Beauty Interview

After starring in Friends and Cougar Town, Courteney Cox has stepped into a different kind of role: the face of the Pantene Expert Collection. The line of anti-aging hair products will hit stores this November, along with a new ad campaign featuring Courteney. Find out her one makeup obsession, her postacting career plans, and the products that fill her vanity when you keep reading

"We like to think that if you put on the scent, you'll be at your most beautiful. Like putting on a Marchesa dress," said Marchesa cofounder Keren Craig about the brand's latest venture: Parfum D'Extase ($85). The perfume, which is encapsulated in a crystal-embossed bottle, contains notes of iris flower, young violet leaves, and lotus flower. It's a full, floral scent that's perfect for Spring. "For us, it was about trying to find the essence of our muse: very feminine, very sensual, and very beautiful," Karen explained.

The women of Marchesa, cofounder Georgina Chapman included, have been wanting to make their foray into the fragrance industry for some time, but it wasn't until they teamed up with Sephora that their dreams became a reality. The bottle fits in with the rest of Marchesa's exquisite aesthetic, as it's faceted to look like a crystal with tiny versions of the stones dotted down the center. "The crystal is a healing stone. We like that combination. It's something you'll want to put on your dressing table and look at." And who does Keren hope to see wearing this scent? "Every girl!" she said with a laugh. "We're never trend-led with our clothing. We like to create pieces that are really timeless. So I really hope that [Parfume D'Extase] crosses all different ages." Luckily for Marchesa, an elegant floral scent is something that's easy to love.

Longtime fans of America's Next Top Model will remember contestant Allison Harvard from both cycles 12 and 17 (aka the all-stars season) of the hit show. The wide-eyed blonde, who made a name for herself pre-ANTM as the Internet meme Creepy Chan, has frequently expressed her love of the macabre. And as an artist and photographer, her work often reflects this peculiar, offbeat feeling.

This year, Allison walked in designer Malan Breton's Fall 2012 show, and most recently, she's appeared in promotional photos for G Fine Body Art, a beauty brand that's set to launch glittery body art services at salons and spas starting later this Fall. See what Allison had to say about her work with the line, where she finds her inspiration, and the three beauty items she's currently toting around in her bag when you keep reading.

It's been quite a year for songstress Haley Reinhart. Not only did she release her debut album Listen Up in May, but she also performed at Lollapalooza earlier this month, becoming the first American Idol alum to ever take the stage at the festival. Those "two weeks of madness" as she lovingly called them may be over, but Haley shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, she's planning a US tour for the Fall. "I was born into the world of music," she says. "I know now that it was my fate and destiny to follow through with this career."

Somewhere between the tours and albums, Haley is managing to make a name for herself in another way: a singer with a highly approachable beauty aesthetic. Find out how Haley cultivated her sense of style when you keep reading.

Do you recognize this woman? Her name may ring a bigger bell. She is Thelma Meyer, the inspiration behind the garden-scented brand Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. From hand soaps to cleaning supplies, Mrs. Meyer's has been churning out eco-friendly products over 10 years, a result of Thelma's eldest daughter, Monica Nassif, wanting to create products free of harsh chemicals. Thelma turned 80 earlier this week, and to celebrate, the brand has released a limited-edition peony-scented hand soap and lotion set ($7) — peonies being Thelma's favorite scent. She also likes lavender and honeysuckle.

The muse behind the earth-friendly line still is surprised by the notoriety. "I can't believe women go crazy when they find out that I'm Mrs. Meyer," she says. "It's funny, and there's lots of smiles and picture taking." And like the products with her namesake, Thelma sticks to a "less is best" philosophy when it comes to beauty. But if there were one product for Mrs. Meyer's to create, what would it be? "Something that keeps the face moist, wrinkle-free, and in a constant smile," she quips.

Beverly Johnson is known as the first Black woman to cover Vogue in 1974, but surprisingly she says that is not her greatest accomplishment. That honor is reserved for her entrepreneurial efforts. Her expertise in the fashion industry, along with her deep interest in beauty, is coming together in her Beverly Johnson beauty line.

“There’s just something about building something and seeing something come to fruition that is really gratifying and life-reaffirming,” she admits. “I feel 20 years old because of all the enthusiasm and passion and purpose in what I’m doing right now.” Learn more about Beverly’s latest endeavor, her life lessons, and her beauty beliefs when you continue reading.

Actress Alison Sweeney may be known for her longtime role as the oft-scheming Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives, as well as for her hosting gig on The Biggest Loser. But she also has one of the clearest, smoothest complexions on TV — and with good reason. "My mom was an advocate of healthy skin and sunscreen before it was fashionable," says Alison, who recently helped select the finalists for a modern-day Coppertone girl contest.

And while Alison reveals she doesn't have any special skin care rituals in particular, she does follow the same regimen each day: sunscreen (Coppertone's Oil Free Faces SPF 30) in the morning and a liberal application of moisturizer in the evening. If she could travel back and tell her 20-year-old self what to change, though, it would involve being more diligent with cleansing. "I wish I had known how important it is to wash your face every night before going to bed and remove all traces of makeup," she says. Sound advice for saving face.

Three things that you don't want to go flat: your tires, a glass of soda, and a self-tan. When it comes to the latter, this is in reference to that dreaded one-note look that people often get after applying a sunless tanning product. There are a few things you can do, however, to keep your faux tan looking glowy and multidimensional, as opposed to flat, muddy, and just plain boring. To find out how to bring new life to a self-tan, just keep reading.