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May 30, 2012 at 9:20AM | Alexandra Gonzalez

We Want You! Be a Real Simple Makeup Tester

After hours testing, consulting make up artists and doing research with most popular make up companies, the Real Simple beauty department narrowed down the most universally flattering shades in six categories: blush, eyeliner, eye shadow, lipstick, [...]

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May 29, 2012 at 5:16PM | Simple Tip

How to Pick a Sunscreen

Did you come back from the holiday weekend with a pink nose or red shoulders? If so, it’s time to replenish your stash of sunscreen (and remember to use it). Here are the active [...]

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May 24, 2012 at 7:30AM | Daily Thought

Today’s Thought

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May 10, 2012 at 5:33PM | Simple Tip

Calm Allergy Eyes in Just 5 Minutes

If your allergies have been bothering you lately, use this trick to calm red, puffy eyes in just 5 minutes. Simply douse a two cotton balls in Afrin (yes, the nasal spray), place the [...]

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May 7, 2012 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Transitioning Into Summer

Although you wouldn’t know it by the weather in New York City lately, it is springtime. Even though I’m still wearing my leather jacket and my flip-flops haven’t seen the light of day, I [...]

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April 9, 2012 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

A Smart Product to Tame Oily Skin

Are you one of those women who carries a powder around for touching up oiliness? Well, ditch that compact for this one-ounce tube of balm that will make your skin look better in seconds. [...]

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April 4, 2012 at 7:06PM | Simple Tip

Know When Your Beauty Products Expire

Make sure you’re not using your beauty products when they are past their prime (they might not perform as well and there could be lurking bacteria if you keep them too long), by taking [...]

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March 29, 2012 at 4:35PM | Simple Tip

Did You Know? Your Allergies Could Be Making You Look Tired

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might also notice that when pollen is at its worst so are the dark circles under your eyes. No, it’s not because you’ve been up all night [...]

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March 21, 2012 at 6:02PM | Simple Tip

Rescue a Broken Tube of Lipstick

One wrong turn and your favorite tube of lipstick now looks like this. What do you do? First things first, grab a lip brush. If the lipstick will still twist up and down, you [...]

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March 15, 2012 at 6:56PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Flash Sale on A Beauty Must-Have

In our March feature story, we covered the wide range of the best places to shop for beauty. From Sephora to Bloomingdale’s, there are a variety of stores that have great deals on your [...]

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