The search for the perfect foundation is a constantly evolving quest. "As women age, they need to adjust their makeup products and application accordingly," says Jill Glaser, makeup artist and owner of
Under-eye concealer is the behind-the-scenes workhorse of the makeup world. You only notice it when it's not doing its job. The best under-eye concealer needs to cover up dark circles and brighten tired eyes — without creasing or settling into fine lines. Unfortunately, finding a truly crease-free concealer is much harder than you'd think.
When you think of the color blue, you may think of the sky or the ocean -- or even "The Smurfs." Chances are, blue lipstick isn't the first thing that comes to mind.
Orange may be the new black, but when it comes to lipstick, we can make a pretty good argument that purple is the new red. This cool hue has already become the reigning "it" hair color, and as celebs like Aishwarya Rai, Lupita Nyong'o and Solange have shown us, a purple pout looks pretty damn good too. To prove it, we swatched (and photographed) all of the hottest purple lipsticks -- from ladylike lavenders to vampy violets, and all the grapes, eggplants and plums in between -- so you can pin down your signature purple shade. (Besides, don't you think your go-to pinks and reds deserve a break?)
If you've ever found yourself frantically Googling "how to fill in eyebrows," then we have something in common. My sad, scrawny eyebrows just don't grow. (Like many teenagers of the '90s, I was an overzealous tweezer.) But bold eyebrows have been the trend for a while now; so about six months ago, I followed an eyebrow tutorial and started aggressively filling in my brows. I loved the result. Then, one day, my best friend looked at me and said, "Your eyebrow pencil is really obvious."
Lip injections are up 50 percent (largely thanks to Kylie Jenner), but there are still legions of women who don't want a needle stuck into their kisser. Beauty companies have responded by developing high-end lip treatment products designed to plump lips, soften lines and improve lip condition in general -- without injections. And they work.
If a picture's worth a thousand words, then a string of thoughtfully selected emojis is basically priceless -- especially when it comes to expressing all of the joys and struggles that come with being beauty-obsessed. And if you've got two thumbs, an emoji keyboard and a beauty habit, chances are you've turned to those expressive little icons to tell your pals just how on-fleek their brows are or seek an opinion on that new haircut or whine about your latest skin care mishap.
Every relationship has its challenges. He leaves the toilet seat up. Your shoes don't know the way to the closet. But the biggest relationship struggle by far stems from our beauty product obsession. After all, a hoarder level collection of serums makes it difficult for even the most lovey-dovey couple navigate the confines of a tiny shared bathroom, and a serious Sephora habit sure does test the "for richer or poorer" part of your wedding vows.
When you're Paleo or celiac beauty junkie, sure, you care a ton about just how much length your mascara gives you, but you also worry about whether your makeup is gluten-free. According to the Gluten Intolerance Group, an estimated one in 133 people in the U.S. have celiac disease, requiring those individuals to stay gluten-free -- in all aspects.
Free makeup may sound like a fun (not-extremely-necessary) treat to most people, but to many beauty junkies, it can mean avoiding near bankruptcy. Yep, a beauty-obsessed gal's insatiable urge to punch up her pout with the latest liquid lipstick, liven her lids with all 30 shades of the newest eye shadow palette or fight the signs of aging with that revolutionary serum can add up. And it often means that beauty lovers' makeup bags are overflowing with products, while their wallets are more drained than that bottle of their signature scent.
The first thing I learned while watching the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black": Be thankful for bathroom stalls with doors. The dramedy, about a waspy New Yorker who gets busted for being a drug mule and ends up behind bars, is packed with teachable moments and covers the gamut of jailhouse clichés (Lesbians! Contraband! Shifty guards!), but what really stuck out was the inmates' undeniable ingenuity -- these women are the reigning queens of DIY. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade ... and when prison gives you maxi pads, make flip-flops (or upgrade to duct tape if you're fashion forward). Stole a screwdriver? Fashion a makeshift dildo!
Nothing puts a damper on the whole "blushing bride" thing like melting makeup or over-contoured cheekbones. Your makeup is a central part of your entire bridal look. After all, this is going to be the most photographed day of your life. And if you've decided to do your own makeup -- whether as a way to save a buck or to ensure you really look like yourself -- you're likely feeling the pressure to get it right. You might feel compelled to try and execute something you've never done before.
I grew up on a steady diet of "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast" played on repeat. (I even had my first crush on the Beast, which I won't even try to psychologically unpack here.) Chances are you have a similar Disney-movie-watching experience, and I'm willing to bet you had a favorite Disney princess because she just got you. Maybe you pretended to be on a magic carpet like Jasmine, or decided to take scissors to your hair like Mulan (true story).
We call them classic beauty products for a reason. They've been around for ages and have become staples in our makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. You know the classic beauty products we're talking about -- the ones your mother (or even grandmother) used that eventually (against your strongest will) became your favorites.
When you imagine a bride getting ready for her wedding day, you probably envision a mother-daughter trip to Kleinfeld to pick out the perfect white gown, or an inspiration board of bridal updos that she tries out weeks in advance. But if you're a bride in West Sumatra, Bulgaria or Morocco, that routine might look a little different -- like an eight-pound-crown, face-paint, tinsel-veil kind of situation. One thing's for sure: Beyond the Western world, bridal beauty has a million definitions. Here are some of the world's most amazing bridal 'dos, makeup and accessories we've ever seen.
Powder foundation can work miracles for oily skin, but let's not kid ourselves: Some powder foundations are simply better than others. Take the ones on this list, for example. Reviewers swear these best drugstore powder foundations work just as well as their expensive counterparts -- for a fraction of the price.
Switching out your neutral eye makeup for megawatt shades of electric purple, neon green and cobalt blue may feel out of your comfort zone, but we're here to prove the trend is worth trying. For starters, bright eyes were all the rage on Spring 2016 runways, where models sported vibrant shades at Monique Lhuillier, Honor, Armani and Diane von Furstenberg. One need only peep Kendall Jenner's gorgeous two-toned green-and-blue lids at DVF to realize bold is indeed beautiful when it comes to colorful eye makeup.
Benefit has made a name for itself in the eyebrow category. You can get your brows expertly shaped at just about every Benefit store and counter, and they have a fantastic brow gel, brow kit, pencil and highlighter.
What do you get when you combine CoverGirl, "Star Wars" and legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath? A series of six stunning makeup looks inspired by the films and a limited-edition makeup collection to celebrate "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."