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  1. interviews
    Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness on the Secret to Shiny HairTalking to the grooming expert about self-care, silk pillowcases, and endorphins.
  2. gone sale-ing
    The 12 Best Luxury Beauty Picks From Nordstrom’s Anniversary SaleLe Labo, Diptyque, and more.
  3. pretty simple
    How to Get Perfect EyebrowsTips from Meghan Markle’s makeup artist, Daniel Martin.
  4. new faces of things
    Sudanese Model Anok Yai Is Estée Lauder’s Newest FaceOne Instagram photo changed her life.
  5. best bet
    This Spray Will Stop Your Makeup From MeltingHow to keep your foundation from dripping down your face.
  6. amazon prime day 2018
    The Best Beauty Buys for Amazon Prime DayFree shipping YOLO.
  7. the skin we’re in
    You Should Be Washing Your Face More Than You ThinkA guide to double-cleansing.
  8. the skin we’re in
    A Celebrity Dermatologist’s Science-Based Skin-Care RoutineDr. Dendy Engelman only uses things she knows will work.
  9. the skin we’re in
    Everything You Need to Know About Face AcidsHow not to feel the burn.
  10. the skin we’re in
    25 Cult Classic Skin-Care Products You Need to KnowFrom the cleanser that provides perfect hydration to the serum that feeds your skin.
  11. the skin we’re in
    How This Model Gets Glowy, Non-Puffy SkinDenise Bidot believes in rubbing an ice cube over your face and leaving pimples alone.
  12. the skin we’re in
    The World’s Busiest Romance Cover Model on His Skin-Care RoutineTalking to Jason Aaron Baca, the Gisele of romance novels.
  13. fill er up
    How Do You Get Rid of Lip Fillers?How did Kylie Jenner do it?
  14. best bet
    The Secret Twinkly Beauty Product That All the Celebrities Are WearingIntroducing Spacepaste.
  15. the abnormal beauty company
    Deciem’s Co-CEO Rejoins the CompanyNicola Kilner is back.
  16. lunchtime buy
    This Is the Best Highlighter of All TimePat McGrath Skin Fetish is at Sephora now.
  17. best bet
    Everyone Loves This Mysterious LipstickIt’s made with “natural” ingredients.
  18. moonstruck
    Amanda Chantal Bacon Suddenly Believes in Skin CareThe Moon Juice founder on launching her own “clean” beauty line.
  19. let’s makeup
    Why This New Beauty Brand Is Named ‘Flesh’It’s provocative for a reason.
  20. best bet
    I Love This Tiny Eye-Shadow PaletteHuda Beauty, you got me.
  21. hairy situations
    Why Did Sandra Bullock’s Hair Look So Good in Prison?Oceans 8 hairstylist Lona Vigi did her job too well.
  22. now smell this
    This Perfume Is Impossible to Find, and I Love ItThis is all your fault, Le Labo.
  23. best bets
    Meet the Anti-ScrunchieIt’s French.
  24. the abnormal beauty company
    The Ordinary Is Still Making New ProductsDeciem has some new launches.
  25. funny business
    Meet the Funniest People in Skin CareTalking to the best friends behind the Glowing Up podcast.
  26. happenings
    Bella Hadid Debuted New Superlong Hair at a Dior PartyCarine Roitfeld and Lili Reinhart were there, too.
  27. the abnormal beauty company
    The Ordinary Is Officially Leaving SephoraIt’s moving to Ulta.
  28. best bet
    A Brow Pencil That’s a Little Bit Better Than Everything Else Out ThereAn ode to Kat von D’s new brow pencil.
  29. under the sun
    Why You Should Wear Sunscreen on a PlaneAnd why dermatologists only choose aisle seats.
  30. lunchtime buy
    The Best New No-Makeup-Makeup Tinted MoisturizerIt Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Foundation is pretty great.
  31. getting ready with
    A Rising Star in Paris on Acne, Cheese, and Skin PositivityAlexandra Shipp gets real on hormonal acne and self-love.
  32. cruise 2019
    Inside Dior’s Cruise 2019 Fashion RodeoIt took place in the pouring rain.
  33. let’s makeup
    Dior Launches 40 Shades of FoundationMore is more.
  34. the abnormal beauty company
    The 12 Biggest Revelations From Deciem CEO Brandon Truaxe’s Open LetterHere’s the latest.
  35. pretty things
    The Prettiest Blush PerfumeA warm scent you’ll want to display.
  36. always shopping
    8 Best Beauty Buys From Dermstore’s Memorial Day SaleBaby Foot, Beauty Blenders, and more.
  37. pretty things
    7 Pretty Lip Colors for SpringWith equally pleasing packaging.
  38. royal wedding 2.0
    Meghan Markle Wore a Messy Bun To Her WeddingAnd freckles!
  39. let’s makeup
    A Legendary Makeup Artist on the Best Red for EveryoneGivenchy’s new lip color is inspired by stop signs.
  40. lunchtime buy
    Sheet Masks Might Be a Lie, But Let Them Keep Lying to MeLet me stay a pretty little liar.
  41. skin deep
    I Tried the ‘Penis Facial’A balls-to-the-wall treatment.
  42. phantom of the sheet mask
    Katy Perry and Her Mom Sheet Mask While WalkingMultitasking.
  43. new faces of things
    Meet Estée Lauder’s Newest Supermodel FaceGrace Elizabeth is the newest addition.
  44. collaboration station
    Lancôme’s Next Collaboration Is With Proenza SchoulerLancome x Proenza Schouler.
  45. lunchtime buy
    This Hair Conditioner Helps Save WaterIt’s highly efficient.
  46. new faces of things
    Rooney Mara Is the New Face of Givenchy ParfumHer face has a new job.
  47. heavenly bodies
    The Best (and Worst) Met Gala Beauty LooksWhat kind of lipstick pairs well with a halo?
  48. everything guide
    The Best Waterproof Mascara According to People Who Would KnowThe mascara they use on This Is Us.
  49. everything guide
    What’s in Your Mascara?No rainbows, just science.
  50. everything guide
    Does Castor Oil for Eyelashes Actually Work?Is it better than Latisse?
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