Read more about Sephora’s Senior Writer Kelley Hoffman’s own experience ON THE SEPHORA GLOSSY â–¸

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Read more about Sephora’s Senior Writer Kelley Hoffman’s own experience ON THE SEPHORA GLOSSY ▸

STOP AND SMELL THE FREESIA It’s springtime at Sephora: The perfect time to pick up a new perfume. SHOP FRAGRANCE AT SEPHORA ▸

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STOP AND SMELL THE FREESIA

It’s springtime at Sephora: The perfect time to pick up a new perfume.

SHOP FRAGRANCE AT SEPHORA ▸

FRONT/CENTER: SEPHORA COLLABORATES WITH KEIICHI TANAAMI Check out this exclusive illustration from famed artist Keiichi Tanaami, and watch this space to find out its backstory. LEARN ABOUT OUR SWEET 15 HERE ▸

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FRONT/CENTER: SEPHORA COLLABORATES WITH KEIICHI TANAAMI

Check out this exclusive illustration from famed artist Keiichi Tanaami, and watch this space to find out its backstory.

LEARN ABOUT OUR SWEET 15 HERE ▸

THE TIP-OFF: BRONZER TIPS FROM TOO FACED’S JERROD BLANDINO Too Faced’s Creative Director tells Renee Trilivas his golden rules for bronzer. With summer right around the corner, we’re looking forward to days at the beach and nights around the bonfire—but we’re not so psyched to reveal our pale skin and subpar bronzing skills. To make our beach-bronzed ambition a reality, we asked Too Faced’s Creative Director Jerrod Blandino for his golden rules of bronzer. “If someone comments on your bronzer, you’re doing it wrong,” Blandino says. “People shouldn’t know you’re wearing it.” Here, his tips to add a little healthy color to your summer. RULE: Go faux. “Women are always in pursuit of that real California tan…which leads to melanoma,” says Blandino, whose sister, Lisa, is a skin cancer survivor. “It was my mission to create a wardrobe of bronzers that you can change every day, like you change your shoes. With bronzer, you can achieve any glow in the safest, healthiest way possible—any time of year.” His off-season pick: Too Faced Pink Leopard, which has shimmery pink, peach, and bronze tones. “It’s a flirty, romantic twist on bronzer.”TIP: Always apply SPF under any bronzer—just because you’re bronze doesn’t mean you’re shielded from the sun. And just like SPF, bronzer is not just for summer. RULE: Prep your skin. For bronzer to look natural, you need a clean, smooth base. After cleansing, use a non-abrasive scrub, and slather on a light moisturizer to slough away flakes and dry skin, which can prevent bronzer from going on evenly. Then, Blandino recommends applying Too Faced Bronzed & Poreless priming bronzer—“It’s like a magician,” he says, “It mattes skin, fills in pores, and turns up the intensity of any bronzer.” Smooth on BB cream or a light-to-medium coverage foundation for a “healthy and hydrated ideal canvas.”TIP: Be sure to let your base fully dry before adding bronzer for an even, non-tacky finish. RULE: Work with the right formula. “Pressed powder bronzers tend to be the easiest to apply,” Blandino says. He also recommends avoiding glitter, and instead embracing shimmer. “It gives you a healthy, dewy radiance, like you’ve been jogging at the beach,” he says. “You can’t make a mistake with it—plus, it makes you look younger.”TIP: If you’re using bronzer to contour or sculpt, use a matte formula like Too Faced Chocolate Soleil to create natural-looking shadows. RULE: Use bronzer to enhance and correct your skintone. If you’re going for a multidimensional effect, Blandino advises using a multi-tonal bronzer to add warmth, as well as depth. Try Too Faced Snow Bunny, which has pearly white, seashell pink, fawn, and deep chocolate shades that “correct sallowness and counteract redness” or Too Faced Beach Bunny for a rich, just-back-from-vacation bronze that makes you “look like you’ve swallowed a light bulb.”TIP: Load up a travel brush, like Too Faced Retractable Bronze-buki Brush, with bronzer, snap on the cap, and toss in your bag for mid-day touch-ups. RULE: Apply bronzer strategically. Using a big, fluffy brush, sweep bronzer in a W-shape from the temples down to the jawline then back up the bridge of the nose. “It adds a touch of color and makes you look polished in literally five seconds.” For a chiseled effect, apply bronzer around the perimeter of the face, hitting the hairline, the temples, under the jawline, and into the hollows of the cheekbones, creating an “E” or “3” shape (depending on which side of the face you’re working on). Lastly, add bronzer down the bridge of your nose when the brush isn’t packed with bronzer. “It instantly makes you look like you’ve lost ten pounds!”TIP: To pump up your basic contour for a night on the town, apply shimmer to the tops of your cheekbones, down the center of the nose, under the eyes, and above the browbones in a circular buffing motion. “It’s sexy and adds instant attitude.” RULE: Match your face to your body. “If you just put bronzer on your face, it’ll look like your wearing a mask,” Blandino says. Instead, add a light layer of bronzer to your neck, collarbone, clavicle, and cleavage.Tip: To amp up the look for night, brush on a shimmery formula for a tawny, candlelit glow. Too Faced / Pink Leopard Blushing Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Beach Bunny Custom-Blend Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Endless Summer 16 Hour Long-Wear Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Snow Bunny Luminous Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Deep Matte Bronzer$30.00 Too Faced / Medium Matte Bronzer$30.00

