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  1. pretty simple
    The Best Way to Apply BlushFor a pretty, natural effect.
  2. we tried this
    6 Women Test the Foundation That Meghan Markle Raves AboutIs Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation really that good?
  3. lunchtime buy
    A Blackhead Remover for Squeamish PeopleIt’s effective without being remotely disgusting.
  4. beauty interviews
    Chrissy Teigen on Honesty, Social Media, and Burning Her Tongue on Hot SauceThe model and cookbook author has a new makeup collection with Becca Cosmetics.
  5. pretty simple
    Video: How to Cover Up a Pimple With MakeupThe best tips, tricks, and products.
  6. beauty drama
    This Popular Beauty Company Encouraged Employees to Post Positive ReviewsThe company admitted to it after a leaked email appeared on Instagram.
  7. we tried this
    Will This Magical Towel Actually Make Your Hair Less Frizzy?Five women test an Amazon favorite.
  8. beauty interviews
    Elizabeth Hurley Looks Back on 23 Years of Raising Breast Cancer AwarenessThe longtime face of Estée Lauder has a closet full of pink dresses.
  9. pretty simple
    A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Perfect Red LipstickWith help from a celebrity makeup artist.
  10. sealed with a kiss
    I Found the Best Matte Drugstore LipstickAfter conducting intensive research.
  11. what should i get
    5 Dermatologists on the Best Beauty Buys Under $100 at SephoraFree advice without the copay.
  12. lunchtime buy
    The Big Hair Spray That Really WorksLiving Proof’s Body Builder will give you big hair, no problem.
  13. let’s makeup
    The Original Inventor of the Smoky Eye Stands Her GroundLinda Cantello says she invented it, even if others disagree.
  14. we tried this
    Does This Lipstick Really Look Good on Everyone? We Tested It.Seven women sample Dior’s newest lipstick, Rouge Ultra Rouge.
  15. lunchtime beauty
    This Eyeliner Is More Fun Than the One You’re UsingAnd it probably lasts longer, too.
  16. skin deep
    Snowboarder Chloe Kim on Korean Beauty and Her Lucky ToeThe Olympian is the face of skin-care brand Laneige.
  17. nars cosmetics
    Advance Tickets to This Sexy Pop-up Are Already Sold OutNARS opens the House of Climax.
  18. lunchtime buy
    The No-Makeup Makeup of Nail PolishesMake your hands look fancier with a soft pink color.
  19. we tried this
    4 Women Try Glossier’s New Zit StickA pen for your face.
  20. hairy situations
    Light-Up Hair Is a Look at London Fashion WeekNo plug required.
  21. now smell this
    What Does a Fragrance Called Lost Cherry Really Smell Like?Investigating Tom Ford’s new scent.
  22. backstage beauty lessons
    5 Super-Easy Beauty Lessons From Fashion WeekTips and tricks we learned backstage.
  23. backstage beauty
    Here Are 37 Unique Hair Colors to Inspire YouHand-picked by Marc Jacobs.
  24. life’s a drag
    Lessons in Life and Beauty From New York’s Best Drag Queens“You’re allowed to be you in an exceptional way.”
  25. backstage beauty
    How to Get Full Hair and Mega BrowsAnd three more easy New York Fashion Week beauty lessons.
  26. backstage beauty
    Jeremy Scott’s Models Wore a Mouthful of GlitterHere’s how they got it.
  27. backstage beauty
    This Is Tom Ford’s Smoky-Eye TrickUsing two things you already have.
  28. we tried this
    6 Women Test Out NARS’ New MascaraTesting out the new Climax mascara.
  29. pretty simple
    How to Do ‘No-Makeup-Makeup’ for Darker Skin TonesLook glowy, not flat.
  30. lunchtime buy
    The Easiest Self-Tanner for Pale PeopleIt just works.
  31. we tried this
    5 Women Test Out Meghan Markle’s Favorite ExfoliatorA quest for duchess skin.
  32. lunchtime buy
    This Eyeliner Makes Me Look More AwakeThe white eyeliner pencil trick.
  33. pretty simple
    How to Do ‘No-Makeup-Makeup’ When You Have Uneven Skin ToneDon’t spackle it on!
  34. we tried this
    5 Women Test Out Instagram’s Favorite Glitter Face MaskTrying out Too Faced’s Glow Job.
  35. pretty simple
    The Best, Easiest Way to Apply EyelinerWithout jabbing yourself in the eyeball.
  36. lunchtime buy
    This Mask Is Like Slathering Your Body in a Face SerumAn acid that leaves you with softer skin.
  37. summer of love
    Don’t Tell Lana Condor Who She Can LoveThe star of the summer’s best romantic comedy, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, on scrunchies, representation, and how she handles the haters.
  38. we tried this
    8 Women Test Out Pat McGrath’s New LipsticksAre they really that great?
  39. gone sale-ing
    The Best Skin Care and Hair Buys From Dermstore’s Biggest SaleIncluding Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
  40. lunchtime buy
    The Product That Made Me Start Taking Summer BathsIt smells like coconut and makes your skin super soft.
  41. pretty simple
    How to Do ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ When You Have FrecklesDon’t hide them!
  42. we tried this
    Is Instagram’s Favorite Face Mask Worth the Hype?Five women test the Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask.
  43. cut cover story
    Sonoya Mizuno Doesn’t Just Want to DanceA conversation with the ballerina-turned–Crazy Rich Asians star about representation and following your gut.
  44. let’s makeup
    Kevyn Aucoin Is Still the Most Influential Makeup Artist in the WorldHe died in 2002, but a new documentary reminds us that he was ahead of his time.
  45. lunchtime buy
    The Serum for People Too Chicken to Use RetinolIt’s gentler and softer but still gets the job done.
  46. we tried this
    5 Dogs Test the New Pet Shampoo From Kim Kardashian West’s HairstylistWith pictures.
  47. let’s makeup
    What It’s Like to Create Colors for ChanelMakeup artist Lucia Pica plays with pigments every day.
  48. we tried this
    5 Women Test Out Fenty’s New Liquid LinerJust how fly is the new Flyliner?
  49. best bet
    I Look Better When I Travel With This PillowBetter hair and better skin.
  50. pretty simple
    The Best, Easiest Way to Apply HighlighterAccording to Meghan Markle’s wedding-day makeup artist.
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