François Nars's latest work of art, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself ($45), is more than just another coffee table kind of book. Of course it's pretty to look at, but you'll find that you can't help but be inspired by its contents: tutorial after tutorial of makeup looks featuring women and men of varying ages and ethnicities. And here's a chance for you to see (and try out) some of these Read more

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost painting on your toes. Yep, the holiday season is here. And with it come some of the year's most fun and fabulous polishes in shades and textures that you'll wish you had a good excuse to wear all year round. Ready to get festive? Read more

Tonight is Fashion's Night Out, and New York City will be filled with pretty much every big name in fashion and beauty. Designers, stylists, models, makeup artists, and more will be part of the most style-filled evening of the year. If you're headed out but don't know where to start, we've rounded up 10 can't-fail options for a beautiful time. Check out these choices, and come track us down to Read more

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Calling all sun goddesses. You know that I'll never advocate baking yourself in the sun, and that's why I'm such a proponent of SPF. 'Tis the season to get your glow on, so let's practice some safe sunning by means of bronzers. I've scoured the Product Reviews section to find the most popularly reviewed bronzing items. Whether your budget is tight or has a little more wiggle room, here are eight Read more

Since many of you had questions after my first post about counterfeit cosmetics, I created a guide to spotting the fakes. Although you can find some good deals on eBay, fake goods are extremely prevalent. Watch out for phony MAC, Nars, and Bobbi Brown — although a few other brands pop up as well. Use this guide to protect yourself from bogus beauty, and be prepared to laugh and cringe while you Read more

You already know there are some beauty items you don't need to splurge on. But what about the pricey products that actually do the job much better than their cheapy counterparts? Over the years, I've found a few things that definitely deserve their high price tags. So start saving your dollars, because these are worth every penny. Read more

Vasocongestion, aka the sex flush, is an increase in blood flow that occurs throughout the body as a result of becoming sexually aroused. But you don't have to slip under the sheets to get that unique glow. There are easy ways to fake it, and no one else will be the wiser. Most famously, Nars Orgasm blush ($27) mimics a heady postcoital glow, but there are plenty of other options out there these Read more