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Don't Sweat It! (Your Makeup, That Is)
In the summer, it's inevitable that you are going to be faced with the trifecta of makeup-melting powers: heat, humidity, and water. While it's probably not the best idea to spackle on layers of eye makeup and foundation on a triple-digit-temp day, you shouldn't have to go bare-faced just because Mother… Read More
Stress-Free On Your Wedding Day? Apparently, It's Doable
Believing that weddings ought not bring out the bridezilla in each of us, Stone Fox Bride — a high-fashion boutique in Manhattan — was founded on the principle that planning a wedding is also a process of self-discovery. Molly Guy, creative director at SFB, will be our source for the nontraditional… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 5:40 PM EDT
Surprising, But Not Really: Chemicals In Hair Dye May Cause Allergic Reactions
Embracing our grays is starting to look better and better: After a review by the European commission of hair dye raised concerns that 36(!) different chemicals used in the products may be unsafe, dermatologist Ian White, M.D., is calling for warning labels to be added to these products.
The Cosmetics… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 4:20 PM EDT
Don't Sweat It! (Your Makeup, That Is)
In the summer, it's inevitable that you are going to be faced with the trifecta of makeup-melting powers: heat, humidity, and water. While it's probably not the best idea to spackle on layers of eye makeup and foundation on a triple-digit-temp day, you shouldn't have to go bare-faced just because Mother… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
Could Tampons Be Toxic? This Doctor Thinks So
We've been so busy obsessing over all the various ways we absorb carcinogens that we totally forgot about one major bodily entry point: our vaginas. For all the tampons we've stuffed in there over the years, we definitely haven't spent enough time reading the ingredient list. And, since the skin in and… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 2:40 PM EDT
Connie Cam: Spiderman's Got Nothing On Our New Parkour Skills
For those who are not familiar with Parkour, it's kind of like the athleticism of a gymnast meets the gracefulness of a dancer meets Spiderman as he scales and leaps across New York City. And for anyone who's ever tripped over their own two feet, well, Parkour is nothing short of a serious physical challenge… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 1:40 PM EDT
Cancer Is Scary. Getting a Mammogram Doesn't Have To Be
Angelina Jolie’s recent essay about choosing to have a double mastectomy to circumvent breast cancer gave women a lot to think about. I don’t know about you, but it terrifies me that extreme pre-emptive strikes like hers — as in electing to remove body parts before actually being diagnosed with… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
When It Comes To Mosquito Bites, Apparently We're Asking For It
Ever feel like mosquito bait? Us, too. Some people just seem to be more beloved by those terrible little vampire bugs than others, and we're sadly in the camp of the perpetually itchy and red. So, it was with a combination of eagerness and horror that we read this article about all the weird reasons… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 12:15 PM EDT
Katy Perry's Beauty Routine Involves...Feelings
Katy Perry revealed her complex beauty feelings in a new Vogue video, and we have to say, it really endeared her to us. The Cut's coverage of the video focuses on the "confession" that she's been dyeing her hair black since she was 15, which doesn't really surprise us. If you find the perfect color… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 11:10 AM EDT
3 Killer Updos To Prevent The Hair-On-Neck Situation
For New Yorkers, summer means sunny days in the park, the return of shorts, streetside mango vendors, and humidity — lots of it. I grew up in Miami, which is essentially the same as growing up inside a sauna. My adolescence was basically made up of one frizzy-haired disaster after the other. I've… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 10:40 AM EDT
Ready For Your Close-Up? Get A Camera-Ready Complexion With Make Up For Ever
Unfortunately, we weren't all born with camera-ready complexions. But, thanks to Make Up For Ever's impressive line-up, we can totally fake perfect skin.
For years, makeup artists have sworn by the brand's full-coverage foundations, powders, and concealers — and we can see why. From a pigmented primer… Read More
Jun 17, 2013 6:40 PM EDT
Here's How Much Sugar Is In Your Food (And It Ain't Pretty)
Sugar: Right about now, we could use some. Or... so we think? According to this terrifyingly informative Buzzfeed video, we're consuming way more sugar than we realize, in things we wouldn't suspect — for example, um, beans.
We already knew about the sugar in soda, juice, and energy drinks, but… Read More
Jun 17, 2013 6:20 PM EDT
SRSLY Major! Meet — And Win — The R29 x BareMinerals Lip Gloss
Waaay back in January, we caught a sneak peek of Bare Escentuals' bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lip glosses — and we've been geeking out over them ever since. The glosses have perfected the balance between sheerness and color payoff, and the smooth texture means our hair doesn't get stuck on our… Read More
Luigi Murenu is used to turning heads — it's his job. Whether he's bringing crimping back with Zac Posen, tending to Madonna's mane, or jetting across the globe for a photo shoot, he's known for envisioning brilliantly inventive hairstyles. Not to lay it on too thick, but the phrase "hairstyling genius… Read More
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