You've probably noticed that '90s makeup trends are, like, so in right now. All the hottest makeup looks of 2016 were also superfly 20 years ago: brown and berry lip colors; bright and glittery eye shadows; grungy eyeliner; shimmery lip gloss; and so much more.
A fair amount of the mind-blowing makeup expertise you'll find on social media is of the variety that, while certainly transfixing enough to see you through a lazy Sunday afternoon, does not always play well IRL. Watching your favorite beauty vlogger execute a perfect cut-crease cat eye may be your spiritual equivalent of attending church, but sadly it's just not a skill that translates into everyday life. (As in, special occasions are a very different story.)
Thanks in part to the ever-ubiquitous Kylie Jenner, lip kits are experiencing a kind of renaissance. Suddenly, all of your favorite brands have their own take on the trend. Sure, some of them had their own lip sets before Kylie was even on the scene, but there's no denying the fact that she's had a hand in their fairly sudden and not-so-fairly massive popularity. It's cool, because it represents a whole new way to shop lip products -- now, you can buy your lip conditioners and balms together, or you can purchase complementary shades of lipstick and lip gloss in one fell swoop. Heck, if you're especially lucky, you might even be able to snag yourself cool special effects lip products to layer together for chicly unique new looks.
Between her busy schedule as a runway model and her contract with Estee Lauder, there have been a lot of great Kendall Jenner makeup looks throughout the years -- after all, she's donned everything from perfectly lined red lips to rainbow eye shadow during her time in the spotlight.
Changing weather (hello, fall) means it's time to tweak your beauty routine. Fortunately, there are some amazing new beauty products to buy this October, which means revamping your daily beauty checklist has never been easier -- or more fun. Whether you're battling acne or looking to calm dry, irritated skin, there's a new beauty product for you to try. Prices run the gamut this month -- from splurge to drugstore bargain -- so there really is something for everyone.
If you've ever swiped your husband or boyfriend's toiletries to use for yourself, you know that many of their products work just as well -- or even better -- as your own. Surprisingly, many women's products cost more and aren't necessarily better than the men's version, with the only difference being packaging. Sure, the idea is that each gender's allocated products cater to the needs and preferences of the sex that they're geared towards, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, most of these products are almost identical.
As if the Sunday scaries weren't already terrifying, just a cursory glance at our bathroom vanity following the aftermath of the weekend is enough to bring us to tears (see Kim K's ugly cry if you need a point of reference).
Whether the cause is genetics or last night's Netflix binge, those deep, dark, annoying AF under-eye circles are now this morning's most difficult problem to hide. For some reason, no matter how much concealer you cake on, the evil darkness seeps through, and you end up with a cakey mess -- simply highlighting the problem instead of erasing it.
As any fellow beauty junkie can attest, maintaining your makeup throughout the day is a must. However, stuffing your favorite lipsticks, compacts and eyeliners into random purse zippers and coat pockets is not only inconvenient, it's also a recipe for messy spills, broken powders and total meltdowns -- of the lipstick and emotional variety.
Metallic lipsticks are one of the biggest trends of the moment, and it's not hard to tell why -- after all, what objection could one possibly have to the concept of gilded lips? They're glamorous, ultra-modern, and completely and satisfyingly shiny. When you think about it, it's kind of like special effects for your most alluring feature -- so you can bet it's a surefire way to amp up any look.
It doesn't matter if it's $5 or $50: When something works, it works. Still, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the joy, the satisfaction, the swell of pride -- not to mention the money saved -- that comes with finding truly incredible beauty products for less than the price of a cold-pressed juice. Now that feeling is akin to the makeup lover's nirvana.
Apple pie, flannel shirts, crunchy leaves and cozy sweaters -- these, as much as a drop in temperature, are the signs of fall. Perhaps the most recognized sign of fall is the presence of pumpkin. It creeps into your coffee, your desserts and your decor -- and the pumpkin craze has even made its way onto the beauty scene.
If 2015 was the year of contouring, we're calling 2016 the year of color correcting. From the slew of YouTube tutorials to the uptick in searches for "how to color correct," it's obvious this is the trend to try. In recent months, every major brand has released a color-correcting product -- giving you no shortage of options to dabble with. But what exactly is color correcting, and -- most importantly -- why should you do it?
There's no use pretending that the end of summer is anything other than a major bummer (goodbye, rosè all day). But if there's one thing to not dread, but actually get excited about, it's fall beauty -- especially fall lipstick colors. As much as we love a good gloss, this year has seen some major lipstick launches -- we're talking superpigmented, long-lasting and comfortable formulas -- proof that sometimes change is good. And what better way to embrace change than with these must-try fall lipstick colors, which are anything but expected. From bruised plum to vibrant tangerine, fall's lipstick trends embrace a dichotomy of dark and light, which, when you think about it, is kind of like fall itself.
How were you first introduced to the cat eye? Was it the first time you saw Kate Moss in your big sister's Vogue? Your first Blondie concert? Or maybe, for younger readers, when Lauren Conrad started wearing the feline flick on the early seasons of "The Hills"? It's a look that's been intermittently popular for decades now -- from Kristen Stewart's recent star turns at the Chanel Paris Fashion Week shows, all the way back to Hedy Lamarr's 1940's glam (or Egyptian queen Cleopatra, if you want to go really far back).
Makeup inherently feels a little magical. The right under-eye concealer can make dark circles vanish. A few taps of a (mascara) wand and eyelashes grow in seconds. Then there's color-changing pH lipsticks, which may look blue, green or black in the tube, but transform into a flattering, one-of-a-kind flush on the lips.
We've got some pretty big beauty news. Remember the days when you spent hours contouring and sculpting, and layering on foundation? Well, that heavy look is finally over, and watercolor makeup is officially a thing.
Our drowsy, heavy-lidded eyes will be the first to tell you: Coffee is the best way to jump-start any day. And caffeine addicts, rejoice -- getting your fix doesn't have to stop at your barista. Coffee is also a great pick-me-up for your skin and your beauty routine. To help you steer clear of caffeine-induced jitters, we present 10 beauty products filled with and inspired by the buzzy brew we sip (or guzzle) every morning.
We all have that friend of a friend who used to eat Lip Smackers back in first grade, right? It's gross in hindsight, sure, but also completely understandable. After all, Lip Smackers are so delicious you'd think they were actually meant to be eaten for dessert.
Even if you've been diligent about applying SPF, chances are you're looking more bronzed right about now than in, say, February. And you're probably not too sad about it. Keeping that bronze, however, is the tricky part -- especially if you're using acids and brightening serums to lighten any sun damage you've picked up over the last few months.
