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Beauty

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COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

Your calendar’s packed, so we found ways to get glam fast. Try these shortcuts for luminous skin and pretty waves, and top it all off with a sparkling scent.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GRAHAM POLLACK TEXT BY MELISSA MILRAD GOLDSTEIN

DECODED: Skin Balms

Beam You Up

For skin that looks lit from within, reach for a highlighter. These iridescent creams, liquids, and powders reflect light and bathe your face in a softfocus glow. The trick? Apply a few sweeps in the right tone (gold for warm skin, champagne if you’re paler) to these strategic spots.

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WHERE TO APPLY

1. Center of the forehead. 2. Under the brow bones. 3. Down the bridge of the nose. 4. Top of the cheekbones. 5. In the Cupid’s bow.

1. Yves Saint Laurent

Touche Éclat, $42, yslbeautyus.com.

3. Josie Maran

Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Wand, $28, josiemaran.com. 5. Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator, in Gilded Honey, $26, laurageller.com. 7. Bobbi Brown Illuminate Retouching face pencil, $32, bobbibrown cosmetics.com.

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2. Elizabeth Arden

Beauti ful Color Bold Illuminating liquid highlighter, in Golden Kiss, $25, elizabetharden.com. 4. Lancôme Glow Subtil Silky Crème highlighter, in Rosegold Lights, $30, sephora.com.

6. Maybelline New York

Face Studio Master Strobing Stick, $10, maybelline.com. 8. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, in Topaz, $41, sephora.com.

Liquid Highlighter It’s ideal for dry skin. Apply it in key areas, or add a drop to your moisturizer or primer for allover dewiness. Cream This texture works best on top of other smooth-textured makeup, such as full-coverage cream foundation. Powder It stays put beautifully on oily skin.

They may look and feel waxy in the jar, but fear not: These new formulations are just what dry skin needs when temperatures plunge. Rubbed between your hands, they melt into a sumptuous oil; when applied, they feel soothing and decadent. The result is supple, crazy-soft skin.

Cleanser Dissolve all traces of color (even around the eyes) and nourish skin with IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm. $38, itcosmetics.com.

Primer Part skin care, part makeup prep, Armani Prima Glow-On Moisturizing Balm keeps foundation looking freshly applied all day. $110, giorgioarmani beauty.com.

Body Moisturizer

Organic shea butter and oils in Captain Blankenship’s Avocado & Peppermint Hand, Cuticle, and Foot Balm transform chapped hands and cracked heels. $24, captainblankenship.com.

OBSESSED: Gold Rush

We’re currently enchanted by Givenchy’s Dahlia Divin Poudre D’or. Squeeze the oldschool perfume atomizer and out comes a delicate puff of gold shimmer, scented with the woody-floral scent. Dust it over neck, limbs, and

THEY’RE BACK: Curlers 2.0

These are not your mother’s hairscorching curlers. T3’s Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe set features two sizes and temperature settings, so you can minimize damage and maximize body. Another detail we love: The cool-to-the-touch grips keep your fingers singe-free. $119, t3micro.com.

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PARTNERS' PICKS

Celebrate the season with festive decorations and cute holiday accents. Don't forget to dress your pets in winter's warmest styles, too!

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1. Festive Mouse Ornaments by Martha Stewart Living™, available exclusively at Home Decorators Collection, $12 each, homedecorators.com/marthastewart.

2. Holiday Collections and Greenery

by Martha Stewart Living™, available exclusively at The Home Depot, $7.98–$199, homedepot.com/marthastewart. 3. Decorative Pillows by Martha Stewart Collection™, available exclusively at Macy’s, $80 each, macys.com/martha. 4. Fair Isle Collar and Fleece by Martha Stewart Pets™, available exclusively at Petsmart™, $12.99–$21.99, petsmart.com.

5. Vintage Decor Paint and Paintbrush,

Liquid Gilding, and Basic 5PC Brush Set by Martha Stewart Crafts®, available at Michaels, $7.99–$24.99, michaels.com/marthastewart.

