HOMEMADE FACIAL MASK

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Organic Banana Face Mask
Your skin will have a healthy glow after applying this tropical mask to your face. This recipe is designed for all skin types.

1. Mash one half of a banana
2. Mix in a tablespoon of orange juice and a tablespoon of honey
3. Apply to the face and keep the mixture on for fifteen minutes
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

The Breakfast Mask
Complete with protein and whole grains, this breakfast-themed mask is used to correct and calm oily skin.

1. Combine an egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey, then a tablespoon of olive oil (yes, olive oil) and half a cup of oatmeal
2. Apply to the face for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Honey & Papaya Lightening Mask
This mask is specifically for those who have hyperpigmentation, sun spots and uneven pigment.

1. Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya.
2. Apply on the face evenly for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Heavenly Honey Citrus Mask
This honey-and-orange-based mask is a quick fix to give your face an organic healthy glow.

1. Combine three tablespoons of orange juice with half a cup of honey
2. Apply to the face and leave on for half an hour
3. Rinse with lukewarm followed by cool water, then moisturize

HOW TO APPLY EYESHADOW

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Start with an eyeshadow base, applied to the eyelid with your finger or a soft shadow brush. This will keep eye makeup where you put it and prevent creasing. Pick your shadow shades in groups of three-one for the brow bone, one for the lid, and one to serve as liner. They should all be in the same color family, otherwise the effect will be too dramatic.

Using a flat-tipped eyeshadow brush, run the lightest shade right under your eyebrow, down to the crease. Using a fluffy shadow brush, sweep the medium shade from lashline to crease, then blend with the first color.

Using a thin liner brush, add the darkest shade to the top lashline. (Line your bottom lashes too, if you like.)

Finally, take a big blush brush and gently blend it all together with a couple of quick motions back and forth to get a soft overall finish. — Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist

HOW TO APPLY EYESHADOW

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Start with an eyeshadow base, applied to the eyelid with your finger or a soft shadow brush. This will keep eye makeup where you put it and prevent creasing. Pick your shadow shades in groups of three-one for the brow bone, one for the lid, and one to serve as liner. They should all be in the same color family, otherwise the effect will be too dramatic.

Using a flat-tipped eyeshadow brush, run the lightest shade right under your eyebrow, down to the crease. Using a fluffy shadow brush, sweep the medium shade from lashline to crease, then blend with the first color.

Using a thin liner brush, add the darkest shade to the top lashline. (Line your bottom lashes too, if you like.)

Finally, take a big blush brush and gently blend it all together with a couple of quick motions back and forth to get a soft overall finish. — Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist

The Best Beauty Trends from Fall 2013 Fashion Month

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Fall 2013 Fashion Month has come and gone, and through the New York, London, Milan, and Paris runway shows, we were just as focused on the beauty looks as we were on the fashion. From minimalist makeup to vibrant hints of color to twisted, statement-making tresses, we've combed through the collections to bring you the very best beauty trends of the season.

Braided Ladies

Get Your Grill On

Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor grill-out. Whether you're holding a chic soirée on a rooftop or enjoying a laid-back poolside evening, spice up your next get-together with this delicious unique burger recipe courtesy of Delish for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, all perfect for warm-weather.

Crab Cake Burger

Ingredients
1 pound(s) crabmeat
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Directions
Mix crab, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, onion powder, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl. Form into 6 patties.

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the butter stops foaming. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

ARIES
The next few days find you taking the plunge. So will it be into the microdermabrasion treatments you've been considering or into a swimming pool to start triathlon training? Ready, set ... go!

TAURUS

Your instinct is spot-on now, so make it your best beauty ally. Is it telling you to make that hair change? Say no to shopping? Splurge on a much-needed massage? Trust your first reaction.

GEMINI

Step one: Tackle your hand-washing, polish all your silver jewelry or shine your shoes. Step two: Put on the fruits of your labor and hit the town. It's a great day for work, but be sure to enjoy a job well done too!

CANCER

Get ready, because your day is sky-high on the dreamy scale. You wouldn't want to find yourself in sweats and a ponytail when your handsome stranger arrives, would you? Picture your perfect scene and dress accordingly.

LEO

Take care of planning, all the way down to the tiniest details. You've picked an outfit for the season's big event, for example, but do you have the right accessories? Pantyhose? Perfect shoes you can wear all night?

VIRGO

Celebrate your independence! You don't need to spend money on a pedicure -- try doing one yourself. Or sign up for a sewing class and take care of all your hemming needs in the future. You can do anything you put your mind to.

LIBRA

Who's your style icon? Do you admire a certain celebrity's class? Your mom's attention to every detail? A friend's funky creativity? Picture her in your mind's eye, mimic what you see and bring fresh inspiration to your own look.

SCORPIO

Is that genuine turquoise necklace actually plastic? That perfume bottle is awfully spiffy -- but how's the scent? Don't be afraid to question the quality of any products or accessories you're not sure about.

SAGITTARIUS

Time to clean out your style routine. But forget washing your makeup caddy or organizing your closet. This time, your task is to decide which stylists, gym classes or products are working, and which ones have to go.

CAPRICORN

If you always take the same bus route to work or walk the same way to get to your neighborhood cafe, chart a new course. You might find a new boutique or a darling nail salon you wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

AQUARIUS

If you see a bag you hate on the bus or pass a store window displaying an outfit that's not your cup of tea, hold off on sharing your thoughts. You never know who proudly owns the very same item.

PISCES

You should be having a good time whenever possible. So if you dread the parking at your local mall or cringe at the sight of your packed hair salon, for example, come up with an alternate approach.

Beauty Scope

78 Perfect Pieces of Denim for Spring

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With the influx of spring showers and sunny weekends this month comes an opportunity — and at times, a necessity — to revamp the most heavily worn items in your closet. Namely, denim. Give your hardest working wardrobe pieces — jeans, shorts, jackets, tops, and more — a face-lift with our round-up of this season's best goods you can buy right now.

10 Beach-Ready Looks

Beach-going fashionistas can't just don the same ensemble they do in Saint-Tropez as they do in Miami, right? Here's where we come in. We at MC have rounded up 10 locale-specific looks for 10 of our favorite summertime cities to serve as the ultimate packing inspiration.

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EYESHADOW

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BEAUTY TRENDS

The Best Beauty Trends from Fall 2013 Fashion Month

GET YOUR GRILL ON

Get Your Grill On

Crab Cake Burger

BEAUTY SCOPE

Beauty Scope

DENIM

78 Perfect Pieces of Denim for Spring

10 beach-ready looks

Beach-going fashionistas can't just don the same ensemble they do in Saint-Tropez as they do in Miami, right? Here's where we come in. We at MC have rounded up 10 locale-specific looks for 10 of our favorite summertime cities to serve as the ultimate packing inspiration.

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