Samantha Sasso

1 month ago | thecut.com | Samantha Sasso

How did a new(ish) foundation usurp Giorgio Armani’s top spot? If someone told me in 2018 that Lady Gaga would have the bestselling foundation at Sephora, I would’ve laughed and then, I don’t know, maybe tweeted about it. And this isn’t to say I wasn’t excited back then when the news broke that Gaga had trademarked “Haus Beauty” — because I was. I just never thought the future brand would become best known for its base products, let alone the most popular. Eyeshadow? Sure.

1 month ago | popsugar.com | Samantha Sasso

Smart LivingCatsPartner Content FromPartner Content FromPhoto-Illustration: Marissa DicksonPhoto-Illustration: Marissa DicksonWhile each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Thanks to board games, we're able to live a thousand lives before we're legally allowed to drive.

2 months ago | thecut.com | Samantha Sasso

Photo-Illustration: Allie Pakrosnis; Photos: Stephanie Nguyen and Antoinette Mathison Many of the things we loved 25 years ago are either collecting dust in our parents’ attics or sitting on a shelf in a secondhand store somewhere. Though we’re grateful for the invention of the Razor scooter and USB drives, we rarely find use for these once-innovative creations today. The same can’t be said for the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation.

Feb 27, 2025 | thecut.com | Samantha Sasso

Photo: Kilian Paris Finding a signature scent is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you found a fragrance you love enough to wear every day, an amalgamation of notes people now associate with you and only you. Then, when you least expect it, olfactory fatigue sets in. And when your brain is desensitized to the perfume you wear the most, the unwavering attachment begins to crumble. This recently happened to me and the fragrance I wore for six years.

Feb 19, 2025 | thecut.com | Samantha Sasso

Photo-Illustration: Allie Pakrosnis Just like food, clothing has its expiration date. Avid runners (anyone who clocks 20 miles a week) should replace their shoes every six months — if not sooner. Prone to fading and discoloration, even white T-shirts require an earlier retirement than, say, jeans or outerwear. Similar rules apply to bras and underwear. Despite the fact that our intimates get a lot of mileage, they tend to overstay their welcome.