Beauty 101 Articles Archive

woman with blond hairSubmit Your Photo To Our Beauty Shrink!

Send us your question and your photo and you could be featured in a future issue of the magazine.

bright nail polish colorsHot New Nail Colors for Summer

Confetti colors for your pedi - just for kicks.

Stubborn Stretch Marks Be Gone

Stretch marks are caused by a surge in hormones and an overextension of the connective tissue under the skin.

strivectin sd intensive concentrate for existing stretch marksBest Products for Treating Stretch Marks

model with pale nude lipstick and pearly pink eyeshadow and blushSummer-Proof Makeup

New sweat-resistant formulas and won't-quit colors give maximum impact without the meltdowns.

Out, Damned Spot!

Ariel Levy takes aim at acne with a costly new treatment.

which beauty products to toss try and buyRefresh Your Beauty Routine

The ultimate refresh-your-routine guide from MC’s beauty editors.

Facing the Big 3-0

Hitting panic as she enters a new decade, Ying Chu considers the art of aging with just a little help.

beauty products for sexy summer skinBare Necessities

The products you need to get your skin summer-ready.

beauty products for sexy summer skinHello Sunshine!

The best sunscreens and tanning products.

summer accessories beach fashionSummer Skin Care Guide

Swimwear confidence starts with sexy, glowing, sun-guarded skin. Here, the lotions and treatments that get brilliant results.

anti aging beauty productsThe 10-Step Smart Aging Program

Thirty-Something: Smart (and needle-free) aging

which beauty products to buy toss and tryBeauty Bag: What to Toss, Try, and Buy

The ultimate refresh-your-routine guide from the MC beauty editors.

popular perfumes and fragrancesEau Yes!

Fragrance preferences vary from country to country - check out the international best sellers.

model in striped shirtBorder Crossing Beauty Tips

Summer beauty advice from our northern neighbors

lupus nicole paxsonThe Brave Face

Diagnosed with lupus at 12, Nicole Paxson channeled her frustrations into an innovative makeup line.

First Impressions, Lesley Edwards-GaitherFirst Impressions: What Kind Do You Make?

Our dermatologist and psychiatrist, analyzes Lesley Edwards-Gaither.

The Best New Beauty Products of 200825 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life

We test-drove truckloads of beauty products.

What would you do with a celebrity entourage?Friends for Hire — Do You Need an Entourage?

With a full-time beauty crew, where does one draw the line between paid professional and trusted confidant?

Eco Friendly Beauty ProductsGet Greener Grooming: Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

Planning your Earth Day celebration? Start with our cheat sheet for for greener grooming.

woman with sunglasses and ace bandages wrapped around her face and neckIs Botox Worth the Risk?

Has recent controversy affected your decision?

Big Beauty Trends: LipsWhat's Your Beauty Hot Spot?

This includes spas, salons, shops and any other quasi-beauty-related noteworthy enterprises.

marie claire reporter ning chao getting a model makeup makeover back stageCould You Pull Off Model Makeup?

How to get spring's dramatic new makeup looks.

green makeup products from smashboxGreen and Gorgeous

New makeup that’s as good for the planet as it is for you.

phyto plage phytosolaire pill in a paper candy cupBeauty Bites: Can a Pill Make You Gorgeous?

Our test of the new beauty supplements.