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More Argan Magic — Revive Hair with Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

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Even those with only a cursory knowledge of the beauty industry have, by now, heard of argan oil and, moreover, of the brand that made this buzzed-about ingredient as recognizable a term in the pop culture lexicon as “macarons,” “planking,” and “bromance”: Moroccanoil.

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New Clarins Double Serum Proves it Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right

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If there were a Richter scale to measure human stress levels, I’m pretty certain I would have tipped that metaphorical scale during the last month.

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Soften Strands With Ecru New York’s Acacia Protein Oil

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The acacia tree (or shittah tree, as it is otherwise known) has deep spiritual roots.

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Pair of Kings — Pierre Hardy for NARS Collection

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They say one is the loneliest number — and no one knows that better than a footwear designer, whose very livelihood is contingent upon the design and construction of a perfect pair.

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It’s “Lights, Camera, Action!” Time with New Jimmy Choo FLASH Eau de Parfum

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The box in which the new Jimmy Choo FLASH Eau de Parfum ($75 for 2 fl.

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A Welcome “Matte” — NYX Cosmetics Matte Lipsticks Rule!

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For Spring/Summer 2013, the bright lip trend of seasons past continues but with a cheeky little twist: instead of ultra-shiny, frosted, or satin finishes, the emphasis is on matte, velvety textures (as seen at the Prada, Gucci, Giles, Jason Wu, and Burberry Prorsum shows).

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Have a Makeup Garden Party with the Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection

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Before I start telling you chicas about all the summer makeup you’ll want to pack in your weekender bags, I’ve got one last bit of unfinished spring beauty business.

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Give Skin a Chill Pill with New Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator

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About a month ago, my skin started staging what could best be described as a massive temper tantrum — the skincare equivalent of a 2-year-old throwing himself on the floor at the supermarket, banging his little fists on the ground, rolling around, kicking the floor, crying hysterically and screeching at eardrum-bursting levels.

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As Good As Gold — Hourglass Cosmetics No 28 Lip Treatment Oil

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Talk about having the Midas touch!

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Enter a Beauty Waterworld with Maybelline New York’s Limited-Edition Color Show Nail Lacquers

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It’s officially hit 90 degrees in New York City, which means everyone is dreaming of beaches, swimming pools, lakes, water parks, and pretty much anything involving a body of water in which they can immerse themselves and get some reprieve from the heat.

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