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THE TIP-OFF: BRONZER TIPS FROM TOO FACED’S JERROD BLANDINO

Too Faced’s Creative Director tells Renee Trilivas his golden rules for bronzer.

With summer right around the corner, we’re looking forward to days at the beach and nights around the bonfire—but we’re not so psyched to reveal our pale skin and subpar bronzing skills. To make our beach-bronzed ambition a reality, we asked Too Faced’s Creative Director Jerrod Blandino for his golden rules of bronzer. “If someone comments on your bronzer, you’re doing it wrong,” Blandino says. “People shouldn’t know you’re wearing it.” Here, his tips to add a little healthy color to your summer.

RULE: Go faux.
“Women are always in pursuit of that real California tan…which leads to melanoma,” says Blandino, whose sister, Lisa, is a skin cancer survivor. “It was my mission to create a wardrobe of bronzers that you can change every day, like you change your shoes. With bronzer, you can achieve any glow in the safest, healthiest way possible—any time of year.” His off-season pick: Too Faced Pink Leopard, which has shimmery pink, peach, and bronze tones. “It’s a flirty, romantic twist on bronzer.”
TIP: Always apply SPF under any bronzer—just because you’re bronze doesn’t mean you’re shielded from the sun. And just like SPF, bronzer is not just for summer.

RULE: Prep your skin.
For bronzer to look natural, you need a clean, smooth base. After cleansing, use a non-abrasive scrub, and slather on a light moisturizer to slough away flakes and dry skin, which can prevent bronzer from going on evenly. Then, Blandino recommends applying Too Faced Bronzed & Poreless priming bronzer—“It’s like a magician,” he says, “It mattes skin, fills in pores, and turns up the intensity of any bronzer.” Smooth on BB cream or a light-to-medium coverage foundation for a “healthy and hydrated ideal canvas.”
TIP: Be sure to let your base fully dry before adding bronzer for an even, non-tacky finish.

RULE: Work with the right formula.
“Pressed powder bronzers tend to be the easiest to apply,” Blandino says. He also recommends avoiding glitter, and instead embracing shimmer. “It gives you a healthy, dewy radiance, like you’ve been jogging at the beach,” he says. “You can’t make a mistake with it—plus, it makes you look younger.”
TIP: If you’re using bronzer to contour or sculpt, use a matte formula like Too Faced Chocolate Soleil to create natural-looking shadows.

RULE: Use bronzer to enhance and correct your skintone.
If you’re going for a multidimensional effect, Blandino advises using a multi-tonal bronzer to add warmth, as well as depth. Try Too Faced Snow Bunny, which has pearly white, seashell pink, fawn, and deep chocolate shades that “correct sallowness and counteract redness” or Too Faced Beach Bunny for a rich, just-back-from-vacation bronze that makes you “look like you’ve swallowed a light bulb.”
TIP: Load up a travel brush, like Too Faced Retractable Bronze-buki Brush, with bronzer, snap on the cap, and toss in your bag for mid-day touch-ups.

