Konjak, konjaku, konnyaku potato, devil's tongue, voodoo lily, snake palm or elephant yam; whatever you call the plant, konjac sponges, the keystone of any proper Asian skincare routine, are made from it and are routinely hailed as the holy grail for smoothing skin.   read more

You just got an invitation to an exclusive after-work event. Only problem: It's tonight and you left your makeup bag at home.   read more

Ah, the warmer weather we've been waiting for has finally arrived. Which means it's time to replace the arm exercise you were getting with the remote control (I think I'll miss you most of all, "Pretty Little Liars"), with actual arm exercises -- hand weights and all.   read more

Gone are the days of leisurely whiling away moments hours sifting through pins of dream kitchens, impossible waterfall braids and obscenely hot boots unfettered by ubiquitous ads.   read more

Everyone wants to look their best on their wedding day, sure. But what about the days leading up to their big day? Like say... their engagement day? How important is it that the pictures you post of your engagement ring be perfect? Important enough that you might do something drastic to make sure your hands -- yes, your hands -- look absolutely immaculate?   read more

• Jennifer Aniston, the woman who gave us The Rachel, says that her favorite hairstyles she's ever had were the ones she wore in Along Came Polly (hippie waves) and Horrible Bosses (cute bangs). In other JStan news, she's GONE BRUNETTE, which obviously means she's getting married, or is pregnant, or is about to buy an island. Tell us your secrets, Jennifer! [Us Weekly]   read more

Why would you buy a scent without being able to smell it first?

That's the Mt. Everest-sized question fragrance e-tailers have been attempting to scale ever since folks started taking to the Internet to purchase products.   read more

Raise your hand if you've ever gotten an embarrassing, lobster-like sunburn or a dorky farmer's tan. Yup, us too. What about having tanorexic tendencies by soaking up the sun any chance you get and/or hitting up the tanning bed for that insta-bronze and rush of endorphins? Check. Or what about arduously applying sunscreen, but missing that big patch on your upper back, the tops of your feet or your scalp? Check. If you're guilty as charged to some of these sunscreen offenses, then let's get with it already and make healthy skin a priority.   See mistakes

1. Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo, $18
This product is one of my faves and will definitely help combat beachside humidity. A few sprays and you are ready to go straight from the beach to drinks with friends.   read more