sister to Atlantis The Palm. • Read our full review of Atlantis The Palm• Best things to do in Dubai• Best affordable hotels in DubaiThis Eat Pray Love superstar can get very busy, but November is the start of the rainy season in Bali and, consequently, it's quieter and rooms rates are at their lowest. Fear not, there's plenty of time to schedule sunbathing around the short afternoon downpours. Avoid the crowded beaches around Nusa Dua and Kuta completely, and swerve the black-sand beaches around Seminyak, Amed and Lovina in favour of the golden sands of the Uluwatu peninsula. And don't forget to explore the dreamy offshore islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida. Luxury hotel Jumeriah Bali floats like a Hindu-Javanese water temple above Dreamland beach. • Best hotels in Bali Marooned off the coast of Madagascar, Mauritius serves up spicy creole stews, hip-wiggling sega music and swoon-worthy beaches thanks to the coral reefs ringing the island, which protect its shores from strong currents and waves. Families should gravitate to the long wide sweeps of sand at Belle Mare, Mont Choisy and La Cuvette, while water sports enthusiasts will find action at Flic en Flac and Le Morne. If it's secluded perfection you seek try Gris Gris, or hop on a boat to the idyllic islands of Île aux Cerfs and Ilot Gabriel. On the less-developed east coast is the eye-catching, adult-only, five-star SALT of Palmar. • Best hotels in Mauritius• Best beaches in MauritiusThis archipelago off East Africa lays claim to some of the best and most photographed shorelines on the planet thanks to its otherworldly, sea-smoothed granite boulders fringed by dense palm trees, pearlescent sand and translucent shallows teeming with fish. The Seychelles cover girl is Anse Source d'Argent, but avoid the €10 entrance fee and Instagrammers and seek out Anse Georgette, a wide smile of sand accessed via the five-star Constance Lemuria, or Anse Lazio for top-notch snorkelling and the best sunset spot on Praslin. Keep an eye out for the opening of Canopy by Hilton Mahé on Anse à la Mouche beach in 2023. • Best beaches in the Seychelles• Best things to do in the SeychellesMark Twain described Hawaii as 'the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean'. It can be an expensive getaway but, during shoulder season, crowds and prices have shrunk, temperatures remain warm with less rainfall and low humidity and it coincides with the start of humpback whale season. Iconic Waikiki Beach is worth a drive by, but adventurous travellers will love Papakolea on Big Island, a green sand beach accessible only by hiking or 4×4, or the red sand Kaihalulu on Maui's east coast. The oceanfront 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a carbon-neutral five-star geared entirely toward wellness. • Best hotels in HawaiiStretching for 25 miles along south-eastern Queensland, from Paradise Point to Coolangatta, this laid-back region is known for its world-class surf breaks, such as the skyscraper-backed Surfers Paradise, and immaculate sandy beaches. November marks the start of summer and the sweet spot before the crowds descend. Festival season also kicks off with music concerts and wine and food festivals, and it's the start of turtle nesting season. Families are well catered for at Coolangatta beach and Broadbeach. The four-star Sebel Twin Towns is 200m from Coolangatta beach. • Best Australia tours• Best Australian experiencesTravellers seeking a more rugged and wildlife-rich beach experience will find it on Costa Rica's coral reef-fringed beaches, which attract four species of sea turtle to its shores — including the arribadas (mass nestings) of olive ridley sea turtles on Ostional beach and green turtles at Tortuguero. November falls between the start of the dry season and the tail end of green season, so the landscape remains lush, plus you'll benefit from the perks of off-peak prices. Soak up a slice of the 'Pura Vida' on the black sands characteristic of Guanacaste and Puntarenas, or the white sands of the Nicoya Peninsula. The boutique Sendero Nosara sits inside a nature reserve steps away from the surfing waves of Playa Guiones. • Best beaches in Costa Rica• Best places to see wildlife in Costa RicaThe supermodel of the travel world is the epitome of holiday postcard perfection, with palm tree-studded islands haloed by white-sand beaches and warm azure waters — but it's not just a holiday destination reserved for honeymooners. There are Maldives resorts for everyone and November falls outside of the peak season of December to April, so you'll get more bang for your buck. It's also the beginning of manta ray season, so be sure to strap on a snorkel and glide among these gentle giants. Oaga Art Resort is a fun five-star with local art, villas with waterslides and a spa using traditional Maldivian healing. • Best overwater villas in the Maldives• Best all-inclusive hotels in the MaldivesOffering sunshine without having to spend serious money, Gran Canaria has the best beaches of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of northwest Africa, with 80 stretches of sand to choose from. Most of the action centres around the sunnier south and the beaches in the east and our picks are Maspalomas and Playa de Amadores. Look out for November's Fiesta de San Andres, a mix of street parties and live music to celebrate the patron saint of fishermen. Luxurious Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras is a 15-minute walk from Maspalomas beach. • Best all-inclusive hotels in Gran CanariaPeak season starts in mid-December, but locals know that Barbados is best in November, when the