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Brandi Glanville’s top tips for flawless skin
Brandi’s fashion corner The best products I don’t like to take a lot of chances on my face. I believe you have to walk a fine line between taking care of your skin and gooping it up with unnecessary elixirs and potions. To me, skin care should be simple and easy. The more random products…
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Summer skin safety for the whole family
Dermatologist recommendations There are a few key measures you can take to keep your skin safe from the summer sun. In an article about sun safety, Mayo Clinic dermatologist, Lawrence Gibson, M.D., recommends that you: Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. These mid-day hours are the peak time for exposure to UV…
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What peptides can do for your skin
A skin care powerhouse demystified All about peptides With new skin care ingredients and products being introduced to women constantly, it can become overwhelming to understand what these ingredients can do for your skin. Peptides are one of the most promising discoveries in the last few years. Learn more about this anti-aging powerhouse, what it…
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DIY self-tanner remover
Self-tanner is great for giving you color without having to spend time in the sun. But like a summer sun, a faux tan fades and can leave you looking less than glowing. To start the week with a fresh look, you might need to remove traces of your faded faux tan. Create your own DIY…
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Retinol products and the dangers of use when waxing
We all love how retinol can reduce the signs of aging and make our skin look healthier, younger and fresher. But we also love to wax. How do we coordinate these sometimes conflicting beauty needs? Heed the dangers What is retinol? “Retinol, a weak version of retinoic acid (tretinoin, Retin-A), is used to plump fine…
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The secret to getting illuminated skin
Simple & beautiful skin Sparkles, shimmer, glitter: the usual makeup suspects for a night out on the town. They can certainly add a lot of glamour to an evening look; however, these showy cosmetics are no shortcut to healthy and naturally illuminated skin. When makeup can be seen (and makes your skin reflect like a…
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From the Beauty Editor’s desk: 2 Sustainable skin care lines to try
I’m not totally opposed to the chemical and the clinical when it comes to skin care, but there is definitely something to be said for products that rock an all-natural ingredient list. Eco-freak Since I am a bit of a hippie when it comes to my skin, here are two lines worth a try for…
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DIY facial mist for summertime
Must-have mists for summer A touch of elegance and a great way to hydrate your skin, a facial mist can keep your face looking dewy and fresh (and help avoid the cakey makeup look). Facial mists can help you feel and look fab! They’re nice to use on dry skin (think post-plane ride), as part…
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4 Ways to deep clean your pores
Want to know what’s lurking in your pores? Neither do we because it’s likely pretty gross. But fear not — we’ve got the inside scoop on some of the best, most effective ways to purge your pores and achieve the clear skin you crave. Pore-purging tips For some pore-purging help, we turned to Terese Linke, global…
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Padma Lakshmi’s steamy winter beauty secrets
Get gorgeous at home Padma talks beauty We caught up with the Bravo beauty to find out how to look your best all year-round using what you already have in your house. Winter can be tough on your skin, but we got Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi to share her skin saving secrets with us…