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I'm a minimalist makeup advocate—here's why I converted to matte foundation
September 22, 2019
I'm a minimalist makeup advocate—here's why I converted to matte foundation
I've always been a low-maintenance makeup fan. As a 12 year old, I spent summer…
By Erin Flynn
I have $500 of foundation, but this $8 drugstore product is the only one I use every day
September 21, 2019
I have $500 of foundation, but this $8 drugstore product is the only one I use every day
My makeup collection is so vast that I'm sometimes embarrassed to show it to people.…
By Zoe Weiner
I was never a fragrance person until I smelled this one perfume
September 19, 2019
I was never a fragrance person until I smelled this one perfume
I'm so *extra* with my entire beauty routine (just ask my friends that have seen…
By Rachel Lapidos
This makeup artist trick will make your lashes look five times thicker—no mascara required
September 19, 2019
This makeup artist trick will make your lashes look five times thicker—no mascara required
There's a lot most of us are willing to do in pursuit of more luxurious eyelashes.…
By Zoe Weiner
Can clean makeup *actually* hold up? Watch the full-day wear test
September 17, 2019
Can clean makeup *actually* hold up? Watch the full-day wear test
Busy day beauty nightmare: Your makeup looks flawless in the morning, but by the time…
By Well+Good Editors
Get the perfect match every time by following the 'rule of 3' when shopping for foundation
September 17, 2019
Get the perfect match every time by following the 'rule of 3' when shopping for foundation
I'm going to level with you: Shopping for foundation isn't fun. At all. It's not…
By Zoe Weiner
This $15 cleansing milk rivals micellar water when you need to melt away makeup
September 16, 2019
This $15 cleansing milk rivals micellar water when you need to melt away makeup
Removing makeup is one of my least favorite things, ever. Putting it on? Always a…
By Tehrene Firman
Psst, Guess What? You Can Totally Wear Concealer Without Foundation—Here’s How
September 14, 2019
Psst, Guess What? You Can Totally Wear Concealer Without Foundation—Here’s How
Concealer is kind of like your favorite skin-care serum: You can't really see it, but…
By Rachel Lapidos
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
September 14, 2019
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
I like my eyelashes to feel like actual butterflies sitting on my eyeballs, protecting them…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 of the best oil-free foundations that nix shine and stay put all day long
September 12, 2019
9 of the best oil-free foundations that nix shine and stay put all day long
When it comes to choosing a foundation, there are a lot of decisions to be made.…
By Zoe Weiner
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
September 03, 2019
The absolute best days to empty your wallet during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale
Sure, there are the twelve days of Christmas and the 31 Nights of Halloween on…
By Rachel Lapidos
Makeup artists reveal which cosmetics you should splurge vs save your bucks on
August 31, 2019
Makeup artists reveal which cosmetics you should splurge vs save your bucks on
I remember the very first time I waltzed into a Sephora on a mission: to…
By Rachel Lapidos
The cult-fave RMS concealer just dropped as a foundation, and OMG it's good
August 29, 2019
The cult-fave RMS concealer just dropped as a foundation, and OMG it's good
I remember when I fell in love with the first skin-care-makeup hybrid that I ever came…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is exactly the order to apply eye makeup to cover up dark circles
August 27, 2019
This is exactly the order to apply eye makeup to cover up dark circles
It's always jarring when you find out that you've spent your entire life living a…
By Zoe Weiner
12 expert-approved mascaras for sensitive eyes that keep watering out of sight
August 22, 2019
12 expert-approved mascaras for sensitive eyes that keep watering out of sight
Mascara can do a lot of amazing stuff. The right product can lengthen and volumize…
By Zoe Weiner
Keep foundation in place all day with this hack from Meghan Markle's makeup artist
August 21, 2019
Keep foundation in place all day with this hack from Meghan Markle's makeup artist
Around 2 p.m. every day, I walk into the bathroom in my office, look in…
By Zoe Weiner
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the '90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
August 16, 2019
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the '90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
A lot of things from the '90s have come back with a vengeance in 2019,…
By Zoe Weiner
The secret to making any foundation look sheer? It’s all in the brush
August 15, 2019
The secret to making any foundation look sheer? It’s all in the brush
As much as I love makeup, foundation is the one thing that still makes me…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 genius hacks that make your beauty products last *forever*
August 11, 2019
6 genius hacks that make your beauty products last *forever*
After doing your research, heading to the store, and spending your hard-earned cash on beauty…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These 9 ultra-hydrating lipsticks are basically skin care in a tube
August 08, 2019
These 9 ultra-hydrating lipsticks are basically skin care in a tube
In today's skin-care obsessed world, I'm no longer surprised that the foundations I wear double…
By Rachel Lapidos
Hate foundation? These 6 stealthy makeup-skin-care hybrids convinced us we don’t need it
August 05, 2019
Hate foundation? These 6 stealthy makeup-skin-care hybrids convinced us we don’t need it
I have a bad beauty editor confession to make: I (almost) never, ever wear foundation. Between…
By Zoe Weiner
If an eyelash curler and mascara had a baby, this would be it
August 04, 2019
If an eyelash curler and mascara had a baby, this would be it
If there's a beauty look that'll never go out of style, it's long and curly…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why tattoos can be an important part of mental health recovery
August 02, 2019
Why tattoos can be an important part of mental health recovery
Twenty-five year-old Annie Jacobsen got the words "Be Here Now" tattooed on the inside of…
By Zoe Weiner
This is how the world's most famous makeup artist applies foundation in 2-minutes flat
August 01, 2019
This is how the world's most famous makeup artist applies foundation in 2-minutes flat
When I get a notification that Pat McGrath—the mother of makeup—is going live on Instagram, I…
By Zoe Weiner
These bright, liquid lipsticks will stay put all. day. long.
