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Glenn Close (Finally) Plays a Man

January 26

I’m going to just come right out and say it: Without makeup, Glenn Close would look a man. Hell, I probably would too. But while I have a profound reverence for her acting abilities—Damages gave me more nightmares than Fatal Attraction—the woman wasn’t blessed with soft features or a come-hither voice. Now Glenn is finally being recognized for her other qualities. Meet Albert Nobbs. In theaters this Friday, Glenn plays a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. She not only makes Mrs. Doubtfire look like child’s play, but earned an Oscar nomination in the process. If I had a vote to cast it would go to her, simply for having the, erm, balls to lay it all out there, short hair, no mascara and all. Hard to look away, isn’t it?

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Winter Beauty Pick-Me-Ups

January 25

I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but up here in Minnesota ’tis the season for the mid-winter blahs. Instead of throwing the covers over my head until spring, I’m busting out my favorite perk-me-up budget beauty buys. From the perfect hot pink lipstick to a juicy, fruity face wash, I combed the drugstore aisles to find the best brighteners—all priced well under $20. –Meghan

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser ($7): Medicinal-smelling skin products yuck me out, which is why I can totally get behind Neutrogena’s line of acne-fighting products with grapefruit extract. The naturally derived citrus scent is crazy eye-opening (perfect for grey mornings), but it also packs a powerful salicylic acid-fueled punch.

CoverGirl Queen Collection Lipstick in Powderpuff Pink ($7): Quite possibly the most universally flattering shade of hot pink I’ve ever encountered. Not for the shy, this shade sings when paired with a minimal eye. Just a tiny bit of Vaseline on the lids and a sweep of lengthening mascara is all you need.

Revlon Cream Blush in Berry Flirtatious ($10): My dry cheeks crave creamy blushes from December through March, and I love how this strawberry-hued version goes on sheer and blends in like a dream. Remember that cream and liquid blushes are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

Pixi Eye Bright Liner No. 1 in Nude ($16): I used to line my lower water line with a bright white eye pencil. Then I realized it wasn’t waterproof so by noon, instead of a nice smooth line, I was left with a patchy, globb-y, gross-y mess. That’s when I realized that a nude liner is where it’s at. Just like a white liner, it brightens the whites of the eye and opens them up, but in a more subtle, natural way.

L’Oreal Colour Rich Nail Color in Versailles Romance ($6): I’ve been consistently pleased (and surprised) with the durability of L’Oreal’s new Colour Riche polishes. This juicy shade screams spring—if spring looked like a shimmery slice of cantaloupe. It’d be super cute on one hand with a pretty soft pink (like L’Oreal’s Penthouse Pink) on the other.

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Filed Under: CoverGirl Queen Collection Lipstick in Powderpuff Pink, L'Oreal Colour Rich Nail Color in Penthouse PInk, L'Oreal Colour Rich Nail Color in Versailles Romance, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser, Pixi Eye Bright Liner No. 1 in Nude, Revlon Cream Blush in Berry Flirtatious

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