Shape October 2020

Tap In follow @shape for doses of happy Look out for the #ShapeDayMaker hashtag on Shape’s Instagram feed, where we’ll be sharing quickie workouts, freebies from our favorite brands, feel-good news, and tons more to give you a lift. Discover get the perks on Apple News+ When you subscribe to the Apple News+ app, your issues of Shape are always at your fingertips to flip through, from cover star—this month, it’s the amazing Lily James—to cover. Shop boost your lashes with these top-rated serums If you’ve got #LashGoals, these favorite serums by users show promise to plump your batters up. Find our roundup—and which formula is the right one for you—at shape.com/eyelashserums. Write pen your way to better Zen Click here to access our new 30-Day Self-Care Journal. You’ll…

Meet the newest members of our team (highlighted)! These top experts are our trusted go-tos for the latest news, tips, and intel on all things wellness. BE WATERPROOF NEAL SCHULTZ, M.D. Dermatologist DENDY E. ENGELMAN, M.D. Dermatologist MONA GOHARA, M.D. Dermatologist ELIZABETH K. HALE, M.D. Dermatologist MICHELLE HENRY, M.D. Dermatologist MELISSA KANCHANAPOOMI LEVIN, M.D. Dermatologist ELLEN MARMUR, M.D. Dermatologist RON ROBINSON Cosmetic chemist GITA BASS Makeup artist PORSCHE COOPER Makeup artist NUNZIO SAVIANO Hairstylist BE STRONG + WELL JEN WIDERSTROM Consulting Shape fitness director, trainer, life coach ADAM ROSANTE Strength and nutrition coach NICOLE KEITH, PH.D. President, American College of Sports Medicine CEDRIC X. BRYANT, PH.D. President, American Council on Exercise JORDAN METZL, M.D. Sports medicine physician MICHELE OLSON, PH.D. Clinical professor of sport science SHAUN T Celebrity trainer…

LIP SERVICE My love affair with red lips actually started with the color pink, from a lipstick that belonged to my mother. The hue was an ultrasaturated cross between bubble gum and magenta, the brand was Princess Marcella Borghese, and it came in an expensive-looking gold twisty tube (look it up on Pinterest if you’re so inclined). It had a perfumy, grown-up scent, and when I applied it for the first time, I knew I’d found my makeup match. For some people, bold lip color just works, and I’m one of them. But I needed my own lipstick identity. Plus, mom wasn’t willing to share. So I moved on to a Revlon red called Fire & Ice. From there, I’ve experimented with endless shades, brands, and formulas, from liners…

Elevate Your Equipment Known for its chic ankle and wrist weights, Bala is back at it with the Power Ring ($85, shopbala.com), a versatile, silicone-coated 10-pounder. Use it one-handed for presses or swings like a kettlebell, or double up for weighted squats or whatever dumbbell moves you usually do. SHOP IT! Click here to shop items on this page. INCLUSIVE SUNNIES When Hawaiian eyewear founder Ashley Johnson noticed that most U.S. shades tend to rest on her cheeks, she learned they were built with a tall nose bridge and a medium face width in mind. “This leaves out millions of women who have narrow or wide face shapes and low nose bridges, which are common among Black, Asian, Latina, and Polynesian women,” she says. That’s why her Mohala line…

SHOP IT! Click here to shop products on this page. THE BEST… HAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER Hair Food Coconut Milk & Chai Spice Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner ($8 each, drugstores) are sulfate-free, yet “the shampoo lathers so well,” one Shape Squad tester says. “Plus, they both smell comforting and leave hair soft.” CO-WASH Flawless by Gabrielle Union Hydrating Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner ($10, amazon.com) keeps all textures and styles (including coils and braids) healthy as it gently removes product buildup. MASK Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask ($25, loveamika.com) takes just one minute to hydrate and seal off strands. Proof from the Squad: “My color is vibrant.” BRUSH Conair Detangle & Go Shower Massage Brush ($8, cvs.com) has flexible nubs that make it easy to reach your scalp (“especially if you have…

Despite the state of the world, milestones still matter. And Atlas, Shay Mitchell’s daughter, celebrates her first birthday in October. “Focusing my energy on her feels good. Everything is so new to her, and it’s inspiring to see things through her eyes,” she says. That doesn’t mean Mitchell is ignoring the reality of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, it has motivated her to teach Atlas healthy habits now. “She puts everything in her mouth, so she has a frequent handwashing routine. We sing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song as we wash to make sure we cleanse thoroughly.” Mitchell has also partnered with Safeguard. The hygiene brand is donating $10 million to organizations like Save the Children to promote handwashing and distribute free products to underserved communities. The brand’s Liquid Hand Soap…