Alexandra V.'s Articles Liked
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Lipstick
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The Trick To Effortless, K-Beauty Inspired Diffused Lips
Gone are the days of perfectly sculpted, defined lips.
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Tips & Tricks
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6 Last-Minute Beauty Tricks That Actually Work
Have a few extra minutes to get ready in the morning? Try these six quick beauty tips that’ll amp up your look in seconds.
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Inspiration
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Change Your Color, Change Your Mood: A Chakra-Inspired Beauty Guide
A rainbow of makeup can do more for your well-being than make you look pretty. Here we explore chakra theory, and how putting a different color on your lips or fingertips might change your entire outlook.
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Tips & Tricks
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When It Is and Is NOT Okay to Share Makeup, Plus Bacteria-Destroying Tips
Clean makeup, happy face: makeup artist Jo Levy on how the pros prevent germs from spreading and the beauty counter makeup tester she wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole.
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Skincare
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Lesson Learned! Joanna Vargas’ Facial Faux Pas
After a glycolic peel gone awry, celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas learned the hard way that skin care is never one-size-fits-all.
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Products
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The Most Efficient and Compact Way to Dry (and Store) Makeup Brushes
Does the hassle of washing and drying your makeup brushes get in the way of you actually doing it? Kiss those days goodbye, because Benjabelle Brush Trees make the whole process infinitely easier. See for yourself!
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Wellness
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Trending Now: Oil Pulling. But Does it Really Do Anything?
People are going crazy over oil pulling these days. But can a mouthful of oil really improve your health and beauty? Our writer, who tried it every morning for a week, shares her experience.
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Nails
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Stop Biting Your Nails! 6 Ways to Kick the Habit
Next stop, healthy nails! New ideas to help chronic nail-biters quit once and for all.
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Inspiration
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Beauty History Lesson: The Storied History of the “Avon Lady”
Founded in the late 1880s, Avon is one of the oldest beauty brands and one of the first companies that gave women the opportunity to earn their own income. The Avon Lady: an accidental feminist.
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Special Features
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Have a Beauty Mark? It Might Have Much More Meaning Than You Think
Beauty marks have been floating in and out of fashion for centuries. Here’s a look at their fascinating history and many meanings.