By Meredith Stebbins, Birchbox
Shiny Skin
There's a fine line between dewy skin and gross, shiny skin. We've all fallen victim to the latter at one time or another (often with photographic evidence to prove it…darn flash!). Whether your complexion is comparable to an oil slick or you just have the occasional sheen, here are the measures you can take to do away with shine once and for all.
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If you're suffering from overly oily skin, the problem could be your cleanser. Harsh, sulfate-based cleansers can strip the skin of its protective barrier, causing oil production to kick into overdrive. Switch to a milder formula like One Love Organics Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser, which uses a trio of gentle botanicals that won't dry your skin out.
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It's a myth that if you have naturally oily or combination skin, you don't need to moisturize. But if you do fall into either of those categories, it's important
Astrology.Com Daily BeautyScopes -- Friday March 16, 2012
By Astrology.com BeautyScopes | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Mar 15, 2012 12:52 PM EDT
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Sometimes the timing on a project isn't right, no matter how much you want it to work. Move on to something else. When it's supposed to happen, it will. So save your flamenco shoes or sewing machine until then.
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Your taste for luxury is keen, but there comes a time when you have to think about your future. Learning to do mani-pedis and facials at home will save you substantial amounts of cash and help toward long-term goals.
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Seeing the potential in your appearance and doing something about it are two different things. Isn't it time you started that exercise schedule, cut your hair or cleaned out your closet instead of just9 Non-Cheesy Makeup and Outfit Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
By RealBeauty.com | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Mar 15, 2012 9:58 AM EDTJust in time for St. Patrick's Day, we garnered a group of green makeup and accessories.
CosaBella Celine Babydoll
CosaBella baby doll dress
After throwing back Car Bombs at your local McFadden's (doesn't every town have one?), take the festivities to your bedroom. Surprise him under the covers by dressing like a sexy, little leprechaun. $96.50; cosabella.com
Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial PocketBac Sanitizing Hand Gel in Green AppleBath & Body Works hand sanitizer
Make sure you don't catch someone's cold on the flip-cup table by coating your palms with this germ-killing gel. It smells like juicy apples, lemon, and vanilla bean, which can totally double as your next mixed drink inspiration. $1.50; bathandbodyworks.com
BC Footwear Steeplechase LoaferBC Footwear Loafer
Show your pride from head to toe by rocking these on-trend printed loafers. Then, make them your Sunday brunch staple by pairing them with rolled-up boyfriend jeans, a cute tee, and a shrunken blazer. $55; urbanoutfitters.comRead More: 27 Things Every Woman Should
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By Cosmopolitan.com | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 6:04 PM EDT
Read More »from How to Get the Girl-Next-Door LookJennifer LawrenceTouch-me hair, gorgeous skin, pink lips...guys can't get enough of the all-natural look. Score the style with these easy beauty moves.
By Korin Miller
The release of The Hunger Games movie is just around the corner, and we keep seeing pics of its star, Jennifer Lawrence, popping up lately. With her bright skin and flowy hair, she's the ultimate in girl-next-door sexy, which, coincidentally, guys are obsessed with. Copy Jennifer's all-American glow with these tricks.
Touchable Skin
Regular facials are a great way to scrub off grody dead winter skin, but, really-who can afford them? That's why we love Kate Sommerville's exfoliating treatment. Just rub a little dab into your skin when y ou wash your face, let it sit for two minutes, and rinse it off. The scrub leaves your face feeling super-smooth with a pretty glow.
Kate Sommerville ExfoliKate Gentle, $19 for .5 oz
Kissable Lips
Just like your face looks amazing after you get rid of dead skin, your lips need a pick-me-up, too. AndBy Loren de la Cruz, Birchbox
Read More »from What is Jelly Polish?Zoya fleck effects
The finish of my new favorite polishes, Zoya Mylar Fleck Glazes, is jelly, which got me to thinking--what exactly is jelly nail polish?
Jellies are like glazes and are basically pigment added to a clear base. To make a jelly polish, about 25% opaque creme polish is mixed with 75% clear polish. Most jellies are still translucent after several coats and I think the best analogy would be to say that jellies are like lip gloss for nails while cremes are like lipstick.
You may also notice that a lot of glitters have jelly bases, which makes them great for layering and perfect for adding that extra oomph to an opaque color. Aside from Zoya's Fleck Effect collection, some of my other favorite jelly-based glitters are Deborah Lippmann Today Was A Fairytale, Deborah Lippmann Glitter In The Air, and Nubar Sour Candy.
For those of you that own jelly polishes, but want more of a color payoff, use a white base coat first. I used this trick myself recently after IThe Bang-er Sisters: Kate Spade Models Rock Clip-On Bangs ... Would You?
