We're always in awe of celebs who change up their looks for that one big on-screen moment -- Matthew McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club", Lupita Nyong'o in "12 Years a Slave", Meryl Streep in almost every role she plays. But when that makeover takes place every week in your living room (we're talking TV), it's hard to picture the celebrity outside the role. Good hair and makeup is truly powerful, people. Just take a look at these television favorites -- you'll have to rewind your DVR for a double take.

Want to bust into your foundations, shampoos, lotions, lip glosses and conditioners? Here's how to get every last drop out of your containers.

The matte trend is nothing new in the world of beauty. It started last spring with matte hair (hello, dry shampoo). Then, shine-free manicures kicked glossy gels to the curb this fall. As Spring 2014 approaches, matte lips will be taking center stage. If you're already dreading dry lips and bleeding color , don't worry: the new formulas are surprisingly moisturizing. And if you prep with quick scrub, a dab of balm and a light lining with a nude pencil, you'll have soft lips and and color that stays in place for the long haul.

Looking for a way to switch up your makeup this year? Look no further than NARS' Final Cut Collection, a fierce and edgy take on the most classic makeup hue. That's right, we're talking about the color pink, Ladies.

My biggest problem with New Year's resolutions isn't that you're setting yourself up for failure (even though that's generally the case), it's that executing them can be so expensive. Want to hit the gym? Get ready to shell out hundreds of dollars for a membership. Need a hair transformation? Expect a $200+ salon bill.

I'm in major lust -- lust for Cara Delevingne and Lily Collins and Brooke Shields' eyebrows (circa 1983). Fierce, bold brows that look like they've never been touched with a pair of tweezers have been haunting me everywhere lately. Runways, red carpets and magazine spreads alike all feature full-browed beauties front and center, making every waxed and plucked woman (myself included) wishing we had saved our money and embraced our natural side.

Everybody's doing it.

No, not shopping (though we're also engaging in an obscene amount of that recently). We're talking about filling up your Pinterest boards with holiday hair and makeup looks. Even if you're not a heavy pinner, you've probably been trying to figure out festive outfits and the holiday hairstyles that'll complement them perfectly. At least that's what we've been doing.

When your makeup hits a midday slump, re-energize your look on your next 5-minute break.

Don't waste your precious weekend time primping. Get this laid-back beauty look in five minutes or less.

You know you've got a problem when you briefly consider both bribing a TSA agent and/or missing your flight because you think you packed an illicit, full-size tube of expensive foundation primer in your carry-on. Throw it away? When hell freezes over. (True story.)

It's that time of year again. The time when the color experts at Pantone flip through their thousands of color swatches to determine which luscious hue most deserves the distinguished title of, ehem, Color of the Year. At which point, the rest of us flock to department stores and makeup counters to snatch up clothing and beauty products in its various shades because, well, it's so pretty, and how have we never noticed this particular color before, and, more importantly, how have we lived without it for so long?

Simon Doonan, the Creative Ambassador at Large of Barneys New York, once told me that "every woman should have a signature flourish -- crazy sunglasses, neon hair, something special." (His is a floral shirt -- he's unrecognizable in anything else.)

We're not sure which is tougher: finding your perfect foundation, or your perfect man. Like the afterglow of a great first date, you stroll out of the makeup store with only the highest expectations. Then you spend a day -- maybe a week -- with your perfect match, only to find out that, under broad daylight? Major flaws.

The hairstyles and makeup looks at the American Music Awards are often over the top, extreme, or just plain weird. At the 2013 AMAs, however, stars looked surprisingly pretty and subdued -- even Miley Cyrus played it safe. The beauty looks were so good, in fact, that we're using them as inspiration for holiday parties. Flip through our favorites, and let us know which one you'd try. Sound off in the comments below.

Think bold blue eye shadow is only for girls in dance recitals and women pre-"What Not to Wear" makeover? Think again.

Spice things up on your special night with this drop-dead gorgeous look.

Get this glam beauty look in less than 5 minutes

The Ultimate Girls' Night Out Makeup Look

Ready to turn heads? This look is guaranteed to get you a double-take (or five).

Step out in style this season with the hottest hairstyles and prettiest beauty looks

When your makeup hits a midday slump, re-energize your look on your next 5-minute break