Makeup Brushes: Smooth Operators

Makeup Brushes: Smooth Operators

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There’s something to be said about using your fingers to get precise application when you’re putting your makeup on. But if you’re ready to move on to a more professional way to apply, wipe that stuff off your fingers and ditch those teeny little brushes and sponges that come with…

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Get a Great Gel Mani at Home

Get a Great Gel Mani at Home

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Gel manicures are all the rage at salons everywhere because of their durability and speedy drying time, not to mention the fact that they’re less damaging than acrylics. But you don’t have to shell out the $30 or more every two weeks for a pro job. Beauty stores like Ulta…

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Beauty Sleep: Not a Myth

Beauty Sleep: Not a Myth

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Here’s an eye-opening fact on getting some shut-eye. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who don’t get enough sleep actually look less attractive, less healthy and more tired that their well-rested counterparts. Researcher John Axelsson says that getting those Zzzzz’s is one of the…

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The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

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The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…

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Beauty Tips from Around the World

Beauty Tips from Around the World

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Think global when it comes to beauty. Looking outside your own culture and country may help you learn a few tips and tricks that will help speed up your regimen and make you more beautiful, inside and out. First, start from the inside. You may have heard about the diet…

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Does Your Man Need a Mani/Pedi?

Does Your Man Need a Mani/Pedi?

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Have you noticed if your man has gotten a little too…manly? There’s a fine line between looking masculine and looking like a caveman, so if you’ve noticed that your partner’s skin could use an overhaul, nails could use a sanding-down or he’s hairy in all the wrong places, then it…

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Best Bras for Your Outfits

Best Bras for Your Outfits

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How many times have you chosen what seems like the perfect outfit…yet something still just isn’t right about the way it looks? It could be what’s under the clothing that’s ruining your look. Take a peek in your underwear drawer to see if you have the perfect undergarments to go…

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Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

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Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…

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