By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover
Talk about a makeover. It's amazing how much of a difference a new nose can make. You won't believe these famous faces' before pictures!
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Dolce & Gabbana Whether it's a significant other's fragrance or the wafting smell of a bakery, scent is a powerful force for desire. But can you shape the message you send to others by changing your perfume? We spoke with Dr. Stephen Snyder, a psychiatrist specializing in relationship issues, who's working with Dolce & Gabbana for the release of their new Desire fragrance, to find out how the right scent can make you seem sexy and intriguing.
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Ever wonder why certain notes appear in so many scents? It's because they send a distinct message. A floral note, like the tuberose in Dolce & Gabbana Desire, "has that hypnotic quality that makes a person want to stop - as one says, 'stop and smell the roses,'" Dr. Snyder explains. "A potential partner may have other distractions, whether it's something else or someone else they may be thinking about." By wearing a floral fragrance, "You
By Kristin Booker, Beauty High
Pimple We've all been there: something fabulous is about to happen and you wake up with a planet-sized zit on your face. Even though you know that pretty much everyone will tell you not to touch it, you know you're GOING to touch it, so why not do the least harm possible? We contacted one of the best in the industry, Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu, to give us some tips on how to safely take down that zit. We urge you to follow her instructions carefully, because the zit is one thing, but the problems that can stem from not treating your skin right can be all sorts of complicated.
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Do it at night. Dr. Wu advises popping the offending zit at night. "It might leak after it's been opened, so you'd rather it do that at night while you're sleeping than during the day when people can see it."
Sterilize, sterilize, sterilize. We cannot stress enough that anything that touches your face has to be sterile
By Shannon Farrell, Daily Makeover
Celebs like Michelle Williams and Emma Watson have made the pixie covetable. And although it's a risky cut, it's just that - a haircut, and hair does grow back. These leading ladies are proving that the transition from short to long hair can be worry-free, and even a great style all in itself.
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By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover
There's nothing worse than gloss that leaves your lips coated in a goopy mess. We tested dozens of brands to bring you the shiniest, non-sticky glosses that won't disappoint.
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A bang here, a layer there - a cut can really enhance the shape of your features. So before you request Michelle's wispy pixie or Giuliana's tousled lob, heed this expert advice on which new 'dos will work best for you.
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Rose Byrne The makeup artists who worked the red carpet circuit had a difficult task - making sure actresses like Anne Hathaway and Rose Byrne had flawless makeup that stayed in place all day and night. Their must-have product? Setting powder, of course.
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"Even a minimal amount of powder will set your makeup, smooth your skin, and give you longer wear," Nars Lead Makeup Stylist Jenny Smith told us. "From a makeup artist point of view you should always use some sort of powder!" However, it's not always the easiest product to apply - especially when we're already fighting off dry winter skin. Lucky for us, she shared her tips on daily wear, and why face powder is worth the extra step in the morning.
1. Always match your skin.
"Whether you're planning on being in harsh lighting or taking a lot of photos, your powder should always match your skin," says Jenny. Be careful: your powder's color can change once
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Who Has The Best Skin In Hollywood? Celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas has worked with almost every actress out there (she's expecting a visit from Emma Stone later on today) and is responsible for the glow you see in red carpet pictures. Since I want nothing more than gorgeous skin that makes people stop dead in their tracks, I asked Joanna about the secrets behind some of the most famous faces out there.
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Her A-List Clients Just this past Sunday, Joanna used her magic hands on Naomi Watts to get her ready for the Oscars. "The facial that I gave her is a micro-current facial," says Joanna. "So I use a mild form of electricity to drain out puffiness, tighten the muscle, tighten the skin, so it makes everything looked toned, gorgeous. Her skin was glowing. We did a lot of oxygen on her skin, which is great for putting on makeup."
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Does Where You Live Determine How Much Makeup You Wear? If you're asking makeup artist Susan Posnick, the answer is yes. As someone who has traveled around the world, Susan has seen her fair share of trends come and go, but she says that the way a woman wears her makeup has everything to do with where she lives. She's even named her new collection of lipsticks after the cities that inspired them.
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"Dallas ($19, susanposnick.com) is a pink," Susan says of the lipstick. "Dallas women are the most manicured women in the world. They just are. They spend more money getting overdone. I think women in Dallas wear more makeup than anywhere else in the world." She should know, considering she spent several years as Mary Kay's personal makeup artist (yes, that Mary Kay of the pink cadillac).
And what about the lipstick named after the Big Apple? "New York City ($19, susanposnick.com) is the berry, so it looks like women have bitten their lips," Susan says. "New York City
By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover
The best makeovers involve a drastic cut, and that's exactly what these ladies did. See 15 stars before and after they went under the knife, er, scissors.
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