“Last time we spoke, we were a D2C brand, and that was my biggest vision,” recalls Lesley Thornton, whom Fashionista first interviewed in 2021, shortly after her skin-care brand Klur saw rapid growth during the BLM-inspired push to support Black-owned businesses. “2020, I think, put us on the map.” …
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Mariah Carey‘s welcome to the Christmas season is here. The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hitmaker made an official announcement to kick off the holidays in partnership with Sephora.
“Halloween slayed,” Carey says in the Joseph Kahn-directed ad that dropped as Halloween (Oct. 31) came to a close. “But now … it’s time!”
There’s one problem: Someone’s rummaged through the pop diva’s Sephora bag and pilfered the new beauty goodies she snagged for the 2025 holidays.
In the lighthearted spot, Carey demands someone spill the tea on who stole her makeup so she can ring in the season of her modern Christmas carol, and — spoiler alert — it’s not the Grinch.
It’s Billy Eichner as an overworked elf advocating for better treatment at Christmastime.
“Bad news, Mariah Carey,” the comedian taunts. “The elves are striking this year. Elf revenge for putting us through holiday hell! Santa’s helper quit. I’m pawning this so I can afford elf therapy!”
“That’s my blush, elf boy,” Carey says.
“Your lipstick? I’m taking it. No bells. No cheer. No glam. Bye, sweetie,” Eichner throws back.
The Christmas commercial comes right after Carey dropped a collection of holiday merch, like a snow globe that plays “All I Want for Christmas Is You”; a Christmas sweater, earmuffs, socks, pajamas, robe and slippers; ornaments and stockings; holiday baking supplies and a large inflatable lawn decoration. Mariah might not “want a lot for Christmas,” but she’s given fans plenty to add to their Amazon wish lists.
Watch Carey’s “It’s Time!!!!!” announcement below to find out how she saves Christmas from being canceled. Oh, and go ahead and press play on her classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the song that Christmas music lovers have listened to enough to make it Carey’s longest Hot 100 reign (with 18 total weeks at No. 1, four of which were just last year).
Attention, beauty shoppers: The Sephora Savings Event is officially here. This fall, the beloved retailer is discounting its products from Oct. 31 through Nov. 11 for all Beauty Insiders (and if you’re not already a member, sign up is free!). Shoppers will score deals on all product categories, …
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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Starting next year, MAC Cosmetics will be available to shop at Sephora’s U.S. locations. The decision comes amid its parent Estée Lauder Companies’ push to grow sales. The makeup brand has already been available at international Sephora …
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Basically, just on an average day like today, I wake up. Too early. [Laughs.] I go to school. I sometimes hang out with friends after, unless I have sports that I do. Then, that’s kind of it. It’s pretty normal, average, typical teenage life.
When you need some downtime or a moment for yourself, what do you like to do?
I feel like I don’t have too many of those moments. I hate being alone, so probably hanging out with friends because I don’t like being alone.
When do you feel the most like yourself—like the most confident, the most you? What are you usually doing?
Obviously just being with people I love, like my friends and my family, but definitely now, in front of the camera. I love filming videos, and I feel so confident and myself in front of the camera.
Could you describe your style in three words?
[Both laugh.]
Wait. Okay. I mean, probably, typical and average and comfy. I’m always wearing sweats and hoodies, like right now. I’m not dressing up for school.
What’s your proudest achievement, personally or professionally?
I think Sincerely Yours is a huge achievement. I’m so happy with everything that’s been happening.
Who do you look up to or consider a role model?
Jordan: You’re looking at him.
Salish: Honestly, actually, not even as a joke, my dad. He’s taught me so many things. He teaches me a lot.
Jordan: I was joking. Are we recording this? Because I want that. Can somebody get me that clip?
What’s your dream job, Salish?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I don’t know whether or not it’s going to be YouTube. I definitely think I want to do something with business, because I really enjoyed everything we’ve been doing [with Sincerely Yours]. I want to do YouTube for as long as I can. I’m not sure. I often think about that, and I don’t know.
Hailey Bieber’s Rhode is a huge hit for Sephora. [LaineyGossip]
Kash Patel wrote affirmations to himself in his bonkers congressional hearing. They got photos of his handwritten note. [Buzzfeed]
Zendaya & Tom Holland appeared at his charity event. [Just Jared]
I thought Louis CK was some big anti-cancel culture guy? Why isn’t he talking about the current censorship situation at all? Oh right. [Socialite Life]
Review of Him (apparently it’s not great). [Pajiba]
Julia Fox in polka dots. [Go Fug Yourself]
London is apparently the best city for gay cruising. [OMG Blog]
Dua Lipa in Gucci – love these separates but not together. [RCFA]
Tom Holland got a concussion on-set. [Seriously OMG]
All about the Lilith Fair documentary. [Jezebel]
I forgot that Dwayne Johnson lives in Virginia. [Hollywood Life]
As Sephora’s demographic skews younger thanks to so-called “Sephora kids” clamoring for prestige skin-care products, the retailer is catering to this burgeoning beauty consumer by welcoming teen-focused lines into its portfolio. Available exclusively at Sephora as of this week, Sincerely Yours is a …
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I’m willing to bet on it: It’s any beauty-lover’s dream to shop in Sephora after-hours. And that’s exactly what Hailey Bieber just did in a recent TikTok video. Ahead of Rhode launching at Sephora in the US (and later this year in the UK), she took us along with her as she shopped for her favourite beauty products in store. “I’m here to do a little restock on all of my favourites,” she says in the video.
