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Fans went into Ariana Grande‘s R.E.M. pop-up shop in New York City thinking that they were just going to get ice cream, but walked out with an even sweeter surprise. After spending months abroad in London filming for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked adaptations, the 30-year-old pop star made an unexpected stateside public appearance Tuesday (Aug. […]
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Time is a luxury and when it comes to styling your hair, and spending an hour or more per day on it is not maintainable. Lately, blow dryer brushes have swooped in to create a time-saving alternative. While the Dyson Airwrap is probably the first model you think of when you hear blow dryer brush, there are other, more affordable options out there that will not only leave you with a salon-worthy blowout, but won’t result in your wallet giving you the side-eye.
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No matter what your budget is, before you wait for some beauty deals to knock down the price of the Dyson version, Billboard tested out Drybar’s Double-Shot Blow Dryer Brush, which acts as a worthy Dyson Airwrap dupe. The stying brush is only $155 compared to Dyson’s $600 price tag and is available on Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and Target.
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Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush
$155.00 $154.08
As someone with thick hair, it’s not uncommon for my hair to frizz, making the traditional blow-dry approach unappealing. I also just don’t have the coordination to hold the hair dryer in one hand and brush in the other while attempting to flick and style sections just like at the salon.
Instead, I’d just wait until my bi-annual haircuts where I’d get my hair blown out at the end of the appointment. This continued on until blow drying brushes like the Dyson, Revlon’s One-Step and Shark’s SmoothStyle took over my social feeds. As a shopping writer, I did my due diligence and researched various models on the market that could handle thick, frizz-prone hair yet wouldn’t break the bank — and that’s when I discovered Drybar’s Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush.
While it’s more of a splurge, the styling brush is totally worth it as it comes with a wide brush that can hold and dry more hair. Where I’d normally spend over 30 minutes blow drying my hair, it now only takes me around 20 minutes — so you’re getting your money’s worth. It may sound cliché, but the end result is salon-quality — my hair is smooth, bouncy and has lots of shine to it. That’s likely due to the use of ionic technology, which helps seal the cuticle for less frizz. The brand also strategically placed the vent holes to help speed up drying time, while the brush’s oval shape helps smooth and add volume as you style.
You can also choose between three modes: cool, medium and high, which can be customized to your desired haircare needs. While price tag remains steep at $150, it’s well worth it thanks to the ergonomic design and drastically shorter drying tim,e resulting in shinier, smooth hair that looks as though I’ve just stepped out of the salon.
For more product recommendations, check out our review of the T3 Afar Hair Dryer and roundups of the best beauty dupes and bestselling grooming products.
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TikTok makeup gurus have announced a new beauty product to line your vanity and bathroom shelves with — and it’s a classic. Makeup By Mario’s blush stick has been getting rave reviews on the social platform and on retailers like Sephora, Kohl’s and Amazon for its easy application and “creamy” formula. And, as summer winds down and we look towards fall beauty looks, this blush stick will easily be one your makeup bag calls out for.
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Blush is that one component of makeup routines that can tie your entire look together whether you’re going for the tomato girl makeup look or a clean beauty appearance. Either way, adding a little color to your cheeks can just add a touch of chicness and/or glamour. Powder formulas used to be the norm, but now it seems that cream and liquid blushes are taking over makeup routines — and Makeup By Mario’s Soft Pop Blush Stick just proves it.
TikTok user @asap.samantha posted a video deeming the Pale Petal color the “shade of the summer” followed by swiping the stick onto their wrist to show off the product. It’s racked up over 907,000 views with people commenting on how it’s “the perfect blush” and that it’s “the best shade by far.”
“Pale Petal is that girl” the caption of the video read followed by in-video text that said “pov: you found the perfect blush shade for summer.”
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Makeup By Mario – Soft Pop Blush Stick
$30
The Soft Pop Blush Stick is not just a bestseller, but comes in six shades to stock up on and wear year-round. The dual-ended design features the blush on one side and a brush on the other end for blending on the go. Its formula was made to be creamy and uses vegan ingredients that’s buildable, helps moisturize skin and aims to leave a dewy look once applied.
Sephora reviewers can’t stop raving about how “it melts into your skin” formula and that “EVERYTHING about it is perfect.”
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best refillable lipsticks, powder foundation and celeb-loved beauty products.
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Many of us may turn to waxing or shaving to get smoother, hairless skin, but a new form of grooming products has risen to popularity and that’s laser hair removal. While you can go to the dermatologist to get this non-invasive procedure done, there’s also a more affordable option, which is doing it at home.
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Amazon is no stranger to providing stellar deals and discounts, and right now you can score around 74% off the INNZA Laser Hair Removal Device. It’s currently being discounted by 47%, but through an additional $40 off coupon, you can click before adding it to your cart, that brings it up to 74% of savings.
