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40 BEAUTY JUNKIES 42 HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY 44 MADE IN THE SHADE 46 GRIN & WEAR IT 48 PEDI IS A VERB 50 MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’

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I am a self-proclaimed beauty junkie. I’ ve seen it all, and I think I’ ve tried a little of everything. I love to learn and practice tips, hacks, and tools of the trade. And at the same time, I’ ve always known that if I don ’t feel pretty on the inside, it doesn ’t matter what I look like on the outside. Sanity and a warm heart will always make the exterior that much better. My Instagram #BeautyJunkieWeek series is my way of sharing both: keeping the inner beauty conversation going while having a little fun with products too. And with that, I give you some of my all-time faves.

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M Y A L L - T I M E F A V O R I T E S F R O M # B E A U T Y J U N K I E W E E K

SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES LACTIC ACID TREATMENT, $122

sundayriley.com This cult classic is an all-in-one treatment with a fresh lemony scent! I see a huge difference in the brightening and tightening of my skin when I use it once or twice a week.

BIODERMA SENSIBIO H20 MICELLAR WATER MAKEUP REMOVER, $10

target.com This is by far the best makeup remover I have ever used. I call it a prewash as it removes pollutants from the face before cleansing. (Do not skip this step!) The formula is so clean, like water, so it doesn't sting.

JUARA RADIANCE ENZYME

SCRUB,$38, juaraskincare.com I have slightly noticeable pores around my nose and on my inner cheeks (I know, that sounds gross!), but this product seems to make them shrink to zip, zero, zilch.

EVIAN MINERAL WATER FACIAL

SPRAY, $14, walmart.com I know this is traditionally a facial product, but I use it on my hair. It has an atomizer that distributes perfectly for waves and curls. Spray a bunch in and scrunch hair with your hands or dry with a diffuser for lots of fun curl.

CREST 3D WHITE BRILLIANCE + WHITENING TWO STEP TOOTHPASTE

$12, target.com I have tried bleaching here and there, but my teeth are very sensitive, and I can ’t handle it. This two-step system is a great solution for my sensitive teeth, and I see a noticeable difference after using it for a few consecutive days.

HANACURE THE ALL-IN-ONE FACIAL

$29, hanacure.com This gets the job done. I swear by it. Slather it on, get tiiiiiigggghhht, and voilà! A pro-level facial treatment right at home.

NOW SOLUTIONS VITAMIN E-OIL, $18

nowfoods.com This is the purest vitamin E oil I have found on the market. I just put a drop on my hand and then directly on my face. It’ s incredibly hydrating, and it can be found in almost any health food store.

FLOWER BEAUTY WARRIOR PRINCESS

MASCARA, $11, walmart.com Our FLOWER Beauty Warrior Princess Mascara is like one of my AMEX cards. I don ’t leave home without it.

OLAY DAILY FACIALS WATERACTIVATED DRY CLOTHS, $6

walmart.com When I’ m dog-tired, putting the kids to bed, or just emotionally over it after a long day, this product makes my skin washing routine so much more fun. It’ s a fivein-one! If you ’ re on the go, these are great to bring along with you.

GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER IN LEGENDARY

OLIVE, $4 EACH, walgreens.com Holy cow. This is the best shampoo. I originally bought it because my daughter ’ s name is Olive, and then I fell in love. I also appreciate the affordable price point.

ELTA MD UV DAILY TINTED BROAD-

SPECTRUM SPF 40, $33, eltamd.com I break out from almost every sunblock, so I often ask myself, “Do I want acne or brown pigmentation?” It’ s always been a crappy toss-up. Then I found this! It’ s a lightweight sunscreen with a tiny bit of tint.

FLOWER BEAUTY FIBER FIX BROW GEL & SKINNY MICROBROW PENCIL

$10-$11, cvs.com I love this combo for brows. Use the Microbrow Pencil to fill any gaps, then use the brush to make a perfectly angled, coifed eyebrow. By layering on the Fiber Fix Brow Gel, you can go for a perfectly arched brow and a very expressive look.

BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO, $8

walmart.com I am crazy for this dry shampoo! I love dry shampoo for texture, but this one actually works like a true do-over for dirty hair, cleaning it right up. The travel size is purse-friendly for day or night.

H A V E A B E A U T I F U L D A Y ! WATER THERAPY

Start your day with an aromatherapy session in your shower: The steamy mist + the right body wash = all-day equilibrium. Say good morning to these shower superstars.

Mint-magic RED

FLOWER MOROCCAN MINT TEA SILT PURIFIER ($38,

redflower.com) is a refresh button in a bottle.

BATHING CULTURE MIND AND BODY WASH ($35,

bathingculture.com) makes it feel like you ’ ve found a secret waterfall in the Redwoods.

