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Caroline de Maigret

The French music producer/model likes her mascara “packed on thick—it makes you forget the under-eye bags" Read more

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Nina Garcia

"I really don’t consider myself glamorous," says the fashion editor and Project Runway judge. "‘Glamour’ implies high-maintenance. If I can just live with my bronzer, a little moisturizer, and maybe a little mascara, that’s it, I’m happy." Read more

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Aubrey Plaza, Actress

"I like my nails to be healthy, shiny, and sturdy, especially for survival scenarios, you know? You gotta have nails that can do some damage. I know we want our nails to look good, ladies, but you never know when you’re going to need to claw someone’s eyes out." Read more

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Debi Mazar

The 'Entourage' actress and cooking show host on becoming Madonna's makeup artist in an elevator in 1984, starring in Goodfellas, and why she prefers to weigh a little more Read more

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Jhené Aiko, Singer

"Having to take pictures reminds you how important it is to be consistent about skincare. You’ve been going to sleep with makeup on all week and now you expect to put on a mask and the next day you’re going to look flawless? Like, no." Read more

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Yashua Simmons, Assistant Editor, Elle

On dropping everything and moving to NYC, '70s-inspired facial hair, Burt's Bees, and weekly manicures Read more

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Karlie Kloss

“I always pick up a bunch of stuff at City-Pharma, a big discount pharmacy in the Saint Germain area of Paris. Read more

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Cindy Crawford

On her in-home sauna, the best foundations, tequila, becoming the first woman president, and how she really feels about her legendary beauty mark Read more

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Enikö Mihalik, Model

"Before I started working, I actually always had a love for makeup—ask my mom…I also am a bit of a hoarder. Things that are colorful and that you can do pretty things with, I tend to collect. Or just over-buy." Read more

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Izzie Burch, Wovens Designer, Tory Burch

"I like the ‘no makeup’ look. I suppose I also like a very polished look, but typically choose sleeping in over a more elaborate morning routine. Read more

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Christie Brinkley & Sailor Brinkley Cook

On carving a niche in the modeling industry for athletic bodies, drugstore self-tanner, hair extensions, and what Mom won't let Sailor do to her hair Read more

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Piper Perabo, Actress

"In my off time, I really go crazy low-maintenance. I rinse my hair with apple cider vinegar, and it takes all the product out." Read more

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Katie Nehra, Actress & Writer

On the best makeup for high-def cameras, Biologique Recherche's magical skincare program, and maintaining blond hair in Hollywood (required: a special water filter and purple shampoo) Read more

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Annabelle Dexter-Jones

"I had a phase when I was fifteen that was mostly inspired by my mom. She became friends with the people behind—remember that brand Tony & Tina? Read more

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Elizabeth Brockway, Managing Editor, Into The Gloss

ITG's resident lipstick expert on the perfect red and the best beauty product ever made Read more

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Elin Kling, Fashion Director, StyleBy

The Swedish personal-style blogger and internet entrepreneur on the perfect 'Scandinavian blond' hair, her makeup favorites, and perfume as power Read more

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Ambra Medda, Co-Founder & Creative Director, L’ArcoBaleno

On good design, the greatest toner, and how an unsolicited gift from Robert Downey Jr. became one of her beauty staples Read more

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Mademoiselle Agnès

"I’m Mademoiselle Agnès. I’m working for French TV. Read more

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Ashley Owens, Editor in Chief, Suited Magazine

The tailor turned editor on giving up soy for her skin, her affair with Retin-A, and the shampoo/conditioner combo that moisturizes without breaking her out Read more

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Evelyn Mayers, Grandmother

Nick's 94-year-old grandma on the power of eyebrows and matching your lipstick to your dress Read more

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Vanessa Seward, Designer

"I’m 46 and, for the moment, I don't want to do any injections or anything. I’m trying to resist. But I've amassed a lot of money in creams—prevention!" Read more

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Liya Kebede, Model/Actress

"I really think the less you do, the better it is." Which might explain why she doesn't wear makeup during the day. Read more

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Paola Kudacki, Photographer

File under: Things to keep in mind when pursuing your dreams, grooming your eyebrows, and shopping for a new under-eye cream Read more

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Odile Gilbert, Hairstylist

On the best hair masks for blondes, a skin cream for every decade of your life, and why brushes are the most important, least-used part of a hair routine Read more