RULE: Apply bronzer strategically.
Using a big, fluffy brush, sweep bronzer in a W-shape from the temples down to the jawline then back up the bridge of the nose. “It adds a touch of color and makes you look polished in literally five seconds.” For a chiseled effect, apply bronzer around the perimeter of the face, hitting the hairline, the temples, under the jawline, and into the hollows of the cheekbones, creating an “E” or “3” shape (depending on which side of the face you’re working on). Lastly, add bronzer down the bridge of your nose when the brush isn’t packed with bronzer. “It instantly makes you look like you’ve lost ten pounds!”
TIP: To pump up your basic contour for a night on the town, apply shimmer to the tops of your cheekbones, down the center of the nose, under the eyes, and above the browbones in a circular buffing motion. “It’s sexy and adds instant attitude.”

RULE: Match your face to your body.
“If you just put bronzer on your face, it’ll look like your wearing a mask,” Blandino says. Instead, add a light layer of bronzer to your neck, collarbone, clavicle, and cleavage.
Tip: To amp up the look for night, brush on a shimmery formula for a tawny, candlelit glow.

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Too Faced / Pink Leopard Blushing Bronzer
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Too Faced / Beach Bunny Custom-Blend Bronzer
$30.00

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Too Faced / Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer
$30.00

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Too Faced / Endless Summer 16 Hour Long-Wear Bronzer
$30.00

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Too Faced / Snow Bunny Luminous Bronzer
$30.00

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Too Faced / Deep Matte Bronzer
$30.00

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Too Faced / Medium Matte Bronzer
$30.00

SPOT IT: COACH LOVE We love Coach Love for its captivating mix of notes, including green violet, patchouli, musk, and freesia—perfect for a sparkling spring romance. SHOP COACH LOVE ▸

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SPOT IT: COACH LOVE

We love Coach Love for its captivating mix of notes, including green violet, patchouli, musk, and freesia—perfect for a sparkling spring romance.

SHOP COACH LOVE ▸

Words like “handcrafted,” “small batch,” and “private reserve” are more typically heard at your favorite farmer’s market than your favorite beauty destination, but BITE’s changing that with a limited-edition line of luxurious lipsticks. HOLLY SIEGEL THE INSPIRATION “I am a strong believer that the more we use our own hands to make our products, the better they will be,” says BITE founder Susanne Langmuir. “The Cuvée formula is one that I created for myself in the lab, using the most rare and precious—and costly!—ingredients I could source.” THE PROCESS “No less than ten people are involved in the creation of each lipstick. That’s over twenty hands! The ingredients—pearl, silk, and Champagne grape oil—must be mixed, melted, and unmolded with the greatest care. It’s a process that we really need to do slowly to achieve the best results. We even hand label, stamp, and wrap each box to complete the process.” THE FORMULA “Cuvée is our creamiest texture yet. Silk powder is a natural moisture regulator, so it not only adds a luxurious texture to the lipstick, but it helps to maintain a great moisture balance on the lips as well. Fresh Water Pearl powder has been used for centuries for health benefits, as it contains over fifteen amino acids that restore and nourish.” THE CHAMPAGNE GRAPE “The Champagne grapes are certified organic and from the Champagne region of France. The oil that is extracted from the Champagne grape is known to be highly beneficial and a superior antioxidant, so it’s a wonderful element that naturally nourishes lips. It’s very different from resveratrol, which is a separate ingredient we supercharge each of BITE’s lipsticks with.” THE SHADES BITE Cuvée Crème Deluxe Lipstick is available in four super-wearable shades: Cuvée Rose, Cuvée Coral, Cuvée Blush, and Cuvée Blanc. THE PLAN “The process is very detailed and the ingredients were hard to source, so we are very proud to have produced even a small quantity of a lipstick this sensational. But don’t worry—we plan to create the Cuvée once a year!” SHOP BITE CUVÉE HERE â–¸

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Words like “handcrafted,” “small batch,” and “private reserve” are more typically heard at your favorite farmer’s market than your favorite beauty destination, but BITE’s changing that with a limited-edition line of luxurious lipsticks. HOLLY SIEGEL

THE INSPIRATION “I am a strong believer that the more we use our own hands to make our products, the better they will be,” says BITE founder Susanne Langmuir. “The Cuvée formula is one that I created for myself in the lab, using the most rare and precious—and costly!—ingredients I could source.”

