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Anja Rubik, Joy Bryant, and 10 other women on the lip products they choose when going for "my lips, but better" Read more
"When I fly, I’m a big believer in drinking water. I talk to the stewardesses and I’m like, ‘What do you do?’ And they say, ‘We drink two liters of water every two hours.’" Read more
Not much, but you sure will smell good Read more
How to beat carsickness, calm redness with lavender-infused water, and get more in touch with your face circulation Read more
Tested in 97 degree weather, so you know they're legit Read more
To celebrate, we re-review the first seven products that appeared on this site all those years ago Read more
Who have worked on everything from Le Labo Santal 33 to Axe Body Spray Read more
"I don’t think it’s the most elegant thing in the world to have a bright purple manicure, but it makes me so happy and I love the process of doing it." Read more
And the blush trick for a natural flush Read more
Will we ever find the One Perfect Skincare Routine, or are we doomed to browse Sephora.com endlessly in search of it? (**Carrie Bradshaw voice**) Read more
Review the Week that was Fashion, from Michael Kors to Jeremy Scott Read more
The full beauty breakdown, plus a story that starts like this: "My time slot to shoot backstage ended at 3:30pm and Lady Gaga strolled in at 3:20." Read more
How to make oily and blemish-prone skin look runway ready, according to makeup artist Emi Kaneko Read more
What happens when your skincare routine takes a cue from your supplement regimen? Read more
There is such a thing as "fancy alcohol," and that's the one you want to use Read more
A look at the magic ingredient that makes wine so good for you, and what happens when you jam-pack a face cream full of it Read more
"I don’t like sheer polishes. But I’ve lately been obsessed with black, which as a pedicure is the chicest thing ever. Everybody has to try it once." Read more
A love letter to one Mr. Duane Reade Read more
Why to choose it, where to put it, how to apply it Read more
The stories behind Nars' Shiap, Chanel's Arthur, Frédéric Malle's Portrait Of A Lady, and others right this way Read more
Ali Michael discovers the best sunscreens (and bath salts and all-natural remedies) for constant international travel Read more
What's the best daily sunscreen for women of color? Marjon Carlos is hellbent on finding out Read more
"When I’m in bed, I do not have mascara on—that’s a pet peeve of mine in television, when people wake up in bed and have glossy lips. It’s confusing to me." Read more