mercury averages around 28C and the rainfall, humidity and prices have dropped. By all means, snap photos of pink-sand Crane beach and lounge on the popular Miami beach, but also take time to explore the less-visited, cliff-concealed Bottom Bay on the southeast coast, quiet Cove Bay on the west coast for a spot of surfing, or the rugged and remote Cattlewash beach in the east. The all-inclusive O2 Beach Club and Spa resort on Dover beach has a brilliant rooftop pool. • Best all-inclusive hotels in BarbadosOman has 3,165km of coastline offering a mix of rocky and sandy beaches, but our pick for those searching for a sprinkle of adventure is under the radar bird-rich Masirah Island, 20km off the coast. In temperatures hovering around 25-28C, you can still camp on the beach and enjoy prime snorkelling. Best of all, its pristine sandy beaches are visited by sea turtles, so if you visit between September and December you could witness a hatching. The windy west coast is ideal for kitesurfers — Sur Masirah is one of the best spots. Stay at the welcoming Masira Island Resort. • Best hotels in Oman• Best places to visit in NovemberBy November, monsoon season in southern India has rained itself out and peak season — when temperatures range between 25C and 31C — is kicking off. Goa is still the go-to for many beach lovers, but you can get more beach for your buck without the crowds along the laidback Keralan coast. We recommend the ayurvedic-focussed five-star Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, which is down the road from the historic port town of Vizhinjam and near one of the coast's top-rated beaches: Kovalam. • Best beaches in India• Where is hot in November? Sign up for the Times Travel Newsletter here.
Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
I Found The Best Under-$100 Deals at Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale
It's one shopping event after another. While Prime Day may be in our rearview mirrors, it's too soon to put our wallets away. Instead, we're switching gears and diving straight into the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. This year, we've got our eyes glued on the various fragrances, Nordstrom-exclusive beauty sets, and discounted designer deals. And today, the focus is on finding the best under $100 deals. We understand that you might be experiencing a little shopping fatigue. Shopping is, after all, a sport, they say, and this back-to-back marathon on two of the biggest shopping stages is no small feat. We do our best to streamline the experience for you by collecting the best deals into a curated list. This should save you some time and a headache, while getting the most stylish options delivered to your fingertips. With so many shoes, dresses, and home goods at such attractive prices, it was no easy task to find the best of the best under $100 options. Ultimately we landed on the below 15, which include a four piece La Mer beauty set, some snazzy Ray-Ban sunglasses, and a classic Levi's denim jacket. With a removable belt and universally flattering taupe color, this is the versatile blazer that will carry you from summer to fall. This endearing little Longchamp case is only 6.75 inches wide and 4.25 inches tall, making it perfect for carrying around your daily makeup essentials. Four travel-sized La Mer products for under $100 sound too good to be true, but the Nordstrom-exclusive beauty sets make it happen. For those skeptical of trying the cult-favorite skin care brand, consider this the perfect introduction. These jeans have three percent elastane woven in the fabric, making them deliciously soft and stretchy. The wide leg and flared hem keep them comfortable and breezy enough for the summer. Grab these unisex Adidas sneakers as well, now 20 percent off. Inspired by running shoes but designed with a streetwear appeal, they're easy to style and easier to wear all day, thanks to the cushioned insole. These unisex sunnies deserve some of your attention as well, because when was the last time you could get Ray-Ban glasses for under $100? This lip set from YSL does it all: nourishes, plumps, shines, and adds color. You get one full-sized tub of the Loveshine Lip Oil Stick and its matching lip oil gloss. Loved for its buttery soft fabrics and great support, Wacoal has perfected the wireless bra. With this T-shirt bra, you don't have to sacrifice style for comfort, either. You'd never be able to guess that these sleek, polished pants have hidden powermesh panels around the belly, gently molding your midsection. The stretchy fabric and wide leg cut make these extra comfortable too. A Levi's denim trucker jacket is somewhat of a wardrobe must-have. Always on trend and incredibly durable, you'll get a ton of wear out of this item. Turn up the cozy ambiance in your home with this Diptyque candle set. Featuring three of its most popular scents, this under-$100 find will instantly elevate the vibe in your house. Your entire skincare routine can be replaced with this unique four-piece set from Augustinus Bader, which includes a face cream mask, serum, moisturizer, and eye cream. It's no secret that silk scarves have made their return to mainstream fashion, and this chic under-$50 find deserves a spot on your neck, head, or waist too. Another great Nordstrom Sale find: this belted Ralph Lauren shirtdress. The buttoned up look may be just what you need for the office, brunch, or any family gathering. Ever find yourself struggling to spot your suitcase on the conveyor belt? With so many luggage brands looking alike, a stylish luggage tag can make all the difference when it comes to quickly identifying yours.
