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Peptides: Decoded

Peptides: Decoded

Touted for their skin-firming properties, peptides figure prominently in many skincare products. But what exactly are these ingredients?

Ask Us Anything: SPF

Ask Us Anything: SPF

For this month’s installment of our crowd-sourced feature, we asked our Facebook fans to tell us what they’ve always wanted know about SPF. The questions came rolling in, and we asked three experts to chime in with the answers.

How To: Keep Your Hair (Yes, Hair) Looking Youthful

How To: Keep Your Hair (Yes, Hair) Looking Youthful

While you’ve been diligently dabbing on eye cream, your hair has also been suffering from the passage of time. Check out these antiaging haircare products that will keep your tresses looking as fresh as your complexion.

5 Blush Rules to Break

5 Blush Rules to Break

Learn why and how you should be defying the standard blush conventions.

How To: Primp Like a Star

How To: Primp Like a Star

Look red-carpet fabulous for any big event, whether it’s your best friend’s wedding or an interview for your dream job.

Best Hair Day Ever: My Visit to the TIGI Academy

Best Hair Day Ever: My Visit to the TIGI Academy

To find out what goes on behind the scenes in the competitive world of hair, our intrepid editor visited the TIGI Academy in Manhattan.

Hot Makeup That Can Withstand the Coldest Snowstorm

Hot Makeup That Can Withstand the Coldest Snowstorm

In preparation for another winter, we’re snow-proofing our beauty routine—after all, we don’t want our makeup to smudge off after a few seconds of exposure.

Get a Jump on Skincare New Year’s Resolutions

Get a Jump on Skincare New Year’s Resolutions

We interviewed two Manhattan dermatologists, Dr. Eric Schweiger and Dr. Sejal Shah, to learn what steps we need to take to get our healthiest skin yet.

Birchbox Staffers Share Their Most Shameful Skincare Secrets

Birchbox Staffers Share Their Most Shameful Skincare Secrets

We convinced three staffers to reveal their most embarrassing skincare secrets—then offered remedies right from the Birchbox Shop.

How To: Use Lip Gloss 3 Unexpected Ways

How To: Use Lip Gloss 3 Unexpected Ways

We asked two pro makeup artists, to share their favorite unconventional ways to wear lip gloss. You’ll never look at that tube of pink in the same way again.

Try This Now: Deep Side Part

Try This Now: Deep Side Part

Before you splurge on that drastic cut and color you’ve been contemplating, try this quick hair change.

Top 10 Beauty and Style Trends for Fall

Top 10 Beauty and Style Trends for Fall

Fall is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of brisk temperatures, cozy layers, and bold hues.

Power of Three: Purple Rain

Power of Three: Purple Rain

Dark purple lips and shimmery eyes are this season’s must-try trends—and together, they form a supremely bold combo.

Chanel Lipstick, Marchesa Perfume and More: September 2012 Beauty Launches

Chanel Lipstick, Marchesa Perfume and More: September 2012 Beauty Launches

From bold lip shades to bright polishes, this month’s new products are eye-catching updates on classic essentials.

Finding the Right Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Finding the Right Shampoo For Your Hair Type

Thermal-infused? Moisture-locking? The haircare aisle is a baffling place. We asked two star stylists to help us navigate the labels to find the right shampoo for our hair type.