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Does translucent powder make your skin lighter?

If it’s a good translucent powder, no it won’t!  Translucent powders are supposed to be completely colorless, even though they might look light (or even completely white) in the pan.  Translucent powders aren’t meant to alter your skin tone or add any extra coverage, and are merely setting powders - generally to absorb oil or minimize the appearance of pores.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - $4

Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder - $36

The reason I say “if it’s a good translucent powder” is because some translucent powders are a bit thick and will look chalky or ashy on dark skin tones.  That is why many brands offer “tinted” versions of setting powders - they’re still sheer, but will have a warmer tone and will counteract ashiness.

bareMinerals Tinted Mineral Veil - $20

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Enter to win our latest limited edition box, In Full Bloom, before you can buy it starting tomorrow!

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Discovered: Penfield Snowcap Jacket for J.Crew

our men’s designers Dan and Frank visited the Penfield archives, where they handpicked this vintage puffer jacket from the 1970s and worked with the Massachusetts-based outerwear label to bring the style back. here, Dan gives us a closer...

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This is the most conservative we’ve seen Miley in a while. But this high fashion look is anything but bland or stuffy—she knocks it out of the park!

Can you believe she made this week’s Best Dressed list? » 

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Reading List: A Crown Braid Tutorial, Uncle Jesse, and More

We know you don’t have oodles of time to browse through everything on the Birchbox blog and in the Magazine each week. Here’s a short list of the top blog posts, articles, videos, and news that we don’t want you to miss.

1. How To: Perfect a Crown Braid: This beautiful updo is one of our favorite styles for when you’re sick of your long hair. 

2. Uncle of the Year—John Stamos: Birchbox Man takes us back to the ’90s this week with a thoughtful look back at the coolest uncle of them all.

3. Get NYE Ready: Rachel Zoe’s makeup artist teaches us how to get his untraditional smoky eye (think: khaki and gold!) for the biggest party night of the year.

4. Orange You Glad?: Last week, the Birchbox France team boldly explored an underused shade—orange. Watch their video to see how it’s done! Give the gift of Birchbox! 

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A stripy sweat will make your satin balloon skirt look all Parisian and chic.

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Winter wreaking havoc on your hair?

We’ve got you covered. Enter to win this 5-in-1 treatment from Living Proof »

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'Tis the season…

For oversize sweaters and tartan everything » 

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Bella Thorne opts for something other than the dramatic cocktail fare we’re used to seeing her wear, and goes for a glam, sporty moment from my friend Rebecca Minkoff instead.

This elevated athletic vibe was all over the spring runways, and we’re especially digging it at Teen Vogue »

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When we heard that Sincerely, Jules teamed up with American Eagle Outfitters to rep their holiday offerings, we jumped at the chance to ask her all about her winter must-haves.

Macarons and candles? You bet » 

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How To: Get a Smoky Eye—No Makeup Brushes Required

Look Mom, no brushes! Whether you’re a makeup brush novice or just pressed for time, here’s a quick and easy way to get a smoky eye—using only your fingers.

Love this look? Get it with Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Colors!

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Think you’re too punk for pink?

Think again » 

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Throwback Thursday: Kristen Stewart on our Dec/Jan cover in 2009!

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Jamie Chung Models Spring’s Hottest Lipsticks, YSL To Launch A Tie Dye Top Coat, And More

A behind-the-scenes look at actress Jamie Chung’s spring lip color shoot for Beauty High. We can’t decide which hue is our favorite! [Beauty High]

Tie dye isn’t just for t-shirts if YSL has anything to do about it. The brand will release four new topcoats in May that create a gradient effect on nails. [SheFinds]

Courtney Love dishes on her lavish beauty routine. [Into The Gloss]

Beyoncé has been named the honorary chair for this year’s Met Ball. [TIME Style]

Ever wonder how to use a stippling makeup brush? Learn the ins and outs of this blending tool here. [BellaSugar]

The secret to French women’s perfect skin can be found at a the pharmacy. [Birchbox UK]

More than ten years after its release in 2003, Finding Nemo has a sequel titled Finding Dory in the works. The fishy flick is slated to hit theaters in November 2015 and we can hardly wait. [CBS News]

Chanel has tapped the flawless Diane Kruger to be the newest face of its beauty line. [WWD]

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Learn everything you need to know about aging hair and what you can do to help slow the process.

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5 Tips to Help You Banish Acne This Spring

The sun is finally shining here in New York, and I’m ready to switch up both my wardrobe and beauty routine to better suit the rising temperatures. Unfortunately, this means dealing with my worst enemy—oily skin. It’s a daily battle to fight off that inevitable shine, which also means trying to prevent additional acne flare-ups. Who needs that when all I want is to be fresh-faced and bare-shouldered? 

With that in mind, I came up with a few battle-tested tricks that have kept my complexion clear in warmer weather. Here are my five favorite tips for keeping breakouts at bay in the spring.

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Tarte Cosmetics Introduces A Waterproof Collection, H&M To Launch e-Comm, and More

Inspired by synchronized swimming group the Aqualillies, tarte cosmetics launches a waterproof makeup collection. [Refinery29]

The wait is almost over! H&M plans to launch its online store this summer. [Wall Street Journal]

Learn how to support your favorite college basketball team with these sporty manicures. [Beauty High]

Just in time for warmer weather, the Kardashians are launching a sunless tanning line called Sun Kissed. [WWD]

From fishtail braids to ultrabright lips, check out the hottest celebrity makeup and hair trends from last night’s Kid’s Choice Awards. [BellaSugar]

—Charisse

Learn all about why you need to add dry shampoo to your everyday hair care routine, here.

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