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  1. everything guide
    What’s the Right Mascara for Your Lash Type?Short, curly, or straight and down-turned?
  2. everything guide
    The Story Behind America’s Best-Selling Fancy MascaraHow Too Faced Better Than Sex won the luxury mascara wars.
  3. what lipstick is that
    A Red Lipstick That Inspires Double-TakesA lipstick from Instagram that made me swipe and re-swipe.
  4. the abnormal beauty company
    Deciem CEO Brandon Truaxe Calls for Help in a New Instagram PostHe begged followers to dial 911.
  5. original video
    Get Ultra-Colorful Smoky Eyes With Tom Ford’s Extrême CollectionIsamaya Ffrench, beauty consultant for Tom Ford Beauty, uses Tom Ford’s new Extrême Beauty Collection to achieve smoky, ultra-colorful eyes.
  6. how i got this look
    It Took 5 Years for Lainey Gossip to Perfect Her EyelinerElaine Lui of Lainey Gossip knows all the gossip — and the best eyeliner tips too.
  7. scent memories
    Tory Burch Loves the Smell of Saltwater Taffy and Fresh Tennis BallsThe designer on what heaven and purple islands smell like.
  8. skin deep
    How to Get the New Dewy Dumpling GlowInstagram’s highlighting queen, Nam Vo on how to glow like dim sum.
  9. beauty
    Why Isabella Rossellini Took Lancôme BackThey publicly fired her for being over 40. Now, after 14 years, she’s back and delighted.
  10. always shopping
    10 Best Products From the Dermstore SaleYou’re going to want to clear your schedule for some shopping.
  11. skin deep
    Madonna on Butt Masks, Her New Skin-Care Line, and How to Fight Ageism“I don’t think about an approach to aging.”
  12. skin deep
    5 Eye-Cream Tips for Mark ZuckerbergMr. Zuckerberg, you’ve been asked a lot of questions this week. Here are some answers.
  13. lunchtime buy
    The Best and Bubbliest Bubble Bath for Cancelled PlansNo plans, no problem.
  14. hairy situations
    What 9 Women Think of the New Fancy ScrunchiesThe much-maligned hair accessory is back.
  15. the abnormal beauty company
    Deciem CEO Brandon Truaxe Fires U.S. StaffYour 7 percent glycolic comes with a side of bullying accusations.
  16. monkey see
    Instagram Influencers Accuse American Brand of Copying Korean Nail ArtistAimee Song, Irene Kim, and Diet Prada weigh in.
  17. what should i get
    4 Experts on the Best Makeup Buys At Sephora Under $60The best eyelash curler and “anti-contour” contour.
  18. skin deep
    10 Best Beauty Products From Dermstore’s Massive Skin-Care SaleSunscreens, peels, sheet masks for glowy skin.
  19. lunchtime beauty
    The Unlikely Nail-Polish Shade Everyone Wants to Wear Right NowYellow but not mellow, from Chanel.
  20. skin deep
    The Ultimate Guide to Sheet MasksWhat’s in them, why do they actually work, and the best ones to buy.
  21. let’s makeup
    Christina Aguilera Wears No Makeup on Her New CoverThis cover is rubbing a lot of people the right way.
  22. now smell this
    This Beautiful French Perfume Smells Like Fresh Oranges and LifeNot from concentrate.
  23. what lipstick is that
    Here’s the Exact Lipstick Keri Russell Was Wearing Last NightIt’s not a Russian red.
  24. hairy situations
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is an International Scrunchie ShopperScrunchies make the best souvenirs.
  25. crazy beauty rabbit holes
    What Is a Jade Roller and How Does It Work?Roll it all away.
  26. nailed it
    The Best Nail Trends for Spring 2018There’s one color experts say everyone will be wearing.
  27. what lipstick is that
    The Best Bright Pink Lipstick for BrunettesAnd rose-gold eye shadow.
  28. let’s makeup
    The Internet’s Favorite Discontinued Tinted Moisturizer Is BackYou did it! (The Kardashians did it.)
  29. skin deep
    Here’s the Next Big Face MaskThe best-friend duo behind Sephora’s next skin-care hit.
  30. scent memories
    Proenza Schouler Loves the Scent of Crayons and PuppiesTalking to the designers about their first perfume, Arizona.
  31. hairy situations
    Why Is Timothée Chalamet’s Hair So Great?Call me and explain how you get your hair to look that way, please.
  32. skin deep
    Jhené Aiko Admits That Good Skin Takes a Lot of WorkShe responds to a fan who asks about her skin-care secrets.
  33. lunchtime buy
    Pat McGrath’s First Liquid Eyeliner Is Out TodayMother, may I?
  34. hairy situations
    The Best Spring Hair-Color Ideas“Reese Witherspoon in Cruel Intentions” blonde and pink hair are back.
  35. let’s makeup
    The Best 37 Oscars Lipsticks of All TimeYou can still buy Angelina Jolie’s shade right now.
  36. john mayer beauty influencer
    John Mayer’s New Song Is About Bath BombsHe’s free-fallin’ for fancy beauty products.
  37. backstage beauty
    Feathered Hair Is BackBut not in the way you think.
  38. Glitter Is the New LipstickMaison Margiela models had blingy lips.
  39. backstage beauty
    Try This Trick for Bigger-Looking EyesDior’s fall 2018 show tried it out with colorful liner.
  40. the abnormal beauty company
    Deciem CEO Claims Things Are Okay Despite TurmoilBrandon Truaxe says the company is not in danger.
  41. new faces of things
    65-Year-Old Isabella Rossellini Will Reappear in Lancôme Ads This YearThe queen returns.
  42. just browsing
    Gucci Wants You to Leave Your Unibrow AloneBrow so hard.
  43. the abnormal beauty company
    The Drama Continues at Deciem, As More High-Level Executives DepartA co-CEO and CFO are out.
  44. lunchtime buy
    This Foundation Made Me Look Glowy Even When I Had Food PoisoningNARS’ new foundation really works.
  45. The Hottest New Beauty Trend Is EyeballsGucci’s new beauty look is eye caramba.
  46. new faces of things
    Meet CoverGirl’s First Model With VitiligoAmy Deanna stars in a foundation ad.
  47. what should i get
    4 Experts on the Best Skin-Care Buys at Sephora Under $60What to buy for instant results.
  48. new things
    A New No-Makeup Makeup ‘Natural’ Beauty Line Is ComingMakeup artist Gucci Westman is creating her own makeup line.
  49. always shopping
    The 7 Best Beauty Buys From Dermstore’s Friends-and-Family SaleSunday Riley’s Good Genes and silk pillowcases are on sale.
  50. backstage beauty
    Marc Jacobs Shows Glittery Cat Eyes and Hot-Pink HairNo more nudes and neutrals, this is yes-makeup makeup.
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