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Kitchen Cupboard Beauty Ideas The world of beauty products is far from easy to navigate. Reading the ingredient labels of our favorite products is often daunting, with long, unrecognizable components often dominating. Making beauty simpler is more alluring than ever with these simple, all-natural beauty ideas. We've come up with a list of powerful ingredients that can be found right in your kitchen cabinet. Click through for the exfoliating, revitalizing, soothing, and softening properties that can be found in these at-home beauty stars. More»

Those first few really humid days of the warm weather months will have most of us long-haired ladies grumbling about wanting to “chop it all off.” Though the pixie may look great on stars like Anne Hathaway, such a drastic cut may have you mourning your mane. That’s why we’re loving the short hair alternative that celebs are rocking this spring: the updated bob. Jennifer Lawrence, Nikki Reed and more have turned heads by opting for a choppier take on the classic look. This style looks great on any face shape - just have your stylist cut the layers accordingly: oval and longer face shapes can do shorter pieces, while square and round faces should keep layers long. Click through to get inspired for your next salon trip. More»

One of the best things about heading out on a holiday abroad is getting to stock up on cult beauty must haves from around the world. After all, isn't half the fun having a product that no one else has even heard of? Take a trip with us from Australia to Ecuador, and next time you're overseas, don't forget to stock up on these local gems. More»

Designers opted to dive, not step, into spring eye makeup trends this spring. With bright, neon liner and mascara-less lashes, bold is the way to go when it comes to applying eye wear this season. The looks to follow are a bit quirky and reminiscent of past eras, but regardless, we’re sure you will be seeing a lot of these styles in the next few months. More»


Beauty blogs have been buzzing over the past week since Marion Cotillard's debut of her new daring 'do. The French Oscar-winner appeared at the Tokyo premiere of her film Rust and Bone, where she also premiered her freshly cut baby bangs. While the actress isn't the first to rock the choppy short bangs, she is certainly one of the few who have managed to pull it off. Click through to check out more of our favorite ladies with baby bangs and some others who, let's say, didn't quite make the cut. More»

If this spring weather isn't attacking your mood, it's attacking your hair. The rain and humidity and sudden winds are enough to turn even the most sleek hair into a veritable lion's mane. Luckily, we've got you covered in our round up. Click through for five products you won't be able to live without this spring. More»

Ladies, we all know that with a little makeup magic, any face can become a masterpiece, but the folks at Smashbox have taken this useful bit of knowledge one step further by commissioning artist Curtis Kulig to help create their Spring 2013 collection, aptly titled “Love Me,” just in time for Valentine’s Day. This is, however, hardly the first instance of a paintbrush being swapped for a blush brush. Just click through for an overview of our favorite art and cosmetic collaborations on the market right now.

Want to try out a new look without taking a huge beauty risk? Nail art is the perfect way to subtly change up your look and channel the runway trends you love in a safe, no-fail way. From oxblood, to caviar, to glitter dipped, the trends for spring 2013 offer something for every taste and nail-art skill level. Click through for our top, straight-off-the-runway picks, as well as pointers for DIY nail couture. More»

If you're looking to get out of your makeup rut this spring, there is no shortage of new trends to try from the 2013 Spring and Summer collections. Highlighting the eyes seems to be the main focus for designers this season and we saw Chanel, Dior, and Michael Kors get in on the trend. These six looks are not for the faint of heart (think neon mascara and be-dazzled eyelids), but they are all looks we should try out for a night.

From weekend ski trips to everyday wear and tear, winter can wreak some serious havoc on your skin. And while the idea of hiding out in the comfort and warmth of our own homes is a nice notion, we still all have busy lives to lead. Since our social calendars don't take a break during the winter months, we're here to offer you seven hair and skin-saving solutions to help you survive the nasty weather and take you into spring in one piece. More»

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it's even more important to not fall into a beauty rut. We all know far too well that when the cold weather comes around, our daily beauty routines tend to take a backseat to sweatpants, Ramen noodles, and movie marathons. Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you have to accept being pale, pudgy, and hairy. From winter lip colors, to long lasting eyelash perms, we've come up with top beauty tricks to keep you looking fresh! More»