Why Baking Soda Can Be Beautiful

Why Baking Soda Can Be Beautiful

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

That forgotten box of baking soda in the back of your refrigerator or pantry is more useful than you think, especially when it comes to your beauty regimen. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, does double duty for a lot of more expensive beauty products, so why not start storing that…

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Do You Need a Facial Moisturizer?

Do You Need a Facial Moisturizer?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

The short answer is yes. Most women need a moisturizer, whether they have oily, dry or combination skin. Facial skin has different needs than the skin on your body, so you can’t just use one all over. But with so many products on the market, making the wrong choice can…

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The Strangest Fragrances on the Market

The Strangest Fragrances on the Market

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Everyone has a preference for certain fragrances, like musks, florals and citrus – all common notes in the perfumes you find in department stores and drugstores. But some might want to make a more unique choice and break from all the Calvin Kleins and Estee Lauders of the fragrance world….

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The Best Concealer Techniques

The Best Concealer Techniques

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Whether you use it to cover undereye circles, conceal broken capillaries or other red areas, or to cover blemishes, concealer might just be the most useful tool in your cosmetic arsenal. Some tried-and-true techniques can ensure that you do a great job covering those problem areas. First, start with clean,…

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Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

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How many times have you bought a lipstick, foundation or other cosmetic that just wasn’t right? The guesswork involved in how the color will look on your skin by simply looking at the bottle is frustrating and annoying, especially when the gamble doesn’t work out. Some stores have reasonable return…

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The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

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The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…

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Nail a Perfect Professional Manicure

Nail a Perfect Professional Manicure

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You want a quality manicure, and if you leave it to the professionals, you want to get your hard-earned money’s worth, right? First you have to decide what kind of manicure you want. Nails have gone beyond fake vs. real. Do you want a relaxing, spa-like experience while getting your…

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Finding Comfy Shoes

Finding Comfy Shoes

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Summer is the time for showing off your feet in the hottest shoe trends, like wedges, strappy sandals and flats. But there’s nothing worse than buying a beautiful pair and hobbling within an hour of putting them on. As you’re satisfying that shoe-shopping craving, check out the shoes you’re considering…

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How to Break Up With Your Stylist

How to Break Up With Your Stylist

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Things just aren’t the same anymore. He’s lost that spark. The thrill is gone. We’re not talking about a fizzling romantic relationship – no, something that’s sometimes even more painful. That’s right – breaking up with the person who’s been styling your hair into oblivion for as long as you…

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