Elle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The 40 Best Beauty Products of All Time, According to ELLE Editors
As beauty editors, we're often asked one question: What are your all-time favorite beauty products? For us, it's like choosing between children. We test dozens of products a week—and hundreds, if not thousands, of products each year. Still, even though we are constantly trying the latest and greatest and switching up our routines, there are some beauty buys we'll never stop going back to. In honor of ELLE's 40th anniversary, we've curated a list of the most iconic beauty products. Some have stood the test of time. Some are newer formulas we feel sure will go the distance. Either way, these are our ride-or-dies. Our holy grails. Our forever favorites. Keep reading for ELLE's top 40 award winners. The Viral Lip Balm This lip balm may have made Hailey Bieber a billionaire. The product's high-shine finish and collaborations with brands like Krispy Kreme have given fans a 'gotta collect them all' mentality. Now, Rhode balm and claw clips go together like peanut butter and jelly (or matcha and the West Village). It comes in a multitude of delicious flavors, from Espresso to the newest addition: Lemontini. Plus, what other lip balm has a phone case to match? The Status Moisturizer Is there a more storied skin care product than Crème de La Mer? The cream is powered by the brand's signature 'miracle broth' (a concoction containing fermented kelp, originally created by an aerospace physicist to treat burns). During peak kelp harvesting season, a couple thousand pounds of the plant are shipped every day on ice to the Estée Lauder offices. Chris Hemsworth has used La Mer as body lotion to treat a sunburn. Beyoncé slathers it on her face. And John Waters loves the giant 16.5-oz jars. The Beloved Toner This elusive French exfoliating toner has quietly held a place in the medicine cabinets of discerning types like Sofia Coppola for years. With a strong (some might say obnoxious) scent, its appearance in a routine seems to indicate that you are a beauty insider who is serious about skin care. When the brand recently announced that it was discontinuing P50 1970, one of the original formulas, fans joked that they would wear black for the occasion, and stocked up fast. The Ultimate Glowy Skin Serum While infusing your makeup products with skin care ingredients is now standard practice, Glow Recipe was one of the first brands to combine highlighter with a serum for an unreal finish. The drops have taken TikTok by storm, with videos reaching 6 million views showing the visible before-and-after results of the illuminating formula. Containing watermelon and hyaluronic acid, the drops are now available in a bronze-tinted shade for an even more sun-kissed effect. The Must-Have Travel Mask In 2018, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland launched their brand with just one product: the Jet Lag Mask. Within a week of launch, it rose to become the second best-selling face mask at Sephora. With its unique non-rinse formula, the mask makes skin look supple and glowy, like you just slept for 12 hours and drank eight glasses of water. The brand has since released an entire Jet Lag collection, which includes a mist, serum, eye serum, and under-eye patches. The Original Anti-Aging Serum Nowadays, hyaluronic acid is a familiar moisturizing ingredient, but in the 1980s, Estée Lauder was one of the first brands to use it in their formulas, including this one. Designed to make skin look firmer, rested, and radiant, the "little brown bottle" has amassed fans including Elizabeth Hurley, a longtime face of the brand who has used it every day for 20 years. The Endless-Summer Body Butter This silky moisturizer is cheekily named after the bum, but its fans—including Hilary Duff and Selena Gomez—delight in applying it all over. Its yummy signature scent, with notes of pistachio, almond, and vanilla, effectively kicked off the gourmand fragrance trend. The moisturizer is coveted among young shoppers: The brand dethroned Rare Beauty in 2024 as Sephora's highest-selling beauty brand. The Glowiest Moisturizer This lavender-colored moisturizer was called 'yummy' by Selena Gomez, and Meghan Markle even used it on her wedding day. It was originally inspired by makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, who loved another Tatcha product called Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, and would often spray it on his client, Kim Kardashian. The brand wanted to create a longer-lasting, more enhancing version of that mist, and created this super-emollient moisturizer to be the perfect base for makeup. The Rejuvenating Mask The night before an awards ceremony that will be televised around the world, celebrities like Salma Hayek, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence will use this mask. It's powered by botanicals. including a