You probably visit your dermatologist once a year for your annual skin screening (and if you haven't been in a while, we urge you to make an appointment, stat—skin cancer is no joke). You may even hit up your derm from time to time if you're dealing with pesky pimples or irritating eczema that you just can't seem to treat on your own.

Why is it that we have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on makeup, but often don't want to put the finances into creating a solid skin care routine? Truth be told: Makeup will never look the way we want it to if we're not properly taking care of our skin. But it's not only about saving money, sometimes we're just too lazy or pressed for time for a full 10-step skin care regimen.

New York Fashion Week may be primarily about the clothes but with makeup artists like Pat McGrath and Tom Pecheux keying some of the top shows, the whole beauty game is in a league of its own. From the barest of bare faces (perhaps adorned with some artfully placed glitter) to the most extra of David Bowie-esque neon hair, there were some truly next-level hair and beauty looks making their way down the Fall 2018 runways.

Although we still have a few more weeks till spring finally arrives, you may find your inner mermaid calling, especially since Pisces season (February 18 to March 20) has arrived, giving the dreamers of the zodiac a chance to shine.

Hands up if you "occasionally" neglect to throw your out your expired makeup. That makes most of us, right? After all, it's tough to keep track, especially since most types of makeup have different shelf lives, ranging from three months (mascara) to 10 years (fragrance).