ON & ON FRANKINCENSE HAND & BODY WASH

($24, on-and-on.co) clears the mind as it cleanses.

KINDRED BLACK NAVAJO MINT AND HERB SOAP ($10,

kindredblack.com) wakes up your skin with eucalyptus and gentle exfoliation.

RINSE & REPEAT

Pantene partnered with Yale University professor Marianne LaFrance to conduct a global study spanning 11 countries. They found that when participants felt good about their hair, they felt happier, more confident, and more able to achieve great things.

PANTENE NUTRIENT BLENDS HYDRATING GLOW THIRSTY ENDS MILK TO WATER SERUM ($7,

walmart.com) smooths stressedout hair (which may encourage nerves to follow suit).

Daily use of new-fromNew Zealand KEEP IT

ANCHORED ESSENCES AND SHAMPOO ($57,

keepitanchored.com) has been clinically proven to prevent hair loss.

BREAD HAIROIL EVERYDAY GLOSS ($24,

breadbeautysupply. com) delivers lightweight hydration for the shiniest, happiest curls, and it’ s silicone-free.

GLOW FIDELITY

Honua founder Kapua Browning’ s mother taught her the sea makes everything better. “I was told to jump in the ocean no matter what was wrong with me, if I was sick, had skin issues, or even a broken heart. ” Perhaps a mix of salt, water, and sun can help anyone face the world.

HONUA’ s best-selling PA’AKAI (Hawaiian for salt) CLEANSING

CREAM ($42,

credobeauty.com) is perfect for a gentle cleanse. It contains healing sea-derived minerals and antioxidant hibiscus.

A few drops of

DRUNK ELEPHANT D-BRONZI ANTIPOLLUTION SUNSHINE DROPS ($36,

drunkelephant.com) will boost the skinprotecting benefits of your favorite moisturizer.

OLAY REGENERIST MINERAL SUNSCREEN HYDRATING MOISTURIZER SPF

30 ($29, olay.com) provides soothing sun protection.

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THESE BEAUTY FINDS ARE PROVEN TO BOOST YOUR MOOD— YOU’LL FEEL GREAT, MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT

BY EMILY DOUGHERTY

START FRESH

When your day is rough out of the gate, sometimes your only solution is to eat pancakes for lunch and pretend the morning never happened. The skin care equivalent? Starting fresh with a mood-boosting, spiritsoothing spray.

Whenever makeup artist Jo Baker mists her clients with WELEDA

SHEER HYDRATION MOISTURE MIST

($15, weleda.com), she says they “ sigh, smile, and say ‘ aah. ’” It’ s just heavenly.

With Rose of Jericho and witch hazel, KEYS

SOULCARE REVIVING AURA MIST ($22,

keyssoulcare.com) from Alicia Keys is a spray of light.

On clean skin or over makeup, GARNIER

SKINACTIVE SOOTHING FACIAL MIST WITH ROSE WATER ($10,

walmart.com) is happy hydration.

LIQUID JOY

Why have a regular old afternoon when you can have so much more? A fresh squeeze of lemon in ice water might be all you need to get through your to-dos, but some days call for a little bit more.

Get a midday boost by adding a teaspoon of MOON JUICE

SPIRIT DUST ($38,

moonjuice.com), a nutty mix of moodlifting adaptogens, to your iced latte.

HAPPY SOCIETY now ships EUPHORIA ($29, happysociety.store), the go-to cuppa of the glowiest Aussie beauty editors, to the states. Psst: It also makes epic iced tea.

Spiritual sunshine in a bottle, CAP BEAUTY

THE LIGHT RAY ($42,

capbeauty.com) brightens body and mind with superfoods and super herbs, such as goji berries, rosehip, and schisandra.

THE Z’S TEAM

Research suggests getting a good night sleep tonight will help you have happier tomorrow. The right pre-bed bath soak is an express train to the land of nod.

New FLEWD INSOMNIA

ENDING ANTI-STRESS BATH TREATMENT

($9, flewd.com) transdermal bath soaks claim to deliver bioavailable levels of dream-catching magnesium through the skin.

KNEIPP RELAXING LAVENDER BATH OIL

($20, ulta.com) turns bath water into the most tranquil beautiful blue.

JOY JUICE BATH SALTS

($12, lotuswei.com) “Within one day of use, you notice you are laughing more, ” promises flower alchemist Katie Hess, founder of LotusWei. “Suddenly you hear the birds singing outside and your heart feels like it wants to explode with joy. ”

PORTABLE BEACH UMBRELLA, $37

picnictime.com Movable shade for the beach or backyard.

(RE)SETTING 100% MINERAL POWDER SPF 35, $30

supergoop.com Swipe right any time of day with a mattifying non-nano powder available in four shades.