special black rose sourced from the Anjou region of France. The flower's deep purple pigment comes from tannins which, when extracted, contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The result? A product beloved for the way it plumps skin and delivers a youthful glow. The Game-Changing SPF In 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen founder Shontay Lundy created a product that eliminates ingredients like oxybenzone, parabens, and silicones to create a glow-giving sunscreen without any lingering white residue. She used a couple thousand dollars of her own savings to get the brand off the ground, and now it is the first Black-owned sunscreen at big retailers like Target. Celebrities like Kelly Rowland and Marsai Martin swear by Black Girl Sunscreen, and are known to incorporate it into their daily routine. The Essential Face Mist First released in 2022, Tower 28's face spray went viral after Bieber posted an Instagram Story about how the mist helped calm her skin following irritation from stress and travel. That sparked a spike in searches for 'What is hypochlorous acid?' Now, this mist is a mainstay in gym bags and on desks for good reason—it's antibacterial, helps reduce redness, and instantly soothes skin. One SOS spray is now sold every 11 seconds. The Lip Mask That Made Lip Masks a Thing This Korean beauty product launched stateside in 2017, and quickly became ubiquitous. Countless Reddit threads testify that the Laneige mask is the one product to use for impossibly soft lips, packed as it is with antioxidants, coconut oil, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and a dose of vitamin C. The product's unique, whipped jelly texture stays on through the night, plus it comes in collectible flavors like Matcha, Bubble Tea, and Gummy Bear. The Best Night Cream If there's one thing every dermatologist agrees on, it's this: sunscreen by day, retinol by night. The latter is a science-backed staple for glowier, younger-looking skin. This version from Olay is a favorite of Jennifer Hudson (who partnered with the brand). It's moisturizing without being greasy, and effective without any of the flakiness and redness that sometimes come with retinol products. The Invisible Sunscreen Before Supergoop, sunscreen was anything but cool—think greasy textures, chalky residue, and formulas that pilled on contact. But Unseen Sunscreen is so iconic that Sabrina Carpenter used it in her 'Espresso' video. The genius of this formula is that it's part sunscreen, part primer. It goes on completely clear, doesn't contain any pore-clogging oils, and works as a sticky base for makeup. The Thirst-Quenching Moisturizer If you've always wanted to replicate the feeling of splashing water like you're in a face wash commercial, Neutrogena Hydro Boost is as close as you can get. It's packed with hyaluronic acid and is both a drugstore treasure and a go-to for celeb makeup artists like Lilly Keys, since it feels like it sinks into skin instantly. Tate McRae, the brand's newest ambassador, recently said the same thing to ELLE: '[It] feels like a breath of fresh air on my skin.' The Everyday Eye Patch What's your favorite accessory to wear on a night out? Bangles, dramatic earrings, or an under-eye mask that de-puffs and hydrates your skin? Topicals has evolved the eye patch from skin care to fashion statement, as seen on Julez Smith in a limited-edition colorway and Angel Reese in the classic pink and red pattern. The cooling hydrogel brightens dark circles in 15 minutes flat. The Ideal Under-Eye Concealer This concealer, first developed in the '80s, is a longtime favorite of makeup artists and celebs like Martha Stewart and Jennifer Aniston. Lucia Pieroni, the brand's creative director, used to give away up to 100 sticks a year to her famous clients—and many became hooked from their first try. The formula is creamy and blendable, yet pigmented enough to disguise under-eye circles and blemishes. The Universal Cleanser Cetaphil is, more than anything else, gentle. When your skin flares up for any number of reasons, your dermatologist is likely to tell you to take things easy and use this cleanser. Originally developed in the 1940s by a Texan pharmacist as a way to treat sensitive skin, the brand's name is a portmanteau of phil—the prefix meaning 'love'—and cetearyl alcohol, which soothes and softens skin. But as a soap-free, hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free cleanser, this product truly suits all skin types. The All-in-One Beauty Fixer Vaseline moisturizes chapped lips, rehydrates dry skin, and heals minor cuts, of course—but it also works as a subtle highlighter or as a primer under perfume to extend the longevity of a scent. Aniston uses the jelly to help nourish her eyelashes, and Law Roach uses it on the soles of clients' feet to easily slip on shoes. Ranked the most trusted brand among Gen Z adults, according to 2023 data from