January 12, 2018
Ouai serves up supplements designed for your hair type, meet the new Dior Lip Glow squad and why you'll want to wear Suppergoop!'s newest sunscreen.
A totally different kind of hair supplement
Hair supplements aren’t anything new, and they usually contain a blend of biotin, vitamins and botanical extracts to promote growth. I’m proof that they work, so I definitely see the upside of adding them into your daily routine. But I never really imagined these pills going beyond making hair grow longer and stronger—until I learned about Ouai’s new range of supplements designed for—wait for it—specific hair types!
Available in formulas for Thin, Dry and Oily hair, at the very least these might be the chicest-looking vitamins you’ve ever taken. The Thin version isn’t all that radically different than other supplements designed for thinning hair, but a few ingredients did jump out at me. Specifically, they contain Ashwaganda to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and a sulfur-based compound called MSM that (upon doing my own research) apparently has far-reaching benefits for the joints, allergies, gut health and, apparently, the hair.
The Dry formula contains omega-3 fatty acids, silica, vitamin E and iron to nourish the hair follicles, replenish moisture and restore shine—although I’m unsure how taking a pill can make an difference in the condition of the lengths of the hair. But, I suppose these ingredients could make a difference in the quality of new hair growth.
I’m most intrigued by the Oily formula because my hair most definitely lies on this end of the spectrum. These supplements contain green tea extract, niacin and vitamin A to restore the scalp’s natural balance and minimize oil production, which sounds fabulous to me!
I’m totally open-minded when it comes to optimizing beauty from the inside-out, and I’m totally giving kudos to Jen Atkin (celebrity stylist and Ouai founder) for coming up with this brilliant idea, which is sure to be a huge hit.
The biggest makeup development of 2018 (so far)
Those of us in my line of work are lucky enough to rarely have to buy makeup or skincare products, but with this said, there are a few that I won’t hesitate to throw down my hard-earned cash for. One of them is Dior’s original Lip Glow, which is a shiny, hydrating balm that works with your skin’s pH to deliver a fresh, natural-looking tint. (I've literally had one in my bag since it launched--and I'm a huge fan of the Glow Pomade Oil-Gel and Lip Maximizer, too.)
Just when I thought this lippie couldn’t get any better, a Berry shade bowed just in time for last fall. After some searching, I finally got my hands on one and blew through it faster than I would have liked.
Then, in what seemed like a holiday gift created just for me, Dior announced an entire “squad” of new shades and finishes, and I almost don’t know what to do with myself. The collection now includes six “Glows,” two “Holographics” and two “Mattes”—along with an exciting campaign fronted by Bella Hadid.
And the best part: You can see before-and-afters of each shade in action here to help you decide which one to get for yourself. I’m leaning toward the Matte Raspberry… What about you?
The one skincare resolution to make for 2018
If you’re the type who kicks off the year with the intention to better yourself and your life, don’t forget your skin when you’re making those resolutions! If you’re not already slathering on sunscreen every morning, this is the perfect place to start—even though this may be the last thing on your list with the mercury in the single digits.
There’s no excuse for not protecting your skin from the UV rays and free radicals that lead to wrinkles, discoloration and even skin cancer down the line. You might say, “Sunscreen leaves my skin with a white cast,” or “Sunscreen is just too heavy for my oily skin.” With Supergoop’s brand-new Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40, you officially have no more excuses for not using this essential product every single morning.
This weightless, invisible, antioxidant-infused formula ticks all the checkboxes for ultimate environmental protection—and it goes a step further by protecting your skin from another aggressor we’re all exposed to: Blue light emitted by our phones and computers. It also absorbs oil and leaves a velvety-finish that helps your makeup stay put, making this a sunscreen you’ll actually want to use (I can virtually promise).
I don’t want to push it, but just a reminder that you should be reapplying your sunscreen throughout the day, especially if you’re taking a run or dining al fresco—but with frigid temperatures hitting all of us, I’ll remind you again when the weather warms up!