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We're very excited to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover!

To say that Kim Cattrall knows sexy is like saying a fish knows how to swim--it just doesn't do justice to her innate ability to inhabit her sensuality. The 54-year-old actress spent the last decade as one of TV's most sexualized characters on HBO's Sex And The City. When we got the chance to sit down with Kim, who is the new face of Olay's Total Effects anti-aging body line, we got the scoop on how she continues to look so amazing. The soft-spoken star says women need to get rid of the notion that sexy means over-the-top. "I always think that less is more," she says. "There's a point where you look in the mirror and say 'Is this too much?' and if you even have that inclination than it usually is."

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We're excited to share this Daily Makeover story from Clark's Botanicals founder Francesco Clark, who gives you some tips on paring down your routine:

No one has hours to primp every day, so we learn to adapt and customize certain products to specific needs we have, experimenting to see what works best.

I'm a firm believer in a streamlined, eco-conscious approach to beauty. Double-duty beauty products fall right into the less is more philosophy, so I'm happy to share my tried-and-true tips to streamline your beauty routine.

• Tinted lip balms can also work as cheek stains. Just make sure to use sparingly for a slight flush!

• Cleansers formulated with salicylic acid can double as a shampoo to combat a greasy scalp.

• A great standby solution if you get a big red zit is to dab some Visine on it. It really will get the red out!

• In a pinch, you can use a rich moisturizer or facial mask as a hair grooming cream. A tiny dab tames flyaways and keeps hair in place.

• Bronzing gel can be used as temporary hair highlights. Starting at the roots, smooth a little on select strands to add shine and dimension.

• Lip balms are the multi-tasker of the beauty world. I love to use it as an eyebrow tamer or as a cuticle cream.

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You don't have to use sweat-induced breakouts as a reason to avoid the gym! We're excited to share this Daily Makeover story full of tips and tricks for preventing post-workout acne:

The good news: You're keeping your New Year's resolution and hitting the gym at least three times a week. The not-so-good news: Your skin doesn't seem too happy with the sudden increase in activity, even though your mind and body are totally on board. Why can't they all just get along? If you find yourself with some unpleasant post-workout acne, don't let that be an excuse to keep you off the treadmill. Instead, follow this expert advice from dermatologist Dr. Hilary Reich to keep your complexion and body in their best condition.

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Makeup artist Gina Brooke has created looks for Madonna, Anne Hathaway, and Gisele Bundchen, and has a wealth of beauty knowledge. We're excited to share this Daily Makeover story by her:

The holidays are a joyful time, but also a time where we tend to overindulge — whether it's by eating too many sweets and salty snacks or drinking to the point of regret. We especially seem to notice it the next morning when we look in the mirror and see the lovely side effects of our late night filled with excess — skin appears dry, tight and sallow, and our eyes are puffy from too much salt intake. Fortunately there are some quick and easy home remedies and makeup tricks to resolve these problems. Get the scoop after the jump.

We love makeup artist Gina Brooke, so we're happy to share this Daily Makeover story by her:

Primping for the party season sometimes means turning out a look at a moment's notice. For those occasions when you only have a few minutes, here are two high-glam looks that will make the A.M. to P.M. transition seamless.

All you need for the first look is a highlighter and red lipstick. I've extolled the virtues of highlighters before, but they really do imbue the skin with an instant radiant glow. Just apply to the apples of the cheeks, down the bridge of the nose and on the jaw bone.

Next create a bold, red pout. Start with a neutral liner first. Don't just fill in the lines—use the liner over the entire lips to create a base for your lipstick. Using a lip brush, apply a richly pigmented lipstick from the outer corner to the inner corner, then repeat from the other side.

If sultry eyes are more your thing, try a metallic smoky look. Choose a shadow duo with a black and a metal shade like gunmetal gray, silver or bronze. I love Hourglass' Visionaire in Prism. Using a shadow brush, apply the lighter shade to the base of your lid, working your way from the inside corner out. Use your finger to blend for a gradation of color.

Apply the dark shade, but avoid applying it all the way across to the inner corner of the eyes—this can make your eyes appear smaller. Blend the two colors together, then add a couple of coats of mascara, and a neutral lip shade, and you are ready to hit the town.

Either one of these are fantastic party looks and should take you less than five minutes to do!

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Leighton Meester insists she is quite low-maintenance when it comes to her beauty regimen.

The Gossip Girl actress says she is laid back about her look and prefers not wearing a lot of makeup because she has to wear so much for work.

To find out more about Leighton's beauty habits, just keep reading.

We're happy to present this article by makeup artist Victoria Stiles, who wrote it for one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover!

Concealer can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Choosing the wrong concealer color or texture can throw your entire makeup application off course, leaving you looking older than your time. Knowing how to pick the correct color and texture for your skin can ultimately enhance your overall appearance and help you hide any beauty mishaps.

Here are some concealer myth busters to help you learn how to correctly use concealer to make your skin look healthy, fresh and flawless. To check out the myth busters, just keep reading.

We're excited to present this article written by top dermatologist Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone for Daily Makeover.

Did you know that the foods you eat can help you look better too? Foods that are rich in nutrients, low in calories and that have myriad health benefits are called superfoods. Many of these superfoods can also have tremendous benefit for your skin. Here are five superfoods that you can incorporate into your diet now to reveal healthier, younger-looking skin.

To find out what superfoods can help amp up your skincare regime, just keep reading.

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The "Love Story" singer says certain scents bring back memories of her past.

She told Allure, "Different smells bring different relationships to mind for me. I'd put on Abercrombie 8 to remember when I was in ninth grade and had my first boyfriend, because he gave me that. The coolest girl in school wore Britney Spears Fantasy, and I had to copy her."

To find out what other scents bring back memories for Taylor, just keep reading.

We're excited to present this article by celebrity stylist, Oribe, featured on one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover!

I've worked with a lot of celebrities over the course of my career, but working with an icon like Cher is definitely one of the highlights — it's a milestone I've always looked forward to.

Her new movie Burlesque is coming out on Thanksgiving, so I had the honor of styling her hair for her December Vanity Fair cover. She's wonderful because even though she's bigger than life, she's very open and great to work with on-set. She makes you feel very creative. To check out celebrity hairstylist Oribe's tips for getting Cher's hair right, just keep reading.