IVY BUCKET HAT, $60 loefflerrandall.com Keep the sun in check.

MADE IN THE SHADE

A FEW CLEVER SUN CARE ESSENTIALS WILL HELP YOU PLAY IT SAFE AND STYLISH ALL SUMMER

3D DAISY SUNGLASSES, $19, bando.com Flaunt your flower power.

HEARTBREAKER SUNGLASSES, $55

quayaustralia.com Heart eyes for sunny skies. L E T ’ S G E T R E A DY

CHEETAH CHEETAH SUNGLASSES, $52

nroda.com For all the coolest cats.

RESERVED BEACH TOWEL, $74

shopsirmadam.com Terry will save your seat.

UNSUN EVERYDAY MINERAL TINTED FACE SUNSCREEN, $16

unsuncosmetics.com Save face on a daily basis.

TERRAZZO INFLATABLE SWIMMING POOL, $115

mylleshop.com For when you ’ re feeling hot, hot, hot.

LORNA MURRAY CAPRI HAT, $125, garmentory.com Poolside perfection in every pleat.

GRIN & WEAR IT

LOOKING FOR A PROVEN INSTANT PICK-ME-UP? JUST SMILE.

One of the earliest scientists to study the power of the smile,

French neurologist Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne called facial expressions the “gymnastics of the soul. ” The great Charles Darwin took it one step further, positing what is now called the feedback loop of emotion: that smiling makes us happier.

Another cool thing about smiles? When other people see us smile, they subconsciously mimic—in milliseconds—our smiles. Need a little help jump-starting your grin? These top makeup artists share the shades that make everyone light up.

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LOTTIE

Flower Beauty Petal Pout Lip Color in Pink Orchid “A beautiful pink/fuchsia that looks great on all skin tones and brightens up the face. ” $8, ulta.com

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ROBIN BLACK

Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick in 999 Velvet Finish “To quote Diana Vreeland, ‘I can ’t imagine being bored with red. It would be like becoming tired of the person you love. ’ Red projects confidence, sexuality, and strength. A sort of psychic armor!” $38, dior.com

MOLLY STERN

Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Matte Lipstick in 400 “A classic bold red looks fab and makes everyone feel amazing. ” $38, sephora.com

GISELLE ALI

Lime Crime Lip Gloss in Bitter Cherry “Because of the smell!” $18, limecrime.com

PEDI IS A VERB

GIVE YOURSELF A SUMMER-PERFECT PEDICURE AT HOME

BY ANNA GOLINO

When it comes to living her best nail life, Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle keeps no secrets. After mastering the at-home manicure and introducing The Mani System, the next logical step was to take on pedicures. In late 2020, she launched The Pedi System, a foot and nail care essentials kit. Here, she shares her step-by-step process for giving yourself a pedi you ’ll be proud of.

RETHINK THE SOAK Arguably, one of the best parts of a salon pedicure is the foot soak, but it could be the culprit behind chips and smudges. “Water expands your nail plate, and any excess moisture has an impact on polish’ s staying power. ” Instead, soak for 15 to 20 minutes the day before you plan on giving yourself a pedi.

GET COMFY “I knew there had to be a better way than spending an hour hunched over trying to paint your toes, so we developed The Posey, ” Tuttle says of the dual-angled foot stand that does double duty as tool storage. “When you anchor your heel on the grip pad, it keeps your foot stable, giving you more control, ” she says. START SMOOTH Start with clean, dry feet. Then smooth out the rough bits with a foot file that has a gentle metal grate. “Super smooth feet are always the best part of a pro pedicure, ” says Tuttle.

SHAPE UP Clip your nails to the length you like, and finish shaping them with a nail file. Tuttle recommends keeping your old polish on at this point to help guide you.

PRIME TIME “Proper prep is what separates a polish change from a pedicure, ” says Tuttle. To check all the boxes, first use a polish remover to wipe away any old polish or excess oils, then apply cuticle remover and push back the cuticles. Use a buffer to smooth ridges and erase tiny hangnails, then use a cleanup brush dipped in remover to wipe the nail plate clean.

POLISH IT OFF Taking your time is the key to a flawless paint job. Pop on toe separators and paint 2 to 3 thin, even coats of polish, letting each coat dry for a few minutes in between. “For me, the ultimate tell is a clean line at the base of your cuticle, ” says Tuttle, who erases stray polish and straightens edges with a cleanup brush dipped in polish remover. Apply top coat to seal the deal.

EXTRA CREDIT Once polish is fully dry, apply a light hydrator like Olive & June Foot Serum all over your feet. “A good pedi is more than just polish on your toes, ” says Tuttle. “Keeping your feet moisturized gives your skin a healthy glow. ”

KEEP IT UP To make your pedi last, moisturize daily, apply fresh top coat every few days, and gently file your heels once a week before a bath or shower. “Take the time to give yourself a pedi every two weeks. It will get easier every time, ” says Tuttle.

