Sure, it's nice to indulge in a fancy-pants $40-plus lipstick from the department store every now and then, but let's be real: We all love a bargain. And luckily, there are tons of new affordable lipsticks on the market at the moment, available in every color of the rainbow (and every finish too, of course).

We've all been there: Waking up the morning after a shower to realize that somehow, our hair has become greasy overnight. Whether you have an oily scalp in general, or simply try to stretch the days between washes for as long as possible, greasy strands can really put a damper on your style.

We're sliding into the last quarter of the year. That means holidays galore and tons of opportunities to dress up. Inspired by tinsel, trees and glistening snow, this magical time of year is the best time to rock some of our OTT outfits and sparkly makeup. Glitter and sparkles can also be found bedecking some of the most gorgeous holiday makeup kits and tools. So if you're ready to flaunt your most extra self, check out these shimmery holiday offerings — for yourself or to give as the glitteriest gifts around.

There's no denying that great beauty buys can help prep your skin and keep your makeup on point. However, it's fair to say that some of our favorite serums and makeup removing wipes can cost a pretty penny, which can be problematic when you are on a tight budget. Before you start your own beauty savings fund, you'll be glad to know that great beauty buys do exist — and some of them cost as little as $2.

Last month, we were lucky enough to film a tutorial with celebrity makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua. She's the new face of the Shiseido Aura Dews collection and has worked extensively with stars like Saoirse Ronan, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Biel (she even did Biel's makeup for the Emmy Awards, a look we were huge fans of).