THE PROCESS “No less than ten people are involved in the creation of each lipstick. That’s over twenty hands! The ingredients—pearl, silk, and Champagne grape oil—must be mixed, melted, and unmolded with the greatest care. It’s a process that we really need to do slowly to achieve the best results. We even hand label, stamp, and wrap each box to complete the process.”

THE FORMULA “Cuvée is our creamiest texture yet. Silk powder is a natural moisture regulator, so it not only adds a luxurious texture to the lipstick, but it helps to maintain a great moisture balance on the lips as well. Fresh Water Pearl powder has been used for centuries for health benefits, as it contains over fifteen amino acids that restore and nourish.”

THE CHAMPAGNE GRAPE “The Champagne grapes are certified organic and from the Champagne region of France. The oil that is extracted from the Champagne grape is known to be highly beneficial and a superior antioxidant, so it’s a wonderful element that naturally nourishes lips. It’s very different from resveratrol, which is a separate ingredient we supercharge each of BITE’s lipsticks with.”

THE SHADES BITE CuvÊe Crème Deluxe Lipstick is available in four super-wearable shades: CuvÊe Rose, CuvÊe Coral, CuvÊe Blush, and CuvÊe Blanc.

THE PLAN “The process is very detailed and the ingredients were hard to source, so we are very proud to have produced even a small quantity of a lipstick this sensational. But don’t worry—we plan to create the Cuvée once a year!”

SHOP BITE CUVÉE HERE ▸

THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard shakes up the traditional Martini. THE UP-TINI:A shaken—not stirred—twist on a classic style.RECIPE:Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + Money Maker Flexible Hold HairsprayTHE LOOK: “I reserve this sultry, sophisticated up-do for special summery nights when I want to show a little kissable neck. Sensual and classy—a win in my book.”DRINK TICKET: “To make your martini a little smokier, throw in a splash of your favorite scotch and some homemade Roquefort-stuffed olives. My best friend’s and my go-to to unwind after a long night at work!” DRYBAR @SEPHORA QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE â–¸

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THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES

Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard shakes up the traditional Martini.

THE UP-TINI:A shaken—not stirred—twist on a classic style.
RECIPE:Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray
THE LOOK: “I reserve this sultry, sophisticated up-do for special summery nights when I want to show a little kissable neck. Sensual and classy—a win in my book.”
DRINK TICKET: “To make your martini a little smokier, throw in a splash of your favorite scotch and some homemade Roquefort-stuffed olives. My best friend’s and my go-to to unwind after a long night at work!”

DRYBAR @SEPHORA

QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE ▸

THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard makes an extra special Manhattan. THE MANHATTAN: Sleek and straightTHE LOOK:“Because it’s so easy to wear, this is what I consider the go-to ‘bestie date night’ look. It always catches the guys’ attention.”THE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + Cream Soda Smoothing Cream + topped off with 100 Proof Treatment Oil.DRINK TICKET: “Soak a real bing cherry in brandy to find an unexpectedly tasty treat at the end of this smooth drink.” DRYBAR @SEPHORA QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE â–¸

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THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES

Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard makes an extra special Manhattan.

THE MANHATTAN: Sleek and straight
THE LOOK:“Because it’s so easy to wear, this is what I consider the go-to ‘bestie date night’ look. It always catches the guys’ attention.”
THE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + Cream Soda Smoothing Cream + topped off with 100 Proof Treatment Oil.
DRINK TICKET: “Soak a real bing cherry in brandy to find an unexpectedly tasty treat at the end of this smooth drink.”

