Not quite sure how to do your makeup for Valentine's Day this year? Well, why not turn to the spring 2019 runways for inspiration? There are so many gorgeous makeup looks to choose from — and some of them are actually pretty easy to recreate at home.
The holidays are over and while it was fun to get dressed up and wear shiny makeup, we're just as happy to bust out the cozy sweaters and hygge until spring. But don't put away all of your sparkles just yet: Glitter was everywhere on the spring runways and we don't mind one little bit. Unlike the full face glitter seen at Giambattista Valli last fall, the look for spring is totally wearable. With the focus on one feature, making a big splash and leaving the rest of the face undone, it's fresh and gorgeous — just like spring.
When it comes to face makeup, most of us will go to amazing lengths in order to find that perfect product. That one foundation, powder or concealer that completely hides spots, minimizes lines and creates an overall flawless finish. (Does one such product even exist?) We will spend a ton of cash — maybe not on one product, but on the hundreds we've tested in a lifetime — read reviews until we're dizzy and, of course, allow makeup artist after makeup artist to convince us that their product is the best. That's a lot of work for a category of makeup that shouldn't really get noticed, right? Well, in order to put an end to this madness and to hopefully save you a few bucks, we thought we'd share a list of the top-rated face powders according to our readers, along with a few editors' picks.
Obvious foundation streaks, noticeable pores, redness around the nose — these are all makeup blunders on par with a glaringly large flake of spinach stuck between your teeth. Napoleon Perdis, celebrity makeup artist and beauty brand founder, says these makeup faux pas can be avoided by adding one simple step to your morning routine: applying makeup primer
Not everyone has the time to spend hours getting ready every morning. Sometimes you just need to get up and go... all while still looking fabulous, of course. That's why eyeshadow sticks should be your new best friend. They're so versatile and no-fuss — they're a great addition to any makeup bag. Plus, there are options for everyone, whether you're going for a more natural look or something bold and editorial.
How do you do your brows? Are you a brush and go kind of person? Do you sketch on a little pencil as you're running out the door? Do you combine layers of pomade and powder, then comb it all through with a spoolie? Do you gamely apply those brow stains that are supposed to wear for two-plus days?
Searching for something to give your lashes a little extra oomph? A great fiber mascara my just be in order. Fiber mascaras are typically made with, well, fibers. The concept may sound counterintuitive, but these little fibers cling to lashes and help build both length and volume, without heaviness or clumping. Think of it like applying baby powder between coats of mascara — they add extra bulk and definition and really amp up the drama.
Do you even remember what the warmth of the summer sun feels like? (Probably not, unless you were one of the lucky ones to jet off to somewhere tropical for the holidays.) It's the dead of winter and last summer almost feels like it never existed. Our tans have long faded despite our best efforts to prolong them. Winter hibernation, the lack of sunshine and cold and flu season have given our complexions a ghoulish cast. Tanning beds are out of the question and self-tanners can often look laughably fake in the dark days of winter. A better solution is to bring some warmth back into skin with natural bronzers and luminizers.
Spring is coming: The weather is getting warmer, birds are singing and flowers are beginning to bloom. And you know what that means — it's time to get started on spring cleaning. Start off simple and get your beauty stash in order with a few easy rules. It's more about giving your beauty arsenal a second look, getting rid of things and keeping only what's necessary. Decluttering may seem overwhelming at first, but things will be easier with this simple two-step strategy for purging the clutter from your beauty collection.
The one product you need in your makeup bag for healthier, more radiant-looking skin? That would be blush. Just a simple swipe of blush on the apples of your cheeks can give you a dose of color that makes you look younger instantly. This season, rock a blush in the trendiest shade around town, coral. Pantone named Living Coral the 2019 color of the year and this warm orangey-pink hue looks flattering on just about everyone. Ready to rock coral on your cheeks for a gorgeous, healthy flush? Here are our favorite coral blushes.
Whenever I hang out with other beauty editors at the launches of whatever the latest new product of the month is, I feel a vague sense of shame at my own glammed-downness. Heck, one time I even tried to up my game a little by applying a thicker streak of black liner and a dramatic red lip...and I still got misidentified as a member of the wait staff.
It's a simple fact of life: Not all mascaras are created equal. Some provide amazing volume, others lengthen your lashes like a pro and some just end up smudged under your eyes by mid-day. Enter tubing mascara, the secret weapon of the mascara world. Most mascaras work by coating your lashes in pigment. Tubing mascara is different: It wraps your lashes in itty-bitty flexible polymers that will not budge throughout the day. And don't worry, application is exactly the same as traditional mascara. Plus, removal is also a breeze: The tubes slide away with mere soap and water (yes, you can see them), so there's no need for heavy-duty makeup removers that leave your skin dry and irritated. Ready to try tubing mascara for yourself? Keep reading for our faves.
Orange lipstick often gets a bad rap. And that's not without cause — go too neon and you'll look like you got lost on your way to a rave; lean too close to true orange and you'll look disarmingly clown-like. But when you find your perfect shade, it can add an unexpected appeal; a unique twist that bumps your look up to the next level. The right orange-tinged lipstick can be charmingly retro or even sophisticatedly vampy.
Winter isn't coming, it's here — and now we have cold temperatures and dry skin to contend with. To do that, we've brought out our thickest, emollient-rich skin-care products in an attempt to keep dry, crocodile-like skin at bay. But even the richest workhorse moisturizer is better when used in tandem with other hydrators. That's why moisturizing formulas in all our beauty products are so important, including face powders.
Ah, the Golden Globes: Maybe you're watching it primarily to see which films and TV shows the HFPA decides to honor...or maybe you're watching it to see your favorite stars walk the red carpet (and get a little tipsy on Moët and Chandon at the banquet tables).
How many New Year's resolutions did you make in 2018? And how many of them did you actually keep? Be honest. If you have a habit of forgetting your resolutions before January is over, it's time to choose ones you'll actually stick with, like beauty resolutions.
For so long when it came time to shop for a nude lipstick shade, makeup lovers with dark skin found it difficult finding one suitable for themselves. Across makeup aisles, the nude options that were available were only fit for people with light skin.
Naomi Campbell has been in the modeling industry for more than 30 years, starting at the young age of 15. One of the original supermodels and one of the most recognized and established models in the industry, it's hard to believe that she has never been the face of a beauty campaign.
You could say that I have a love/hate relationship with makeup. Some days I enjoy playing with all the different colors and get excited when my smoky eye turns out perfectly.
Ariana Grande regularly teams up with L.A.-based celebrity makeup artist Daniel Chinchilla for her go-to beauty look. If you're at all familiar with Ari, you know what we're talking about: The high ponytail, the dramatic lashes and, last but not least, the even more dramatic winged eyeliner. Keep on reading for some tips on how to steal the "Thank U, Next" songstress' makeup look — and tap into your inner Dangerous Woman with a few easy steps!
