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Acne Action Hero AnnaLynne McCord!

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous (and hilarious) AnnaLynne McCord as she prepped for an Acne Action Plan appearance at NYC's Time Warner Center. The Acne Action Plan is a totally fantastic...
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Laurel's Ultimate Guide to Sunblock

As I've said a million times before--I'm a total sunscreen freak. After a summer of access to pretty much any type of sunscreen imaginable, I've developed very specific favorites for different scenarios, verging on OCD....
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Get Star Treatment Courtesy Of Remington!

Care for a free trip to Hollywood with star treatment, and a personal styling session with celebrity stylist Richard Marin? Duh, who wouldn't! Enter Remington's Tools for Celebrity Style contest and you could be well...
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Calling All New Yorkers!

Listen up fans of 90210! On August 13th, from 4:30 to 6:30 AnnaLynne McCord will be on hand at The Shops at Columbus Circle in NYC to meet with fans, and introduce the new Acne...
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Smell Good, Do Good!

I love coconut. Coconut sorbet, coconut water, and Coconut Body Butter from The Body Shop. It just smells like summer, and wearing it makes me feel like I'm away on a gorgeous beach. Even better...
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Times Square Sephora Opening Festivities!

Celebrate! Sephora has just opened a brand new store in Times Square, on 42nd street and Seventh Ave, and lucky me, I got to attend some of the fun! By far the most exciting part...
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Rock Out With Armour Beauty Lip Gloss

What makes a super moisturizing, cruelty-free lip gloss that has great color and a slight orange cream-sicle smell even cooler? When it comes from a line developed by a rock goddess for long-lasting wear while...
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20% Off At The Cosmetic Market

Score! From August 1st through August 31st take 20% off online purchases at The Cosmetic Market by entering TEENVOGUE at checkout! Choose from hundreds of goodies, and some of my personal faves like Clarins Sunscreen...
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30 Days Of Mascara: Chantecaille Faux Cils

My lash type: Long, slight curl, sparseI tested: Chantecaille Faux Cils MascaraThoughts: This tube definitely lives up to its claim of a false-lash finish! My eyelashes looked crazy long and thick--perfect for a dramatic night...
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The Big Bang: Start the School Year with a Short, Chic Cut

When designer Phillip Lim sent all 40 of his models down his fall/winter runway with identically styled wigs, one thing was clear--the bowl is back. Who was behind the fashion-forward look? Lim's muse, 21-year-old Japanese...
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30 Days Of Mascara: Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating

My lash type: Long, slight curl, sparseI tested: Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating MascaraThoughts: As the #1 favorite mascara innovator, I knew Maybelline's vibrating mascara would be a treat to test. However I, like Eva, was...
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How-To Videos from Sally Hershberger

Lately I'm obsessed with wave sprays! I've been eagerly testing any and all that come across my desk, as I'm coaxing my curls back out of their Keratin-induced straightness. While it seems like wave spray...
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Summer Hair Care Tips from Naomi Knights

Summer is the best! When the weather turns sunny, you can bet I'm spending 90% of my free time outdoors. BBQ's, and swimming pools, here I come! The only thing (besides mosquitoes) that stinks about...
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Bronzer Tips from the Pro!

Spring has finally sprung! And it's time to trade in your winter makeup for summer shades and bronzer. I LOVE bronzer--personally, I think that with a little mascara or gloss it's all you need--but application...
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30 Days of Mascara: CoverGirl LashExact

My lash type: Long, slight curl, sparseI tested: CoverGirl LashExactThoughts: I am officially in love with this mascara! My eyelashes look defined and darker, but super super natural. There's not a hint of clump ANYWHERE--it...
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Beauty Crisis: How Do I Get Glowy Skin?

Priyancka asks: "My skin is dull and lifeless. FHow can I keep it fresh and dewy-looking all day?"   Dull skin is no fun, but that legendary "from within" natural glow is rarely seen, and...
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Beauty Crisis - Beauty 101 for African American Skin

Kailyn asks: "I just turned 13, and want to start wearing makeup, but I'm not sure where to start. I have dark brown skin, dark hair, and dark eyes, and it's hard for me as...
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Fun Faux Nesting Dolls from Belleslettres!

Feeding my Etsy obsession are these incredible decoupaged nesting dolls from belleslettres' shop on Etsy. It's such a clever idea, and they make a perfectly kitschy stand-in for uber-glam bottles from Hermes and Lanvin--not to...
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30 Days of Mascara: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Effet Extension

My Lash Type: Long, slight curl, sparseI Tested: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Effet Extension MascaraThoughts: "Holy Cow!" was actually my first thought when I pulled the spiky ball out of the tube. Somehow, I never saw the...
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Catching Up with Thomas Dunkin of Sebastian's Stylish Design Team

Recently I was lucky enough to catch up with Thomas Dunkin, member of the Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team as part of the Sebastian Professional Texture Launch. Dunkin--whose work has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar,...
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Summer Travel Must-Have

Among other things, I'm a total beach-freak. Put me on a deserted strip of sand with a coconut and my huge sun-hat and I might as well have died and gone to heaven. On the...
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30 Days of Mascara: Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara

My lash type: Long, slight curl, sparseI tested: Laura Mercier Long Lash MascaraThoughts: I loved this stuff! The deep black goo glides on easily and best of all is water-resistant and smudge-free. It's super natural...
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30 Days of Mascara: La Prairie Cellular Treatment

My Lash Type: Long, slight curl, sparseI tested: La Prairie Cellular TreatmentThoughts: I experienced ZERO clumps with La Prairie Cellular Treatment Mascara! Each lash stood out on its own looking slightly darker, longer, and fancier...
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Speaking of Mascara...

To kick off our 30 Days of Mascara extravaganza I caught up with Francesca Roman, resident makeup wizard at Butterfly Studio Salon, and mascara enthusiast for a lesson on how to lash-out like a pro....