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Beauty GOOD L I V I NG
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE An iconic makeup artist shares the simple secrets to her youthful energy. Plus, a trio of refreshing new skin-care finds. TEXT BY MELISSA MILRAD GOLDSTEIN
Fair-Weather Friends These trusty problem-solvers will set you up beautifully for the warmer months.
Words to Live By Makeup artist Bobbi Brown has taught generations of women how to get gorgeous. Now, she’s offering wisdom that goes more than skin-deep. Brown’s latest book, Beauty From the Inside Out, is packed with advice from her 25 years in the biz, including her essential look-good, feel-good foods (below) and what she simply won’t do without: good tequila and the occasional french fry. Cheers to her next chapter!
STAY DRY & CALM
Beauty From the Inside Out (Chronicle), Brown’s ninth book, outlines her philosophies on makeup, exercise, and mindfulness.
BE CLEAN & GREEN Yes to Cotton Comforting Facial Wipes cleanse sensitive skin gently and thoroughly— and they’re upcycled from cotton T-shirt manufacturing scraps. $6 for 25, yesto.com.
BROWN’S MUST-HAVE HEALTH BOOSTERS
Peppermint Oil “I mix a few drops with water and spray it into my mouth. It’s great for your breath, and invigorating.”
Apple-Cider Vinegar “A small spoonful added to water aids in digestion. Sometimes I’ll shake in some cinnamon to help it go down easily.”
“A tablespoon of virgin coconut oil in your morning espresso is not only good for your skin—it helps keep you fuller longer.”
Green Protein Powder “Alkamind Daily Greens powder, mixed with water, gives me energy and clarity when I feel sluggish.” $35, getoffyouracid.com.
Make Your Beauty Vote Count! Be a part of the 23rd annual Beauty Insider Awards—the “Oscars®” of the beauty industry. Visit beautybash.me to vote for the Iconic Beauty Award, which recognizes some of the best-known, must-have products from among the 12 nominees—a mix of drugstore and department-store favorites. (And we’re sure you already use and adore many of them.) Participants can enter for a chance to win a collection of beauty products valued at more than $1,000, so click and pick now! For entry details, see page 109.
STAY HYDRATED Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream is skin’s tall glass of, well, you know. The lightweight moisturizer cools skin and keeps it dewy for 72 hours, $52, peterthomasroth.com.
W ESTO N W EL L S (B ROW N); FLOW ER PH OTO S/G E T T Y I M AG ES (PEPPER M I N T ); PE T ER A R D ITO (OT H ERS)
Swipe this on and never fret about chalky streaks on dark clothes or yellow underarm stains on whites again. Degree Ultra Clear Black + White Motionsense Deodorant, $4.50, degree.com.
