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Friday January 18th, 2013

Why Are All the A-List Actresses from the ’90s Getting Into the Beauty Biz?
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Why Are All the A-List Actresses from the ’90s Getting Into the Beauty Biz?

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It used to be that when an actress’s career stalled or she got a bit past her prime, she’d turn to the theater to re-establish herself as a “serious” actress. Now it seems like Hollywood leading ladies are running to the beauty industry to up their cred and leave a legacy.

There’s a whole generation of waning ’90s TV and movie sweethearts (see: Drew Barrymore, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Aniston) who are getting serious in the beauty business. And not just as spokesmodels. But why?

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Published at 6:19 PM

Thursday January 17th, 2013

Wednesday January 16th, 2013

Drew Barrymore Gives Us an Inside Look at New Beauty Line, Talks Motherhood and D.I.Y. Makeup
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Drew Barrymore Gives Us an Inside Look at New Beauty Line, Talks Motherhood and D.I.Y. Makeup

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This week Drew Barrymore added one more line to her already impressive resume. The actress, producer, wife, and new mom of four-month-old Olive launched her beauty line, Flower, exclusively at Wal-Mart this week.

We sat down with Barrymore last night to learn a little more about how her four-month old daughter inspired her to create what she hopes to be a lasting, legacy beauty brand.

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Published at 10:55 AM

Monday January 14th, 2013

Wednesday January 9th, 2013

Tuesday January 8th, 2013

The Bar Is Back
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The Bar Is Back

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Happy Bubble Bath Day! Yep it really is a real thing. (Seriously, who comes up with these bizarre “holidays”?)

Anyway, January is the most depressing month of the year (or at least one of the coldest), so why not hop into the tub and soak for a bit? And because it is Bubble Bath Day, you should have the nicest possible soap on hand to celebrate.

Here are 15 options to get you nice and sudsy.

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Published at 4:00 PM

Monday January 7th, 2013

LiSi Cosmetics: The High-End Makeup Brand You Can Actually Afford
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LiSi Cosmetics: The High-End Makeup Brand You Can Actually Afford

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Full disclosure: I rarely wear makeup and, like many women out there, I hardly ever stray from the cosmetics brands I already know and love.

So, back in November, when blogger Christina Brown of Love Brown Sugar invited me to the launch of a nail polish she collaborated on with new beauty brand LiSi Cosmetics, I was a little skeptical. She raved about the product, the amazing quality and even more amazing price point (everything is under $15!)–but, I had to see for myself. And when I did, well, I was sold.

Read on to get the scoop on the new brand, which aims to “bridge the gap between high-end quality products and affordable prices and caters to women of all ethnicities.”

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Published at 4:00 PM

Friday January 4th, 2013

From Crustaceans to Killer Viruses, Here’s What’s New in Acne Treatment
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From Crustaceans to Killer Viruses, Here’s What’s New in Acne Treatment

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We know from experience: Acne is persistent, recurrent and can be really depressing and make you feel unattractive. It’s also a bitch to treat. Luckily, science is making great strides in this area.

We chatted with Dr. Eric Schweiger, a dermatologist and founder of the Clear Clinic in NYC, to learn about the present and future of acne treatment. From crustaceans (yup, really) to Star Trek-worthy lasers to killer viruses, here’s the latest in fighting acne.

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Published at 5:01 PM