Advertising is all around us, and it's particularly ubiquitous in the realm of beauty. Makeup, skin care, and fragrance get shilled to us constantly, and many of us are only passingly aware of the messages we're receiving. Which is why the 10 ads here are such a big deal. For better or for worse, these spots made a big impression — sometimes on consumers, sometimes on regulatory committees, and Read more

Fall is well and truly here in all its crisp, golden glory, and November may well be the month your beauty routine changes most. It's a big transition: along with gorgeous, crackling leaves, skin and hair also get drier, and the makeup palette changes over completely. This month's the one to treat yourself well, so we've got some great picks, from the thickest, most luxurious body cream ever to a Read more

Simon Cowell arrived in style for last night's screening of his new TV show, The X Factor, stepping out of his custom-built black Rolls-Royce to greet screaming fans at LA's ArcLight theater. He was the last judge to arrive on the red carpet and promptly received a kiss from his good friend Paula Abdul. X Factor reunites former American Idol judges Simon and Paula and introduces new faces L.A. Read more