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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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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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Liberty Ross

On her '80s-chic new bathroom, eBay-ing her wardrobe, veggie hair dye, and why having kids actually helps models look their best Read more

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Shailene Woodley

The 'Divergent' actress on eating clay for your health, gargling sesame oil, and the benefits of getting vitamin D where the sun don't shine Read more

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Ana Kras, Artist

Finding the best coconut oil, deodorant as perfume, and how to make the most delicious chia-oat "breakfast jar" Read more

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Misty Copeland, Ballerina

"I had to accept that it was OK to look like a woman and be a ballerina. I have breasts and a butt, which is not the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s aesthetic of the feminine, soft ballerina." Read more

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Helene Kuhn, Actress

The only skincare products she uses: oil, honey, and lemon Read more

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Joe Zee, Creative Director, Elle

The stylist and TV host on starting a skincare regimen at 40, and being a man who wears makeup (sometimes) Read more

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China Machado, Model

If you read one thing on the internet today, make it this interview. Read more

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Anais Mali, Model

On racism in the fashion industry, her love of makeup, and training for a "Doutzen Kroes butt" Read more

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Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor

"I used to wear only tinted moisturizer and an illuminator, because I like dewy skin. But then I would look so oily in photos. It was bad. So, powder is a new addition to my makeup bag." Read more

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Amanda Lepore

"When the press found out I was a transsexual, they liked me even more. For me, it wasn’t about trying to pass for a woman. I am anti that. I think that’s what set me apart." Read more

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Amy Kothari, Founder, Big City, Small Batches

"My mom started letting me wear makeup in middle school, and once you start, how do you stop? I feel naked without it." Read more

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Alexis Krauss, Singer, Sleigh Bells
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The Brooklyn-based musician on her stint in Teach For America, body image in the music industry, and hidden treasures from Sephora and CVS Read more

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Chloe Malle, Social Editor, Vogue

"My baby hairs are sort of a nightmare because I don’t know where they come from. Even after a blowout, the baby hairs still manage to become this little crown of fuzz. It's a bad look, but brow gel helps." Read more

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Kilo Kish, Musician

"Growing up, I had no idea what to do with my hair, because no one at my school had hair like this, and my hairstylist was Dominican, and even my mom straightens her hair. So I’ve had to figure it out myself." Read more

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Vika Gazinskaya, Designer

"You read about products that say they will change this, this, and this, but it’s usually bullshit. I use two masks that actually change everything. Just touch your skin after. You will feel like a baby—clean, fresh, amazing." Read more

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Mandy Moore

The pop star and actress on touring with 'N Sync, "Candy," all that MAC Lipglass, and her skincare staples Read more

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Tom Pecheux, Makeup Artist

"I don’t wear makeup myself—only sometimes if I have a big pimple." Read more

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Evie Falci, Artist

"I’m inspired by the makeup of silent-film stars; it’s such a great look. So I guess I’m dressing for the theater of my life." Read more

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Oh Land, Singer

"I spent most of my life as a ballet dancer striving for classic perfection and beauty. After I stopped, I was ready to have more fun defining what beauty meant to me." Read more

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Camilla Blackett, Writer, 'New Girl'

"I've learned that if you wear bright lipstick, people won’t really notice the rest of your complexion." Read more

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Franca Sozzani, Editor in Chief, Vogue Italia

"I happen to think people are more interesting when they look ugly." Read more