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Why a Silk Pillowcase?

By Angelique Serrano | 04/29/2010 - 12:00 | 1 Comment

A friend of mine uses a satin pillowcase. Her boyfriend does, too. Did you know it's actually used to prevent the pulling, scratching and wrinkling of your skin? So it's a great anti-aging device. And it’s also great because the slippery material helps prevent hair from tangling and therefore breaking. A beautiful secret, indeed.

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Makeup Artist Concealer

By Angelique Serrano | 04/27/2010 - 12:27 | 4 Comments

For the most part, having dark under-eye circles is a hereditary issue. But that doesn't mean we have to take it lying down! This three-step concealer is by far one of the best I have tried. If you have a few minutes to invest in the process, it will deliver professional results. Seriously.

First, screw off the top of the yellow correcting cream...

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Abuela Said Soak in It!

By Angelique Serrano | 04/22/2010 - 12:00 | 1 Comment

So remember how abuela—or, at least my abuela—would soak her feet in water and Epsom Salt and say it was good for you? Turns out, there's something to that old wives' tale. I recently had a pedicure and let my feet soak in a warm tub sprinkled with Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution with Eucalyptus (visit...

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The Kim Kardashian Effect

By Angelique Serrano | 04/20/2010 - 12:00 | 8 Comments

Um, is it me or are our Latina starlets all morphing into Kim Kardashian? It’s the black clothes, the big flesh-tone lips, the long cascading curls framing the ample bustline. Check out the lovely Kardashian, and then feast your eyes on these look-alikes, Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton, ABC Family star Francia Raisa and...

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Pistachio Perfume?

By Angelique Serrano | 04/15/2010 - 12:00 | 3 Comments

I like a good lick of pistachio ice cream once in a while. But I was shocked to learn how much I love the Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache line of body products. This particular pistachio scent is so delicious you’ll be tempted to lick the pale green Souffle Body Crème ($55,...

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Before You Apply Lipstick…

By Angelique Serrano | 04/13/2010 - 12:00 | 4 Comments

Draw around the outside of your lips with a flesh-colored lipliner. I like Maybelline Color Sensational Lipliner, Nude ($6, Walmart.com). This will help define your lips and keep the lipstick from bleeding. And as opposed to using a liner that matches the color of your lipstick, with a flesh-tone...

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Noxema Gets a Makeover

By Angelique Serrano | 04/08/2010 - 12:00 | 1 Comment

Every girl can recall the first time she smelled Noxema. I was 12, spending a summer week with my Aunt Hilda. I didn't have a skin care routine yet, but already longed for my own bottles and jars of magic beauty creams that would make me look pretty and grown-up. Before bed, my aunt gave me a tub of Noxema to wash my face. I unscrewed the blue lid and...

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Great At-Home Mani in Minutes

By Angelique Serrano | 04/06/2010 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

Recently I heard that the secret to producing a super-shiny manicure is all in the brush. I think I can agree with that. Rimmel London’s new Lasting Finish Professional Nail Polish ($4, ulta.com) imparts impeccable shine in just one stroke thanks to its fat,...

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