STUART WEITZMAN SHINE RUBBER SAWYER SLIDE, $95

stuartweitzman.com

HABIT NAIL POLISH IN BELLE

ÉPOQUE $18, habitcosmetics.com L E T ’ S G E T R E A DY

H&M PINK SANDALS, $18

hm.com

DEATH VALLEY NAILS NAIL POLISH IN PANHANDLE PINK, $12

deathvalleynails.com

ZARA RUBBERIZED BUCKLED

SLIDE SANDALS, $50, zara.com

DEBORAH LIPPMANN GEL LAB PRO NAIL POLISH IN HAPPY DAYS

$18, walmart.com

ELECTRIC SLIDES & ECLECTIC POLISHES MAKE QUITE THE PAIR

DOLCE VITA PAILY SLIDE

SANDAL, $120, nordstrom.com

JINSOON NAIL POLISH IN KEPPEL, $18

jinsoon.com

FRANKIE WAVY SANDAL AGAVE CROC

EMBOSSED, $295, staud.clothing

MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’

FROM COAST TO COAST, THE MOST FUN TREND IN FITNESS IS PROVING WHAT ROLLER SKATERS HAVE KNOWN FOR YEARS: IT’S A WORKOUT FOR YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT.

BY NANA K. TWUMASI

ROLL MODEL “Roller skating is the best feeling in the world, ” says Kamry James. When she began to offer online lessons as a way to raise donations for Black Lives Matter and the ACLU, James noticed she wasn ’t the only one who felt this way. To support the existing and expanding community of Black, Brown, and nonbinary skaters, James founded Sista Skate with Kelsey Guy and Frances McGee in 2020. “I realized teaching allowed women from all over the country to not only escape, but to truly bring healing to their lives. ” Now their Los Angeles-based organization works to uplift skaters everywhere through connection, classes, and workshops. James says,

“Whether it is on the rink, the boardwalk, your neighborhood, or the skate park, skating gives our communities the access to self-expression through empowerment. ” Join the movement @sistaskate _

Kamry James

C7 SKATES PREMIUM QUAD ROLLER SKATES IN LEMONPOP, $139 urbanoutfitters.com

LACE UP United Skates, a 2018 documentary by Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown, examines the intersection of Blackness and roller skating, and the integral part rinks have played in providing a safe space. It reminds us that a community is maintained by the strength of its members. Now two of the sensational skaters at the heart of the film, Atlanta-based Kamille Gilmore of Kameo Roll and Chicago ’ s Myesha McCaskill at Inspired by Favor, are supporting skating culture through lessons.

To learn more, go to unitedskatesfilm.com, kameoroll.com, and inspiredbyfavor.com

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Keon Saghari

LOVE & SKATE

FIND YOUR FLOW WITH KEON SAGHARI

“I had a vision of myself roller skating at the beach, ” says movement artist Keon Saghari, also known as NeonKeon. “The energy behind that thought contained an overwhelming sense of freedom, ” she says. To make her vision a reality, Saghari picked up a pair of skates and headed out to practice at Venice Beach. Three years in, she ’ s known for her smooth choreo, token curls, and easy California style.

In January, Saghari launched Find Your Flow, an online group class where everyone ’ s invited to roll along. “I feel honored and motivated to return the support I’ m receiving from my community with love and effort, ” she says. “The notion that I’ m providing something that is providing people an opportunity to explore joy is, simply put, joyous. ” Join the fun @neonkeon New to the world on wheels? Follow Saghari’s tips on getting started.

WATCH & LEARN Get acquainted with the history of roller skating, especially in the minority communities that created the culture. Saghari recommends watching Roller Dreams, a documentary that sheds light on Venice Beach skate culture in the 1980s. “It’ s a productive way to acknowledge the richness of the craft, ” she says.

THE DO’S “Keep your chin up, shoulders back, and spine long and tall, ” says Saghari. Looking down means falling down, and that’ s not the fun part. And if you are transitioning from rink skating to the road, you may need different wheels, and you will need to adjust your movement. THE DON’TS “A lot of times people want to straighten their legs and lift up, ” she explains. “Avoid that as much as possible. ” Instead, stay grounded by centering yourself on your legs and skates, which will make it easier to find your balance and move.

RELY ON THE RHYTHM It’ s all about the bounce. “Whether you are bouncing your hips, your knees, your shoulders, your hair—it doesn ’t matter, ” says Saghari. “Find the groove in the music to establish the bounce, which basically acts as a shock absorber. Find the beat of the music and let it fill you up!” —NKT