Christa Lee

New York

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

47 Best Mother’s Day Gifts From Sons That Show You Care 2025

1 week ago | glamour.com | Jake Smith |Christa Lee

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. We like to joke that the best Mother’s Day gift from a son is a phone call, but if you really want to go the extra mile and show your mom you care, we polled the mamas in our lives to find out what they're really hoping for come May 11.
Melasma Is Notoriously Tough to Treat, But These Products Can Help

1 week ago | allure.com | Christa Lee

Melasma is one of the most common—and stubborn—forms of hyperpigmentation, which is why so many people are on the hunt for the best products for melasma. “Melasma is a pigmentary disorder that appears as lacy, reticulated brown patches,” says Corey L. Hartman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama.
44 Best Amazon Gifts for Mom 2025, Approved by Mothers

1 week ago | glamour.com | Christa Lee

Finding the best Amazon gifts for mom is easier (and more fun) than you think—especially when you’ve got a curated list made by moms, for moms. As a parent to two young kids myself, I know firsthand how much the right gift can brighten your day—and we made sure this list delivers. For foolproof gifts, we went straight to the source: real moms and our gift-obsessed Glamour editors, who shared their top picks.
Are Retinal Serums Really Better Than Retinol?

2 weeks ago | allure.com | Christa Lee

Retinol walked so retinal could glow. If you’re ready to level up from your beginner-level retinol serum, the best retinal serums and creams deliver faster results in your skin-care routine—think smoother skin, fewer breakouts, and a brighter, more even skin tone—without jumping straight to a prescription-strength retinoid like tretinoin or adapalene.
9 Best Retinal Serums and Creams to Level Up Your Retinoid Routine

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Christa Lee

7 hours agoDietitians on 11 calcium-rich foods for healthy bones, skin and and teethGetting more calcium in your diet is easy — even if you don't do dairy. Staying strong throughout your life starts with bone health. And calcium is one of the major minerals that makes up the backbone of, well, your bones.
Swipe it Right: The Best Makeup Removers Don’t Leave Anything Behind

3 weeks ago | allure.com | Christa Lee

After perfecting that cat eye or layering on just the right amount of mascara, wiping it all off feels like a crime. But the best makeup removers make the process painless, dissolving even the most stubborn formulas without tugging or irritation. “Makeup removers are a cornerstone of good skin-care hygiene,” says Sarah Sung, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Seattle.
The Best Makeup Removers That Don’t Leave Anything Behind

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Christa Lee

12 hours agoThey're worth a visit. Visiting a botanical garden is the perfect spring activity, but with so many to choose from it's hard to know which one is worth the trip. To help you narrow it down, we're sharing the top 10 best botanical gardens in the country. This ranking comes from USA Today, which …
Starting Tretinoin? Use These Moisturizers to Minimize Side Effects

4 weeks ago | allure.com | Christa Lee

If you’re navigating the early stages of a mature skin-care routine, finding the best moisturizers to use with tretinoin can make all the difference between glowing skin and frustrating irritation. For the unfamiliar, tretinoin is a type of retinoid (a class of vitamin A-derived ingredients) that’s more powerful than retinol.
9 Best Moisturizers to Use With Tretinoin for Irritation-Free Skin

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Christa Lee

3 days agoWe tested 8 moisturizers for dry skin. Our favorite is a $17 drugstore creamBest moisturizer for dry skin we tested Best moisturizer for dry skin: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 Since face moisturizer is a product dry skin needs every day, you should be using a product you really love.
PSA: If You Have Fine Hair, You Need a Dedicated Brush

4 weeks ago | allure.com | Christa Lee

Finding the best brushes for fine hair can make a world of difference not only in how your hair looks, but also how healthy it stays. Here’s the thing: Because fine hair is smaller in diameter, it’s more delicate and prone to breakage than thick hair—and therefore the wrong types of brushes can do some real damage. For one, overly stiff, grippy bristles (which are common on round brushes) can create too much tension and cause hair to snap, according to Julie Dickson, a hairstylist in New York, NY.