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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Ever since Kim Kardashian came onto the scene, I kind of fell in love with contouring. Courtesy of Author (Its a portmanteau for tanning and contouring.) The idea is to use self-tanner to create a natural, semi-permanent contour that defines your features. Plus, it supposedly lasts for days....

This article originally appeared inWIRED Cell phones mightcausecancer. Then again, maybe not. Figuring out which is the case begins withrats. Photographer Henrik Sorensen Scientists trying to answer the question will dose the little critters withradiationand look for tumors. Well, tumors showed up in a recent study and people are worried. Which could be important, if truethe study hasn’t been thoroughly scientifically vetted yet. And rats are just one early step in identifying whether a real risk to humans exists....

After conducting an ultrasound that morning, her doctor told her that her baby didnt have a heartbeat. Even advice to seek grief counseling seemed more perfunctory than sympathetic. This was not Koroliss first encounter with pregnancy loss, nor would it be her last. KatarzynaBialasiewicz She had one miscarriage before that and has had three since. She isfar from alone in her heartache. Ten to 20 percent of all pregnancies end inmiscarriage or loss....

Last Monday, I decided to do something bold. HEAR ME ROAR." (A retroactive apology to all the homies who follow me on Snapchat. Courtesy of Lindsey Lanquist I’m sure this got pretty old.) I took so many selfies to document my experiment. I really enjoy eating, which usually isn’t an issue. Courtesy of Lindsey Lanquist My lipstick got all over my silverwareand subsequently my faceand I became an adorable black lipstick-covered mess....

you’re free to eat a luxurious, satiating, nutritious meal without spending your whole paycheck. All you need are a few smart shopping secrets. The first and most important secret?Learn to cook! Getty Images/Brett Stevens Registered dietitians say this is absolutely essential to eating healthy on a budget. Plus, when you cook your own food you always know what youre getting. No mysterious ingredients or added sugars, just lots of flavor and even more love....

She experienced this firsthand last fall. “Suddenly I fell into this community of people who were all so supportive,” Miller tells SELF. So Miller decided to create a photo project where college women could share what they see as their vulnerabilities. Titled “I Am Movement,” she started the project two months ago. It’s part of who they are, but they’re not defined by it entirely. “Girls will just kind of tell me their stories,” Miller says....

No, Im not talking about Earth circa 2067. Traditional long-wear lipsticks can leave you with an uneven ring around your mouth by the end of the day. Plus, thematte formulas dry up my lipslike the Sahara desert. Valerie Fischel But I was totally skeptical. Im a beauty editor, and Ive heard it all before. In my experience, NOTHING lasts all day. Valerie Fischel To really remove the shade, I had to use an oil-based cleanser....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The creamy product is meant to disguise discoloration, includingacne scarsand dark under-eye circles. Jupiter Images/ Getty Creasing lines and ashy complexions are just a few of the concealer blunders that could happen to anyone. Luckily, we’ve gathered the most common mistakes women make along with a few easy-to-follow solutions....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Consider it the pumpkin spice of savory treats. (Sriracha popcorn, anyone?) I got hot sauce in my bag, swag. This dainty bracelet lets everyone know what you’re about. Hand-stamped Sriracha Bracelet, $16,etsy.com Nail art has never looked this delicious. Sriracha Nail Decals, $13,debshops.com These cute nail decals make for some saucy fingerswithout the mess....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. R.D., author ofThe Small Change Diet. (Psstmore lean muscle mass helps your bodyburn more caloriesat rest.) How much is enough? “However, I typically recommend one gram per kilogram. So thats about 59 grams of protein a day. Theres a range.” (According to Gans two thingsnotto rely on for protein are hummus and quinoa....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But in practice, it’s a little more challenging. She’s sharing some of her go-to recipes from her new book,Everyday Cooking, with SELF. Her plant-based recipes below are one-pot masterpieces that all require around 10 ingredients. (Your office microwave will work just fine, too.) Makes 4 servings...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. So, I was eager to find out firsthand. Valerie Fischel I knew that the new color would be temporary, but what if I didn’t like the results? So, I took my chances and hoped for the latter. I scheduled an appointment with St. Tropez Tan USA’s official brand ambassador, Sophie Evans....

This article originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of SELF. “But really, I just cook what I want to eat!” Then there are the veggie-centric dishes she creates for the spa, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year. Johnny Miller “We do serve fish and cheese,” she notes. A five-acre organic farm, nestled at the base of 3,885-foot Mount Kuchumaa, provides plenty of inspo. “As I walk through, I think about which flavors will combine well,” she says....