My mother has the same oily scalp and skin as me and always takes a shower in the morning. That’s why even now that I’m an adult, I only take a shower in the morning. In general, I thought the choice of when to shower was a personal one influenced by your upbringing. My parents … Read more
3 minute read For years, K-beauty has been ahead of trends. The rise of glass skin masks, PDRN treatments, and microneedle serums are all innovations originating from Korea that now dominate beauty routines around the world. Korean lash lifts, also known as K-lifts, leverage the same innovations that power the growing K-beauty market. “It’s perfect … Read more
Welcome to Cosmo HQ Review. This is the corner of the Internet where our team of beauty-obsessed editors share their honest, unfiltered reviews of the latest and greatest new products in skin, hair, makeup, and fragrance. Dior has mastered the art of luxury beauty. We may not be able to splurge on saddle bags or … Read more
4 minute read In the clip, A group of shirtless, muscular athletes carry heavy barbells on their shoulders as they struggle with their weight down an empty road outside CrossFit East Nashville. “How heavy was Jesus’ cross?” the narrator asks. According to the caption, it’s about 300 pounds. So this is how much weight they’ll … Read more
Read in 5 minutes When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, my usual routine came to a halt. Other than the occasional walk with my family, I became quite sedentary, and it wasn’t long before a meat board and a glass or two of wine every night was the norm. At first it didn’t seem like a … Read more
6 minutes read Jessica Simpson has always tried to be true to herself. The moment she was mocked on TV, she questioned the meaning of “chicken of the sea.” In her bestselling memoir, open bookwhere she spoke in graphic detail about her body dysmorphic disorder, childhood sexual abuse, divorce, and the effects of nearly two … Read more
4 minute read The popularity of futuristic gadgets in the beauty and health field has skyrocketed in recent months. Once a convenient option for facial appointments, they are now widely available not only as LED masks and microcurrent skin care wands, but also as red light caps for hair growth, panels for the neck, and … Read more
Spring nail colors are mostly cute pastels, but this month we’re going to take the saturation up a notch. Think brighter, happier hues that feel like a personal expression of the sunny days ahead. These shades pack a little more punch than the traditionally muted hues for spring. Let’s just say we were heavily inspired … Read more
6 minutes read barbell bench Pressing is the foundation of strength training. Few lifts can match its muscle-building potential, so it’s a move that almost everyone includes in their program. Benching allows you to move more weight than any other upper body movement. It trains not only your chest (chest muscles), but also your triceps, … Read more
Read in 5 minutes It’s hard to imagine now, but for most of my life, exercise wasn’t a priority. Throughout my 30s and early 40s, I occasionally did weight training and tried various online programs, but I could never maintain consistency. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in my late 40s, my exercise routine completely fell … Read more