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Experience Island Bliss with the New güd by Burt’s Bees Mango Moonbreeze Collection

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“Comes with live hula dancers,” reads the large print in the advertisements for Mango Moonbreeze, the newest scent in the güd by Burt’s Bees family of haircare and skincare products — and, then, in smaller print comes the kicker, “By ‘live’ we mean completely imaginary.” The wink-wink quality of this advertisement embodies the spirit of he güd by Burt’s Bees brand, which seeks to make natural skincare and haircare more appealing to young, carefree, trend-setting, fun-loving types.

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Recap of Walgreen’s Union Square Grand Re-Opening Celebration with SheaMoisture

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Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with the SheaMoisture team at the Walgreen’s in Union Square (located at 145th 4th Avenue, between 14th Street and 13th Street).

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Keep the Textured Nail Trend Going Strong with Zoya PixieDust Fall/Winter 2013 Collection

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Ever the innovator, Zoya has been among the trend-setting brands spearheading the textured nail look that’s successfully transitioned from fashion runways and magazine pages to streets and sidewalks over the last two years.

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Read My Lips — The Scoop on the Latest Lip Tar Shades from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

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A bold lip is always in vogue — just think of the number of red pouts on the Golden Globes red carpet last weekend or check out the last three Rihanna album covers.

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The Clean-Up Crew — Will the Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge Become an Integral Part of your Face Washing Routine?

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Admittedly, I’m almost unnaturally attached to my Clarisonic — so much so that, when it runs out of charge, I let out a freakishly high-pitched yelp that would make people think I’m the Wicked Witch of the West melting away.

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Recreate the Beauty Looks of Sofia Vergara, Zooey Deschanel, Kate Mara, Cate Blanchett, and Amber Heard at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

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You may not be able to snatch up Cate Blanchett’s Armani Couture dress, Kerry Washington’s Fred Leighton jewels, or even Emma Thompson’s Louboutin heels, but one of the wonderful things about the realm of beauty is that, with the right tools and techniques, you can experiment with any red carpet hair or makeup look.

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A Beauty Wake-Up Call — Revive Tired-Looking Eyes With New Clarins Instant Concealer

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The older I get, the more I notice that concealer — once an optional step in my makeup application process — is now a necessity.

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Sonia Kashuk Launches Bath & Body Collection Exclusively at Target

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You’ve gotta love Sonia Kashuk  — after all, while so many makeup artists are focusing on releases with flashy packaging and rare, exotic, buzzed-about ingredients that will justify their entry into high-end department stores and specialty boutiques (and, with said entry, steep price points that will place these products in the “aspirational” category for everyday women), Kashuk has been nurturing her long-time relationship with Target, expanding her range of top-notch and remarkably affordable cosmetics, and even delving into new territory by releasing her first-ever bath and body care line.

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The Good, the Bad and the Rad — New Ban.do “Girl Talk” Bobbi Set

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Happy New Year, everyone!

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Finish Up Your Holiday Shopping With These Darling Stocking Stuffers!

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Did it just dawn on you that Christmas is merely five days away?

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