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Name: Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson
Title: Beauty Writer
Beauty Product You Can’t Live Without: CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion, this micro-fiber formula leaves my wimpy lashes looking super lush, almost like i'm wearing falsies. And for $8 a tube, you can't beat the price.
Best Beauty Tip: Exfoliate everyday before bed by applying a glycolic or retinol cream, which gently sloughs off dead cells, stimulates turnover and helps reveal a more radiant complexion. It'll change the way your skin looks, I swear!
Your Beauty Philosophy: Do more with less. I love multi-tasking products: I use Ramy Cream Blush on my cheeks, lips and even as an eye shadow; my Kiehl's Lip Balm doubles as a highlighter and eye gloss; and I use brow powder to touch up overgrown roots!
If your standard Monday-thru-Friday manicure typically showcases a sheer wash of Ballet Pink polish, consider making a switch to Becca Cosmetics’ Dancing Barefoot ($15). Equally work-friendly (and an …
While it’s tempting to go bare-faced once the temperature falls below 50, I follow this simple rule-of-sun: “If there’s enough light to read a newspaper by, you need …
Although I’d love to schedule a semi-regular manicure – 15 minutes of peace and quiet interspersed with a hand massage? Yes please! – I seem to be preternaturally …
No longer the sole province of celebrities and the makeup artists that transform them, lash curlers have become a staple in many women’s cosmetic kits. In fact, as …
What it is: Rough, scaly and oh-so-unsexy, Keratosis Pilaris – aka “Chicken Skin” – crops up on the upper arms and fronts of thighs. While many of us …
I love a good facial. My favorite facialist is Melissa “Wonder Hands” Shea from VMV Hypoallergenics who dishes up the most soul-soothing, skin-smoothing treatments ever. While some facials …
I’ve always been surprised by how many men claim to dislike women’s makeup. My own husband swears he prefers my face au naturel, as does my brother and …
Who doesn’t love a toasty hot shower during January’s deep freeze? But to make the most out of your morning shower, you may want to consider sudsing up …
To banish blackheads without plunking down extra cash for those store-bought strips, look no further than the school supply closet. Simply apply a thin strip of Elmer’s Glue …
When it comes to seeing marked improvement in your complexion, patience is truly a virtue. The more time you give a product to work, the less likely you’ll …