DRYBAR @SEPHORA

QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE ▸

THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard pumps up the Mai Tai. THE MAI TAI: Loose, beachy waves THE LOOK: “This is my favorite look to rock, especially when I have to help out on the floor because it keeps its flirty, natural-looking style even when I sweep it back into a loose ponytail.” THE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + double shot of Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse + dash of the Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray + garnished with The Chaser.THE DRINK TICKET: “If I’m sipping on one of these during the day, ideally while sitting by the pool, I like to add a little splash of lemon-lime soda for a refreshing, effervescent kick.” DRYBAR @SEPHORA QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE â–¸

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THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES

Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard pumps up the Mai Tai.

THE MAI TAI: Loose, beachy waves

THE LOOK: “This is my favorite look to rock, especially when I have to help out on the floor because it keeps its flirty, natural-looking style even when I sweep it back into a loose ponytail.”

THE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + double shot of Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse + dash of the Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray + garnished with The Chaser.
THE DRINK TICKET: “If I’m sipping on one of these during the day, ideally while sitting by the pool, I like to add a little splash of lemon-lime soda for a refreshing, effervescent kick.”

DRYBAR @SEPHORA

QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE ▸

THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard puts her twist on the Cosmo. THE COSMO: Sexy, loose curlsTHE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + double shot of Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse + generous free pours of Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray + The Chaser Shine Pomade for sexy, loose curls.THE LOOK: “I love seeing chicks walk into the place with hair like this. You can tell guys definitely dig the playful, sassy vibe that this look gives off.”DRINK TICKET: “Instead of muddling cranberry juice and limes, go for a twist and mix a flavored vodka together with fresh blueberries and pomegranate juice.”  DRYBAR @SEPHORA QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE â–¸

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THE TIP OFF: DRYBAR-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES

Hair-obsessed Seattle bar owner and mixologist Heather Allard puts her twist on the Cosmo.

THE COSMO: Sexy, loose curls
THE RECIPE: Splash of Hot Toddy Heat Protector and Frizz Fighter + double shot of Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse + generous free pours of Money Maker Flexible Hold Hairspray + The Chaser Shine Pomade for sexy, loose curls.
THE LOOK: “I love seeing chicks walk into the place with hair like this. You can tell guys definitely dig the playful, sassy vibe that this look gives off.”
DRINK TICKET: “Instead of muddling cranberry juice and limes, go for a twist and mix a flavored vodka together with fresh blueberries and pomegranate juice.” 

DRYBAR @SEPHORA

QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR MORE LOOKS HERE ▸

STEP ONE Swipe on base coat. STEP TWO Using an eyeliner brush, outline a moon shape at the base of the nail with Sharplines Left. Fill in the moon with two coats of polish. STEP THREE Apply Sharplines Right from nail tip to the top of each moon on the right and left side of the nail, carving out a clear V-shape in the middle. STEP FOUR Let dry one minute. STEP FIVE Using the liner brush, fill in the clear V-shape with Sharplines Left. STEP SIX Finish with clear topcoat. AMP IT UP For the look seen on the index finger, paint on one coat of Sharplines Left. Add a slim triangle with the eyeliner brush using Sharplines Right. TIP: Use the liner brush to correct any imperfections, fill in bare spots, or straighten lines.  KELLEY HOFFMAN SHOP PIERRE HARDY FOR NARS HERE â–¸

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STEP ONE Swipe on base coat.

STEP TWO Using an eyeliner brush, outline a moon shape at the base of the nail with Sharplines Left. Fill in the moon with two coats of polish.

STEP THREE Apply Sharplines Right from nail tip to the top of each moon on the right and left side of the nail, carving out a clear V-shape in the middle.

STEP FOUR Let dry one minute.

STEP FIVE Using the liner brush, fill in the clear V-shape with Sharplines Left.

STEP SIX Finish with clear topcoat.

AMP IT UP For the look seen on the index finger, paint on one coat of Sharplines Left. Add a slim triangle with the eyeliner brush using Sharplines Right.

