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• Rounding up culinary resolutions for 2012
• Celebrate Kate Bosworth's birthday with her 15 hottest looks
• Carry-on packing tips for beginning-of-year travel
• Job search tips to find your dream job this year
• Do you have a pet-related goal for 2012?
• How to get rid of tired, puffy eyes
• Love resolutions you can stick to in the new year
• Great movies you'll want to bring your kids to
• Gorgeous ways to decorate with terra cotta pots
• How to stick to your healthy hopes for 2012
• Ryan Gosling introduces Eva Mendes to his mom
• Chic cold-weather looks for a Seattle winter

In the spoofy song, "The 12 Pains of Christmas," the singer explores all sorts of holiday-related issues: hangovers (which we have you covered on), rigging up the lights, and batteries-not-included — just to name a few. But one thing he doesn't mention is the puffy, tired-looking eyes that often come from not just overdoing it with rich foods and a packed schedule, but flying, as well. While the exclusion was probably just an oversight, it turns out puffy eyes don't have to be such a problem, after all. Luckily, it's an easy cure:

• Step one: "I think the best thing is to use cool, cloth compresses," explains celebrity dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer. He recommends applying them for about a minute or two and then repeating after about an hour.
• Step two: Then, apply a touch of eye cream with hyaluronic acid in it, and it's as easy as that.

Winter is a skin killer for even the slickest-skinned among us. Between the dry heat inside, the harsh wind outdoors, and the ever-present desire to warm up with a scalding shower, it's no surprise that most people will have flakes and itchy spots until March or April. Persistent desiccation doesn't have to plague you, though, and you don't have to sleep under pounds of lotion to treat the issue. For a simple, inexpensive spot fix, we've been using these collagen gel patches ($13) by Dermactin-TS.

They're meant for under your eyes, and they really do give them a pick up, but they're also great for sticking on really dry spots anywhere. Plus, they (temporarily) erase fine lines. The box only has 12 patches, but if your skin is in distress, and you have a party or night out coming up, they make a huge difference.

Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started.