Celebs Turning 30 in 2014: Happy Birthday Greetings to Khloe Kardashian

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Khloe Kardashian reaches a milestone today. The reality TV star and animal rights advocate turns 30.

What a year it's been for the most outspoken Kardashian sister. She separated from her husband Lamar Odom as he battled a drug addiction last summer, filed for divorce last December, and then sold the palatial home that the couple shared together to Kaley Cuoco and her new hubby Ryan Sweeting earlier this year. 

However, the tide recently turned in her favor. Kardashian, who supports the World Wildlife Fund to protect endangered species and once posed nude for a PETA "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign, has been spotted on both coasts with a new love interest--rapper French Montana. Plus, she enjoys her growing role as an aunt to Kim Kardashian's daughter North, who just celebrated her first birthday, and Kourtney Kardashian's son Mason, 4, and daughter Penelope, almost 2.

Kardashian joins several other celebs who turn 30 this year--Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne and Scarlett Johansson. During this stage of a woman's life, the skin starts to undergo visible changes. The complexion may begin to dull due to years of sun damage, and decreased cellular turnover may cause light wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. 

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October 25: Katy Perry 

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October 27: Kelly Osbourne

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November 22: Scarlett Johansson

To keep your skin's natural radiance and glow as a 30-something, we'd like to present a much overlooked weapon in the fight against premature aging--facial masks. These moisturizing marvels provide deep nourishment to your face. They also help remove dirt/oil and dead skin cells, and increase the circulation of oxygen and blood distribution, which brightens and tightens your complexion to give it a more youthful appearance.

Since most facial masks need to remain on your skin for 15 minutes or more, they allow you to set aside me time once or twice each week. Apply these creams and gels with soothing and relaxing motions to turn it into a pampering process. This way you can enjoy a spa-like experience in the comfort of our own home.

Happy birthday to all the beautiful women embracing the next stage of their life. However, don't hesitate to unmask the pleasures of renewing and rejuvenating your skin no matter what your age.

SHINE: 100% Pure Super Fruits Scrub + Mask. BEAUTY: Buff away dead skin cells and brighten a dull complexion with jojoba beads, pomegranate seed oil, goji berry fruit extract and aloe vera leaf juice. BEACON: Vegan, and gluten and cruelty free. Contains no detergents, synthetic chemicals, or artificial fragrances or colors.

 SHINE: ilike Organic Skin Care Sour Cherry Gel Mask. BEAUTY: Sour cherry and blackthorn berry fruit extracts, and salicylic acid help to promote elasticity and smooth your skin's appearance. BEACON: Vegan, and no animal testing. Free of artificial colorants.

SHINE: Nature Pure Labs Duo-Phase Enzyme Peeling Masque. BEAUTY: Enhance skin tone, texture and circulation with papaya fruit enzyme, aloe vera leaf juice and peptides to keep your complexion looking youthful and vibrant. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, and artificial colors and fragrances. Recyclable packaging.

SHINE: Sumbody Age-Defying Get Extreme Face Mask. BEAUTY: Coco brown, Earth blush, ginger green and warm adobe clays help prevent premature signs of aging. BEACON: Contains no parabens, animal oils, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, artificial preservatives or synthetic chemicals.

SHINE: Yonka Paris Masque No 1. BEAUTY: Tighten pores and wrinkles to help make your skin feel and look smoother, softer and brighter with rose flower oil, aloe vera leaf juice, salicylic acid, and vitamins A, C, E and B5. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

Kiss Me You Fool Lips: 7 Seductive Celebrity Pouts for April Fool's Day

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Kerry Washington

It's April Fool's Day! Let the celebration of shenanigans begin.

The art of the practical joke, or pranking, has become big business in Hollywood. Remember the "Worst Twerk Fail Ever: Girl Catches On Fire!" video hoax that went viral? It received more than 9 million views before TV talk show host Jimmy Kimmel finally confessed to staging the prank.

Before YouTube came on the scene, Ashton Kutcher created and hosted MTV's popular "Punk'd" in 2003. The hidden camera prank show played laugh-out-loud practical jokes on unsuspecting celebrities such as Halle Berry and Kanye West. Justin Timberlake almost broke down in tears after being convinced that the IRS was getting ready to repossess his home.

