The first copy of The Face I ever saw was the August 1996 issue. I can’t recall a single article or photo spread, but what I do remember about sitting cross-legged on the floor of my local Borders, where I picked up the expensive import, was staring at the cover model—Georgina something—and thinking how cool [...]

In one of the more enjoyable mailings we’ve received recently, these handy items arrived at our offices via UPS this morning. No, you’re not looking at a Style.com magnet or card holder; that, dear readers, is a personalized Flossbox. Yes, Flossbox—a new-to-market credit card-sized spool of dental floss that doubles as a handheld mirror and [...]

Say cheese! If these words strike terror in your heart, it’s probably time to visit Dr. Irwin Smigel. The “Father of Cosmetic Dentistry,” Dr. Smigel begat an industry when he debuted his revolutionary bonding system on an episode of That’s Incredible! in 1980. Since then, the good doctor has made glamming up smiles his life’s [...]

Burt’s Bees is entering the oral care category with a 99.2 percent natural toothpaste. Available in Multicare and Whitening formulas with or without fluoride, as well as in two different options for kids, the pastes have been clinically proven to prevent cavities, reduce plaque, brighten smiles, promote healthy gums, and freshen breath. And they taste [...]

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 [...]

The perfect accessory to any ensemble is definitely a white smile, but a really hot bag is a close second, which is why GO SMiLE and Fendi make such a good pair. From today through Friday, January 22, you can enter to win one of 26 prizes at www.gosmile.com, including Fendi’s white patent Bag du [...]

Leighton Meester may have shown up to the American Eagle flagship store opening in New York last night with a red lip, gray smoky eyes, and long, cascading waves, but she made a quick costume change into thick bangs and a topknot before performing her new single for the crowd. Yes, we said “perform” and [...]

According to celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Jeff Golub-Evans, when it comes to teeth bleaching, peroxide is peroxide. “Whether it’s drugstore teeth-whitening strips or a professional bleaching gel, it’s the same ingredient, just in different concentrations,” the self-described “smile designer” explains, adding that strips can actually get your teeth almost as white as a pro treatment; [...]

This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.
I’ve heard that a lot of toothpastes have formulas that are similar to detergents, which is disconcerting, to say the least. Are there any [...]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.
I know that excessive amounts of sugar is bad for your teeth, but are there other things I should be steering clear of—or adding to [...]