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Product Smackdown: War Of The Self-Tanners
It's the season for sunshine, margaritas under the stars, and — oh yeah — exposed skin… Read More
8 Grade-A Deo Sticks To Keep You Dry — No Sweat!
The thermostat is rising, and our pits are sweating — sorry, was that too much? Well, it's the truth. As the summer heat sets in, our sweat glands go into overload, and we give way to the odors and sweat stains that are staple signs of the summer season. And, if you're like us, you're not keen on spending… Read More
May 17, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
The Best Face Mists You've Gotta Have For Summer Skin
The afternoon pick-me-up takes many forms. Though its most common is something made of chocolate or with plenty of caffeine, other, more beneficial options do exist. Take, for example, the face mist, a.k.a. your mug's new best friend. A literal wake-up call for your pores, the face mist is the unsung… Read More
May 17, 2013 11:00 AM EDT
Rooney Mara Is Coming Downtown With A New Fragrance
We already know Rooney Mara can do the edgy, goth-gone-couture thing with aplomb. But did you know she can pull off casual, downtown-chic, too? The proof is in the publicity with the just-released images of her campaign for the new Calvin Klein fragrance, Downtown (not to be confused with Downton… Read More
May 16, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
Rebecca Minkoff Reveals How She Looks Stunning Every Morning, Makes Us Jealous In The Process
We’ve all seen the woman on the street who looks effortlessly gorgeous — her hair is perfect, makeup simple yet flawless, and smile radiant. Cue the weird, total-stranger girl crush. Which is exactly what happened when I met fashion and accessories designer Rebecca Minkoff in a morning press preview… Read More
May 16, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
BB Got Back! 5 New BB Creams Perfect For Sweltering Summer Temps
What, you thought with all this buzz over CC and DD creams that we had forgotten about the humble BB? For shame — the original entry into the double letter primping category will always hold a special place in our hearts. And, the fact that there are some new kids on the alphabet block hasn't deterred… Read More
May 15, 2013 5:40 PM EDT
The Best Argan Oil Picks From Head To Toe
We thank model-turned-skin-care-pro Josie Maran for introducing us to the glory that is argan oil way back when. And, even though it’s been hailed for keeping complexions in check for eons (read: smooths, restores, hydrates), the benefits of argan oil certainly don’t stop at your visage.
The… Read More
May 15, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
Got Moles? Do Yourself (And Your Skin) A Favor & Read This Skin-Check Guide
We know, we know: Moles are not the sexiest of beauty topics. Personally, there's nothing we love more than a chick rocking her spots with pride. But, as beautiful as those marks are, they can also be the canary in the coal mine for skin cancer, a sort of skin S.O.S., if you will. "Unlike cancers that… Read More
May 15, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
Self-Tanner Stench Begone! Our Beloved Jergens Natural Glow Gets A Scent Makeover
We have a well-documented love/hate relationship with self-tanners. While many R29'ers swear by them to add a healthy glow to their bods, the more melanin-challenged among us tend to avoid them because they wind up making the porcelain-complected look like a distant cousin of an Oompa Loompa. There… Read More
May 19, 2013 7:20 AM EDT
May 14, 2013 6:00 PM EDT
Venture Into The Wild With This Pretty, Plant-Based Beauty Line!
There’s really nothing that beats the aromatic appeal of waltzing through a lush garden, excepts perhaps bottling up all those fresh elements and slathering them over your body and face, especially when they possess a certain je ne sais quoi .
That’s where Earth Tu Face comes in. The Northern… Read More
May 14, 2013 1:20 PM EDT
We Are Thoroughly Invested In The Outcome Of This Important Election
After one too many encounters with those agressive spritzers at the department store perfume counters, we've learned the hard way that not all scents are created equal. Apparently, the experts over at The Fragrance Foundation agree with us — that's why they are inviting consumers worldwide to vote… Read More
May 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Read This Before You Hit The Beach! Our 10 Favorite Kiehl's Skin-Savers
Come Memorial Day weekend, heading to the beach is practically a civic duty — and don't get us wrong, we're all for a little sun worship. But a long, cold winter has a way of making us forget our SPF ABCs (as in, we need it every time we hit the sand). So, how to make sure that the first beach day… Read More
May 13, 2013 12:40 PM EDT
Medieval Chic: Hylnds Fragrances Capture the Romance of The Celtic Countryside
If you could smell like one place, where would it be? For Garance Doré, it's the island of Corsica where she grew up. For indie Brooklyn perfumers D.S. & Durga (a musician and an architect, respectively), the sights and smells of Northern England are where its at. Inspired by the rolling hills… Read More
May 12, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
Stock Up: 10 Homegrown Beauty Brands To Try Now
With the abundance of beauty products on the market, it's nice to have a few go-to staples. But, before you reach for those fancy imports, why not scoop up a product blended right here in the Windy City.
From Mojo Spa's delicious body scrubs to La Bella Figura's amazing organic facial oils, our 10 local… Read More
From Mojo Spa's delicious body scrubs to La Bella Figura's amazing organic facial oils, our 10 local… Read More
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