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The ultimate expert-approved skin care routine
Caring for your skin is simple, right? Not always! With so many products on the market geared toward getting us glowing, it can be tough to know what our skin really needs. Skin care secrets If you’re confused as to how best to cleanse and care for your complexion, we have a no-fail plan. We…
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How to lift mature eyes with makeup
Resident makeup artist and total pro Kelley Unthank of Nival Salon and Spa teaches us how to lift mature eyes and shed at least 10 years off your age. Step 1: Moisturize A great moisturizer will bring that youthful dewy-ness and glow back to your face, informs Kelley. “First, prep your peepers with a quality…
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Chemical peels: What you need to know
Can peels make you pretty? Getting pretty with peels Have you ever wondered how your favorite celebs keep their complexions glowing? A lot of them rely on (or have at least tried) chemical peels. What are they and how do they work? We’re here to give you the scoop on this skin care treatment. What…
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Beauty DIY: Make an avocado orange mask
Here’s a great way to freshen your skin and open those pores. Get rid of dead skin cells and soothe your face with this zesty mask. How to…exfoliatedry skin This quick and easy to make mask is the perfect pick me up for dry or aging skin. Avocados have been used to heal for centuries…
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Top 5 budget-friendly tips for better beauty
Not every beauty secret comes in a bottle, jar or tube. That can get expensive! While we love having a wide array of beauty products to choose from (probably more than most), there’s much more to complexion perfection than a pricey bottle of foundation or celeb-endorsed miracle cream. Save money on skincare this month Getting…
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BB, CC and DD creams explained
Complexion perfectors 101 What’s in a cream? By now you’ve likely heard of BB cream (or beauty balm), the all-in-one product aimed at evening skin tone while providing sun protection and often other beauty-boosting benefits. But lately a few similar multitasking products have entered the market, including the new CC and DD creams. Confused? Don’t…
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5 All-natural age-fighters for younger skin
Get naturally pretty There might be a wide variety of anti-aging creams lining store shelves, but some of the best fine line fighters can actually be found in nature. If you’re looking for a more natural way to keep your complexion line-free and looking youthful, search out natural beauty products containing the following skin-saving ingredients.…
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Must-have beauty products for gorgeous skin
Achieving the complexion you covet comes down to using the right products. Sure, every face is different, but no matter your skin type, there are a few things that will help improve or enhance your glow. Perfect your complexion We put together some of the best items to keep in your makeup bag for gorgeous…
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Au naturel: 4 Standout natural skin care brands
Natural woman When it comes to skin care, the options for curing your most pressing skin troubles are endless at the beauty counter. Call us crazy, but when it comes to our skin,we prefer a more natural approach. These brands do a standout job —minus all the nasty chemicals. 1 Weleda Looking for more of…
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Read this before you eat that: How certain foods affect skin
You really are what you eat While many of us have been crafting plans for the year ahead to navigate our diet scene in relation to our waistlines, we may have overlooked another factor that should influence our food and drink choices: our skin. The old adage, “you are what you eat,” rings especially true…