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    Beauty Breakthroughs of 2012

    Photo by: David Cook
    MASCARA
    Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara

    This volumizing mascara transforms sparse, wimpy eyelashes into thick, luscious, perfectly defined fringe that never clumps or crosses ... more 
    Photo by: David Cook
    MASCARA
    Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara

    This volumizing mascara transforms sparse, wimpy eyelashes into thick, luscious, perfectly defined fringe that never clumps or crosses into RuPaul's Drag Race territory. 



    How It Works: The anatomy of the mascara wand is the secret weapon here: Tiny "micro-chambers," or grooves, are molded into the bristles and envelop every last hair in the lightweight formula, creating the appearance of dense, high-lift fringe.

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    Thu, May 24, 2012 11:46 AM EDT
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    Meirav Devas, Allure magazine



    What's a 13-letter word for innovations? Breakthroughs. Our readers voted for the year's top innovations, and the winners make looking good as easy as the Monday crossword. Among them, a hair straightener that defies frizz for 72 hours and a sunscreen that sticks to wet skin. (Triple word) score.




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