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Now more than ever, it's easy to go green in your makeup routine. We've found five sustainably produced, paraben- and phthalate-free products that are as good for you as they are for the planet. From affordable finds at the drugstore to indie-brand splurges, there's something here that's bound to appeal. Take a look, and let us know what you think. Read more
By now, you've likely heard that Gisele Bündchen has taken a lot of flak after recently making an antisunscreen comment, saying, "I cannot put this poison on my skin . . . I do not use anything synthetic." As you can imagine, her words sparked an uproar within the medical community, with Dolival Loao of Brazil's National Cancer Institute noting that sunscreen is beneficial for its ability to Read more
When it comes to buying cut flowers, sometimes it's hard to remember that behind those beautiful blooms sometimes lurks something more sinister — namely thousands of miles of shipping and herbicides and pesticides. That's why Deborah Prinzing, the author of the new book The 50 Mile Bouquet, recommends that you buy local and sustainable flowers for those you love (like your Mom this Mother's Read more
These five modern cabins will make you jealous of rural life. — Houzz Finally: a hip hostel for the urban minimalist. — EcoSalon 16 great options for floral delivery on Mother's Day. — Real Simple Learn why you should embrace nostalgia in your decorating scheme. — Stylelist Home Tour a sweet Catskills cottage. — Apartment Therapy These gorgeous, yellow bathrooms may inspire you to Read more
Live like it's Earth Day every day with inspiration from these eco-minded celebrities. Everything you need to know (and pack) to travel beautifully. See these superhero eye looks inspired by The Avengers. Recover from Cinco de Mayo with at-home hangover beauty recipes. Read our exclusive interview with Proactiv's new star, Jurnee Smollett. Find two DIY acne solutions to minimize breakouts. Lust Read more
Give archways major pop by adding tile. — Houzz Get an insider's tour of London's secret gardens. — Curbed We dare you to try one of these 10 bold decorating ideas. — House Beautiful Can you identify each of these 20 iconic American homes? — EcoSalon Closet problems? Here are 31 ways to get organized. — Real Simple Justin Timberlake wants to see pictures of your house. — Stylelist Read more
Earth Day (tomorrow, April 22) has been around for more than 40 years, but these days we're more aware of our impact on the environment than ever. How aware are you on the topic of eco-beauty and the footprints you leave behind? Take our quiz and find out. Take the Quiz Read more
Spring's juicy lipstick shades of gold-red, season-perfect maraschino cherry, and coral-red look fresh and bright on everyone. Orange-inflected reds just look happy and new, and they're extremely easy to wear. So to find out how to get your perfect match and see shades for every skin tone, just keep reading. Read more
When a product makes you feel good not only because of the skin-enhancing benefits it provides, you know you've hit the so-called beauty jackpot. Such is the case with celebrity makeup artist Lina Hanson's new Global Face Serum ($85). The feel-good part? Several of the ingredients used in the oil blend are harvested by women all over the world to help support their economies. Free of parabens, Read more
Beauty products make a lot of claims, especially when it comes to natural and organic ingredients. Rose oil is supposed to make your skin as pretty as a flower, tea tree is reputed to blast away acne, and marine algae has started to sound like the fountain of youth. But do these ingredients actually live up to the hype? Get the facts on 10 of the most popular natural beauty boosters now. Source: Read more
