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Something unexplainable happened 10 years ago, when Lancôme revealed the Ultra Shiny Juicy Tube: A need-to-own yearning enraptured females across continents.  Teens and mothers alike sprinted to Sephora, erupting in arguments over the last remaining tube.

Was it the slanted tip? The vast color palette? The promise of ultra shininess?

Then the variations launched: The Smoothie, The Pure the Sparkling Night… plus limited-edition packaging by Christopher Kane, Julie Verhoeven, and Elettra Wiedemann.

We learned the only way to hamper our inevitable hypnotism for Lancôme’s lip formulas is preparation for future merchandise. Thus, we highly recommend reading the following warning.

WARNING: This April, in honor of Juicy Tubes’ 10th anniversary, Lancôme’s launching a 100-percent natural-origin honey-based formula in four limited-edition shades. Ladies, prepare yourselves.

–ALEXANDRA HOFFMAN

Sephora’s having a pre-holiday sale, and it’s pretty good.

Besides reduced prices on tons of palettes, they’ve knocked the price of the Zeno down from $160 to $80 (yes, my little math nerds, that’s 50% off).

We’ve used the Zeno many times, and despite its wonky Sci-Fi design, we really like it.

Here’s why:

It’s easy and portable.

It’s non-invasive.

It zaps emerging zits without any extra creams, astringents, salves, or acids.

Plus:  It actually works.  You can check out the full Sephora sale here. 

How long does it take to create “natural beauty” for a red carpet appearance?

A bit longer than you’d think - at least according to makeup artist Vanessa Scali, who worked on the super-cute Ashley Greene for her New Moon premiere last night.  Ashley looks positively glowing in her red carpet photos, and stunningly natural.  But that ethereal quality takes quite a bit of work.

Need proof?  Here’s everything they used on her face:

Lancôme’s Effacernes concealer in Light Bisque underneath the eyes.

Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick.

Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Shimmer Pink Pool.

YSL’s Fard Lumiére Aquarésistant Cream Eyeshadow in Pink Sands.

Lancôme’s Artliner in Black.

Shu Uemura’s Painting Liner in White.

Lancôme’s Ôscillation Vibrating Mascara in Black.

Lancôme’s Le Crayon Poudre in Brunet.

Lancôme’s new lipstick from the Pout-à-Porter series—L’Absolu Rouge in Chris & Tell - named for Chris Benz.

Guess our moms were right - the trick to great makeup is looking like we’re not wearing any!

Last week, NYLON It Girl Rosie Huntington-Whitley got announced as a new Victoria’s Secret Angel.

This week, ten more finalists have their chance to wear wings (and bras, and panties).

We sat down with a few of the chosen girls - who currently live at The District in downtown New York while competing for the Angel prize - in the middle of the competition.

Do they have what it takes to be the next Miranda Kerr?

Check out their weekly webisodes to find out - and vote for your favorite on November 9.

Meanwhile, see some tidbits from our very difficult investigative reporting…

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Check out Hilary Rhoda at last night’s ACE awards, which celebrate the most influential accessories in America.

She’s wearing a gorgeous Calvin Klein gown in black and plum silk and velvet, designed by Francisco Costa.

But despite the evening’s theme, shows a refreshing lack of accessories -

She seems to be rocking a pair of demure earrings, a small clutch that matches the dress, and a tan.

Do you love Hilary’s healthy, happy image?

Then check her out on NYLON TV.

You can also click through to see a close-up image of her dress.

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Remember Nicole Linkletter, the teen cutie who won America’s Next Top Model in 2005?

She went back to college, disappeared, grew up a little…

And now she’s on the cover of NYLON Mexico!

Bueno!

We hear Nicole’s also been shooting a lot in London, where a fashion photographer told us “she’s doing really well and does amazing things in front of the camera.”

Awww.

We’ll publish more images of Nicole from NYLON Mexico as soon as we get copies in the office!

Lipstick Queen’s Poppy King, wants to give back (and not just by giving you amazing glitter lipstick).

The beauty guru has a brand new lip gloss out called Fired Up.

It’s the perfect shade of red - not too bright, but still bold.

It’s the perfect type of gloss - not too sticky, but still easy to apply.

And it’s the perfect way to support a good cause, since 100 percent of the “power gloss” proceeds goes to Count Me In, a charity that supports women-owned businesses.

Which means that the next Lipstick Queen could get a hand, thanks to the Lipstick Queen herself.

Find out soon…

In today’s lipstick experiment, intrepid Digital Director Faran tries to mimic the bright orange lips at Prada’s Spring 2010 show.

Her weapon of choice?

M.A.C’s Morange lipstick.

Her verdict?

Yeah, pretty cute.

Still can’t quite stomach the pigtails though…