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The dos and don’ts of beard-keeping

From skinny hipsters to studmuffin Ryan Gosling, men are bucking the clean-shaved trend and doing what was once thought so unprofessional by past generations: sporting the understated stubble. While the look is not limited to mountain men or Santa Claus, your facial hair – whether a full-fledged beard or oh-so-subtle shadow – requires grooming.

BB Creams: Makeup especially for men

Short for Beauty Balm, BB cream is an all-in-one moisturizer, primer, serum, and (in some cases) sunblock. Tinted to match the color of one’s skin tone, it provides sheer coverage of any imperfections while keeping skin smooth and oil-free for the day.

Beauty: Tips for a new you!

Every year on Jan. 1, I wake up with a new purpose to be great and do great things. That is – be great and do great things right after I get over my massive hangover from the night before. Two liters of water and some aspirin later, I am ready to take on the [...]

Beauty gift guide

Somehow I always find myself scrambling to find the perfect present only hours before family gift exchanges. This year I’ll try something different – actually being prepared days before the holidays. To help me with this endeavor, I have compiled two lists, one for the ladies and one for the gents in my life, of some of the must-have beauty products this holiday season. Hopefully this will help me spend my December worry-free, sipping my spiked eggnog by the Yuletide fire (whatever that is).

Four beauty myths debunked

These beauty fables that have circulated for years have led many to avoid practices, foods and products for fear that they’ll cause bad skin, bad hair or more. Thankfully, few are grounded in reality. Below are four beauty myths that I can’t wait to demystify, letting you live in that big, bad world of beauty without worry.