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Oh Boy, Another British Woman Complains She’s Too Pretty To Work

Samantha Brick
The Brit thinks other women hate her because she's beautiful. Read More »
Samantha doesn't get it
Samantha Brick is really clueless. Read More »
Teenage Sam Bricks
Ugh, these teens are rather cocky. Read More »

Samantha Brick, meet Laura Fernee, another woman afflicted by the same horrid condition as you — being too beautiful. You two could start a mutual self-appreciation society. Fernee said she quit her job as a medical researcher because she’s too pretty, and her male colleagues were constantly harassing her.

“I wanted them to recognise my achievements and my professionalism but all they saw was my face and body,” complained Fernee toBritish paper The Mirror. “I was constantly asked out on dates, or found romantic gifts and notes at my desk. I found it sleazy and uncomfortable. Even when I was in a laboratory in scrubs with no make-up they still came on to me because of my natural attractiveness.”

And the women? The women were much worse.

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Lazy Girl Beauty Tip: An Awesome Wave

OMG I Love Your Hair: Chignon
This messy chignon is perfection! Read More »
Your Hair Down There...
What it says about you. Read More »

I’ll spend 45 minutes (easy) perfecting my cat-eye in the morning, but I stopped “doing” my hair before I even started. I have a long, plentiful mane (seriously, it is a mane) that takes an entire day to dry naturally and an hour to blow-dry, so I’ve always been the type to wash it at night, sleep on it, and work with whatever weird lumps and bumps have developed come morning. Now, I like to think that I am the pioneer of what I’m about to divulge to you, but that is highly unlikely; I just happened to figure it out for myself. (But also I’ve never been the pioneer of anything before so please just let me have this.)

If you have shoulder-length hair or longer, and would like for this hair to dry into smooth, perfect waves with literally no effort or styling whatsoever, FOLLOW ME. (Also, if you haven’t listened to the album An Awesome Wave by alt-J, go do that. But first, follow me!) Keep reading »

This New Lip Gloss Ad Would Like For You To “Spread Those Sexy Lips”

Poisonous Vagina
A woman tried to poison her husband with her vagina. Read More »
Vaginal Probe Ad
NC candidate co-stars with vaginal probe in new campaign ad. Read More »
"Vagina" Censored
iTunes censors the word "vagina" in "The Vagina Monologues" e-book. Read More »

Hey, do you think this lip gloss ad from Vbeauté might have anything to do with … well … vaginas? Nah. What about that dress? No vaginas there either, right? [Refinery29]

Beauty Cues: Never Miss A Beat This Summer

Bad Lip Dub: Beyonce
Bey's "Star Spangled Banner" gets the bad lip dub treatment Read More »
On Beyonce
And the luxury of playing "Mrs. Carter." Read More »
Beyonce Lightened
Beyonce skin lightened ad
Whoa, this doesn't look like Beyonce at all. Read More »

Beyonce sure has a lot going on lately (and, um, all the time): a massive tour, a controversial trip to Cuba, a rumored second pregnancy… But regardless of how much Queen Bey has on her plate, she never misses a beat when it comes to looking flawless, whether she’s rolling in to a Nets game or a red carpet event. Mrs. Carter’s flame-embellished gown at the Met Ball was a polarizing choice, but her makeup for the evening? Universally gorgeous. A few tips and tricks, after the jump… Keep reading »

Makeup Bag: Facial Cleansing Wipes For Late Nights And Lazy Mornings

They aren’t the sexiest or most exciting beauty product — not by a long shot — but facial wipes are an absolute necessity. If you’re prone to late-night laziness or, um, unforeseen sleepovers, a pack thrown in your purse can mean the difference between a fresh face and eyeliner on your cheeks in the morning. As a longtime connoisseur of both crashing wherever and staying out all night, I’ve found myself at many a drugstore closely examining the best of their cleansing wipe offerings. Given that my skin is, at any given point in time, either congested and acne-prone, red and irritated, or dry as the desert, I have purchased and tried approximately All Of Them. Here are my 5 top choices in the category… Keep reading »

Perfect Bronzer Picks
Look no further for a subtle summer glow. Read More »
Bright Spring Color
Lips, eyes, and cheeks - we've got it covered. Read More »

Beauty How-To: Go Bronze Yourself

Breakdown: Contouring
Class 101 on facial contouring. Read More »
Your Perfect Lip Color
How to hunt down your perfect better-than-natural lip shade. Read More »
Perfect Bronzer Picks
Look no further for a subtle summer glow. Read More »

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before, but I am Pale. Like, really pale, so pale it warrants a capital P for emphasis. I glow under black lights; practically all of my veins and arteries are peeking through my flesh braying for you to notice them; when I go out in public without makeup on perfect strangers ask me if I am okay. (I am fine.) However, I will melt in direct sunlight, and the fake bronze look of artificial tanning just does not appeal to me, so I long ago fully embraced my fairness with open (white) arms. In fact, I quite like it, and I quietly resent anyone, friend or foe, who tells me off-handedly that I “need a tan.” No, I don’t — I just need a little bit of bronzer, and then I’m back to looking human again.

I’m a dope hand at contouring because I’m obsessssssed with cheekbones, but my full-face bronzing technique leaves something to be desired (I stick a huge, fluffy brush in the pan and just slap it all over my face, whatever). Consider this remedial how-to my effort at learning with you.

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Pretty Ponies: 10 Perfect Celeb Ponytails

When the weather is warm and sticky, the last thing you want to do is wear your hair down. A typical ponytail or topknot gets old fast, so why not take a cue from one of these pretty ponytails? Tossed to the side or roughed up at the crown, your summer look can go from basic to bomb in seconds flat. Draw some inspiration from these 10 celebs …

Makeup Bag: 8 Beauty Products That Remind Us Of Mom

mom makeup bag

Why would you care about the beauty products your mom uses? Because look at your mom! She looks great! She must be doing something right. We’ve picked some of the beauty products our moms — and probably yours — use. Take a look and go slap some of that cold cream on.  Keep reading »

Mother's Day 2013
Why hello, Mother. Read More »

Makeup Bag: 5 Subtle Glow-Boosting Bronzers

Exhibit A: I am not an expert on tanning, or anything even remotely having to do with tanning. My skin glows under those neon lights at the bowling alley. I am, however, sort of an expert (I flatter myself) on faking a healthy summer glow, when the last thing I am in actuality is healthy and/or glowing. Yep, I’m a bronzer connoisseur, and not Snooki-style — I’m all about all bronzers subtle, sheer, and “natural”-looking. Basically, anything that will help me to look less like I just clawed my way out of a mole tunnel. Whether you’re pale pale pale like I am, or just in need of a boost, these 5 bronzers will let the light in … Keep reading »

Multitasking Makeup
Brightening bases for effortless summer skin! Read More »
Bright Spring Color
Lips, eyes, and cheeks - we've got it covered. Read More »

14 Things Men Will Never Understand About Our Beauty Regimens (Demonstrated In GIFs)

Mom Secrets (GIFs)
There are some things we'd rather die than tell our mothers... Read More »
Men On Makeup
When men say they like "no makeup," they mean the no makeup LOOK. Read More »
Porn Stars Without Makeup
Porn stars without makeup
They look kinda like regular people! Read More »

Men! There are plenty of things about women that they don’t understand, but they really, really don’t understand what goes into our appearances. Sure, they sort of get why we might feel like we need concealer, or even lipstick. But when it comes to more nuanced beauty tricks, like filling in your eyebrows or using a blow-dryer, they are clueless. Here are 14 things that men will never, ever even begin to understand about our beauty regimens … [Clueless man image via Shutterstock] Keep reading »