How does it work? Well, rather than take a razor or wax to your skin, you can avoid the pain and accidental cuts using this handy device. The device uses intense pulsed light (IPL) that combined with a 600nm wavelength, attempts to break the cycle of hair growth, resulting in a more hair-free area. Plus, it uses cooling technology to help soothe target areas after lasering it. The brand states you can start to see reduced hair growth in up to 12 weeks.
One reviewer has praised the hair removal device saying it “works wonders” and “after using it three times [they were] starting to see results.”
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INNZA Laser Hair Removal Device
$49.99 $189.99 74% OFF
For less than $50, you can use this laser hair removal device to rid your arms, legs and more of hair. Rather than drop hundreds of dollars on appointments, this kit includes everything you could possibly need to do it from the comfort of your home such as protective glasses, a handheld razor and the laser hair removal device.
The brand also warns you should not use the device on tattoos, sunburns, mustaches, skin diseases or if you’re pregnant.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best affordable beauty brands on Amazon, beauty deals and the best TikTok beauty dupes.
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Celebrity-favorite skincare brand Tatcha is celebrating summer with its Fukubiki event, which honors its roots by rewarding you with good fortune through free beauty products.
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From now until Aug. 20, you can score up to four mini products using the code FORTUNE23 when you spend up to $200. How does it work? Once you reach $100, you’ll be able to choose two free gifts while orders of $200 and over will get you four free gifts — just make sure to enter the promo code at checkout.
What free minis can your score? Around 31 of the brand’s bestselling products are up available as freebies such as the Dewy Serum, Silk Cream, Indigo Overnight Repair, Kissu Lip Mask and more. Each one is valued around $30, which means you can get up to $120+ in free products from this limited-time event.
No products are off limits during this event either, which means you can stock up on new beauty products and artists favorites. Add everything from Selena Gomez’s favorite Dewy Skin Cream, Doja Cat’s go-to cleansing balm, the Rice Wash Teyana Taylor has previously praised and more.
Keep reading to learn more about the origin behind the event and shop the celeb favorites below.
What is Fukubiki?
Just like the brand, Fukubiki originated in Japan and is a traditional lottery that people participated in to try and win prizes. The brand estimates that the custom started in 702 by Emperor Shomu who held a New Year’s Eve party “where strips of paper were drawn for prizes,” according to the website. Today, it has been modernized with brands embracing its celebration of good fortune by providing shoppers with anything from mystery bags to discounts.
Tatcha has incorporated this tradition into its summer celebrations that include up to four complimentary minis as well as a unique fortune that comes with your order.
Tatcha
Dewy Skin Cream – Limited Edition $89
Gomez has been known to use the Dewy Skin Cream, which not only has a 4.8 star rating, but uses Japanese purple rice that’s packed with antioxidants to help moisturize, plump and hydrate skin.
Tatcha
Camellia One-Step Face Cleansing Oil $50
The Camellia One Step Face Cleansing Oil has previously been stated to be Doja Cat’s must-have product for her post-performing beauty routine. The formula aims to act as a 2-in-1 product that helps cleanse the skin and remove makeup using a mix of rice, green tea, Japanese camellia oil and algae.
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The Rice Wash $40
For Taylor, this Rice Wash has been mentioned as an essential in her skincare routine — and we can see why. It currently sits at a 4.8 star rating and contains ingredients like Japanese rice powder and pH-neutral amino acid to help soften and balance skin.
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The Starter Ritual $80 $102 22% off% OFF
And for those just getting into skincare, this Starter Ritual comes with everything you may need to get your routine started. Choose what type of skin you have and you’ll receive around five products that’ll last up to two weeks and will introduce you to a range of the brand’s products while helping to assist with your skincare concerns.
For more product recommendations, check out the best celebrity fragrances, powder foundation and TikTok beauty dupes.
Cardi B is defending herself from her critics once again, this time in regards to her recent hair growth.
On Wednesday, the “Jealousy” rapper took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to clarify that her waist-length hair is not due to genetics, but is instead a product of keeping her hair healthy and well-moisturized.
The discourse started when the 30-year-old shared a photo of herself posing in the mirror with her hair freshly pressed. “My hair has grown sooooo much!!!” she captioned the image. “Let me know if y’all want a video [of] my HOMEMADE hair oil… handmade by ME!”
Naysayers quote-tweeted Cardi’s post, with one user writing, “Black Women wanting hair growth tips & oil from her is crazy,” and a second user adding, “Y’all really don’t see how a LATINA selling ‘hair growth oil’ to BLACK women could be misleading? A bunch of fried eggs.” The latter comment garnered a heated response from Cardi, who wrote on Aug. 9, “IM NOT EVEN SELLIN ANYTHING YOU DUMBA– B—H…I been showing my hair growth journey to my fans since 2016!”
