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We asked three beauty influencers to take the Eight-Day Biotherm Life Plankton Elixir Challenge. Was their skin renewed?

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Back in July, footage of trash floating atop normally crystal blue waves and onto the shores of Montesinos Beach in the Dominican Republic was released by a group of conservationists who called it a “dense garbage carpet.” The sight of plastic bottles and takeout containers mingling with seaweed illustrated the critical condition our oceans are […]

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“There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” The now-famous quote from Mindy Kaling’s 2011 book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns), found itself meme-ified when the book was released, and seven years later, it’s still tweeted almost daily. Personally, I love sunrises, but […]

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It’s all too easy to go overboard this time of year. We mean, there seems to be a Christmas cookie, sugary cocktail, and lavish feast around every corner. And hey, we’re not complaining. In fact, we’ve greatly enjoyed every single glazed sweet, boozy drink and almighty dinner that comes our way. But our bodies somewhat […]

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Is spring finally here? While we may still be hoping for weather that lets us ditch our wintery layers, there’s nothing stopping us from getting our skin ready for the season. In practice, it may actually be smarter to get a head start on your spring skincare routine: new products always take a week or two to start working and frankly, it’s nice to wake up and start the day with light, fresh layers of skincare products and makeup. Dress for the weather you want, not the weather you have, right?

Well, this week, the Beauty Panel partnered up with Biotherm to do just that. Our beauty blogging experts spent the last month testing the Biotherm Aquasource skincare line, all in a quest to uncover the best way to get a fresh-faced look for spring. While makeup can certainly brighten any look, having a great base—your skin!—makes all the difference. It’s the reason why both fresh skin and the no-makeup makeup look made the list of our top beauty trends for Spring 2014. Makeup artists like Pat McGrath and Diane Kendal spent their time backstage prepping models’ skin with masques, serums, BB creams and moisturizers, which resulted in truly fresh-faced looks on the runway.

Challenge 61: How do you use Biotherm Aquasource to get a fresh-faced look for spring? See the answers now! »

Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

I’ve tried to use cake eyeliner before but it never says put. Any tips on application?
Cake eyeliner is a delightfully tidy alternative to its liquid counterparts, and it can be particularly useful for working into your lash line to fake some volume and lusciousness. I don’t necessarily have application tips, but rather an alternative suggestion of what to dampen your cake liner with. If you’ve been using water, you have probably discovered that the finding the perfect ratio can be a challenge: too much water obviously compromises how pigmented the liner will be upon application. However, Laura Mercier Tightline Activator ($25, sephora.ca) is a tiny dropper bottle of fluid that contains polymers that are designed to help your cake liner adhere and stay put on your inner eyelid rims. A drop or two of this fluid will transform any cake liner into a long-lasting look.

In the name of getting us to be even more enthralled with its products, L’Oréal has announced two new faces to represent its skincare brand, Biotherm, and its all-encompassing beauty brand, L’Oréal Paris.

No stranger to the brand ambassador role, Leighton Meester will grace up and coming Biotherm skincare campaigns starting next year. As reported by WWD, the actress was praised as “a contemporary icon, a young star whose natural talent, energy and beauty have made her the face of a generation,” by the brand’s general manager, Patrick Kullenberg. This is not a beauty first for the Gossip Girl actress: in the past, Meester has been involved with Herbal Essence, Vera Wang and Missoni campaigns.

Over at L’Oréal Paris, Lara Stone ends her post-pregnancy modeling hiatus to become the brand’s newest global spokesmodel. Stone joins seasoned ambassadors including fellow model Doutzen Kroes and actress Freida Pinto. The gap-toothed beauty will be involved in hair care, hair colour and makeup campaigns for the brand. Stone is also no stranger to being the face of a brand, having lent her beauty to campaigns for DKNY, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani, among others.

The results are in! You voted and we listened: From perfume and mascara to sunscreen and shampoo, we reveal the beauty products you voted top of the vanity in our 11th Annual Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards. This year more than 65 products make the cut across six categories, including nails, fragrance, makeup and hair. And as always, the Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards rewards products in a range of prices, allowing you to find favourite new products regardless of budget. Ready to see who made the cut? Pick a category below or read on to browse all the winners.

By Malena Harbers

Today, it’s all about customizing your tan,” says skin-care expert Nichola Joss, who created a variety of caramel tones for models at the Spring 2012 shows of British designers such as Issa and House of Holland. Designed to work with the spirit of each collection, Joss’s handiwork illustrates the idea that one hue indeed does not fit all. By adding, omitting or changing the way you apply a product, you can create a completely different-looking tan. Here, we break down the shades.

SUN-KISSED
Suntan equivalent:
A day out in the garden
Seen at: Roksanda Ilincic

MID-TONE
Suntan equivalent:
A long-weekend at the cottage
Seen at: Erdem

HOLOGRAPHIC
Suntan equivalent:
A week in the Mediterranean
Seen at: House of Holland

BRONZE
Suntan equivalent:
Weeks of sun-worshipping in Brazil
Seen at: Issa

From perfume and mascara to sunscreen and shampoo, we reveal your favourite beauty products. Plus, after a decade of divulging what you can’t live without, we introduce FASHION’s Beauty Hall of Fame to pay special tribute to your most-loved products from the past 10 years.

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With today’s temps at a record high, it seems like Mother Nature is sending a pretty clear message that summer is finally here! In turn, we’ve scouted over 40 of the season’s best products. From bright glosses to shimmering bronzers, we’ve got you covered!

Check out the best of summer beauty now! »

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