It seems you can't scroll through your Instagram feed without seeing an out-there brow look. The art, detail, and craftsmanship of the look is incredible, but then you realize that there's no way these Instagram gals are leaving the comfort of their bedrooms before wiping that crazy brow off. Or are they?
We all love ogling every new eye shadow palette that hits the store shelves, but when it comes to purchasing, it's hard to make a choice. Do you go with the warm neutral Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, or do you switch it up with some vibrant violets, a la the Natasha Denona Lila Palette? Just because they're gorgeous, doesn't mean they always perform. With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the top YouTube beauty gurus' favorite picks (and why they love them) to help make all those shopping decisions a little easier for you.
Liquid, cream, powder, cream-to-powder... the list goes on. Basically, highlighters come in every form these days, and they all have their pros and cons. When it comes to strobing on the go, however, stick highlighters can't be beat.
Pumpkin spice lattes. Autumn's colorful leaves. Halloween. This season ushers in a slew of delights, and with them comes a brand new slate of beauty products to covet. Whether you choose the ultra-hydrating serum, the perk-you-up body oil, or the purifying mask straight from one of the biggest celebrities of all time, there's truly something for everyone. Stock up now and ensure that your October is all treats, no tricks.
Every time New York Fashion Week rolls around, beauty enthusiasts watch closely to load up on inspiration and ideas on what will be the biggest hair and makeup trends for the upcoming season. While many of the fashion shows lately have been showing off barely there makeup and natural looks, other shows have gone full-on glam. Of course, for those beauty lovers who want to take the runway looks into real life, many of these fab looks have to be interpreted differently for everyday wear.
ColourPop is officially releasing a My Little Pony-themed collection, and it's a dream come true -- for fans and non-fans alike. It's a joyful explosion of metallic lavender, sparkly hot pink, and iridescent glitter that carefully captures the fun '80s aesthetic of the original "My Little Pony" TV show and line of toys.
It's fall, y'all! This means that, along with an updated wardrobe and skin care routine, comes the opportunity to switch out your old summery lipsticks in favor of a more autumnal hue. Instead of reaching for your regular nude lippy, consider going a tad darker (read: more mysterious) with a gingery, brown terracotta hue. Like most lipstick colors, terracotta can be interpreted in many ways. To help you find the best terracotta lipstick that suits you, we've rounded up 16 versions of the brick-colored hue ranging from warm rose to cool oxblood undertones. Ready to perk up your pout? Keep clicking to find your soon-to-be-favorite new lipstick.
Figuring out what eye makeup to wear is one of our biggest daily morning decisions (along with deciding whether it's a dark roast or an espresso day). Do we want a daring swipe of purple eyeliner or a sexy black cat eye? Regardless of the look we choose, we need the best eyeliners, from the perfect smudgy kohl to a precise, smudge-proof liquid liner, to get the job done.
Do you plan trips around Mercury's retrograde? Have you drawn up your birth chart? Do you look forward to the arrival of your Astrology Zone monthly forecast more than your next paycheck? Then you're a hardcore astrology geek. But we'd be willing to bet that not even the qween Susan Miller has given you any hot tips on the right makeup for your zodiac sign.
In a world where beauty brands come and go, Mary Kay is pretty much the O.G. on the block. Founded in 1963, the company not only has a long heritage of promoting female entrepreneurship (remember your mom going to Mary Kay parties?), but also of constantly developing innovative new products. Case in point: They've been granted more than 1,300 patents, with 130 in 2016 alone. We're talking big-time developments in ingredients and technology that make the latest Mary Kay finds way different from what your mom -- heck, maybe even your grandma -- was buying. From a whole new take on Vitamin C to the ultimate do-it-all night cream, check out the 11 Mary Kay standouts you should definitely get your hands on.
Can't stand powder blush? You're not alone. But cream blush isn't without its own set of problems. It can be hard to blend, greasy or fade away as the day goes on. But not these cream blushes. Our reviewers swear that these blushes are super-easy to apply, last all day and give cheeks a healthy flush of color without veering into clown territory. See the best cream blushes, as chosen by our readers.
Pretty much everything about Fenty Beauty is good -- which should come as no surprise, seeing as it's Rihanna's brainchild. Seriously, the inclusivity, the gorgeous packaging, the Instagram-worthy highlighters -- it's all next-level amazing. Really, when you think about it, the only drawback to the collection is the fact that you can't own it all. Luckily, some of YouTube's top beauty gurus are here to help:
If in addition to the crisp fall breeze you've noticed a little more harmony in the atmosphere, it could be because Libra season (September 23 to October 22) has arrived, ushering in, among other things, birthdays for the zodiac's resident social butterfly and peacemaker.
It's safe to say that professional makeup artists are always searching for (and finding) the best products on the market. They experiment with new makeup and skin care concoctions constantly, trying to find the products that apply, blend, and overall perform the best for their clients.
You use Amazon for everything from fresh light bulbs to newly released hardbacks from the bestsellers list, so why not use it for beauty too? You'd be surprised to see how many cult makeup products are available on Amazon, which means you'll officially be able to do all of your makeup shopping from the comfort of your own home.
Forget diamonds — eye shadow is a girl's best friend. The best eye shadow can enhance the color of your eyes, make your eyes look wider and even take your look from everyday to date-night ready (hello, smoky eye makeup).
Walking down the beauty aisle of your favorite store in search of the perfect mascara can be overwhelming. Every product, it seems, boasts claims of thicker, longer lashes with just one swipe. While there are many mascaras on the market these days that can truly transform your lashes with color and length, few work effortlessly to deliver next-level volume along with it.
Beauty trends may come and go, but a gorgeous, glowy complexion remains popular season after season. Case in point: All those celebs showing off flawlessly luminous skin on the red carpet. And if you, like us, are left wondering just how their skin can look so amazing, here's a hint -- it's just not natural beauty. Achieving that lit-from-within glow requires both the right skin care prep and proper makeup application. Fortunately, we've got tips from the pros on how you too can score an ethereal complexion, even if you're not planning on walking a red carpet anytime soon. So go ahead, get glowing.
Ever since Burt's Bees launched their BB cream and lip oil, we've been hoping the affordable natural beauty brand would expand their makeup offerings. Dreams do come true, because in September the brand is launching eight must-have beauty products that are finally as natural as we strive to be. Created on the notion that if you're not synthetic, then why should your beauty products be, this new range of complexion-boosting goodies are effective because they're natural, not in spite of it. To find out just how effective these products really are, we rolled up our sleeves and put them to the test with some swatching. Ready to discover a few new faves? Keep scrolling for the full run-down of each new Burt's Bees Beauty Collection.
