I didn’t clean my makeup brushes — it gave me ringworm

I didn’t clean my makeup brushes — it gave me ringworm

You can’t makeup this cosmetics catastrophe. A British woman has gone viral on TikTok after revealing she contracted ringworm by sharing her makeup brushes with friends. Louaira Dela Cruz, 22, took to the social media site to document the dermatological disaster this week, sharing several videos of a nasty rash that spread across her face. … Read more

Gen Z, millennial men prefer bad dates to skincare routines: poll

Gen Z, millennial men prefer bad dates to skincare routines: poll

Some 73% of Gen Z and millennial men admit they need an intervention for their self-care habits. In a March survey of 2,000 men ages 18 to 42, two in five (42%) revealed they need someone to confront them about their skin care regimen or lack thereof, as well as their diet (42%). Other aspects … Read more

I have a painful skin shedding condition — cruel reactions hurt more

I have a painful skin shedding condition — cruel reactions hurt more

She’s got thick skin. A Brooklyn woman is defying cruel trolls to speak out about a rare medical condition that causes her skin to shed up to 10 times faster than normal. Becca Joy Stout, 24, suffers from epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, a skin disorder that affects just one in 300,000 people worldwide. Since birth, Stout’s skin … Read more

I’m a hot granny — my two-hour skincare routine keeps me looking young

I’m a hot granny — my two-hour skincare routine keeps me looking young

SPF is her BFF. An age-defying UK grandma attributes her youthful glow to her meticulous beauty and skincare regimen. Jacqueline Cubici-Gonzalez, 61, says people commonly mistake her for 45 — thanks to her morning routine of applying lotion for two hours. “People my age are expected to be grey and wrinkled, and wear wide long … Read more

I’m plagued by ‘boyfriend air’ — I’ve never felt so dirty

I’m plagued by ‘boyfriend air’ — I’ve never felt so dirty

Forget love — yuck is in the air.  “Dirty,” “gross” and “disgusting” are just a few of the pejoratives being tossed around by Gen Z women on TikTok, who all claim to have contracted the lamentable “boyfriend air” from grimy male lovers.  Though not a clinically recognized pollutant, the viral #BoyfriendAir epidemic sees angry wives … Read more

33 best face masks we reviewed for glowing complexions on every skin type

33 best face masks we reviewed for glowing complexions on every skin type

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. There’s nothing more luxurious than applying a rejuvenating face mask to your skin when you want a bit of a boost. Not to mention, the vast variety of clay, jellied and peel-off makes the experience a beauty playground … Read more

I’m a celebrity makeup artist — your zits get worse when you do this

I’m a celebrity makeup artist — your zits get worse when you do this

Don’t brush off this advice — turns out you’ve been applying concealer all wrong. Celebrity makeup artist Melissa Murdick took to TikTok on Thursday to show how to hide pimples without slathering on concealer or contaminating the product container. “Cakey makeup on a zit defeats the purpose because it stands out even more,” she declares. … Read more

‘Wearable skin’ in shape of hands grown in lab — could be used for face transplants

‘Wearable skin’ in shape of hands grown in lab — could be used for face transplants

This process may make your skin crawl — but it could also be regrown. Bioengineers from Columbia University have found a way of growing skin in the shape of hands — which could be a game-changer for skin transplants. The newly engineered skin is different from the type currently used for transplants, which is constructed … Read more

The best makeup brushes of 2023 and how to clean them, per experts

The best makeup brushes of 2023 and how to clean them, per experts

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. While there are plenty of different ways to apply your makeup — whether that be with your own (clean) fingers to pat on a cream blush, a beauty sponge to blend full coverage foundation or brushes to test … Read more

Best niacinamide serums for clear and glowing skin, per dermatologists

Best niacinamide serums for clear and glowing skin, per dermatologists

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Like the nutrients you cosume, the ingredients you apply topically on the face matter. Alongside hyaluronic acid and retinol, a skincare ingredient we always search for is niacinamide. Sure, there’s no such thing as perfect skin but incorporating … Read more

