Women who offer a swipe of lip gloss in bar and restaurant bathrooms are the reason why we have faith in humanity. But as much as those last-minute, borrowed gloss and mascara touch-ups have helped us in the past, we all should reconsider sharing certain makeup.
Foundations are essentially the backbone of our makeup routine. After all, who wants to detract from a gorgeous red lip or expertly drawn cat eye with a less-than-flawless complexion. But there are foundations now that do more than just cover up uneven skin, they also hydrate, smooth, decongest and more. Read on for our top foundation picks that go above and beyond.
With the holidays coming up, it's all the more tempting to shop for new makeup even though your kit is overflowing with products. We get it—we can't pass up the buzzy new eyeshadow palette, blush set or highlighting kit, either. Fortunately, the market is filled with so many options in every price point, so you don't have to worry about blowing your entire beauty budget.
You know you're a true beauty junkie when you just can't unsee even a single stray eyebrow hair. In the era of the power brow, keeping up with them can make or break a whole look.
Getting into Japanese beauty can be a bit daunting at first — there's just so much to choose from. Luckily, you've got the intrepid makeup fans over on Reddit to help guide the way.
Are you really making the most of what Instagram beauty has to offer? Or have you been following the same influencers since 2016? A lot — and we mean A LOT — has changed in the world of beauty in the last few years. If you're not already, it's time to be a part of the evolving dialogue.
High-end makeup brands like Urban Decay, Tom Ford and Anastasia Beverly Hills seem to have a stronghold on the eyeshadow palette market, but that doesn't mean you can't find impressive options at a lower price point. Sure, lots of drugstore palettes are, admittedly, ideal for entry-level users. However, there is a handful out there that even makeup artists keep in their kits. Prioritizing quality above all else, we asked several pros to share which budget eyeshadow palettes were their favorites.
Make Up For Ever was created by Dany Sanz in Paris in 1984. Sanz, an artist with a painting and sculpture background, started doing theater makeup and was dissatisfied with the products available at the time. Thus, Sanz and her husband created the globally recognized brand that has boutiques all over the world as well as mini-boutiques within Sephora. The brand is known for its long-wearing, waterproof and camera-friendly formulas. The brand also offers some of the most pigmented colors and eye-catching shimmers available. If you're never tried Make Up For Ever (or MUFE as it's been lovingly dubbed) then you need to check it out ASAP. We'll make it easy on you, here are some of the products you need to try.
Do you believe there is no such thing as too much glitter? Do you feel that a bit of fairy dust (aka a liberal sprinkling of holographic sparkle) can make your look, and life in general, look better? Those nodding their heads vigorously are in the right place, because we've rounded up the glitziest glitter beauty products in this atmosphere.
If the shorter, colder days make you yearn for a beach vacation, you're not alone. Many of us dream of Hawaii or other exotic locales around the holidays to escape the dreariness. Known for its abundance of tropical plants, fruits and temperate climate, Hawaii is also a popular resource for heavenly-scented, nutrient-dense beauty ingredients, like coconut, passionfruit, pineapple and plumeria. The 15 beauty products ahead smell like paradise and are the next best thing when a tropical vacay is just out of your budget.
Thanks to seasonal allergies and a less-than-optimal sleep schedule, I certainly have my fair share of dark circles under my eyes — yet I rarely (if ever) choose to conceal them. That's because the costs usually seem to outweigh the benefits — yes, the dark circles get covered up, but the concealer usually ends up clinging to any dry patches and settles into fine lines, ultimately drawing more attention to what I was trying to hide in the first place.
The holidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" for lots of reasons. They're a time to enjoy creamy eggnog and rum-spiked cider, a time to wrap yourself in warm and festive sweaters, a time to hang out with your favorite people and — lest we forget — a time when beauty brands release swoon-worthy gift sets. Whether they're into fragrance, lipstick, eyeshadow palettes or skin care, chances are you'll find gift sets from your favorite brands chock-full of their most coveted products. This roundup features 21 such finds that are so good, you might just have to snag some for yourself.
Nothing dramatically transforms your skin tone like a good concealer. It can cover up dark circles under your eyes in a flash and works like an eraser on redness and breakouts. It's pretty much a must for any makeup routine — so how do you pick the right shade? Well, it turns out celebrity makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes has a genius tip for finding the perfect color.
Never underestimate the powerful effect of a bold lip color. Even with minimal makeup, a perfect lip can instantly bring life to your face. Yet wearing lip color can be tricky and sometimes, lipstick alone doesn't cut it. There are primers, liners and other lip products to contend with, all in the name of creating a flawless, long-lasting lip look.
It's happened to us all: You're at dinner with your family and/or friends, your steaming hot, delicious food arrives and immediately you dig in... completely forgetting that you applied your favorite lipstick before dinner. And it's all business as usual until you have to take a bathroom break and realize that the color's smudged everywhere. And that, friends, is why it's important to always make sure your lipstick is 100% dinner-proof.
Whatever the shape, shade and thickness of your brows and no matter how klutzy you believe you are with a pencil or brush, believe us: You can achieve fabulous brows. It just takes a little practice and finesse — and the extra work is totally worth it, since perfected brows can transform any face in an instant, framing the eyes and giving you a well-groomed look. So, ready for some tips? Here's how to get them right every time.
Nars Cosmetics was founded in 1994 by namesake French makeup artist and photographer Francois Nars. Housed in unmistakable, matte black, rubber packaging, the line is known for its luminous finishes and bold, long-lasting pigments. Nars introduced us to a multitude of sexy-named beauty products, including the iconic shade Orgasm. The gold-tinged, peachy-pink hue started as a top-selling blush and has since branched out into lip, nail and all-over products. Dying to try one of its ethereal complexion perfectors, vibrant lipsticks or a little something to give you that post-you-know-what glow? Check out these 16 hero products from Nars Cosmetics and see why the iconic brand has been going strong for 24 years.
On an ideal schedule, we'd rise at dawn after eight blissful hours of sleep and participate in some meditation and light yoga before leisurely preparing for the day. In reality, we're often plotting our getting-ready routine down to the second, putting a mobile Starbucks order in as we swipe on lipgloss in the rearview mirror.
Foundation is the perfect, well, foundation of any makeup routine: It's designed to cover up any skin issues, even out skin tone and leave your face looking flawless. Unfortunately, it also happens to have something of a bad reputation when it comes to clogging pores and leaving skin suffocated due to some of the heavier formulas out there.
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).