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Whether it was classic red lips or glamorous bombshell curls, the 85th annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 gave us some of the brightest and best beauty looks of the red carpet season. We looked over some of our favorites, and we’re showing you how to steal their unforgettable looks. -Courtney Leiva Kristin Chenoweth’s Pearly Whites Tanda Pearl Whitening System ($195,... CONTINUE READING 5

You probably know that you don’t have to look farther than your pantry for basic beauty DIYs, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Those lucky celebrities, with their flawless skin, have beauty gurus who know every last trick in the book, but now you can know their secrets! We researched the best at-home beauty and spa treatments... CONTINUE READING 10

Are you vying for a set of smoldering smoky eyes but fail at each attempt to nail the look? Before you throw your shadows and primer out the window in frustration, follow our foolproof method to attain a look Kim Kardashian herself would envy! - Valerie Lombardi Step One Before applying your shadow, it’s super important to prep your eyelids with a... CONTINUE READING 5

Settling on a certain shade of blush might prove to be one of the most challenging aspects of makeup aside from picking out a foundation that matches your skin tone. Blushes can be especially tricky because one shade off can be the difference between a feminine glow and a female impersonator. We’ve scoured our beauty closet to find the perfect... CONTINUE READING 4

Valentine’s Day requires some major prepping in the beauty department. With such an overwhelming to-do list, we often forget to focus on one very important body part: our lips! But don’t worry. We’ve put together a list of seven sexy lip glosses to get you a colorful, creamy kisser this Cupid’s Day. These products will have your man falling in... CONTINUE READING 9

With all the marketing hype out there, it can be sooo hard to figure out which beauty products actually stick to eco-friendly designs and formulas. Fortunately, many companies have dedicated themselves to developing effective beauty products that make the earth happy, too. We used three criteria to determine what counts as eco-friendly for this roundup: 1) The packaging for the brand’s products... CONTINUE READING 10

We love our dermatologist, but sometimes she can be the bearer of awful beauty truths. Most recently, we asked her if there were any new “miracle” products or treatments to lighten the bags under our eyes. Sadly, most of us with puffy undereyes have to accept the fact that they’re genetic, and no amount of creams, lotions and potions will... CONTINUE READING 13

As we were braving the cold in New York last week, just trying not to turn into a block of ice on the walk from our office to the subway (imagine being frozen on Canal Street, having to wait around for the first day of spring or True Love’s kiss or something!), we overheard a fellow deep freeze victim shouting... CONTINUE READING 9

Certain signs of springtime are still a long way off -- flowers won’t start blooming until April, and we won’t be shopping for peep-toe shoes for quite a while. But in the makeup world, spring has sprung. Spring 2013 colors are alive in new palettes from some of our favorite brands, and we picked out some of the prettiest new... CONTINUE READING 13

Oh, how we love our wild and wacky beauty tips. Not only are they sinfully delicious to read but, yeah, we kinda swear by our hydrating mayo hair masks and blemish-curing strawberry concoctions. This week we’ve asked nine beauty gurus to dish the dirt on the craziest beauty secrets they’re willing to divulge, and we’re so excited to share. - Courtney... CONTINUE READING 7