TIP: Use the liner brush to correct any imperfections, fill in bare spots, or straighten lines.  KELLEY HOFFMAN

SHOP PIERRE HARDY FOR NARS HERE ▸

MAKING HISTORY: BLISS ‘FUZZ’ OFF FACIAL HAIR REMOVER CREAM Introducing the new facial hair depilatory cream from Bliss, a ’stache remover that makes every other hair removal method seem ancient. Mustaches are tricky accessories to pull off. They somehow flatter both virile Midwestern cowboys and stern Middle Eastern diplomats—but on us, they’re not so fetching. In the past, we bearded ladies have tried countless ways to free ourselves of our embarrassing upper lip fuzz that left us red, swollen, and burned. But now we’re turning to the innovative Bliss ‘Fuzz’ Off Facial Hair Remover Cream. The new citrus-scented hair removal cream eliminates unwanted facial hair in just three minutes painlessly (it’s formulated with soothing vitamin E and aloe to minimize irritation). Plus, you can also use it on your chin, cheeks, and hairline. “At Bliss, we are hair removal pros, and depilatories are a great alternative to other facial hair removal options,” says Sandra Lemmerman, Associate Vice President of Global Brand Development. “The cream works to dissolve visible facial hair, so that you can easily wipe the removed hair and cream off your face for a fuzz-free upper lip.” Here, we look back on the primitive and malodorous hair removal methods of the past with pleasure—not pain. RENEE TRILIVAS Abrasives: Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans reportedly buffed dull stones (like pumice) over their skin to sand away fine facial and body hair. Threading: This ancient technique uses a looped thread to pull hair out at the root. Today, it’s typically used to shape eyebrows. Depilatory: Ancient Turks used a pungent chemical mixture of arsenic trisulfide, quicklime, and starch to dissolve hair at the skin’s surface. Waxing: This infamously painful and still-popular hair removal method involves spreading melted wax over the skin and stripping it off to remove hair at the root. The ancient Egyptians (some of the earliest waxing enthusiasts) used liquefied beeswax. Sugaring: Although it sounds sweet, this hair removal method from Egypt is actually just a milder version of waxing. It uses a mixture of water, sugar, and lemon juice (sounds more like a virgin cocktail than a hair remover, no?) that was smoothed over skin and pulled off with a cloth strip.  Tweezing: Sumerians and Romans reportedly crafted tweezer-like tools by pushing two sharpened rocks or shells together to pluck out undesirable hair. Shaving: This is one of the quickest and least expensive hair removal methods, and thus, one of the most common. However, regrowth appears fairly quickly since razors can only cut hair at the skin’s surface. Electrolysis: This technique uses a thin metal needle to zap the base of the hair follicle with a low electrical current to destroy tissue and prevent future hair growth. Although results are permanent, sessions can be time-consuming and expensive. Laser: This non-invasive treatment uses a laser light and heat to target and damage hair follicles and slow growth. More data is needed to classify the results as permanent and effectiveness varies with different skintones and hair colors. When presented with these options, a simple cream sounds all the more promising. Here’s hoping Fuzz Off becomes a franchise: Swimsuit season is coming! SHOP BLISS ‘FUZZ’ OFF ▸

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MAKING HISTORY: BLISS ‘FUZZ’ OFF FACIAL HAIR REMOVER CREAM

Introducing the new facial hair depilatory cream from Bliss, a ’stache remover that makes every other hair removal method seem ancient.

Mustaches are tricky accessories to pull off. They somehow flatter both virile Midwestern cowboys and stern Middle Eastern diplomats—but on us, they’re not so fetching. In the past, we bearded ladies have tried countless ways to free ourselves of our embarrassing upper lip fuzz that left us red, swollen, and burned. But now we’re turning to the innovative Bliss ‘Fuzz’ Off Facial Hair Remover Cream. The new citrus-scented hair removal cream eliminates unwanted facial hair in just three minutes painlessly (it’s formulated with soothing vitamin E and aloe to minimize irritation). Plus, you can also use it on your chin, cheeks, and hairline. “At Bliss, we are hair removal pros, and depilatories are a great alternative to other facial hair removal options,” says Sandra Lemmerman, Associate Vice President of Global Brand Development. “The cream works to dissolve visible facial hair, so that you can easily wipe the removed hair and cream off your face for a fuzz-free upper lip.” Here, we look back on the primitive and malodorous hair removal methods of the past with pleasure—not pain. RENEE TRILIVAS

Abrasives: Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans reportedly buffed dull stones (like pumice) over their skin to sand away fine facial and body hair.