To pull off a successful prank of your own, let Hollywood's most seductive celebrity pouts serve as your inspiration. These mischievous and mesmerizing looks from A-listers such as Kerry Washington, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Rihanna possess the power to get away with just about anything, especially on April Fool's Day. 

We've also assembled several luscious lipsticks to create a similar allure. They come in playful prankster colors such coral, wine, pink, red and nude. No one will suspect a thing--good luck! 

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Scarlett Johansson 

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Angelina Jolie

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Demi Lovato

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Kim Kardashian

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Rihanna

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Miranda Kerr

SHINE: DeVita Absolute Lips--Pink Diamonds (pink blush tone with diamond sparkle). BEAUTY: Create a dramatic diversion with this creamy smooth sheer formula that doesn't leave your lips feeling waxy, sticky or heavy. BEACON: Vegetarian and cruelty free. Contains no FD&C colors, carmine, cochineal, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: Essence Lipsticks--Flirty Pink (shimmery light rose), Honey Bee (light metallic with gold and pink undertones) and Miss Peach (shimmery coral). BEAUTY: Present a playful pout with this tomfoolery trio of new spring shades. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Kevyn Aucoin The Matte Lip Colors--Infinite (warm nude), Everlastng (cool garnet), Persistence (deep violet) and Tenacious (medium bright pink). BEAUTY: You'll have the last laugh with these va-va-voom, velvety smooth matte finishes. BEACON: Contains no parabens.

SHINE: LORAC Lip Luxe 8 Hour Lip Color--Bordeaux (reddish brown). BEAUTY: You'll be nobody's fool, as this non-feathering/non-bleeding formula helps your lips look more full and flirty. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

SHINE: Mirabella Beauty Products Colour Vinyl Lipsticks--Coral Flash (deep orange) and Metallic Blush (medium red with shimmery undertones). BEAUTY: No joking around--you get the coverage of a matte-like finish and the shine of a luscious lip gloss in these pretty pigments for your puckers. BEACON: Contains no parabens.

SHINE: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick--Bistro (burgundy wine). BEAUTY: This lanolin-free formula creates a foolproof look that gives your lips a satiny soft appearance for extended periods of time. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

Luscious Lips

Pucker up! We're on beauty duty in celebration of National Lipstick Day.


Classic crimson colors have happily withstood the test of time. Back in the day, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor made bold style statements wearing ruby red lipstick. Fast forward almost a half century, and glam icons such as Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Madonna rarely missed a photo op without sporting their scarlet smiles. 


Today, pink, coral and neutral shades also rule runways and red carpets. Check out these playful pouts.

Scarlett Johansson

Zoe Kravitz

Megan Fox

Rosario Dawson

Drew Barrymore

Need to pamper your pucker? Add shine and suppleness with the latest lipsticks, stains and glosses.

BEAUTY: Elizabeth Grant Light Up Your Lips (Shimmering Red) comes with an attached gold mirror on the side of the tube and a handy LED light inside the cap. BEACON: No animal testing. Also supports the Children's Diabetes Foundation and Hollyrod Foundation.

BEAUTY: Essence Mini Lipgloss Set (01 Devil's Love & Kisses) contains three shimmery colors in a convenient carrying case. BEACON: No animal testing.

BEAUTY: Jane Iredale Lip Fixation (Craving) is a two-in-one product designed with a lip stain on one end and gloss on the other. BEACON: Cruelty free. Also supports the Berkshire Humane Society.

BEAUTY: One Bath & Body Triple Play Shimmer Lip Gloss Trio with Bamboo Lip Brush utilizes yellow beeswax and vitamin E oil to keep smiles supple. BEACON: Cruelty free, and packaged in recyclable cardboard cartons and aluminum tins.

BEAUTY: Smashbox Lipsticks (Stunning and Splendid) leave a luminous finish with vitamin E and coconut oil. BEACON: Cruelty free. Also uses recyclable packaging made with Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified paper and soy ink.

BEAUTY: YBF Beauty Royalty Collectible Pewter Lipsticks (Royalty Red and Princess Pink) nourish with castor seed oil and lanolin, and sparkle with faux stones. BEACON: Contains no parabens. Also supports Look Good...Feel Better.