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  Bad news: You’ve been using your Olaplex No.3 wrong

  Cosmopolitan - Keeks Reid

  Yes, this treatment gets even better… Unless you have been living under a rock, you’re probably more than aware of the wonders ofOlaplex. The system was created to aid with chemical in-salon treatments like bleaching and relaxing, which can be super damaging to hair. The addition of Olaplex means …

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  Best curling wands: Here's what 13 different shaped barrels do to your hair

  Cosmopolitan - Victoria Jowett

  We've decoded every type of curling tong... When did finding the best curling wand get so damn confusing? There are countless styles of tongs out there and they all give different curls; from tightly defined ringlets to loose beachy waves. But how do you know which shape wand will work for you? Well, …

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  Fenty Skin review: "Here's a rundown of the products I rate from Rihanna's skincare line"

  Cosmopolitan - Charlotte Bitmead

  Plus, I ask a product formulator their thoughts on the skincare brand If you look at pictures of baby Riri when she was 17 years old and had just dropped Pon De Replay, and you look at the mum-of-two now in her 30s, it's safe to sayRihanna honestly looks like she hasn't aged a day. As such, when she …

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  We tested 25 of the best concealers on the internet, here's our verdict...

  Cosmopolitan - Victoria Jowett, Keeks Reid and Lia Mappoura

  Hi discounts, adios eye-bags 👋 If you're looking for an under-eye concealer that actually coversdark circles and a cover-up that will blur away blemishes, we can help. How to apply concealer: The ideal environment for base makeup is even skin, free of any dry patches. But whose under-eyes match that …

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  These are the foundations your dry skin needs

  Cosmopolitan - Clare Stephenson

  It's time to say buh-bye to cake face 🍰 Discovering your perfectfoundation is pretty much the makeup equivalent of finding your soulmate. It’s a long game of trial and error. Throw into the mix a complexion that's drier than the Sahara desert, and finding a foundation that stays looking dewy can …

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  We had makeovers at 13 different beauty counters, and this is what they all looked like...

  Cosmopolitan - Victoria Jowett, Lia Mappoura and Charlotte Bitmead

  Let the beauty showdown begin... 👊 The beauty hall can be a scary place, we're not talking creepy-twins-from-The-Shining kind of scary, but with all the spotlights, jam-packed displays and over-eager sales assistants, it can feel a bit intimidating. Yup, regardless of whether you consider yourself …