The Better Letter

Winter days do us no favors when it comes to beauty.

What's the best way to save on essentials without resorting to dollar-store cosmetics?

Topshop finally opened its doors on Michigan Avenue last week, but fabulous fashion isn’t the only thing filling its shelves.

Hair, perfume and beauty products are essential (no arguments there!), but many contain controversial ingredients called parabens.

Welcome to Better or Bust, a new column where we determine whether a product will make your life better, or if it's just a flat out bust. On today’s dock: Burberry’s new “Lip Mists.”

Every season brings a flood of new cosmetics to store shelves, but deciding which ones to try can be confusing.

Color, color and more color. From your lips to your nails, this spring’s makeup is all about bright, eye-popping looks.

Is the dry winter weather turning your skin into a desert zone? Whether it's the outdoor winds or the indoor heat that are causing it, dry skin is one of winter's itchiest conditions. We asked some experts to weigh in on how to keep our skin as smooth and soft as a baby's bottom.

Oh to be a girl again.