If you’re dying to know what products are in Hailey Bieber’s makeup routine, scroll on for all the beauty products that she added to her basket. And good news—most of them are available in the UK, too. I’ve taken notes on all the shades and the exact products that she swears by.
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Strong Hold Clear Brow Gel
I’ve spotted Hailey using this Anastasia Beverly Hills Strong Hold Clear Brow Gel before, and I can confirm that it is, in fact, one of the best brow gels around. It coaxes hairs into place with lasting hold that stays put all day, without making your brows feel weird. It’s so good that Hailey put two in her basket, so I’m following suit.
Givenchy
Prisme Libre Blush
Givenchy’s Prisme Libre Blush is another makeup favourite that Hailey adds to her basket. She picks up the N°01 Mousseline Lilas shade—a pretty mix of four pink-lilac tones. You can mix them together for a light veil of colour that can be built up, and they have the prettiest glow to them. And if this blusher has Hailey’s approval, I need it too.
Laura Mercier
Loose Setting Powder
As setting powders go, this is considered the G.O.A.T. among makeup artists and makeup lovers, so I’m not surprised it’s got Hailey’s seal of approval, too. This finely milled powder delivers a soft-focus veil to set your makeup and prevent shine without ever looking cakey on top of your foundation or skin tint. It comes in a few different shades, but if you’re yet to try it, you can’t go wrong with the classic translucent shade for setting your makeup.
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Hailey picks up not one, not two, not three, but four of Fenty’s iconic Gloss Bomb lip glosses from the Fenty counter. Needless to say, she must really like them. Among the shades she picked, I noticed Fenty’s best-selling shade, Hot Chocolit, made it into her basket. It’s a stunning brown hue with specks of bronze glitter—the perfect shade going into autumn.
Amika
Blowout Babe Thermal Hairbrush
Hailey picks up a hot brush, a heat protector and a texturising spray by Mane to add to her basket. Although the brand is not currently available in the UK, Amika offers a great alternative hair tool for achieving a blow-dry look at home. It’s a thermal brush, so you can use it on dry hair to add volume and bounce to your lengths.
Beauty Blender
Makeup Sponge
Next, Hailey visits the mini travel-sized beauty products by the tills and picks up a couple of Beauty Blenders to restock her makeup bag. These makeup sponges may be on the expensive side, but they’re great for achieving a seamless blend with your concealer or any cream makeup products.
Sephora Collection
Pro Foundation Brush #64
In case you didn’t know, Sephora’s own-brand of makeup brushes are elite and rival their luxury counterparts, but they come in at a much cheaper price point. Hailey picks up three brushes from this section, including this exact foundation brush, which makes buffing in foundation totally seamless.
Sephora Collection
Professional Brush Pro Concealer Brush #57
Next, she adds a concealer brush to her basket. This is the exact one she bought, which is great for blending concealer around the eyes, nose and anywhere else you want targeted coverage.
Sephora Collection
Pro Powder Brush #50
Lastly, she adds this powder brush to her basket. The bristles on this brush are so soft, and I can’t believe how good the quality is for the price.
Yves Saint Laurent
Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush in Babydoll Pink
Continuing her shopping spree around the Sephora beauty counters, she stops off at YSL to pick up this exact blush. Hailey chose the Babydoll Pink shade, which is a pretty cool-toned pink. Myself and the Who What Wear UK team are obsessed with these powder blushers.
Ahead of Rhode’s launch into Sephora, Hailey went into the stockroom to pull out a couple of her favourites from her own brand. The Glazing Milk is one of my favourite skincare products from Hailey’s collection. It has a lightweight, hydrating milky texture that sinks into the skin to leave it looking dewy and feeling comfortable. I like to mix it into my base makeup for a dewy glow.
rhode
Peptide Lip Tint Salty Tan
Another product Hailey picked out was her Peptide Lip Treatments, which are some of my favourite lip balm-lip gloss hybrids ever. There are tonnes of flavours and tints to choose from, but my pick would be Salty Tan—a limited edition shade that’s just joined the permanent collection and has a beautiful muted mauve hue.
Rhode’s Pocket Blushes are among our favourite cream blushers of all time on the beauty desk. Dinky in size and high on pigment, they’re so easy to blend for a natural-looking flush on your cheeks. Naturally, Hailey added one into her basket.
Rhode
Peptide Lip Shape in Twist
Another lip product Hailey added to her basket was her Peptide Lip Shape. I spoke with Hailey personally ahead of the launch of these lip contouring pencils, and she told me Twist is her favourite shade.
Another skincare product Hailey added to her basket was her Barrier Butter. Let me tell you, this buttery moisturiser is about to become your new obsession going into the colder months. You can use it as a body lotion too.
I also spotted the Glazing Mist amongst Hailey’s picks, and it’s one of the best face mists I’ve tried. It’s great for adding a dewy glow to your makeup or refreshing your complexion throughout the day, as well as a nourishing step in your skincare routine.
Lastly, I also saw this gift set in Hailey’s edit. It contains mini travel sizes of the Pineapple Refresh cleanser, the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Glazing Milk and Barrier Butter. Perfect for weekends away.
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