A friendly wave, two thumbs-up, flipping the bird-our hands can be expressive communicators. But they also reveal things you may not want people to know. Like, oh...your birthday. Researchers in England found that most people can accurately estimate a person's age just by looking at her hands. Sun spots, veins, prominent joints, wrinkles, then skin-they're the dermatological equivalent of being carded every single day of your life. The problem, of course, is that our hands are constantly exposed to the elements, "yet people don't think to take care of them, says dermatologist Francesca Fuscco. Treating the backs of your hands with the same respect-and products-as your face will subtract years, because anti-aging ingredients (AHAs, retinol) work the same in both places. And that's not all you can do. Simply slapping on some nail polish will make your hands appear younger, but you have to choose wisely: "Bluish reds and whitish nudes highlight flaws like
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Preening in public. Too-long hair. Muddy bronzer. The line separating good taste from bad in beauty and fashion can be dangerously thin. These trends fall on the wrong side of the spectrum.
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With the right tricks, turning back the clock can be as simple as opening your makeup bag.
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An Interview With Troy Surratt, a New York City-based makeup artist, Surratt has worked with Adele and Mariah Carey.
Shopping online is convenient, but to make sure you're happy with your purchases, read this first.
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Find the right site. If you know what you want, go to a company's site, which will have the broadest color selections. To browse multiple brands, head to sephora.com or ulta.com. Both have great variety, but sticking with one means you'll rack up more shopping rewards.
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•Zero in on top sellers. A site's best-selling makeup tends to be the most flattering-universal shades that are easiest to wear.
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Do your research. Before buying a new foundation or concealer, hit up a noncommerce site, such as temptalia.com. It has a swatch gallery and foundation matrix so you can compare products.
Uncover hidden gems. UseThe 8 Best Skin Tips You've Never Heard
By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Mon, Mar 19, 2012 12:22 PM EDTBy Cara Binbaum, Allure Magazine
Simple? Yes. Predictable? Hardly. There are a multitude of ways to make skin look younger, fresher, and brighter-and they're things you never would have guessed.
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By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Mar 15, 2012 2:59 PM EDTBy Danielle Pergament, Allure magazine
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By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Tue, Feb 28, 2012 1:36 PM ESTBy Catherine Q. O'Neill, Allure magazine
March is coming in like a lion in a big, colorful way. And rich, bold, heart-stopping shades are leading the pride. Surprisingly, anyone can pull them off-if you know a few tricks.
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By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Fri, Feb 17, 2012 3:30 PM ESTBy Julie Giusti, Allure magazine
Whenever we ask top stylists for advice on getting the cut we want, they suggest bringing along an inspiration photo. And it seems like you've been following that advice: There is a wave of sought-after celebrity haircuts across the country. Here, what's hot from city to city-and how to ask for each look, no matter where you are.
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Trends may change, but the products used to create them stay surprisingly consistent. Here, a few key items we've spotted again and again backstage.