In a follow-up post, Cardi shared images of her throughout her youth to her 20s and stated that her hair growth was a product of better care and quality ingredients.
“This is me as a child.. this is me as a teenager.. this is me in my early 20’s…and NOW,” she wrote on X. “Everyone wants to blame my hair growing on genetics but where was the genetics when I was in school?? The facts are you need hair products and good care that works for you to maintain it and keep it healthy.. sometimes it’s not even just about growth it’s about keeping it HEALTHY and the growth comes.”
Cardi, however, didn’t seem too bothered. After several fans backed up the rapper’s claims, stating that Cardi’s hair recipes have helped them on their own hair journeys, rapper Kash Doll chimed in and wrote, “Give me the f—in products lol f— them.”
Cardi happily replied, “Girl come to my house ….I will wash your hair down myself wit boiled onion water & make you a thick a– hair mask and have my auntie do your blow out …….Maaa liquor and food too !!!”
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This is me as a child.. this is me as a teenager.. this is me in my early 20’s…and NOW. Everyone wants to blame my hair growing on genetics but where was the genetics when I was in school?? 😂 The facts are you need hair products and good care that works for you to maintain it… pic.twitter.com/kHAoS24j2z— Cardi B (@iamcardib) August 10, 2023
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Not all heroes wear capes — some wear waterproof setting spray. Beyoncé withstood the storm (literally) for the Washington, D.C., stop on her Renaissance World Tour over the weekend, and a budget-friendly setting spray helped keep her makeup on point.
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Queen Bey used One/Size ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray from Patrick Starrr’s makeup collection. Celebrity makeup artist Rokael Lizama — whose clients include Beyoncé, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian and Nicole Scherzinger — tagged Starrr in an Instagram post over the weekend captioned in part, “The elements, rain or shine did her thing!!!” adding “@ @patrickstarrr I Love You!! Your spray helped us through the show!!! @onesize.”
Starrr shared the exciting news on TikTok. “Her makeup artist Rokael , who I’ve known for years, is her makeup artists on tour,” Starrr explained in the video posted Monday (Aug. 7). “Last night at the concert it rained and he texted me today at 2:14 p.m. ‘OneSize Spray come through!’ And I was like what?!”
The second night of Beyoncé’s back-to-back shows in Washington, D.C., hit a delay due to severe thunderstorms. The Grammy winner paid $100,000 to extend the D.C. Metro hours to ensure that fans made it home safely. The Renaissance Tour rolls into Charlotte on Wednesday (Aug. 9), followed by three shows in Atlanta starting on Friday (Aug. 11).
According to the product description, OneSize waterproof setting spray keeps your makeup in place for up to 16 hours (and juding by Queen Bey’s Instagram photos, it clearly works in a rainstorm). It features notes of green tea, cucumber and citrus and melon and gives off a “blurred matte finish.”
The setting spray, which retails for $17-$32, is currently sold out at Sephora and OneSize Beauty.com, but it’s available at Amazon (at a higher price). Besides setting spray, the One/Size also carries setting powder, mascara, waterproof matte primer, concealer and more.
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One size One Size by Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray for Long Lasting Face Makeup, All Day Matte Finish, Light Finishing Spray,3.4 Ounce (Pack of 1)
$46.77 $52.70 11% OFF
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Hair care brand Coco & Eve are celebrating summer in a big way with up to 50% off its value sets, which includes the highly rated Hair Heroes Gift Set. While Ulta’s 72-hour sale may be ending, that doesn’t mean your savings have to. During this limited-time sale, you can score everything from hair care essentials, to the brand’s popular self-tanning kits.
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Give your hair the ultimate treatment with an entire set dedicated to helping your strands live their most healthy, shiny lives. Within the kit you’ll receive a hair mask, detangling brush, hair towel and travel drawstring bag — all for half off!
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Coco & Eve
Hair Heroes Gift Set $45 $90 50% off% OFF
You’ll want to consider this kit — with its 4.8 star rating — the superhero of your hair routine. The formula aims to help mend split ends, tame frizzy strands, restore dry hair and improve overall hair texture — all in as little as 10 minutes. This is thanks to ingredients such as AcquaSeal Coconut, fig extract, shea butter and argan oil, which can help treat split ends and leave hair looking glossy and hydrated.
Reviewers are obsessed with how effective the hair mask formula is with one person labeling a “game changer” while another shopper claimed they “could tell the difference after just ONE use.”
Along with rave hair care reviews, Coco & Eve have more to celebrate this summer as an estimated 150,000 self-tanners have been sold this season, according to its website.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of Nordstrom Anniversary beauty deals, the best stress relieving tools and the best beauty deals.