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Alyse Archer-Coité, Director of Culture & Programing, A/D/O

On how to DIY a true nude lipstick with spare concealer—plus a primer on cutting your hair at home Read more

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Fara Homidi, Makeup Artist

When it comes to mascara, eyeliner, and cleanser, two is better than one Read more

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Sandy Linter, Makeup Artist

On doing Jackie O's eyeliner, never forgetting eyeshadow primer, and always moving forward Read more

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Alessandra Steinherr, Beauty Director, Glamour UK

The consummate beauty editor on everything she uses (and she uses everything) Read more

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Recho Omondi, Designer, Omondi

On how mixing your skincare will give you peak complexion, and why she always buys makeup in bulk Read more

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Eva Alt, Social Media Editor, Glossier

The bronzer enthusiast on why every eyeshadow should be shimmery and why every Sunday should be a spa day Read more

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Susan Lyne, President & Managing Partner, BBG Ventures

On how losing your job can be the best career move and why the best skincare is the simplest Read more

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Solange Franklin, Stylist

"I don't sleep with a silk scarf on, or anything. I don't like silk pillowcases either! I like my hair in its natural state, and I’m not afraid of frizz—it’s a pejorative [word]. It's me." Read more

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Pandora Sykes, Writer

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Mari Giudicelli, Designer

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Langley Fox Hemingway, Illustrator

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Pamela Hanson, Photographer

"It's a weird thing when you don't give a shit. I mean, in high school I wouldn’t step out of the bathroom without makeup. But then I became a hippie and, ever since then, I’ve never bothered." Read more

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Martha Stewart

The lifestyle media mogul on the best way to take makeup off, personal expression via interior design, and the most durable makeup compacts that won't break when you drop them Read more

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Ali Michael

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Tali Lennox, Artist & Model

On how masking inspired her Bath Towel Series and why the bathroom really is the most important room Read more

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Amanda Shine, Founder, The Setting

"I remember [my first major haircut] was at this Japanese studio in a nondescript building in Chelsea, and he just cut the whole thing dry—this Japanese guy with like a Samurai sword. I was like, ‘Is this life? Like, where is my hair?'" Read more

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Angela Dimayuga, Executive Chef, Mission Chinese

"In all the kitchens I’ve worked in, I’ve always used eyeliner because you don’t really need to reapply it and I feel finished with it on, but not made-up. I can go from work to going out and feeling like I have my look." Read more

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Olivia Kim, VP of Creative, Opening Ceremony

“I love tattoos—I love the idea that it’s permanent, and I love the idea that it really marks where you are in your life at that time. Read more

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Lili Barbery-Coulon, Beauty Editor, Vogue Paris

“I’ve been in the beauty business for the past eight years as a beauty editor. Read more

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Caroline Issa, Fashion Director, Tank

"This is as much makeup as I can handle: mascara, eyeliner, and a red lip." Read more

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Bibi Cornejo Borthwick

“I like everything black and white so my bathroom’s pretty simple. I have these polaroids up that my dad [photographer Mark Borthwick] took of my boyfriend and I in Spain]. Read more

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Jane Pratt, Editor in Chief, xoJane

"For someone who doesn’t use many products, I use about ten on my eyebrows alone." Read more