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The Top Shelf

Marjon Carlos, Writer + Podcast Host, Your Favorite Auntie

"I used to straighten [my hair] and do presses, but since college, I’ve worn it curly and have been on this path to find the right products for it."Read more >

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Jordan Rondel, Founder, The Caker

With the toolkit to salvage your hair after you've dyed it every color under the sunRead more >

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Hannah Berner, Comedian + Podcast Host

"TikTok has changed my life. I'm a visual person. If I read an article about beauty, I can’t process it. But if I watch it on TikTok, I'm down."Read more >

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Liana Satenstein, Editor, Vogue

On drugstore beauty, running and slapping her face. Read more >

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Hope Smith, Founder, Mutha

On making body butter in her kitchen, moisturizing and motherhood. Read more >

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Katie Lowes, Actress

The Inventing Anna actress on postpartum self-care. Read more >

The Extras

The Top Top Shelves Of 2021

Can you guess what our most-read interview was this year?Read more >

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Hunter Harris, Staff Writer, Vulture

Your favorite tweeter unlocked the winning formula for clear skinRead more >

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And The Best Top Shelves Are…

Five different interviews that span nearly a decadeRead more >

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Carl Ray, Makeup Artist

On dyslexia, tattoos, and working for Michelle ObamaRead more >

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Laura Dern, Actor

Turns out that the wigs on Little Women were covert deep conditionersRead more >

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Radhika Jones, Editor-In-Chief, Vanity Fair

On makeup tutorials and finding time to read 50 books a yearRead more >

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Lily Aldridge, Model

"I kind of have two routines—the quick one when I’m half asleep getting my kids to school, and then my more luxurious one during nap time."Read more >

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Rebecca Rittenhouse, Actor

The Mindy Project star on the lotion that's creamy enough to moisturize dry, winter legs, but smooth enough so that you can easily pull up your pants right afterRead more >

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Andy Baraghani, Senior Food Editor, Bon Appétit

"In another life, I would have gone into skincare instead of food."Read more >

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Thakoon Panichgul, Designer + Editor

On concealing grays, medical tourism, and midday face washesRead more >

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Dr. Shereene Idriss, Dermatologist

Inside the massive skincare closet of Instagram's favorite dermRead more >

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Julia Stiles, Actor

Who naturally swears by this cult ballet-world skincare brandRead more >