Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | byrdie.com | Shannon Stubbs

    Beauty is pain, right? Whether it's piercings, microneedling, laser hair removal, or injectables, the majority of beauty procedures can be an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience. That's why we're so grateful to numbing creams, which can be a lifesaver for those with low pain tolerance. "Numbing creams work by temporarily blocking nerve signals in the skin, making the area less sensitive to pain during aesthetic procedures," says NYC-based plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Schwarcz.

  • 1 month ago | byrdie.com | Shannon Stubbs

    After what seemed like a never-ending winter, it's safe to say that summer is officially on the horizon. With a new season comes new routines, and refreshing your beauty arsenal is a must -especially when transitioning to warmer weather. Luckily, Amazon's Summer Beauty Event is currently underway, with hundreds of Byrdie favorites on rare sale. Even though the event ends this weekend, there are still plenty of amazing last-chance deals available to shop.

  • 2 months ago | byrdie.com | Shannon Stubbs

    Spring has finally arrived, meaning it's the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine. Luckily for you, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is currently underway and features thousands of deals across all categories, including markdowns on some of my personal favorite beauty picks. Even though I write about beauty full-time, I still get the majority of my recommendations from my TikTok feed. After all, it's so hard to resist a viral product that actually lives up to the hype.

  • Feb 28, 2025 | byrdie.com | Shannon Stubbs

    Byrdie Aging is a privilege—a fact that the beauty industry can often make us forget. But as your skin changes with age, you might notice that the products you’ve used for years don’t function the same. Perhaps they’re not hydrating enough (skin gets drier as we age) or accentuate fine lines or texture.

  • Feb 20, 2025 | byrdie.com | Shannon Stubbs

    Byrdie Having naturally dry lips like I do isn’t for the faint of heart—I probably haven’t left the house without a lip balm in my possession for the past 15 years (not at all an exaggeration). The wind and cold this time of year can make them even more chapped, and a standard lip balm on its own won’t get the job done. I try tons of products to keep my lips in tip-top shape, and I’ve nailed down my routine to a particular science for soft, hydrated lips all year long.