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Ask a Beauty Editor

Ever wanted to pick the brain of a beauty editor? Or get beauty product recommendations from someone who has tried them all? You've come to the right place. In our weekly series, beauty editor Hana Hong answers your biggest skincare, haircare, and makeup questions, all submitted by Real Simple readers. Submit your own burning beauty questions here for a chance to be featured.

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Shoppers Say This Hydrating Essence ‘Works Like Magic’ for Smooth and Clear Skin
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Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright Serum Changed My Mind About Vitamin C
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Hurry! Don’t Wait to Save During Tula’s Huge Sitewide Black Friday Sale
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best The Ordinary Products That Are Just as Good as Luxury Skincare
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Calligraphy Haircut—and Should I Get One?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Drugstore Primers Under $20
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Drugstore Concealers (Under $15!)
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Most Low-Maintenance Hair Colors and Techniques
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Use a Face Roller for Maximum Skincare Benefits
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Why Is My Permanent Hair Color Fading?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: The 5 Best Types of Oil to Promote Hair Growth
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Skincare Products for Sensitive Skin
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Brushes for Thin Hair and Hair Loss
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Your Lashes to Hold a Curl
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Transition to Natural Gray Hair
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Flawlessly Conceal Under-Eye Bags and Circles
Sad woman looking at damaged hair ends.
Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Split Ends
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Ask a Beauty Editor: 8 Best Clarifying Shampoos for All Hair Types 
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Is Gel Polish Bad for Your Nails?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Use a Heated Eyelash Curler—and the 4 Best to Try
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Fix Damaged Hair Caused by Bleaching
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Lipstick on Dry Lips
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Happens to Your Skin During Menopause—and the Best Products for It
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Ask a Beauty Editor: 7 Skincare Lines That Make It Easy to Streamline Your Routine
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Bring a Pimple to a Head ASAP
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Why Is My Scalp So Itchy?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Moisturize Acne?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Apply Concealer or Foundation First?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Prevent Undereye Wrinkles
Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Redness From Acne
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Can Rice Water Really Give You Longer Hair?
A woman wearing an LED face mask
Ask a Beauty Editor: Are LED Masks Worth the Cost?
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How to Tell If You Have Congested Skin
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How to Make Eyelashes Grow Faster: 5 Tips From a Beauty Editor
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Ask a Beauty Editor: The Best Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients for Irritated Skin
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Foundations for Mature Skin
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Ask a Beauty Editor: I'm Not Even 30, Why Is My Hair Graying?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Eyeshadow Like a Pro
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Why You Should Never Use Expired Shampoo
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Way to Apply Foundation for a Flawless Finish?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What's the Difference Between Dandruff and Dry Scalp?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Enjoy the Spa When You Have Sensitive Skin
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Dry Your Hair Faster Without a Blow Dryer
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Train Your Hair to Be Less Greasy
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Ask a Beauty Editor: The Best Body Washes for Dry Skin
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Moisturizer for Combination Skin?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Crepey Skin
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What Is the Best Anti-Aging Regimen for Over 50?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Dry Skin?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Type of Skin Do I Have?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Right Order to Apply Skincare Ingredients?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Can You Become Immune to Your Skincare Products?
A woman applying skincare on her face
Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Your 40s?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Are the Best 'Clean' Sunscreens?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Way to Remove Makeup Without Aging Your Skin?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Concealer for Mature Undereyes?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Can Eye Cream Double as Moisturizer (and Vice Versa)?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What's the Most Effective Way to Apply Sunscreen?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Can You Recommend an Affordable Anti-Aging Routine?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: 4 Clever Hacks to Avoid Retinol Irritation
how-often-to-cut-hair: stylist cutting blonde hair
Ask a Beauty Editor: How Often Should You Cut Your Hair?
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Do You Still Need Sunscreen if You Wear Foundation With SPF?