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COVID-19’s Effects on Freelance Makeup Artists and Hairstylists

The novel coronavirus has changed the world in what feels like a million ways already, and we’re uncertain about what things will look like when it’s all over. One of the larger, more universal effects it’s had has been on our work lives. Maybe you no longer go into an office day in and day …

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Aquarius Horoscope April 2020 — Love and Career Predictions

We know there’s so much going on in the world. Many of you may be feeling worried, frightened, or isolated right now. And though the stars don’t have answers to the multitude of questions running through our minds right now, there’s nothing wrong with finding solace and comfort in astrology, beauty, or any of your …

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Akar Skin Balance Toning Mist Is Super Hydrating — Editor Review

Before last year, the idea of adding a “toner” to my skin-care routine made me cringe. The alcohol-based formulas I reached for when I was a teen stripped my poor, hormonal skin and left both physical and emotional scars. Turns out, I’m not the only one with a general sense of uneasiness for toners. “[They] …

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Tenoverten Nail Salon Owner Closes Shop Due to Coronavirus — As Told to, Interview

Nadine Abramcyk, the cofounder of tenoverten, tells Allure, in her own words, what it was like to be among the first coronavirus-related salon closures in New York City, how her nail-care business has been affected, and where the company goes from here. We started tenoverten with a single location in Tribeca almost ten years ago, …

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Dior Plans to Make Face Masks For Essential Workers During COVID-19

With the hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages that have been caused by COVID-19, brands across various industries have joined in to help in whatever way they can. Beauty companies like L’Oréal and Coty Inc. are using production in their factories to focus on creating hand sanitizer. Major fashion brands like Chanel have …

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The Lué by Jean Seo Balance Serum Is Made For Acne-Prone Skin – Review

When you have oily skin, choosing which products to incorporate into your skin-care regimen becomes a science. There’s a mental checklist that every product must live up to: Is it non-comedogenic? Is it lightweight? Does it contain acne-fighting ingredients? Will it still provide moisture despite its light consistency? These non-negotiables set a high standard that …

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The Best Women’s Loungewear Sets That Are Stylish and Cozy

It’s hard to think of anything better than just relaxing — like full, sink-into-the-couch, underwire-free, topknot, Law & Order SVU reruns, demon-expelling, exhale relaxing. But as much as your sweatpants and favorite family-vacation T-shirt from a decade ago do the job, there’s something about a matching loungewear set that truly enhances the lounging-around experience. The …