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Everyone wants clear, glowing skin - the good news? Getting it is easier than you think!

Secret #1 - Get Plenty of Exfoliation

"Exfoliation is key in order to remove the dead, complexion-dulling skin cells that accumulate on top of your skin," says Annet King, director of Global Education at the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. "When you exfoliate, you're revealing fresh cells underneath, evening out the skin's surface, and giving it a healthy glow." Miza Shiman from OC61 Salon and Spa in NYC suggests, "mixing corn meal with warm water." The DIY money-saving mixture can act as a scrub. Use it twice a week.

Secret #2 - No Smoking
"In my practice, I can spot a smoker's skin a mile away. The difference in texture, wrinkles, and pigmentation is enormous between smokers and nonsmokers," says Dr. Christine Rodgers, EnPointe Skin Solutions' expert. Adds DermaDoctor founder Dr. Audrey Kunin, "For every 10 years you smoke, your face ages 14 years."

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Dr. Seuss' environmentally-conscious tale of The Lorax (starring Taylor Swift and Zac Efron) hits the big screen this month, so we rounded up the best natural beauty products.

Pick #1: A Beautiful Life Nail Lacquer in Cuke
A Beautiful Life Nail Lacquer in Cuke
How it's eco: Keep your manicure Mother Nature-friendly with these non-toxic polishes. We're sweating the latest shade, Cuke, which is green in every way.
$12; abeautifullife.com.

Pick #2: Schick Xtreme3 Eco Razor
Shick Eco Razer

How it's eco: How's this for spring cleaning: Schick's first-ever sustainable razor (and packaging!) is created from 100 percent recycled plastic hangers.
Pack of four for $7.50; walmart.com.

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Pick #3: Neal's Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate
Neal's Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate
How it's eco: A whopping ninety percent of the ingredients in this serum are organic, including water (yup!), grape seed oil, aloe vera, orange peel, and flower oil. Massage it into your skin before bed to wake up with a

Out of all the spring fashion we have to look forward to, we're most excited about animal prints! From frocks to bags, we've rounded up our favorites.

Pick #1: Topshop Valentine Faux Snakeskin Ballet Flats
Top Shop Ballet Flat
How to 'work' it: Get your dose of chic snakeskin courtesy of comfy flats.
$40; topshop.com.

Pick #2: Tommy Hilgifer Bangle
Tommy Hilfiger leopard bangle
How to 'work' it: Desk job doesn't allow too much jungle fever in your daily duds? Try a subtle touch with this enamel bangle.
$129; tommy.com.

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#3: Leopard Spot Tights
Hallelu leopard tights

How to 'work' it: Already sexy fishnets take a walk on the wild side with spots.
$10; shophallelu.com.

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Pick #4: Banana Republic Skirt
Banana Republic leopard skirt

How to 'work' it: Have some fun with your 9-to-5 wardrobe by trying basics like a pencil skirt in a graphic leopard print.
$89.50; bananarepublic.com.

Pick #5: Sam Edelman Layne Crossbody Bag
Sam Edelman Layne crossbody bag

How

Great beauty news! Not all timeless products cost an arm and a leg. We've rounded up the skin and makeup products women keep going back to that cost $25 or less. At prices that good, it's time to try them out.

Pick #1 - Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Why We Love It - It's no surprise one is sold every 3.7 seconds worldwide: this dermatologist-concocted pick maintains the optimum moisture balance for all skin-types.
$23; nordstrom.com

Pick #2 - Essie Ballet Slippers

Why We Love It - Brides and low-key tomboys alike have all pledged their allegiance to this perfectly pinky-but-nude polish. The shade is one of the brand's most popular and a manicure no-brainer (in our opinion).
$8; essie.com

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Pick #3 - Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Why We Love It - Pair your favorite volumizing mascara with this tiny tool and it'll work magic on your lashes. It's received such an iconic status in the makeup-loving community that it was immortalized with

We decided to quiz on our guys on their red carpet opinions from last night's Oscars. If they're forced to watch it with us, they might as well have the opportunity to speak up, right?

Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara
Boyfriend 1 says: I personally don't like the hairstyle. It looks like a toupee. But, her gown makes her look like an angel.

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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Boyfriend 2 says: I liked the front part of her dress, but didn't like the arm cutouts. I am not a fan of that kind of hairstyle…it looks like a hairy bagel.

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Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne
Boyfriend 3 says: I don't like the bangs. They cover up too much of her face. They really distract me from noticing the rest of her makeup.

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Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams
Boyfriend 2 says: She'd look so much better with long hair. She's just not that sexy.

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Boyfriend 3 says: You can't see her long flowing hair! I think she normally looks a lot better than

Why should the stars have all the fun? This Oscar weekend, prep for your own red carpet with these fun picks.

Xen-Tan E! Live from the Red Carpet Perfect Blend
Xen-Tan
If you've ever been jealous of Ryan Seacrest's bronzed skin (no judgment), know that it probably comes from a bottle. Try this E!-branded self-tanner that allows you to customize your own shade by twisting the dial on the container (choose from a subtle Jennifer Aniston glow to a JWoww-level brown). Plus, the cucumber-melon scent won't give away your skin-darkening secret.
$43; nordstrom.com

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Michael Kors Very Hollywood Sparkling Eau de Toilette
Michael Kors
Celebrity designer Michael Kors has outfitted some of Hollywood's most sought-after bods, including Beyoncé, Blake Lively, and Rachel McAdams. It's fitting that he would create this spangly perfume with It girls in mind. The fruity fragrance has spotlight-stealing potential with hints of black currant, neroli, and mandarin.
$72;

The delightful Bruce Grayson has big plans for Oscar night: working it hardcore behind the scenes as the Academy Awards's makeup department head. We quizzed the Olay ambassador and professional makeup artist on concerns of the stars, red carpet essentials, and how he gets male actors to say yes to cosmetics.

Real Beauty: So, what does being the Oscars's chief makeup guy entail?

Bruce Grayson: Besides the stars you think of on the red carpet, we have production numbers, singers, and dancers who all need tending to. In the past, I've worked with as many as a team of twenty and as few as six-it's always a team effort. You have someone in the VIP green room doing makeup and an artist on either side of the stage. At the awards, there's not a place you can go where you won't find a makeup artist.

RB: So when Anne Hathaway hosted and you had all those singers and dancers…that must've been a lot of work!

BG: Exactly!

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Vintage-inspired shoes, bags, hair and neck adornments, and fur graced the runway this season with hints of gold and earth tones throughout.

BCBG

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

Karen Walker

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

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Timo Weiland

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

Theyskens Theory

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

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3.1 Phillip Lim

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

Cynthia Rowley

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

Gemma Kahng

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

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Samantha Pleet

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

William Okpo

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Show

Prabal Gurung

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