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For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
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You’ve probably seen magazines bestow kudos on different products as their “best beauty picks,” but how do you know if the products really work or if the company is simply a generous advertiser trying to get the word out? The truth is, you don’t, but there are a few great…
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Having a breakout on your face is one thing, but imagine waking up to blemishes all over – arms, chest, back, buttocks…this is reality for many people. Body acne is less common than regular acne, but those who suffer from facial acne are more prone to it. Risk factors for…
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There’s nothing wrong with relying on an old standby when you want to look great, as long as that standby is a timeless piece that never goes out of fashion, like the little black dress, a great pair of jeans, a classic suit or a cashmere sweater. Having one outfit…
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It would be wonderful if women didn’t need to own practical shoes. It’s so much fun to shop for and wear Sex and the City-style stilettos and fashionable – if not functional – works of art. But there are some must-haves that you need for your shoe wardrobe. Here are…
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There’s nothing worse than looking like you stuck your finger in a socket within minutes of doing your hair. But never fear – it happens to the best of us. Fighting the frizz can be an exercise in futility. Unfortunately, frizzy hair isn’t your fault – it’s your ancestors. Many…
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This season, one trend is a take on the Aerosmith song “Dude Looks Like a Lady” – only in reverse. It’s haute these days to look like a guy when it comes to fashion. But we’re not talking about wearing clothes expressly made for men. A sleek, tailored look is…
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When the skin around your eyes isn’t in tip-top shape, then it can bring down your whole look. So what should you do if you’re plagued with dry skin, puffy lids, wrinkles, dark circles and other eye ailments? Don’t just grab any eye cream or serum off the shelf; target…
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Celebrities swear by the craziest – and priciest – potions to retain their youthful looks onscreen. But which ones are hokey, and which can you incorporate into your beauty regimen? Definitely not the synthetic snake venom Gwyneth Paltrow favors, or the nightingale droppings contained in Victoria Beckham’s facial! Many stars…
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Despite the old wives’ tales, you don’t have touch a frog to get a wart. In fact, warts are actually caused by viruses – not our four-legged frog friends. The issue is that the body doesn’t “see” the virus, which means it doesn’t try to fight it off. Because of…
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