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Kathleen Hou

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  1. obsessive tester
    The 18 Absolute Best Drugstore MascarasThey lengthen, lift, and thicken lashes for just a few dollars.
  2. obsessive tester
    26 Best Hair Dryers for All Hair TypesAs reviewed by obsessive testers and experts alike.
  3. obsessive tester
    The Ultimate Guide to Covering Up Your Zits15 concealers and how to use them.
  4. obsessive tester
    17 Best Eyelash Curlers for Swoopy, Lifted LashesAccording to experts, for lashes like a Nike symbol without any pinching.
  5. obsessive tester
    The Absolute Best Moisturizers for Every Skin TypeHere are the most dry-face-proof creams.
  6. obsessive tester
    The 21 Best Face Exfoliators for Soft, Velvety SkinIncluding the very French one and the one loved by Meghan Markle.
  7. obsessive tester
    13 Best Hair Straighteners for Every Hair TypeAnd every budget.
  8. valentine’s day
    The 21 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day GiftsWhere and when to get them.
  9. obsessive tester
    30 Makeup Brushes Every Part of Your Face Will EnjoySoft brushes at every price point.
  10. skin deep
    Why Is Everyone Using Retinoids Right Now?Everything you need to know about this ingredient.
  11. obsessive tester
    Every Eyeliner for Every Kind of LookI’ve tested the best liquid liner, the best pencil liner, and our favorite Japanese drugstore liner.
  12. obsessive tester
    The 50 Most Classic Lipstick Colors of All TimeRuby Woo, Rihanna’s Uncensored, and other best-selling shades.
  13. obsessive tester
    The 10 Absolute Best Fake EyelashesIf you really, really miss your lash extensions.
  14. obsessive tester
    The Longest-Lasting Nail Polishes, According to a Manicure ObsessiveStarting at $7.
  15. obsessive tester
    27 Best-Smelling, Bubbliest, Most Soothing Bath ProductsAccording to someone who takes two baths a day.
  16. obsessive tester
    17 Best Korean Face MasksAccording to Korean skin-care experts and beauty-company founders.
  17. celebrity beauty encyclopedia
    An Encyclopedia of Celebrity Beauty BrandsHere are over 60 products that famous people have made for your face.
  18. now smell this
    The First Fenty Perfume Has A New HomeAnd it’s definitely going to sell out again. And you definitely need it.
  19. how i get it done
    How Bon Appétit Editor-in-chief Dawn Davis Gets It DoneThe writer and author endorses cooking a big Sunday meal and not sending emails after 8 p.m.
  20. lunchtime beauty
    The 10 Best Lip OilsAll the shine without the stickiness.
  21. now smell this
    19 Unique and Great-Smelling Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $150From a chamomile candle to a cactus soap.
  22. let’s makeup
    The Secrets to Pamela Anderson’s Lips and … That Talking PenisFrom Hulu’s Pam & Tommy show.
  23. now smell this
    Thierry Mugler Changed the Perfume World ForeverWith his perfume Angel.
  24. advent calendar 2021
    Gift of the Day: Nails That Will Never ChipEasy press-on nails you can reuse over and over again.
  25. now smell this
    How Baccarat Rouge 540 Became the Scent of 2021The perfume that’s everywhere, including all over TikTok.
  26. how i get it done
    How the President of Cartier North America Gets It DoneMercedes Abramo believes in leading with confidence and reminding yourself to keep your “tank full.”
  27. gone sale-ing
    The 12 Best Beauty Products From the Secret Sephora SaleThrough this weekend.
  28. cyber monday
    The Best Ongoing Cyber Monday Fashion and Beauty DealsTatcha, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Net-a-Porter, and more are still offering up to 50 percent off after Cyber Monday.
  29. cyber monday
    All the Best Beauty Cyber Monday DealsSunday Riley, Briogeo, and more.
  30. hairy situations
    Why Does Elizabeth Holmes’s Hair Look So Different Now?New hair, new clothes, new trial.
  31. gone sale-ing
    Sephora’s Annual Holiday Sale Is Happening Right NowAnd we’re stocking up on everything from TikTok’s favorite Dior beauty oils to cult-favorite perfumes.
  32. k beautiful
    How I Used Korean Skin Care to Treat My Hormonal AcneNo more bumps in the night.
  33. now smell this
    Chanel Is Throwing a Big Birthday Party on IceFor No. 5.
  34. gone sale-ing
    It’s Time for a ‘Clean’ Beauty Shelfie RestockCredo Beauty’s friends and family sale has you covered.
  35. new faces
    This Breakthrough Tennis Star Is Going to Be Wearing a Lot More Ball GownsEmma Raducanu has a new fashion job.
  36. skin deep
    How to Get Rid of Ingrown HairsAnd how to stop them before they form.
  37. hairy situations
    Read This Before You Get a Keratin TreatmentEverything to know about the popular hair-straightening process.
  38. runway beauty
    Forget an ‘It’ Bag. How About ‘It’ Ears?Burberry’s hottest runway accessory.
  39. a beautiful life
    Marc Jacobs on Beauty and Not Being Nutella“They say that if you please everyone, you’ve done nothing. Then you’re a jar of Nutella.”
  40. gone sale-ing
    12 Products We Love From Fenty Beauty’s Family SaleDid someone say $5 lipsticks?
  41. lunchtime buy
    I Looked Impossibly Good in My Passport Photo Thanks to This ProductFans of NARS Laguna and Tom Ford will love this.
  42. gone sale-ing
    All Tatcha Products Are on Sale Right NowThis is not a drill.
  43. let’s makeup
    The Best and Wildest Beauty Looks From the Met GalaFrom J.Lo to Lil Nas X and more.
  44. let’s makeup
    Could There Be a Better Advertisement for Fenty Beauty?Rihanna’s Met Gala look included her beauty brand’s secret new release.
  45. shang chi
    An Appreciation of the Women of Shang-ChiDon’t forget about the other heroines in this superhero movie.
  46. let’s makeup
    Have You Tried Ear Makeup?The models at Collina Strada did.
  47. help!!!
    How to Get Rid of DandruffWays to treat the pesky, itchy flurries.
  48. a beautiful life
    Danessa Myricks Wants to Show You That You Can Do It TooLearn an entirely new skill, start a beauty business, and land at Sephora.
  49. a beautiful life
    Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price Is Unapologetic About Building WealthHow she built one of the world’s biggest Black hair-care lines.
  50. gone sale-ing
    The Best Beauty Buys From Dermstore’s SaleRestock your shelves for fall, and save your coins.
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