As tired as we are of hearing that pink is for girls and blue is for boys, we've got to admit that pink is a gorgeous color -- especially when worn on the lips. More than just flattering, pink lipstick makes you feel like you can seduce the hell out of the rest of the world, whether you're wearing a subtle rose or an in-your-face magenta.
Every year we round up the top-rated beauty products and let you, our amazing readers, vote on which ones deserve to win a TotalBeauty Award. This year we realized something was missing -- namely the someones who possess the talent to turn a humble contour kit or curling iron into works of art. Yep, we're talking beauty influencers.
Ah, the excitement of opening a fresh new eye shadow palette. So many pretty shades to choose from, all equally gorgeous. But then the confusion sets in — how do you know which eye shadow colors go where? Are you supposed to use all of them? Does your eye shape matter? Don't stress, there's no need for palette panic. We asked makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes to walk us through not only the eye shadow basics, like how to apply eye shadow, but also how to recreate four gorgeous looks that flatter four different eye shapes. Read on for Hughes' eye makeup tips and tutorials.
Pop quiz: Are all of your beauty tools organized neatly in a makeup brush holder, or are they haphazardly stuffed in your bathroom drawers? That's what we thought. Makeup brushes sometimes get the short end of the stick. They've helped us navigate some pretty sticky situations over the years. And yet when it comes to organization, TBH, we can be a tad neglectful. Case in point: By the end of the week, our bathroom vanity (or kitchen table, because, lighting) is typically strewn with every type of makeup brush imaginable and with a downright pitiful eye for presentation, to boot.
Like flossing or drinking enough water, we all know we should be cleaning our makeup brushes regularly, but, let's get real, how many of us actually are? We're certainly guilty as charged (it just seems so time-consuming!). Still, there's no denying that grimy brushes are majorly gross -- they can lead to all kinds of unwanted skin issues like breakouts and even infection -- not to mention that they don't work as well. So we asked the pros for the easiest, fastest ways to clean makeup brushes. Read on for game-changing advice that's guaranteed to make even the laziest girl a clean brush convert.
Sure, the arrival of the new year presents a great excuse for making self-improvements. But if you don't want to spend more time at the gym, do a juice cleanse or buy new mascara, these free smartphone apps are a pretty cool shortcut to your new year makeover (or, at the very least, a bangin' Facebook profile pic). We tried four beauty apps on our road to selfie-made perfection -- and took photos along the way. Here's how they fared.
Tattooed makeup has come a long way. Gone are the days of harlequin eyebrows and overdraw, one-dimensional liner. Today's tattoos look pretty and natural -- and tattooed brows are especially realistic.
As far as trends go, white eyeliner definitely tends to be something of an unsung hero. It can be tricky to pull off, but the extra effort is more than worth it -- after all, it's an edgy and trendy look that also happens to emphasize eyes to make you look more youthful and wide-awake. Plus, there are tons of ways to wear it, and the looks range from simple and neutral to full-on high-impact glamour.
With the holidays over, we've officially entered awards season, which means a sneak peek into this year's hottest new makeup trends. What's one of our favorite award shows to steal beauty inspo from? The infamous Golden Globes -- and this year didn't disappoint. The 2017 Golden Globe Awards offered a plethora of dazzling gowns and stunning red carpet beauty looks that we're itching to recreate. From romantic pink shadows to bold lips, here are the most awe-inspiring makeup looks from the 2017 Golden Globes.
What is it about watching makeup tutorials that is so therapeutic? Is it satisfaction of watching a bare-faced mortal transform into a completely different being? Or the magical things they can do with the same makeup products littering our own bathrooms? Whatever the case, the best YouTube tutorials make us feel like we've got a professional makeup artist right in our own home, teaching us their tricks of the trade -- for free. And better yet, we can pause and replay as many times as it takes to master the trickiest makeup techniques.
