Birthday Week Behavior

InStyle US ? May 25

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Ah, Memorial Day Weekend. It’s not only the unofficial start of summer but also my birthday week—cheers, fellow May Geminis! To ring it in, I’m seeing The Rolling Stones (for the fourth time and counting), then heading off to the South of France for the first time ever. Pinching myself! And...slowly transitioning my beauty routine into summertime; namely, plumping up my skin and tossing my hair into piled-high updos. I hope you'll also be relishing the warm weather and extra day off with some R&R, whatever that looks like to you. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

—\xa0Lauren Valenti, InStyle Beauty Director

BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK

Oil is excellent at breaking down oil—like attracts like—so anoil cleansercan emulsify and whisk away excess sebum without stripping the skin.

—\xa0Ryan Turner, M.D., is a New York City dermatologist and co-founder of TRNR Skin

EMPTY OF THE WEEK

e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil

When my lips are truly in dire straits, I reach for a lip oil. Not just to nourish my lips, but also for a slick of color and shine to cover up dryness and cracks. A reliable favorite is e.l.f.'s Glow Reviver lip oil, which (true to its moniker) helps my lips bounce back with its cocktail of squalene and hydrating oils (apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate) and veil of flattering pink pigment. I loved it year-round, but its gleaming finish really suits summer.

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Q+A with Lauren

Q: What are the best hair pins for cool, lived-in updos?

A:Ilovefinger-raking and twisting my chest-length curls into a tendrily top knot secured in place with a couple of U-pins. My favorite ones are fromFrench brand Parcelona; they’re wavy (for grip!), made from a sturdy cellulose acetate, and slide right in to lock hair in place as you're crafting your updo. Once my hair is twisted up and secured, I’ll pull out bunch of loose tendrils to add softeness and frame my face. They're truly a lifesaver when I want to keep my hair off my neck but still look polished.

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PHOTO: Lauren Valenti

MUST-TRY TREATMENT

Sisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Mask

When I arrive in a new place or get home after a long trip, I reach for theSisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Maskto swiftly and gently bring my complexion back to life. It’s truly a one-two punch of smoothing and plumping dry skin thanks to its heroes: texture-smoothing Black Rose, replenishing Padina pavonica algae, and plumping Alkekengi calyx extracts. I apply a thick layer, leave it on for 10–15 minutes, and wash it off with warm water to reveal a revitalized, silky-soft complexon. Also, the ultra-light rose scent that lingers is truly exquisite!