Statista, Vaseline now comes in four varieties: Original, Aloe, Cocoa, and Rose. The Classic Beauty Bar A few scents that are immediately recognizable: popcorn, coffee, and Dove's iconic Beauty Bar. Designed to be timeless, the scent is slightly powdery, a little floral, and now associated with the smell of clean skin. The bar dates back to 1952, when Dove acquired a French patent for a soap that also worked as a moisturizer—a revolutionary concept at the time. Amber Rose once told ELLE that she's never used a different soap, and Cardi B keeps it stockpiled. The At-Home Salon Treatment If you have bleached or otherwise chemically processed hair, then your hairstylist has probably mentioned Hair Perfector No.3. Bond-building hair products are trending, but the category started in 2014 with the introduction of Olaplex, one of the first drops to help repair broken bonds in the hair caused by over-processing. 'I dream of having long, luscious locks, so I started using Olaplex, and my hair isn't breaking off as much anymore,' Sydney Sweeney said once in an interview. The Insider-Approved Hair Mask With over 15 editorial awards under its belt, Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Mask is basically beauty royalty. It's an insider favorite—beauty editors like to keep it stocked in their own bathrooms, and runway models like Georgia Moot credit it with keeping hair healthy even under intense conditions, like back-to-back fashion weeks. The secret? A blend of plant protein, algae extract, rose hip oil, and sweet almond oil works in harmony to repair, block frizz, and protect. The Hair Elixir Argan oil is well known these days as 'liquid gold' for your hair—but the trend was kicked off with the launch of Moroccanoil's Treatment Hair Oil, which took the world by storm in 2008. The formula isn't fancy—it's made with 100-percent pure argan oil that is naturally rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. And it's now available in three formulas: original, light, and purple for toning brassy strands. Celebrities like Brie Larson and Margot Robbie have used the treatment ahead of red carpet appearances. The Curl Enhancer Often seen on Reddit's curly hair forums, this product has more than 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Shea Moisture's soufflé texture uses fair trade shea butter and glycerin to deeply hydrate curls and coils, plus neem oil to fight frizz without crunch. The sugary coconut scent lingers on ringlets, leaving a piña-colada-smelling cloud with every movement. The Glamorous Hairspray It's hard to meet a top hair stylist who doesn't have Oribe Dry Texturing Spray in their kit. Part dry shampoo, part texturizer, this do-it-all product simply makes hair look better. Used by and Chrissy Teigen, the spray adds volume to flat roots and texture to dull hair, giving a glamorous 'tousled, just-woke-up' look. Developed by famed hairstylist Oribe Canales, it was also one of the first hair products to work with a fragrance company (Givaudan) on its scent, kicking off a surge of perfumery in hair care brands. The Universally Loved Hairspray Backstage at fashion week, the air smells like the metallic scent of dozens of hot blow dryers in unison—and this one hairspray. For the uninitiated, Tresemmé was created in the 1940s by Edna L. Emme, a hairstylist and trailblazing female entrepreneur. Today the formula remains strong, but not sticky, and buildable, making it a favorite of Justine Marjan and Lacy Redway, who have partnered with the brand. The Classic Mascara This mascara, first launched in 2004, has remained a forever favorite for its one-of-a-kind formula that simultaneously lengthens, separates, and volumizes, in addition to its curved brush which delivers instant lift. Kourtney Kardashian called it her 'go-to' mascara, and says she has been using it since she was in college. Anya Taylor-Joy uses it to darken her blonde lashes, and it is even a rumored favorite of Kate Middleton. The Original Tinted Lip Balm Clinique founder Carol Phillips, a former Vogue beauty editor, created this shade in 1971, balancing glossiness and sheerness to give an 'almost lipstick-like' texture and look. The natural flush that Black Honey gave lips made it an instant hit—and it recently started trending again after TikTok detectives proclaimed it to be the lipstick worn by Liv Tyler's Arwen character in The Lord of the Rings . The Classic Bronzer The next best thing to a real sun-kissed glow is Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream. A favorite of makeup artists such as Carolina Dalí-Trites and Katie Jane Hughes, it imparts a natural-looking touch of color, with just a hint of barely-there shimmer, so you always look like you're being hit by the sun at just the right angle. The gel-cream formula glides on like silk (Kendall Jenner even uses it on her eyelids). The Natural-Looking Foundation When Euphoria first aired, viewers