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Obsessive Tester

face off Apr. 28, 2015

I Tried This Weird New Beauty Trend: Blurry FaceIt’s like I’m moving 100 miles an hour, standing still. Not really.

By Maggie Lange
canna-beauty Feb. 23, 2015

Can You Get High From a Marijuana-Laced Lip Balm? Dry mouth, maybe, but no dry lips.

By Allison P. Davis
obsessive tester Dec. 18, 2014

How to Find Your Foundation Soul Mate: Testing 8 New VarietiesTwo editors test eight new formulas.

By Ashley Weatherford and Diana Tsui
obsessive tester Aug. 5, 2014

5 Organic Mascaras That Are Surprisingly EffectiveShailene would approve.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester July 15, 2014

8 Beauty Tricks to Get Whiter EyeballsClear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester July 3, 2014

The 5 Best Sunscreens You Need This SummerAnd three to skip.

By Veronica Misako Gledhill
obsessive tester June 24, 2014

Is Your Face Wash Killing This Dolphin?Try these exfoliators that do not contain microbeads.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester June 23, 2014

How to Stop Your Face From Shining Without Using PowderBecause mature and ma-ture are two very different things.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester June 13, 2014

9 Perfect Lip Colors for the BeachDon’t become a Venus flytrap for sand and hair.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester June 6, 2014

5 Liquid Eyeliners Tested In Workout ClassThe good, the bad, and the completely smudged.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester May 29, 2014

5 New, Ultraluxurious Face Sheet MasksLook like a very well-moisturized Hannibal Lecter.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester May 12, 2014

Obsessive Tester: What Are the Best Konjac Sponges?Evaluating the genre of exfoliating sponges.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester Apr. 24, 2014

Obsessive Tester: Do We Still Hate Lip Gloss?Five Cut editors tried out spring’s newest formulations.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester Mar. 19, 2014

Obsessive Tester: Making the Case for Dry ConditionerIt’s like fabric softener for your hair.

By Cheryl Wischhover
obsessive tester Mar. 10, 2014

Obsessive Tester: Trying the New Pre-Wash Hair TreatmentsLike skin care for your hair.

By Cheryl Wischhover
the gym is your living room Jan. 23, 2014

From Figurerobics to Pilatesology: The 7 Best Online WorkoutsTremble-cise in the comfort of your own living room.

By Kathleen Hou
best of Jan. 15, 2014

7 Secret Japanese Drugstore Beauty BuysFrench pharmacy products were so last year.

By Kathleen Hou
obsessive tester Aug. 14, 2013

Which Cleansing Balm Makes Your Face Radiant?Great moisturizing alternatives to soap.

By Christina Han
obsessive tester Aug. 7, 2013

Which Body Scrub Ensures the Smoothest Skin?You’ll be softer than a seal.

By Tanzy Alfred
obsessive tester Aug. 1, 2013

Testing Salt Sprays: Which Works Best for Beachy Waves With No Ocean in Sight?Only one gets you close to Gisele Bündchen’s level of awesomeness.

By Amelia Diamond
obsessive tester July 25, 2013

Which Root Touch-ups Work Best Between Salon Visits?For those days weeks when you can’t quite make it to get your hair dyed.

By Stella Bugbee
obsessive tester July 18, 2013

Do Any of These Hippie Deodorants Work?Obsessively testing aluminum-free deodorants.

By Kat Stoeffel
obsessive tester July 11, 2013

Which New ‘CC Cream’ Stands Up to Summer’s Humidity?Like BB creams, but with anti-aging benefits and a “dewy glow.” But which works best?

By Julie Ma
obsessive tester June 27, 2013

Which Waterproof Mascara Can Survive the Heat?When your face feels like melting, at least you won’t worry about raccoon eyes.

By Diana Tsui
obsessive tester June 20, 2013

Which Bronzing Body Oil Makes Skin Most Glowy?Sparkle size matters.

By Sally Holmes
obsessive tester June 13, 2013

One Hair Product to Tame the Unruliest of Curls Because too many products on the market are overly gooey and sticky.

By Emily Shornick
obsessive tester June 6, 2013

Which Light, Liquid Sunscreen ‘Veil’ Works the Best?In case you want to feel like you’re not wearing sunscreen at all.

By Charlotte Cowles
obsessive tester May 31, 2013

Testing the World’s Most Luxurious Lipsticks Are any worth paying more than $50 for?

By Stella Bugbee
Apr. 11, 2013

Primers Help Oily Complexions, But Which One Works Best?Only one will hide pores, keep complexions matte, and make foundations all-day-strong.

By Tanzy Alfred
obsessive tester Mar. 18, 2013

In Search of the Perfect Motorcycle JacketTest-driving the best motorcycle jackets.

By Veronica Misako Gledhill
obsessive tester Feb. 7, 2013

Which Mattifying Powder Keeps Skin Shine-Free?It’s a battle between pressed and loose, pigmented and translucent.

By Veronica Misako Gledhill
obsessive tester Jan. 31, 2013

One Liquid Liner Will Make You Feel Like a Pro But we had to test ten others to be sure.

By Christina Han
obsessive tester Jan. 24, 2013

Which Nail-Polish Remover Takes Off Glitter Polish the Best?From traditional acetone to soy-based wipes, we tried them all on the peskiest of polishes.

By Diana Tsui
obsessive tester Jan. 18, 2013

Should You Swap Your Daily Moisturizer for Face Oil?Determining the best of eight shine-fighting, hydrating, sometimes-miracle products.

By Kurt Soller
obsessive tester Jan. 11, 2013

The Best Winter Static-Fighters for Baby-Fine HairMy airborne strands learn the law of gravity.

By Charlotte Cowles
obsessive tester Jan. 2, 2013

The Best Products for Faking Perfect Brows We tried everything from pencils to powders, markers, and questionable gels.

By Stella Bugbee
obsessive tester Dec. 13, 2012

Which Concealer Is Best for Trouble Spots?We tried out nine, and only one is great for both the under-eye area and blemishes.

By Christina Han
obsessive tester Nov. 28, 2012

Which Liquid Blush Gives the Most Natural Look?Plus, which of nine brands (and shades) is easiest to work with.

By Stella Bugbee
obsessive tester Nov. 7, 2012

Which Blotting Paper Works the Best?Obsessively testing the best oil-absorbing sheets to see which keeps faces free of shine.

By Sally Holmes
obsessive tester Oct. 31, 2012

Who Makes the Best Dry Shampoo?For freedom from the tyranny of showers — or surviving Hurricane Sandy power outages.

By Maureen O'Connor
obsessive tester Oct. 16, 2012

Clean Your Face Like the French DoWhich “cleansing water” works the best?

By Diana Tsui
Aug. 24, 2012

Obsessive Tester: Matte Lipstick Showdown Tarte’s lightweight, goo free formula wins.

By Christina Han