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When you create or star in a show titled I Love Dick, I think you expect that the title alone is going to perk up some ears. What might also perk up some ears is the fact that, while the salacious title refers to a man named Dick (OK, it's also a dou…

I have very vivid memories of perusing the grocery store aisles in middle school for acne spot treatment cream. Those tubes of white cream were my go-to solution for each and every zit, whether I felt like they actually worked or not. Even though I h…

Every beauty lover knows that there's nothing more important than good lighting when it comes to getting glam. No matter how coveted the makeup product, it'll look less-than-Instagrammable if you're putting it on in the dark. Same thing goes for self…

When it comes to beauty products, I would describe myself as relatively low-maintenance. The extent of my morning makeup routine consists of applying mascara, moisturizer, and foundation. But beyond my face, there's one product I'm obsessed with: Dry…

When it comes to superhero movies, 2017 is looking pretty damn good. There's Justice League, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok — but while those movies are certainly worth celebrating, there's one hero…

Around 12 or 13, I started flipping through Making Faces by celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin daily. I was just learning about makeup's seemingly magical powers, and felt completely fascinated by Aucoin's transformation of Lisa Marie Presley into …

There is basically nothing I won't try in order to moisturize and repair my dry, winter-ravaged skin. K-beauty brand Neogen's White Truffle Laycure Oil Stick has exceeded my expectations in this department — IMO, there's nothing quite like it on the …

There are a few indisputable facts in this world: The sky is blue, the Earth is round, blotting papers are boring. Except that one of those things isn't actually true anymore, thanks to Too Cool For School. The preternaturally hip K-beauty brand chan…

I first met *Scott when I took control of the playlist at my friend's New Year's Eve party. I'm known as the DJ among my friends. No, I can't actually use DJ equipment without breaking it, but I usually handle the party playlist, and it's a role I ta…

Getting a special facial before a red carpet event is about as far out of my realm of reality as it gets. My favorite food delivery place is more likely to be on my speed dial than a celebrity aesthetician is. But does the idea of super fancy skin ca…

Saying that cold brew coffee is having a ~moment~ right now is kind of a massive understatement. Ever since Starbucks added its signature slow-steeped Nariño 70 Cold Brew to its permanent menu in 2015, the drink has become a staple for iced coffee di…

Even back when flat ironing your hair to oblivion was "the thing," I wanted nothing more than to have curls. My deep desire to get a little texture into my strands lead to experimentation with many wave-making techniques (sleeping on wet braids and s…

Chemical exfoliation can be intimidating, especially if you have somewhat reactive skin, like I do. I try a ton of products, but my face turns bright red at the mere thought of using something too harsh. I've often shied away from products that conta…

It's not everyday that a book named after a Tupac song debuts at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. But The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, released in February, is unlike any book that's come before it. It's a novel inspired by Black Lives Matte…

When I close my eyes and picture my perfect base makeup, I imagine something lightweight and hydrating, with enough coverage to tone down the redness in my cheeks and make my bronzer pop, but not so much that it looks flat and caked on. Oh, and maybe…

In case your mom hasn't already hammered it into your head, you need to wear sunscreen. In fact, you should probably be wearing more sunscreen than you already are. According to a 2015 study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermato…

As has been the case for the past decade, 2017 is saturated with superhero movies. The year has already brought Logan and The Lego Batman Movie, and before it comes to an end, will see the release of Wonder Woman, Justice League, Spider-Man: Homecomi…

Let me tell you the story of the literal only time I bought a bottle of wine that was over 10 dollars: I drank a glass of it; I thoroughly enjoyed it; then I got distracted by my bonkers human life, promptly forgot it existed, and was forced to throw…

Finding an eyeshadow palette filled entirely with colors I'll actually use has always seemed like a lost cause. The 30 little squares of powder make for great photos, but ultimately I find myself using up three of them (at most) and tossing the rest,…

My skin care routine is one of the methods I use to feel fancier and more put together than I actually am. No, I haven't figured out how to fold a fitted sheet yet, or create a budget, or do my taxes correctly, but I do have an organized, detailed, a…