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Check out this Video of me Backstage with SheaMoisture at the Korto Momolu FW14 Show

I’m so excited to finally share this video with all of you!

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Penelope Cruz’s Sophia Loren-Inspired Beauty Look at the 2014 Oscars

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Though I wasn’t particularly smitten with Penelope Cruz’s blush pink silk mousseline GiambattistaValli Haute Couture gown, her elegant moño, dewy skin, and brown smokey eyes worked together to convey a sense of elegance and of subtle seduction.

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The Scoop on Charlize Theron’s Beauty Look at the Oscars 2014

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It’s hard to believe anyone ever managed to make Charlize Theron look less than stunning — and yes, I’m referencing the intensive hours the makeup team on the set of 2003’s Monster must have logged in order to transform the South African stunner into Aileen Wuornos.

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Blurred Lines — Discover the Garnier Skin Renew 5 Second Blur Instant Smoother

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I giggle every time I watch the Fotoshop by Adobé spoof, which basically pokes fun at all the airbrushed magazine covers, makeup ads, and skincare commercials that show “flawless” women with lashes that curl all the way to the middle of their foreheads, manes that unfurl like velvet curtains dropping at a posh opera, and skin that glistens even in the darkest of rooms — in other words, all the unattainable ideals that the beauty, fashion, and publishing industries impose upon everyday women because they insist on doctoring moving and still images using tools like Photoshop.

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Tarte Relaunches Its Iconic Cheek Stains — And Gives ‘Em Pretty Party Dresses — For Spring 2014

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Before Tarte Cosmetics earned its now massive following, before founder Maureen Kelly appeared on QVC regularly to discuss the newest brand launches and exclusives, before makeup artists were using Tarte cosmetics exclusively when creating red carpet looks for stars like Julie Bowen, before all the press and accolades, there was one genial product: Tarte’s Cheek Stain.

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Carefree Wavy Hair, Glowing Skin, and Galactic, Glittery Lips at Rodarte AW14

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I’ve been starving to behold some truly innovative, exhilarating beauty looks during New York Fashion Week AW14 — and, after countless shows in which models wore no lipstick, only a touch of eyeliner, and sheer pink or beige nails, I finally got my wish with the cosmic-inspired makeup at the Rodarte AW14 show.

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A Welcome Matte — Revlon Releases New ColorBurst Matte Balm Collection

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Matte lips in intense, richly pigmented, bright and buoyant shades, are a huge trend this season — and I, for one, am delighted to get a reprieve from all the glosses and lipsticks that are so saturated with shimmer that they oftentimes feel juvenile and even tacky, as if we’d confused our glitter glue pens and our cosmetics.With more brands experiment with matte formulations, Revlon has followed suit, releasing its new Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm lip collection.

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Hold on to your Love — Check out Part 3 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Whether you’re shopping for the object of your affection, your closest friend, your mom, or your baby sister this Valentine’s Day, they’ll be swept off their feet by these special trinkets.

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She’s So Lovely — Check Out Part 2 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Even if you haven’t been struck by Cupid’s arrow in the recent past, you’ll likely be smitten by these charming, sweet, thoughtful goodies, which capture the affectionate spirit of Valentine’s Day.

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Straight from the Heart — Behold Part 1 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide !

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Forget Forrest Gump-worthy boxes of chocolates and cliché bouquets of roses.

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