We know sunbathing, tanning beds and even spray tanning can cause some serious skin issues, but does that mean we're doomed to be pale and pasty forever? Not a chance. There's still one safe way to get that golden glow, and it's in your makeup bag: bronzer.
On a scale from 1 to 10, how obsessed are you with "Fleabag"? We're sitting at a solid 11 at the moment; Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a genius and we bow down to her.
One scroll through your Instagram feed and you're likely wondering how on earth these people were born with such big, beautiful lashes. Well, friends, chances are... they weren't. Here in 2019, 3D lashes — better (and perhaps more accurately) referred to as "volume lashes" — are making major waves in the beauty community.
Step aside neutrals and nudes, it's time for bold colors to shine this summer. Sure, it's easy to be intimidated by the high-impact, ultra-striking lippies, but once you get the hang of it, you'll find that they provide an amazing confidence boost. After all, bold lip colors draw attention to your pout — plus they can help you look put together when you're too busy to do a full eyeshadow look.
The route to glowy skin just got quicker, easier, and prettier with L'Oreal Paris Summer Belle Makeup Beach Bae Face & Body Liquid Luminizer, $14.98. Pump a few drops into your hand, then rub them in, for a dewy, pearly, bronze-y effect that's flattering an so sexy.
When it comes to reducing the appearance of pores, a great mattifying primer might just be your best bet. Sure, you can always try an exfoliating treatment or re-up your retinol use, but a good pore-filling primer is going to make the most noticeable difference. Just add a layer of the stuff, andvoila — your skin will look flawless and your makeup will glide on like silk. Keep reading to see a few of our favorite options.
After a long winter, we're more than thrilled that the warm weather is finally starting to make an appearance. That said, it's no secret that the rising temperatures can also lead to a shinier complexion — time to bring on the lightweight gel moisturizers and T-zone-perfecting powders, eh?
If you noticed that blue eyeshadow has made a resurgence in the past couple years, you'd be right. The lovely hue is coming back in full force, in the form of shadow singles, palettes, creams, powders and pencils. It can be a bit daunting to work with, though it's well-worth the extra effort it takes to get it right. Nowadays, the look tends to be concentrated, remaining on the lid for maximum color payout (instead of extending all the way to the brow bone like an 80s fever dream).
We'll always love our French sisters for their incredible pharmacy finds, just as we'll always be powerless to the charms of an adorable Korean beauty pick, but right now we cannot get enough of everything and anything Scandinavian. It started with über cool, minimalist Scandi fashion and it has progressed into design, lifestyle choices (hygge, anyone?), food and beauty. Also, we may or may not be obsessed with Scandinavian fashion. (What would we do without Ganni, By Malene Birger and Stine Goya now?)
There are differing opinions on when what order you should apply your makeup in. We've seen videos of beauty bloggers who do concealer first and others who swear by doing their brows before everything else. But what exactly is the right order to doing your makeup? Is there a definitive order?
It's your big day! Well, technically, it's your friend's big day — but you still have to walk down the aisle. And no, you don't get to pick out the dress, and the bride(zilla) may or may not tell you how to do your hair... but your makeup? That's usually all up to you.
If you've ever invested a good hour standing in front of your bathroom mirror applying makeup, only to be dismayed by the lackluster results ("Where did I go wrong?" you might have wondered), well, then you're in the right spot. The truth is that many of us are guilty of a few makeup mistakes. While we're not here to give you hard and fast rules — makeup is supposed to be fun, after all — sometimes half the fun is mastering the art.
We're always on the hunt for the perfect liquid liner: The ideal formula is as easy to draw with as it is long-wearing — and you know what else helps? An affordable price tag. Which is why we consulted six different makeup artists and asked them to spill the details on some of their favorite drugstore liquid eyeliners.
Looking to change up your makeup game this season? Neon eye makeup might just be the way to go. We've been obsessing over the look lately, from Janelle Monae's graphic electric blue eyeshadow to the latest from Rihanna and Fenty Beauty. Keep on reading to see a few celebrity-approved takes on the neon eye makeup trend — and find out how to steal the looks for yourself.
Still a bit confounded by concealer? We went to New York-based celebrity makeup artist Lindsey Trop, and asked biggest need-to-know question about the stuff: Namely, how do you choose the best shade?
A woman who can never take too many trips to Sephora and jumps for joy each month when her Birchbox subscription arrives might appreciate a lovely bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day, but what she really wants is the new, new in the world of beauty. We're talking the latest and greatest hair tools, makeup palettes, skin smoothers and more.
Whether you've got a major summer getaway planned, a handful of weekend excursions, road trips, or day-long beach or pool trips, having some miniature skin care and beauty products on hand is a serious game changer. Not only are they built to be TSA-friendly, but they're super lightweight and barely take up any room in your bag. And really, who can stand to be without skin and hair staples while out of the house? Check out these new travel minis that are perfect for all your upcoming travel.
We love celebrity beauty tips... almost as much as we love inspirational working moms. Which is why we're spotlighting both: We scoured the Internet for some truly great beauty tips, all courtesy of some of your favorite celebrity moms. So, from highlighting tricks from Drew Barrymore, to how wrinkle-fighting know-how from Kim Kardashian-West, keep reading to see their advice.
As red carpet fiends, we love covering the big award shows — you know, the Oscars, the Emmys, etc. But by far the biggest pleasure of all has to be the annual Met Gala: Because, no matter the theme, the credo of the night usually tends towards "Go big or go home," which usually results in some pretty epic beauty looks (not to mention full-on fashion shenanigans.)