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Archive for October, 2011

When Good Makeup Goes Bad

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

When I started covering beauty over half a decade ago, I quickly had to find space to stow all my loot. At first, a small cupboard in the …

Ask the Experts: A Mysterious Black Eye

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Q: I woke up on the second day of vacation with a mysterious black eye. I remember my eye being really itchy before I fell asleep and then …

Relief for Red Noses

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Between the onset of flu season and the proliferating ragweed pollen, your nose may be taking a beating. One of my least favorite side-effects of a sniffly sniffer …

Autumn-Inspired Eye Shadows

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Plucked straight from Mother Nature’s autumnal palette, these earthy eye shadows strike just the right balance between “wow” and wearable. If your eyes are hazel, green or golden …

Spooky Halloween Cosmetics

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

It’s been awhile since I’ve really given Halloween my all. It’s not that I don’t enjoy getting all gussied up, it’s just that I rarely have enough foresight …

Should You Clean Your Hairbrush?

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

I’ll admit it: I’ve never once cleaned my brush. Sure, I’ve extracted excess hair, but never have I ever lathered it up and given it a good scrubbing. …

Ask the Experts: Moisturizing Acne-Prone Skin

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Q: Are people with acne supposed to use a moisturizer? I have always used an oil-free moisturizer but my new dermatologist recently told me that no one with …

Great Genes, Great Cause

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Like you needed an excuse to stop by the Lancôme counter. For the second year in a row, the Parisian powerhouse is hosting a one-day national event dubbed …

How Long to Leave Nail Lacquer On

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

Here’s a quick tip for better tips: only leave nail polish on for a maximum of two weeks. “It’s simply not formulated to be worn beyond 14 days,” …

Driving Home the Importance of Sun Protection

Posted by Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson

If you spend a good deal of time in the car each day, take a look at your left arm. Now look at your right arm. You may …