July 31, 2019
These bright, liquid lipsticks will stay put all. day. long.
The beauty team at Well+Good was recently confronted with a near-impossible conundrum: If you had…
By Zoe Weiner
Can't decide how you feel today? Mood changing nail polish is coming for ya
July 27, 2019
Can't decide how you feel today? Mood changing nail polish is coming for ya
I'm a Gemini, which means I change my mood—and my mind—as frequently as I change…
By Zoe Weiner
Is the beauty industry really as diverse as it should be? Let's check in
July 26, 2019
Is the beauty industry really as diverse as it should be? Let's check in
As part of our 2019 Well+Good Trends, we wrote about the positive shift Fenty had…
By Janell Hickman
I’ve been wearing NARS Orgasm blush for 15 years, but I might have found its ($10) match
July 24, 2019
I’ve been wearing NARS Orgasm blush for 15 years, but I might have found its ($10) match
NARS Orgasm was the first blush I ever used. Fourteen-year-old me stole it out of…
By Zoe Weiner
The best hair, makeup, and skin-care tips from true American beauty icons
July 23, 2019
The best hair, makeup, and skin-care tips from true American beauty icons
Ah, America. Birthplace of chocolate chip cookies and some of the best damn beauty gurus…
By Zoe Weiner
10 pro-approved ways to make short eyelashes look twice their length
July 21, 2019
10 pro-approved ways to make short eyelashes look twice their length
As a lover of all things makeup, I feel like my lashes sometimes hold me…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The best-selling eyeliner on Amazon has 3.5K 5-star reviews because it will. not. budge.
July 19, 2019
The best-selling eyeliner on Amazon has 3.5K 5-star reviews because it will. not. budge.
Whether you're spending the summer at the beach, by the pool, or simply trying to…
By Zoe Weiner
There are 40 million foundation video tutorials out there, here are the only 7 you need
July 18, 2019
There are 40 million foundation video tutorials out there, here are the only 7 you need
Everyone learns how to do foundation differently. Some people have a hack from their moms,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Brow pros tell us the most common mistakes they have to fix on the reg
July 15, 2019
Brow pros tell us the most common mistakes they have to fix on the reg
I take the "never trust someone with bad eyebrows" meme (you know the one) very…
By Zoe Weiner
12 longwear makeup essentials that won't budge—no matter how sweaty your face gets
July 15, 2019
12 longwear makeup essentials that won't budge—no matter how sweaty your face gets
This time of year, I'm lucky if my a.m. primping lasts over an hour. The…
By Rachel Lapidos
Pro tricks to keep your foundation looking glowy (and not greasy) in the hottest months
July 13, 2019
Pro tricks to keep your foundation looking glowy (and not greasy) in the hottest months
There is a fine line between "sweaty" and "glowy," which becomes harder and harder to…
By Zoe Weiner
What is it *really* like to get a perm for your eyelashes? One editor tried it to find out
July 12, 2019
What is it *really* like to get a perm for your eyelashes? One editor tried it to find out
Curious about lash lifts? Watch this video to see what the treatment's really like. I…
By Rachel Lapidos
Meet the waterproof mascaras that stand up to sweat, tears, and allergies alike
July 11, 2019
Meet the waterproof mascaras that stand up to sweat, tears, and allergies alike
Say someone asks: "When was the last time you cried?" For me, the answer is…
By Zoe Weiner
5 common mistakes you're probably making with foundation, according to makeup artists
July 10, 2019
5 common mistakes you're probably making with foundation, according to makeup artists
You know that feeling when you catch a glimpse of yourself  halfway through the day…
By Rachel Lapidos
A makeup artist reveals exactly how to keep foundation from dripping off your face this summer
July 05, 2019
A makeup artist reveals exactly how to keep foundation from dripping off your face this summer
This morning, I was all excited to try out a new foundation that had landed…
By Zoe Weiner
The 7 Best Drugstore Foundations 2019 Has To Offer Are All Under $15
July 02, 2019
The 7 Best Drugstore Foundations 2019 Has To Offer Are All Under $15
Finding a decent foundation formula in an inclusive range of skin tones used to require…
By Rachel Lapidos
I have an "eyebrow cowlick"—here's what two pros told me to do about it
July 02, 2019
I have an "eyebrow cowlick"—here's what two pros told me to do about it
I was today years old when I learned that I had a cowlick in my…
By Zoe Weiner
A makeup artist's genius mascara hack will help you avoid racoon eyes all summer long
July 01, 2019
A makeup artist's genius mascara hack will help you avoid racoon eyes all summer long