Martha & Marley Spoon, marleyspoon.com | Office by Martha Stewart™ , staples.com/marthastewart | Martha Stewart Wall Art Decals™ fathead.com/marthastewart | Martha Stewart Living™, available exclusively at Home Decorators Collection, homedecorators.com/marthastewart | Martha Stewart Collection™, available exclusively at Macy's, 800-289-6229, macys. com/martha | Martha Stewart Crafts ®, Lion Brand® Yarn, 800-661-7551, marthastewart.lionbrand.com | Martha Stewart Crafts®, Paint, 800-842-4197, plaidonline.com/ marthastewartcrafts | Martha Stewart Crafts®, Paper Crafts, 800-795-5866, eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts | Martha Stewart Living™, available exclusively at the Home Depot, 800-466-3337, homedepot.com/marthastewart | Martha Stewart Pets®, available exclusively at PetSmart, 888-839-9638, petsmart.com/marthastewart | Martha Stewart Rugs™, Safavieh, 866-422-9070, safavieh.com/designers/marthastewart

Pets

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DOG DAYS OF WINTER

Storm windows in place? Check. Sweaters and mittens at the ready? Check. But your four-legged pal needs some preseason prep too. Follow our timely tips (along with a few for indoor felines).

TEXT BY EVELYN BATTAGLIA

THE ONSET OF THE chilly months coincides with one of the busiest times of year. And that can throw us off our game with our pets—leaving them literally out in the cold, or worse, stuck indoors, with oodles of extra energy to focus on that fascinating new tree in the living room (with all those shiny balls!). Luckily, all it takes is a few vet-tested ideas to keep Chloe active and happy all winter long.

Keep ’Em Comfy

We humans pile on layers for walks once the temperature dips below 50 degrees, but dogs gen- erally fend for themselves—and in many cases, that’s okay. “Barring any medical conditions, your average furry breed does just fine without our intervention,” says Susan O’Bell, DVM, director of the General Medicine Service at Angell Animal Medical Center, in Boston. But particularly thinskinned and short-haired breeds (such as greyhounds and Weimaraners) may benefit from a man-made coat. “If your dog is shivering after a brief stint outdoors, that’s a sign,” says Joanna Krol, DVM, owner of Animal Care Center of Chicago. When select- ing one, make sure she appears comfortable and unrestricted in it.

Protect Their Paws

It’s not clear which harms dogs’ feet more: ice and snow, or the salt used to melt them. So invest in a pet-safe commercial deicing product, such as Safe Paw Ice Melter (from $23, jet.com) for the area around your own driveway, or just use sand, dirt, or a mixture of both. Keep your dog’s nails and the hair around his pads trimmed and groomed, and remove any salt and debris after each walk: Have a bowl of tepid water and a cloth by the front door, or take a moist cloth with you in a bag. If you notice your dog picking up his paw, you might be able to just wipe it and carry on, says O’Bell— but if he seems to be in pain, or continues raising the paw, it’s time to head home.

Check paws regularly once you get home, too—especially after walks in very icy conditions. If you find superficial wounds, O’Bell suggests applying direct pressure with a soft bandage or paper towel; if there’s a little bleeding, dip the paw in cornstarch to stop it. “But if you see skin redness, hair loss or cracks in the pads, or significant and persistent bleeding, seek medical attention,” says Krol.

As for booties, O’Bell warns that some dogs may be prone to injuries in footwear they’re un- accustomed to, but they do make sense for animals whose feet are so sensitive that they won’t take walks without them. Krol recommends the kind with Velcro straps, which tend to fit better and last longer than the “balloon” variety. Otherwise, topical ointments like Musher’s Secret (from $12.50, amazon.com) and Aquaphor (from $5, at drugstores) can protect against the elements.

See Daisy Run

“We should strive for an hour of exercise for the average healthy dog,” says O’Bell. “That can be tough when there are fewer hours of daylight.” The good news is there are plenty of ways to keep track of her when it’s dark out; Krol likes flashing-light collars and harnesses with reflectors, but adds that some of her clients simply put bells on collars so their pets are always in earshot.

If you have an older dog that suffers from arthritis, cold temperatures can exacerbate the con- dition. But “it’s important to continue to provide regular exercise to keep those joints moving,” says O’Bell. “Maybe he’ll do better with three shorter walks a day instead of one or two longer ones.”