Emily Rekstis
SELF Magazine
New York, NY, United States
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This Tinted Moisturizer Actually Provides Great Coverage
One woman's recommendation for First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer, a light-coverage foundation with SPF 30 that covers redness. → Read More
I Tried 5 Ways to Get Rid of Redness on My Face After Working Out
I wanted to know how to get rid of redness on my face after working out, so I tried these five expert recommendations. Here's what really worked. → Read More
8 Expert Tips for the Best, Most Natural-Looking Foundation
Makeup artists explain their top application tips to give you the best natural looking foundation. Here's how to make sure your foundation never looks cakey. → Read More
The Right Way to Apply Foundation for Oily, Dry, or Combination Skin
Expert tips for how to apply foundation and which products will suit your skin type, whether you have oily, dry, combination or well-balanced skin. → Read More
I Tried Sugaring and I'll Never Get Waxed Again
I tried the sugaring hair removal method, and it’s less painful and irritating than waxing! Here's why I love it. → Read More
How Barbie’s Confession Made Her a Viral Advocate for Mental Health
In the video, Barbie talks about feeling down for no reason at all. She explains that no matter what she does, sometimes she just feels sad and then she feels guilty for feeling sad. “I’m supposed to be the upbeat positive one all the time,” she says. “But I’m not always.” Here’s why Barbie’s confession is going viral. → Read More
9 Ways to Use Bio-Oil, the Drugstore Scar Treatment People Love
From minimizing scarring, to cleansing your makeup or smoothing split ends, read all the dermatologist-approved ways you can use Bio-Oil. → Read More
6 YouTube Beauty Stars Share the Advice That Helped Them Deal With Cystic Acne
When you have cystic acne, it can feel like you're going through your journey alone. But these six women understand exactly what you're going through. → Read More
5 Shampoos for People Who Actually Have to Wash Their Hair Every Day
These sulfate-free shampoos won't weigh fine hair down. → Read More
I Tried At-Home Facial Cupping
And it felt great, but I'm not adding suction cups to my regular routine. → Read More
Scalp Exfoliation Is the Crucial Step Your Hair-Care Routine Is Missing
Scrubbing your scalp is just as important as exfoliating your face. Find out the right way to do a scalp exfoliation and watch the viral video that started it all. → Read More
I Have a 50/50 Chance of Developing Huntington's Disease
Having a parent's with Huntington's disease means you have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene. Here's how I live with that knowledge. → Read More
I Tried Peel-Off 'Foundation' and It Was a Total Mess
It took a lot of trial and error to test the peel-off foundation that has been blowing up on Instagram and YouTube. To be honest, the process was mostly error. → Read More
I Tried the Sold-Out Glitter Peel-Off Mask—Plus 7 More I Love
While testing the latest on-trend peel-off mask, I perfected my all-in-one peel-off technique. I also got some great Instagram pictures out of this experiment. → Read More
I Tried the Sold-Out Glitter Peel-Off Mask—Plus 7 More I Love
While testing the latest on-trend peel-off mask, I perfected my all-in-one peel-off technique. I also got some great Instagram pictures out of this experiment. → Read More
I Tried 5 Hacks to Stop Biting My Nails and Only 1 Made a Difference
Spoiler alert: Putting food on your fingers is not the best deterrent. Find out which hacks dermatologists recommended to stop biting my nails. → Read More
I Tried 5 Hacks to Stop Biting My Nails and Only 1 Made a Difference
Spoiler alert: Putting food on your fingers is not the best deterrent. Find out which hacks dermatologists recommended to stop biting my nails. → Read More
The Best Drugstore Foundations, According to Professional Makeup Artists
Foundation is the base of your entire makeup look, so it's important. According to these pros, these are the best drugstore foundations. → Read More
The Best Drugstore Foundations, According to Professional Makeup Artists
Foundation is the base of your entire makeup look, so it's important. According to these pros, these are the best drugstore foundations. → Read More
I Tried the ‘Grits’ Blackhead Removal Hack That's All Over Reddit
I consulted a dermatologist about the 'grits' craze that is taking over Reddit and social media. Is this method effective or a DIY hoax? → Read More