Threading: This ancient technique uses a looped thread to pull hair out at the root. Today, it’s typically used to shape eyebrows.

Depilatory: Ancient Turks used a pungent chemical mixture of arsenic trisulfide, quicklime, and starch to dissolve hair at the skin’s surface.

Waxing: This infamously painful and still-popular hair removal method involves spreading melted wax over the skin and stripping it off to remove hair at the root. The ancient Egyptians (some of the earliest waxing enthusiasts) used liquefied beeswax.

Sugaring: Although it sounds sweet, this hair removal method from Egypt is actually just a milder version of waxing. It uses a mixture of water, sugar, and lemon juice (sounds more like a virgin cocktail than a hair remover, no?) that was smoothed over skin and pulled off with a cloth strip. 

Tweezing: Sumerians and Romans reportedly crafted tweezer-like tools by pushing two sharpened rocks or shells together to pluck out undesirable hair.

Shaving: This is one of the quickest and least expensive hair removal methods, and thus, one of the most common. However, regrowth appears fairly quickly since razors can only cut hair at the skin’s surface.

Electrolysis: This technique uses a thin metal needle to zap the base of the hair follicle with a low electrical current to destroy tissue and prevent future hair growth. Although results are permanent, sessions can be time-consuming and expensive.

Laser: This non-invasive treatment uses a laser light and heat to target and damage hair follicles and slow growth. More data is needed to classify the results as permanent and effectiveness varies with different skintones and hair colors.

When presented with these options, a simple cream sounds all the more promising. Here’s hoping Fuzz Off becomes a franchise: Swimsuit season is coming!

SHOP BLISS ‘FUZZ’ OFF ▸

QUOTED: ANNA SUI ON PERFUME Anna Sui sees scent as part of style. “My fragrances are really reflective of my fashion. So many people know me as a designer of bohemian style, and we never hit on it before. It was the perfect theme for our new fragrance.” — Anna Sui Anna Sui / Secret Wish$44.00 Anna Sui / Flight of Fancy$44.00 Anna Sui / Fairy Dance$60.00 Anna Sui / Forbidden Affair$44.00

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QUOTED: ANNA SUI ON PERFUME

Anna Sui sees scent as part of style.

“My fragrances are really reflective of my fashion. So many people know me as a designer of bohemian style, and we never hit on it before. It was the perfect theme for our new fragrance.” — Anna Sui

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Anna Sui / Secret Wish
$44.00

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Anna Sui / Flight of Fancy
$44.00

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Anna Sui / Fairy Dance
$60.00