By Babble.com | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 3:40 PM EDT
Read More »from The Bang-er Sisters: Kate Spade Models Rock Clip-On Bangs ... Would You?The Banger Sisters!I was revisiting a few of my favorite images from the 2012 F/W Fashion Week the other day when I became quite distracted by a few of the Kate Spade models. Are those . . . wait a minute. They're wearing . . . are those clip-on bangs? Is this kosher?
They are fake, those bangs, and you know what else? They aren't even trying to pretend they're not! The more I thought about it the more obsessed I became. Think about it: Bangs without the commitment? Bangs without the oh-so-painful grow out period? Bangs one day, not-bangs the next? I'm sold! Heaven help me, this is the greatest idea the world has ever had!
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Check out some of my favorite fake banged Kate Spade looks, and-and!-a source for where you can get your own for under $30. I KNOW!Clip-On BangsThe Blonde Bang-er
While we can't get enough of these bangs - we love the color combo of this outfit even more. Who's ready for spring?!Clip-On BangsThe Colorful Bang-er
Regardless of how you feel aboutCan Math Predict Celebrity Divorce?!
By Daily Makeover | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 3:37 PM EDTIn 2006, New York Times writer John Tierney paired up with statistician Garth Sundem to create a mathematical equation that could predict the longevity of celebrity marriages. With five years of data at their disposal, the NYT team has revamped their marriage quotient, and they put some of our favorite couples on the fast track for divorce.
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The equation foresaw the splits of celebs like Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, as well as Britney Spears and K-Fed, while predicting the 15-year-mark for couples like Matt Damon and his wife Luciana and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
Tierney and Sundem originally predicted that fame is a factor in celebrity break ups, but now they insist that it is the type of fame (legitimate or tabloid) that holds weight in a relationship. Sundem told the Times, "It turns out that overall fame doesn't matter as much as the flavor of the fame. It's tabloid fame that
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By Astrology.com BeautyScopes | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 1:30 PM EDT
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Find a compromise between bargain and high end. If you love your hand soap but don't love the economy-size container, repurpose a nice dispenser from a pricier purchase and decant it into that.
Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Intimacy Secrets Reading
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
It's time to minimize the shimmer, especially when it comes to foundation and primer. After all, you want your skin to look better, not like you've put on a lot of makeup, especially when you're on the job.
Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Maya-Aztec Reading
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Is this rip on the seam or in the fabric? A little know-how can save you the trouble of taking it to a pro. If it's the former, you can probably fix it yourself with no trouble. If it's the latter, get to your tailor.
3 Kardashian Products that (Shockingly) Work -- and 3 to Boycott
By BeautyRiot Diva | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 12:54 PM EDTHave you heard of BoycottKim.com? It's a website where you can sign an online petition and pledge to boycott "any product sold or marketed by Kim Kardashian." This includes products like the Tria Beauty Hair Removal System, the Kardashian Kollection, and even sites like ShoeDazzle.
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Now, I'll be honest with you. I don't really have anything against Kim K. In fact, I'm sort of obsessed with her smoky eye makeup (see how her makeup artist creates the look here). But I still think this whole "boycott Kim" movement is pretty hilarious, so I decided to look into what kind of products she makes/endorses to see if they're really that bad.
Related: 11 Major Celebrity Clothing Line FailsAnd … OK … maybe there's a good reason for the boycott. Some of the products she endorses don't even work. But I also found some Kardashian-branded items that are actually worth your hard-earned cash. So before you sign that petition,
Read More »from 3 Kardashian Products that (Shockingly) Work -- and 3 to BoycottIs Chewing Gum Giving You Wrinkles?
By Allure Daily Beauty Reporter | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 14, 2012 12:42 PM EDTBy Sophia Panych, Allure magazine
Now that I'm aware that sleeping on your side can cause wrinkles, I've been wondering what other daily activities we're engaging in that-unbeknownst to us-are making us look more Shar Pei-like.One of my favorite blogs, The Beauty Brains, recently reposted a news item with dermatologist Jessica Wu. In addition to addressing the wrinkle-causing effects of sleeping sideways, she discussed how gum chewing and straw-sucking might just be sapping the youth right out of your face.
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Before spitting out my Orbit and pouring my Diet Coke into a wine glass, I wanted to see if other docs reached the same conclusions. According to Wu, gum smacking can lead to bulking up of the muscles around your jaw, contributing to a "jowl-y look" and "can contribute to wrinkles on the upper lip." I asked New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo for her opinion: "The lines around your mouth are more likely to
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