were mesmerized by the embellished eye makeup, high ponies, and Y2K-inspired looks. But there was also something more subtle—the characters' dewy, lit-from-within skin, which makeup artist Donni Davy achieved with this foundation. Chantecaille's unique formula was created in 1999 and relaunched last month to be silicone-and microplastic free. With a pudding-like texture, it melts perfectly into skin, hiding imperfections without looking like a mask. The 'Custom' Lip Balm When Dior Lip Glow was released in 2008, it made waves in the beauty world thanks to its innovative pH-sensitive technology, which reacts with the wearer's lips to create a flattering 'custom' shade. In 2025, Lip Glow got a facelift, and it now comes in 21 shades, including a sunny yellow that adds warmth to your natural lip color and a deep mahogany that flatters a wide range of skin tones. The Perfect Red Lip This shade is best-known for being Taylor Swift's red lip of choice (Pat McGrath was even featured in Swift's 'Bejeweled' music video), meaning it's often sold out. Despite its Swiftie connection, Elson 4 is actually named after supermodel Karen Elson. The blue-toned shade is known for purportedly making your teeth look whiter, and the matte finish delivers high impact. McGrath herself calls it the 'perfect red.' The Game-Changing Brow Gel Arguably no other beauty brand has created a world the way Glossier has (Timothée Chalamet has worn a Glossier hoodie! A whole generation still keeps their passports in pink bubble wrap bags!). One of the products that best represents the brand is Boy Brow, a tinted gel applied with a spoolie brush, like mascara, to enhance fluffiness. This product made everyone rethink their brows—they didn't have to be arched, plucked, or drawn on. Instead, they could be natural-looking and, yes, boyish. The Ultimate Nude Lipstick In the time that you've read this sentence, one of these lipsticks has most likely already been sold and applied onto the lips of someone who is marveling at how flattering it is. In her long career as a makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury used to mix together multiple shades to arrive at the perfect pink and nude-y color that you see today in Pillow Talk. Its fans range from Amal Clooney (who even used it on her wedding day) to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Lipliner That Started It All If you say 'spice' around a beauty lover, they will know you are referencing not any sort of cabinet, but rather the legendary lip liner color worn by supermodels like Linda Evangelista. Before Kylie Jenner or Rhode, this flattering brown lip color became one of MAC's most famous shades, synonymous with '90s beauty. The brand recently created two new versions of the liner with opposite tones: Cool Spice and Warm Spice. The Breakthrough Blush The blush craze of the past few years? That all started with Rare. The brand's hyperpigmented liquid blush melts into skin with just one dot—something that TikTok users love demonstrating. The viral sensation is the highest-selling blush formula at Sephora, accounting for more than 25 percent of the retailer's total blush sales. The Long-Lasting Brow Gel TikTok creators like Steph Hui love this brow gel for practically laminating their hair into place: She said that the product worked so well that she manages to 'catfish' people into thinking that she has fluffy brows. The gel is syrupy but not sticky, and works to shellac unruly brows into place all day. The Foundation Disruptor In 2017, while fans were hoping to hear a new album from Rihanna, she instead launched a makeup line that catapulted her into a new role as a business mogul. Fenty Beauty's launch featured an unprecedented 40 foundation shades—now 50—creating a 'Fenty Effect' that made the entire industry more inclusive. The soft-matte formula delivers a 'your-skin-but-better' finish, with the line now including dewy options and tinted moisturizers. The Go-To Drugstore Foundation Some people might find it hard to believe that a $10 foundation can hold its own against prestige formulas, but the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation proves that luxury results don't require luxury prices. A drugstore favorite of makeup artists and beauty influencers like Jackie Aina and Mikayla Nogueira, the oil-free, medium-coverage formula comes in 40 shades and is beloved for its skin-like finish and long-lasting wear. But the true highlight of this formula is its ability to minimize the appearance of pores. The Essential Lip Liner Celebs like Suni Lee have declared their love for this lip liner, which has a deceptively creamy texture with holding power that lasts for hours, even in water. The flattering color matches many people's natural lips, working subtly to make them look poutier and bigger. The huge demand for Anywhere Caffeine and its sister shade, Wherever Walnut, prompts frequent sellouts.
