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CUTE COUPLE ALERT! Bioderma Créaline H20 + Cotton Clouds
My old roommate turned me onto this, because she's fancy and likes hard-to-find European stuff. Fancy, ¿non? I can't tell you much about it because the label's in French and y'all know I don't speak...
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I'm Doing A Detox Program That Requires Toxin-Free Skincare Products
Whenever I hear people talking about The Next Big Thing in health and wellness, I'll usually eavesdrop. Exotic words and concepts like kombucha, colonics, infrared saunas, juice fasts and salt rooms...
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Screw The Rules: Let's Wear Dark Lipstick In Springtime!
When you’ve lived close to the equator most of your life, the only concept you have of seasons is when you get an invitation to a brand’s Spring/Summer party or Fall/Winter preview. Even then, when I...
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Quick Question: Do You Ever Use 'Ethnic' Beauty Products?`
You guys, I can't stand the term "ethnic" when it's used as a synonym for "marketed to African-American people." It's just wrong on so many levels. I mean, first of all, everyone has an ethnicity (or...
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Should I Cover Up My Tattoo For My Wedding?
I got my tattoo during a pretty turbulent time in my life. In the six months prior, I had gotten fired, landed a new job in a new city, almost moved to that city, decided that job wasn't for me, quit...
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Beauty Tips From Three Of My Favorite Drag Queens
Drag queens are the epitome of glamour. Hollywood starlets ain’t got nothin’ on them--they need an army of stylists, makeup artists, hair people, etc., whereas drag queens are true do-it-themselfers....
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A Commercial Made Me Cut My Bangs, But You Don't Need To Cut Your Own Hair To...
I have no qualms with trimming my own bangs. I frequently change the look of them, which is easy since my hair, particularly the hair in the bang-ular region, grows like a weed. Since the year has...
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The Ingredient Combo That Actually Makes A Difference On My Annoying Little...
Who has two clubbed thumbs and has tried a million skincare products? THIS GAL. But as a beauty editor and Jane-proclaimed nerd, I've done more than just try products; I've paid careful attention...
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The Most Terrifying Beauty Sample I've Ever Received
So we get lots of samples sent here to the xoVain offices. I'm not going to lie--it's a dream job in that respect. Seriously, it's like Christmas. And I'll cut a bitch who tries to open anything with...
View ArticleStop Taking Things Out On Your Poor, Sweet, Innocent Cuticles!
What a week! I spent four glorious(ly exhausting) days in New York City with my family and friends. Did a little celebrating, a lot of eating (Shake Shack shakes!) and spent some much-needed time...
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Cop That Look: Liv Tyler As Corey Mason In Empire Records
Sometimes I wonder if this whole '90s throwback thing that’s been going on for a couple of years now is a bit of a backlash to the slowly festering and then messily erupting cystic mess of ridiculous...
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What The Hell Are These White Spots On My Teeth?!
I’ve never been one to fixate on blemishes. From stretch marks and scars to wrinkles and zits, I do what I can to prevent them, but when they do occur, I don’t freak out. These are signs of age and...
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Impractical And Totally Necessary: Body Paint!
People take themselves way too seriously. My number-one beauty tip? Hilarity. IT MUST ENSUE. Joy keeps us young. I have known some people from the club scene for about 20 years, and unless they got...
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Quick Question: JEALOUS?!
You may think working at the XO offices is all lipsticks and lollipops, but we actually work pretty damn hard around here. And that's an understatement when it comes to all the oomph we put behind...
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Should I Finally Get My Nose Pierced?
You know how things you were repulsed by as a kid seems much cooler, or at least bearable, now as an adult? Things like spinach, vitamins, or, for me, nose piercings. Nose piercings are very common...
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My Skin Is Sensitive AND Congested AND The Bane Of My Existence
My little sister leaned across her cup of coffee: “I’ve never seen you this grown up before.” She backpedaled, “I mean, you always seemed so…young.” My sister is 19 years old. I am 35. Before I had...
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You Don't Have To Hide Away In A Cathedral Bell Tower If You Get A Sty
Is there anything worse than a sty? Yes; but for the sake of this article, temporarily believe it's the world's biggest tragedy so you can muster up lots of sympathy/empathy for me, because I have one...
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The Imminent Robotic Takeover: Day 1
It’s a scary time we’re living in, y’all! LOOK AROUND. Robots have developed minds of their own and are now beginning their first phase of world domination. Starting, of course, with the seemingly...
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Quick Question: What Does Your Lipstick Imprint Say About You (According To...
One of my favorite timesucks, retronaut.com, recently posted a scan of a novelty "Lip Test" from 1948. All you do is put on lipstick, kiss the "Kiss Test Tissues" that came with the test, and then...
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'60s Ice Queen Beauty: A Betty Draper Francis Makeup Look
You have no idea how excited I am for the sixth season of Mad Men. I'm so excited I could buy a gun. Actually, I'm so excited I spent all morning perfecting a makeup look inspired by one of my...
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