A longtime cult-favorite foundation has gotten a makeover. The new BareMinerals BarePro 16HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation, $35, now provides longer wear and even better coverage, comes packed with good-for-skin hydrating and brightening ingredients and is available in a whopping number of shades.

Using expired or old makeup and skin care products may sound like no biggie, but all sorts of things can go sideways. Best case scenario? You're using a subpar, less efficacious product. Think crumbly shadow, flaky mascara and serums that do nada.

While spending most of my time at home during the pandemic, I became mildly obsessed with watching QVC. Over the last year and a half, I've bought everything from wine to loungewear to jewelry to yes, even beauty products from the popular home shopping network. From skin care to hair to makeup, QVC offers it all, oftentimes at a discount.

Can you imagine how much more we could accomplish if we didn't spend so much time brushing and styling our hair? While that may sound easier said than done, when it comes down to it a great haircut and a few key products can set you up to be ready in no time.

You're likely familiar with the difference between liquid foundation and powder compacts. Or pressed highlighters compared to creamy versions. And perhaps even wet versus dry eyeshadow. But how about liquid blushes and powder formulas? The former are an increasingly popular way to apply a bit of color to your cheeks that arguably offers a dewier, more blended finish.