Catherine Q. O'Neill, Allure magazine
Heart-shaped faces are wider at the brow and narrower at the chin, which typically adds up to killer cheekbones. Here, a few guidelines for the genetically blessed.
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Like traveling to foreign lands, shopping for skin care can be disorienting. The landscape is strange. The people are pushy. And you don't speak the language (hyaluronawha?). Here's how to shop the aisles like a native.
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Round faces have that sweet and youthful appeal, but the right cut can add sophistication, too. Lauren Conrad, Adele, and more show us how it's done-and no lengths are off-limits.
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Sometimes we are willing to suffer for beauty (oh, Brazilian bikini wax), but that doesn't mean that the Earth should. These eco-expert tips will help you look great and lessen your impact.
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Think about it if you never had to shave again. You'd never have to think twice about wearing a skirt without tights. You'd never have to worry about the embarrassing hair on your upper lip. You'd never have to stay wrapped in a towel at the beach because you didn't have time for a wax appointment. This fantasy world where you could be completely hairless and free of razors (and wax) may be a reality sooner than you think, according to a recent article posted on cosmeticsdesign.com.
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Apparently, a team of scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a gel that can stop unwanted hair growth. The gel contains the antiviral agent cidofovir, which according to the articles, "Induces local alopecia when topically applied." Translation: It gets rid of hair when used at the right percentages.
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Kate Sullivan, Allure magazine
A new study has found that eating chocolate regularly is linked to a lower B.M.I. Approximately 1,000 adults, who exercised an average of three times a week and ate chocolate an average of twice a week, were tracked. Those who ate chocolate most frequently-even if it meant eating more calories overall-typically weighed five-to-seven pounds less than their peers. Wowza. (Need further proof that this is real: Cindy Crawford told us she eats chocolate every day.) The study is one of the first to look at chocolate and weight, but it's one of many that link chocolate to good health: It's been found to regulate insulin and lower blood pressure; it gives you energy; and we've all heard (or felt) that it makes dieters feel less deprived.
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But as much as I'm glad this is being studied so that all things delicious aren't labeled bad health boogeymen, I wonder if these studies are having any real-life impact on diets.
Cara Binbaum, Allure magazine
Exciting additions to the skin-care aisle treat everything from wrinkles to redness-without a prescription.
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Each skin tone has its own Achilles' heel. Here, the complexion issues unique to your color, and how best to treat them.
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Rows of cheerful corals, moody plums, and dainty pinks first beguile, then befuddle as we try to pick the best one. How to decide? We asked top manicurists to name ideal shades for various occasions.
FOR AN INTERVIEW: "Clean and simple" polish shades like pale pink, peach, or nude work best at telegraphing professionalism, says Choi.
Try: 1. Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Color + Care in Linen 2. Revlon Sheer Translucide Nail Enamel in Sheer Nude
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FOR AN EVENING OUT: When you're ready to raise the roof, or even just tap on the ceiling, reach for adventurous shades like gunmetal, navy blue, tomato red, or canary yellow.
Try: 1. Orly Nail Lacquer in La Playa 2. Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Yellow Brick Road
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FOR A FORMAL EVENT: Reds-from fire engine to deep wine-are "the epitome of elegance," says New York City manicurist Gina Viviano.
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Sure, night creams and face-lifts can take years off your appearance, but so can wearing the right hairstyle. These looks won't just stop the clock, they'll turn it back-way back.
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