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Anna Sui / Forbidden Affair
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FRONT/CENTER: SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Sephora Senior Writer Kelley Hoffman on her experience. Here’s some #beautynostalgia for you: During high school, in the late ’90s and early ’00s, it was cool at my California high school to get tanning salon “tattoos.” Girls would put stickers on their bodies in different shapes and after a few sessions, would show off their pale favorite animal or crushes’ initials with teen girl pride. I never did this trend because it didn’t fit into my fair-skinned, emo style at the time—but I didn’t even consider the risks indoor tanning could have, and since have had, on my generation. The only time I used tanning salons was in my early 20s, when I lived in New York and Prague. The winters were a cold I’d never experienced before, and a friend recommended I do a few low-level, short sessions to improve my mood. I probably didn’t even do more than 10 visits over a few years, but I wish I’d never gone at all. Fast-forward to age 28. I have never had a mole-check at a dermatologist, and upon hearing this, my boss at Sephora urges me to see the dermatologist across the street from our office. After a full-body examination, the doctor removes one suspicious mole from my chest. It hadn’t stood out to me before, but when I thought about it, I did realize it sometimes cracked and was a little more shiny and pink than other moles. I thought she was just testing it to be safe—I’d surely be fine! When the tests came back from the lab, I found out it was basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. While not as life-threatening as melanoma, I was told I would have to have a procedure to remove the cancer cells—it could grow to be disfiguring if gone untreated.* Most of us have experienced an annoying sunburn. But the smell of your own burning flesh—which arose, without warning, from my anesthetized chest while my doctor worked—is far more sobering. I now have a scar on my chest to remind me of my brush with skin cancer, and not only will I never step foot inside an indoor tanning salon, I’m as devoted to wearing sunscreen as I am to brushing my teeth. I’m not sure what makes Millennials feel so invincible to skin cancer—maybe we just feel like it’ll never happen to us, or it’s something we should worry about when we’re older. But the facts are terrifying—especially for young people. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a new study shows that melanoma has grown by 800 percent in young women over the past 40 years, and 400 percent in young men. While men have a higher lifetime risk of melanoma, researchers believe the reverse gender rise in youth is due to the popularity of indoor tanning to young women. I urge you to check out other skin cancer facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation; they might just save your life. Please, this month, make your mole-check appointment, invest in your SPF routine, and look at the incredible self-tanning options out there instead of indoor tanning. CHECK OUT THESE SKIN CARE SETS FROM SEPHORA.COM ▸ *all information from the Skin Cancer Foundation.

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FRONT/CENTER: SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Sephora Senior Writer Kelley Hoffman on her experience.

Here’s some #beautynostalgia for you: During high school, in the late ’90s and early ’00s, it was cool at my California high school to get tanning salon “tattoos.” Girls would put stickers on their bodies in different shapes and after a few sessions, would show off their pale favorite animal or crushes’ initials with teen girl pride. I never did this trend because it didn’t fit into my fair-skinned, emo style at the time—but I didn’t even consider the risks indoor tanning could have, and since have had, on my generation.

The only time I used tanning salons was in my early 20s, when I lived in New York and Prague. The winters were a cold I’d never experienced before, and a friend recommended I do a few low-level, short sessions to improve my mood. I probably didn’t even do more than 10 visits over a few years, but I wish I’d never gone at all.

Fast-forward to age 28. I have never had a mole-check at a dermatologist, and upon hearing this, my boss at Sephora urges me to see the dermatologist across the street from our office. After a full-body examination, the doctor removes one suspicious mole from my chest. It hadn’t stood out to me before, but when I thought about it, I did realize it sometimes cracked and was a little more shiny and pink than other moles. I thought she was just testing it to be safe—I’d surely be fine!

When the tests came back from the lab, I found out it was basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. While not as life-threatening as melanoma, I was told I would have to have a procedure to remove the cancer cells—it could grow to be disfiguring if gone untreated.*

Most of us have experienced an annoying sunburn. But the smell of your own burning flesh—which arose, without warning, from my anesthetized chest while my doctor worked—is far more sobering.

I now have a scar on my chest to remind me of my brush with skin cancer, and not only will I never step foot inside an indoor tanning salon, I’m as devoted to wearing sunscreen as I am to brushing my teeth.

I’m not sure what makes Millennials feel so invincible to skin cancer—maybe we just feel like it’ll never happen to us, or it’s something we should worry about when we’re older. But the facts are terrifying—especially for young people.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a new study shows that melanoma has grown by 800 percent in young women over the past 40 years, and 400 percent in young men. While men have a higher lifetime risk of melanoma, researchers believe the reverse gender rise in youth is due to the popularity of indoor tanning to young women.

I urge you to check out other skin cancer facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation; they might just save your life. Please, this month, make your mole-check appointment, invest in your SPF routine, and look at the incredible self-tanning options out there instead of indoor tanning.

CHECK OUT THESE SKIN CARE SETS FROM SEPHORA.COM ▸

*all information from the Skin Cancer Foundation.

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CHALKBOARD NAILS @SEPHORA

SEE OTHER CHALKBOARD NAILS HERE ▸