Zit Zappers: Worthy or Worthless?

Zit Zappers: Worthy or Worthless?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Acne treatments have gone high tech. It wasn’t that long ago that a major breakthrough in breakout treatments hit the shelves. We’re talking about the handy devices affectionately known as zit zappers. These high-tech acne treatment devices gained popularity as the end all, be all for people who needed fast…

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Primer Time for a New Cosmetic?

Primer Time for a New Cosmetic?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Foundation isn’t the starting point of your make-up routine after all. It’s actually primer. Not sure what the point is? Primer makes your face last a little longer while also giving skin a flawless appearance. Before most women lay the foundation of their lovely look, they usually apply moisturizer. The…

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Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…

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Pull Out the Stops for Pit Stains

Pull Out the Stops for Pit Stains

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Underarm wetness is the pits. There’s nothing worse than being all dressed up, only to have your look sabotaged by those pathetic armpit stains. We’re talking about the big wet spots that mar any outfit. While black and brown garments often disguise the unfashionable flaws, you can’t spend the rest…

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Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

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There’s nothing more embarrassing that a horrid case of halitosis, especially if you’re the only person who doesn’t know about it. Bad breath is a major turn-off. Food can cause foul odors. Among the biggest offenders are onion, garlic, vegetables and spices. Sometimes brushing your teeth just isn’t enough. That’s…

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Glam Picks for Best Beauty Products

Glam Picks for Best Beauty Products

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You’ve probably seen magazines bestow kudos on different products as their “best beauty picks,” but how do you know if the products really work or if the company is simply a generous advertiser trying to get the word out? The truth is, you don’t, but there are a few great…

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Hairstyles for a Thinner Face

Hairstyles for a Thinner Face

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Hair ye, hair ye. Did you know that the right haircut can actually make it appear as if you’ve trimmed away some of those extra pounds? It’s true. A face-flattering hairstyle will leave you looking as if you just stepped out of the salon… and the gym. It’s all about…

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