Once the stress of nailing down your New Year's Eve plans is out of the way, a whole new round of questions comes up. First, what should I wear? Second -- and most importantly (in our minds, at least) -- how should I do my hair and makeup for New Year's?
Love or hate her, you've got to admit Kylie Jenner's makeup is always 100 percent on point. From her luscious (and perfectly lined) pout to her sculpted cheekbones and big doe eyes, she's pretty much #makeupgoals everyday. While the Kardashians are known for all things glam, Kylie is quickly becoming a standout makeup mogul. After launching her own makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, and breaking the internet with her lip kit sales, it's safe to say just about everyone wants to know how to recreate Kylie's makeup.
You fall head over heels for a $58 BB cream that leaves your skin soft, dewy and impossibly clear -- and you're quite sure there's no other product in the world that will make you look so youthful and radiant. So you do want any beauty-product-obsessed girl on a budget would do: splurge on another bottle and eat ramen for the next week. No matter how much you love a product, it can be hard to justify the price tag, especially on day six of shrink-wrapped noodles. While there truly are some magical beauty products out there for which there is no substitute, plenty of expensive department store beauty products have a drugstore doppelganger that works just as well -- and for a lot less money. We road-tested every popular beauty dupe on the market to find out which high-end beauty products are worth the splurge and which ones you may want to reconsider.
Move over, silver and bronze. It's officially the season of gold makeup. Every winter, we can't help but add a touch of metallic sparkle -- be it gilded lids or glittery polish -- to our makeup repertoire, and this year, it's all about gold, the color of luxury, opulence and #winning (and who doesn't want to go into the New Year with that mindset?). That's why it's the only metallic we're wearing this holiday season, ensuring we'll take first place in makeup at all of our gatherings. Here, take inspiration from 13 of the most gorgeous ways to wear gold makeup.
We've never understood why summer gets all of the glory when it comes to weddings. Between the gently falling snow and frosted winter panes, winter is an inherently magical time of year. And the season opens the door for some pretty gorgeous bridal hair and makeup. From snow queen-worthy headpieces to rosy-cheeked makeup, these are the stunning winter wedding looks from real brides that we can't get enough of.
Billy Idol may think it's a nice day for a white wedding, but we think it's a nice day for a winter wedding. Frosty air, crisp, white snow...it all sets the perfect dreamy backdrop for your big day. Not to mention all of the gorgeous makeup looks that work so well with the romance of the season. Between unexpected flourishes of color (hello, peach lips) and luminous, ethereal eye makeup, we think 'tis the season to get hitched. Even if you're not planning on tying the knot anytime soon, you'll want to peep these eight stunning makeup looks for winter weddings.
It's not just Chanel's covet-worthy handbags and chic threads that make women feel fabulous — readers say Chanel makeup makes them feel just as glamorous. Whether it be a creamy red lipstick that channels their inner Coco, or a charming Chanel compact that makes midday touch-ups a breeze, users say their favorite Chanel makeup is worth the extra dime. While we'd love to have an all-Chanel beauty collection, our wallet doesn't always agree. So what are the standout products that are worth the extra investment? We asked our discerning Total Beauty readers to weigh in on the products that earn the title of best Chanel makeup. Here, their unabashed product reviews will help you decide which Chanel beauty products to buy first.
When you wear glasses, eye makeup can be tricky business. You have to avoid little mascara specks on your lids and lenses, and take into consideration your eye shape and glasses shape to make your peepers pop. Needless to say, finding the right eye makeup for glasses challenges all of our makeup skills. To help out, we called upon our favorite glasses-wearing makeup artist, Bobbi Brown, to share some of her best eye makeup tips and tutorials for glasses wearers — straight from her book, Everything Eyes. Here, her top makeup tips for glasses — and the eye makeup looks to avoid.
Contouring. The word alone can strike fear into the heart of makeup novices and pros alike. (After all, there's nothing worse showing up to a date or work event with stripes that make it obvious you just tried contouring for the first time.)