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In case you were curious as to what kind of apps would be available on the iPad come launch day, wonder no more — Apple has opened up the iPad App Store for your browsing pleasure. A few notables include the much-anticipated streaming Netflix app (free), as well as the rumored ABC Player (free), Sketchbook Pro ($8), a drawing and sketching app that looks very cool if the photos are anything to Read more
One great way to relax on the weekends is to pamper yourself with an at home spa treatment. Since alpha hydroxy is all the rage in skin care these days, why not use your own fruit to tap into the exfoliating powers of fruit acids? As my aesthetician says, "If you wouldn't want to eat it, don't put it on your face" since you can absorb chemicals through your skin. Here is a natural facial mask Read more
Just in time for Earth Day, Kiehl's is teaming up with Chloe Sevigny and Michael C. Hall for a limited-edition run of its Rare Earth Cleansing Masque ($23). The actors designed labels for the pore-minimizing face mask, which uses fair-trade Amazonian White Clay to pull out dead skin cells and reduce oil. Better yet, this isn't one of those rinky-dink charity products that shares only a sliver of Read more
Over the past four years, bighearted beauty brand Kiehl's has been partnering with various charitable organizations in honor of Earth Month. And for 2012, the company is linking up with Recycle Across America (RAA), a nonprofit that works to make recycling easier for the masses. In fact, 100 percent of the profits (up to $100,000) from the sale of its limited-edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Read more
Most of us get stuck in hairstyle ruts, but there's no time like the present to revamp your look. 2012 can be the year that your hair goes from good to great — provided you follow a little expert advice. Here, top stylists share the top ways to have better hair. Soften your strands "If you want your hair to look its best, you need to treat it with a little love," says Matrix Artistic Director Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Some soirees require you to dance all night (preferably with an RPattz lookalike), which can result in a sweaty, messy mane. Be a bit type-A and prevent this drastic situation by trying a sleek braided updo. To create a holiday party look that is both elegant and fuss-free for keeping tresses off your face, we Read more
Katie Holmes hit the red carpet for last night's Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards — and we were promptly blinded by her impeccably shiny hair. Though we don't know Katie's exact secret, we're betting that her lustrous locks are the result of a few easy healthy-hair moves. For three ways to get lustrous, shiny hair, just keep reading. Read more
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We love to share the best beauty products with our readers, and it's even better when you can enter to win them! That's why we've partnered with Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), an organization known for its annual CEW Beauty Awards, where more than 4,000 beauty insiders and professionals vote on the most innovative products. To celebrate the 2011 awards, every day we're giving Read more
We're excited to present this story from Allure: As if the hot air from our turbo blow dryers and the scorch of our flat irons weren't enough, the summer heat adds that extra sizzle that will put almost any head of hair over the edge. Then there's the salt water and chlorine—in other words, our hair takes a serious beating by September. We recently spoke with hairstylist Kerrie Urban, the hair Read more
