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Lisa Lucas, Executive Director, National Book Foundation

"How we perceive ourselves, and what we consider beautiful, is an undertone in so much of what we read. It’s all about representation."Read more >

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Claire Saffitz, Host, Gourmet Makes

Your favorite Twinkie-maker can’t get enough of P50Read more >

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Elaine Welteroth, Author And Project Runway Judge

With a convincing argument on why dry shampoo is good for curlsRead more >

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Natasha Jen, Partner, Pentagram

Visual proof that designers have the most organized beauty stashRead more >

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Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer And Entrepreneur

"If you want a creative life, you have to come out of your shell, communicate, and learn how to make money so you can pay people."Read more >

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Anne-Victoire Lefevre, Director, Michel Vivien

With an app recommendation you'll want for your next trip to the supermarket—or the drugstoreRead more >

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Danuta Mieloch, Founder, Rescue Spa

New York’s most sought-after aesthetician shares her elaborate skincare routineRead more >

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June Diane Raphael, Actress

The Grace and Frankie star on her "makeup-eating" faceRead more >

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Leia Sfez, Creative Consultant And Director

On baby shampoo and the best hairstyle to pair with a basic white teeRead more >

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April Gargiulo, Founder, Vintner's Daughter

"I want all the results, I want all the actives, everything. When you turn 44, you’ve got to rev up the engine a little bit more, you know?"Read more >

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Sir John, Makeup Artist

On his foundation technique, Beyoncé, and the only body makeup that stays putRead more >

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Clara Cornet, Creative Director

The innovator behind the new Galeries LafayetteRead more >

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Alyssa Mastromonaco, Former White House Deputy Chief Of Staff

"You look horrible, and you’re like, ‘My skin looks like an asshole,’ and then you look beautiful."Read more >

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Elodie David Touboul, Fashion Director, Self Service

"When I try and use something fancy it’s too much, and I always need to go back to my dermatologist, who tells me to only do the pharmacy things."Read more >

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Mari Malek, Model & Activist

The South Sudanese model on escaping war and self-hypnosisRead more >

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Christine Gachot, Principal, Gachot Studios

The designer behind The Standard Hotel, Shinola stores, and Glossier's flagship on the best spa experience in NYCRead more >

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Tchesmeni Leonard, Stylist

"When I was growing up I spent all my money on makeup, and as I got older, I was like, ‘Oh, why don’t I just put all that money into a good skincare routine.’"Read more >

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Lydia Fenet, Managing Director, Christie’s

On the stage makeup she wears when she's auctioning million dollar jewelsRead more >

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Cyndia Harvey, Hairstylist

Sam McKnight's protégé has so much to share about hairRead more >

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Bec Wilson, Beauty Director, The Communications Store

"Leave any jade tools in a glass of ice water in the fridge, and it will help instantly with depuffing."Read more >