Keke Palmer reveals the shocking way she finally beat acne

Keke Palmer reveals the shocking way she finally beat acne

Keke Palmer revealed the gag to cure acne … and it’s pregnancy! “There’s no more of the bumps. There’s no more of the raise. So I’m here to let you all know that I found the secret,” she shared on Instagram Thursday. “I found the secret to clearing up my acne, and guess what it … Read more

Viral TikTok hack using eggs to remove blackheads can be dangerous: skincare experts

Viral TikTok hack using eggs to remove blackheads can be dangerous: skincare experts

Skincare experts are warning against a viral TikTok trend advising people to use egg whites to remove blackheads. A TikToker shared a video showing how he makes DIY nose strips to tackle blackheads with egg whites and tissue paper. In the TikTok video, Armen Adamjan, also known as @creative_explained, whisks up some egg whites and … Read more

I’m a teen beauty queen — my acne got me banned from TikTok

I’m a teen beauty queen — my acne got me banned from TikTok

TikTok has reported unblocking the account of a 16-year-old content creator who was temporarily banned from the platform after she debuted her cystic acne, according to a news report. Eva-Marie Grant, from North Yorkshire in England, said she was attempting to dismantle negative stereotypes about acne. When she showed her bare skin, which was covered … Read more

The best new skin-care and beauty tools you can use at home

The best new skin-care and beauty tools you can use at home

At JTAV Clinical Skincare on the Upper East Side, founder Joie Tavernise fields endless questions about the latest, greatest gadgets. Ever since pandemic lockdowns left her clients with nothing to do but stare at a 10x magnifying mirror, curiosity about tools that tackle the signs of aging, acne and other skin issues has skyrocketed.  “Before … Read more

The 5 best new spas and wellness centers in NYC

The 5 best new spas and wellness centers in NYC

From the Upper East side to the Flatiron District and everywhere in between, New Yorkers and out-of-towners have no shortage of luxe new beauty and wellness havens to explore. Offering ice baths, mega-watt celebrity smiles, high-tech facials and even a dip into “manifesting abundance” and sound therapy, there’s something for everyone.  All photos courtesy of … Read more

Period blood face masks are a big beauty trend — but experts warn they’re dangerous

Period blood face masks are a big beauty trend — but experts warn they’re dangerous

We’ve got bad blood with this beauty hack. This trend is a thing of dermatologists’ nightmares: TikTokers are smearing their own period blood on their skin. Between the marinated, crying and “I’m cold” viral makeup looks, there was bound to be something new that caused a stink online. Cue: period blood face masks. The hashtags … Read more

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode threatens Kylie Jenner’s lip gloss empire

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode threatens Kylie Jenner’s lip gloss empire

Hailey Bieber is keeping up with Kylie Jenner’s beauty biz playbook.  The 26-year-old supermodel was inducted into Forbes “30 Under 30” list for her skincare line Rhode, which reportedly has a 700,000 person waitlist, namely for her popular peptide lip gloss that sells out in seconds. The glaze craze is reminiscent of Kylie Jenner’s ubiquitous … Read more

Viral TikTok trend has people washing their faces with Head & Shoulders shampoo

Viral TikTok trend has people washing their faces with Head & Shoulders shampoo

Head, shoulders and face? An influencer shared a hack for using popular dandruff shampoo Head & Shoulders as a face wash to clear up acne, with many questioning whether her hack is a miracle or a mistake. Popular TikToker Elyse Myers shocked the internet when she revealed she swears by using a generic store brand … Read more

You’re wasting your money on these skincare products

You’re wasting your money on these skincare products

Miracle creams that “defy aging;” serums that “lift and firm,” masks that “blitz crow’s feet” — according to a recent survey, the average American woman spends around $3,756 per year on beauty products. But dermatologist Dr. Fayne L. Frey says most of these bold claims are bogus — and that all you really need for healthy skin … Read more

I’m a bodybuilder and agonizing steroid boils left me scarred for life: Know what you’re doing

I’m a bodybuilder and agonizing steroid boils left me scarred for life: Know what you’re doing

These are not the gains this bodybuilder was seeking. Weight lifter Dave Hartrey is imploring doctors for help after rampant steroid use left him with horrific acne wounds — which rendered him housebound for nine months until they scarred over. A disturbing TikTok video detailing the muscleman’s misery first surfaced in August, but is now … Read more