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Bonnie Wright, Director

"It's funny, but I'm kind of scared of retinol."Read more >

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Elettra Wiedemann, Model & Foodie

The model-turned-OG-food-blogger on why health doesn't mean counting calories and how vitamin C changed her skin for the clearerRead more >

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Alma Jodorowsky, Actress & Musician

Alternative title: How a Chanel muse gets ready in the morning Read more >

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Donatella Arpaia, Chef

"Makeup, I love. It’s a lot less expensive than shoes and it never cares what size you are."Read more >

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Capucine Safyurtlu, Creative Director, Stella Luna

On the fragrance that's an extension of her personality, the merits of facial acupuncture, and the recipe for a perfectly glowy cream blush 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 bulkRead more >

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Christina Ricci, Actress

Don't even think about coming near her with waterproof mascaraRead more >

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Kelly Rowland

"I have one son, and he's the greatest thing that's ever happened to me... Everything changes. It changes your life, it changes your skin, it changes your hair, everything."Read more >

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Haniya Riaz-Khan, Agent, The Wall Group

"I still haven’t found the perfect foundation yet. I want to still be able to see my skin. I don’t want someone to look at me and be like, ‘Nice makeup.’ That means I’m wearing too much."Read more >

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Tina Seidenfaden Busck, Founder, The Apartment

"I’ve always loved taking baths—no matter how small my bathroom or living space was, I would always prioritize the bathtub because it’s a place you can truly relax."Read more >

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Karen Elson

"I really have an issue with people trying to look younger. I just want to look like me. I hate that people will say, ‘You look good for your age.' I’m actually happy about being 38."Read more >

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Emma Leth, Actress

On applying practicality to her footwear as well as her makeup: "I don't like buying things that I can't wear every day"Read more >

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Rati Sahi Levesque, Chief Merchant, The RealReal

"In truth, I'm not a huge beauty person—I like shoes instead. I'm building my routines."Read more >

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Fara Homidi, Makeup Artist

When it comes to mascara, eyeliner, and cleanser, two is better than oneRead more >

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Suzanne Koller, Fashion Director, M Le Monde

"If there's makeup, I still want to see the person behind it. It's all about the person, not about the makeup. A red lip gives character, but you still see the personality."Read more >

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Emma Watson

After years of researching the best of the natural beauty world, the actress is here with her favorites, from organic hairspray to non-toxic nail polish and everything in betweenRead more >

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Camille Rowe, Model

On the best French drugstore product for dealing with cystic acne, the eye creams that actually work, and moreRead more >

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Monica Paolini, Designer, Sea

"When I worked at Betsey [Johnson], she and I were having a glass of wine and she cut my hair into bangs. When I woke up the next morning, I was mortified. Too much wine."Read more >

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Ebonee Davis, Model & Activist

On how being true yourself can be a deeply political actRead more >

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Larissa Hofmann, Model

On how she kicked smoking and why nasal spray is the most essential beauty product she ownsRead more >

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Kelly Vittengl, Founder, Frances Loom

On makeup that's dewy—but not shiny—and the throng of Skinceuticals products she swears byRead more >

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Alencia Johnson, Director Of Constituency Communications, Planned Parenthood

"Nobody else is telling me what I can and cannot do with my body, and that is liberating beyond any means. That in itself is a beauty secret that you can’t really buy anywhere."Read more >