Tyra Banks is fulfilling her promise to “help us all feel as fierce as we truly are” by launching a different kind of ANTM-type contest, which will focus on teenage plus-sized models. The competition will aptly be called the “Fiercely Real Teen Model Search.” Fierce. [NY Daily News]
A new survey shows that Japanese male college [...]

Wanna meet YouTube beauty phenom Lauren Luke? Be on the lookout for the bright pink bus that’s taking her Inspiration Nation Tour across the country. [Beauty and the Blog]
There is such a thing as teeth that are too white. Hollywood, take note. [MSN]
If you really want to avoid premature aging, drink your fish oil. [Daily [...]

A recent study confirms what most of us already knew: Environmental factors like smoking, being overweight, and not using sunscreen are more likely to cause the physical signs of aging than a genetic predisposition. (Sorry for the accusations, Mom.) [Science Daily]
There is hope for the sunscreen-shunners among you, though. A new anti-sunburn drug that [...]

After capturing the online community’s attention with her easy-to-access makeup guides, YouTube phenom and cosmetics line creator Lauren Luke has released a book. The tell-all reveals everything from a childhood spent being bullied at school to an unplanned teen pregnancy and finding love as a taxi dispatcher, all while building upon an ever-present obsession with [...]

To celebrate the opening of its new Times Square location on Broadway between 46th and 47th streets—not to be confused with the other one three blocks south—Sephora is rolling out the red carpet tomorrow for Taylor Momsen and Theodora and Alexandra Richards, among other pretty young things. In addition, the Sephora Pro Beauty Team will [...]

From Dobermans on waterslides to loopy kids, YouTube’s “Broadcast Yourself” tagline has made instant stars out of unsuspecting characters. But you don’t necessarily need to up the outrageous factor to secure a viewing audience. The Web site’s how-to, educational video channels are also churning out a whole new crop of celebrities in the making, and [...]