Just when you thought allergy season was over and you could finally (finally!) step outside…
By Zoe Weiner
How to get your morning beauty routine down to a breezy 10 minutes, care of the pros
June 28, 2019
How to get your morning beauty routine down to a breezy 10 minutes, care of the pros
Unless you're one of those wellness-world wizards who has fully mastered the art of the…
By Zoe Weiner
How to do a full face of photo-ready clean makeup in 15 minutes
June 27, 2019
How to do a full face of photo-ready clean makeup in 15 minutes
Stop me if this sounds familiar: You're scrolling through Instagram, pause on a photo of…
By Well+Good Editors
Lea Michele's luminous skin secret is a 30-second facial you can do anywhere
June 27, 2019
Lea Michele's luminous skin secret is a 30-second facial you can do anywhere
Lea Michele will do just about anything in the name of good skin. From cryo…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The skin-care step Bobbi Brown skips for a perfect smokey eye
June 26, 2019
The skin-care step Bobbi Brown skips for a perfect smokey eye
 Bobbi Brown shares skin-care hacks, makeup secrets, and beauty tips. Watch the video. The…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ask a derm: Is it okay to put body makeup over your skin issues?
June 26, 2019
Ask a derm: Is it okay to put body makeup over your skin issues?
If you have a phone and an Instagram account, chances are you've come across ads…
By Rachel Lapidos
I whittled down my beauty routine to 10 products that get me out the door in 5 minutes flat
June 25, 2019
I whittled down my beauty routine to 10 products that get me out the door in 5 minutes flat
"Getting ready" is one of my favorite activities. There are truly few things in life…
By Zoe Weiner
These are the only 7 products you need to put together a full clean makeup routine
June 24, 2019
These are the only 7 products you need to put together a full clean makeup routine
Let's be real, how many products do you actually use in your day-to-day makeup routine?…
By Well+Good Editors
Found: The only makeup product that doesn't make me feel like I'm melting in humidity
June 20, 2019
Found: The only makeup product that doesn't make me feel like I'm melting in humidity
Whenever there's humidity in the air, it means that my hair needs approximately 200 pounds of…
By Zoe Weiner
The under-$15 drugstore eyelash serums that are better than falsies
June 20, 2019
The under-$15 drugstore eyelash serums that are better than falsies
The pursuit of your dream lashes has traditionally felt like a pricey endeavor. You can…
By Zoe Weiner
I literally sniffed my stress away with the help of this calming fragrance
June 19, 2019
I literally sniffed my stress away with the help of this calming fragrance
The other day, I was on a first date with a guy when he asked…
By Zoe Weiner
Michelle Obama's makeup artist answers all of our burning beauty questions
June 19, 2019
Michelle Obama's makeup artist answers all of our burning beauty questions
There are certain humans on this earth who actually glow. Michelle Obama is, without a…
By Zoe Weiner
*Exactly* How Many Times You Should Apply Lip Balm Every Day, According to a Dermatologist
June 18, 2019
*Exactly* How Many Times You Should Apply Lip Balm Every Day, According to a Dermatologist
My behavior with lip balm is pretty much the same as my behavior with French fries: I just…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to make applying makeup a cinch? Brush up on your brush knowledge
June 17, 2019
How to make applying makeup a cinch? Brush up on your brush knowledge
Even though I've been a beauty editor for years now, I've gotta admit a personal…
By Rachel Lapidos
Whether you prefer lip stick or gloss, here's how to instantly plump your pout
June 16, 2019
Whether you prefer lip stick or gloss, here's how to instantly plump your pout
Wildly over-lined lips are so 2015. But making them the teeniest bit plumper won't hurt…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Ditch your foundation this summer with these skin-smoothing tinted SPF moisturizers
June 05, 2019
Ditch your foundation this summer with these skin-smoothing tinted SPF moisturizers
Hot take: Wearing foundation in the summer can be a tall order. Sweat and heavy…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Hate to break it to ya: Derms say lash extensions can permanently wreck your lashline
June 04, 2019
Hate to break it to ya: Derms say lash extensions can permanently wreck your lashline
For years, I've toyed with the idea of getting eyelash extensions. The thought of lengthening…
By Zoe Weiner
A makeup artist shares exactly how many coats of mascara will give you your fluffiest lashes ever
May 28, 2019
A makeup artist shares exactly how many coats of mascara will give you your fluffiest lashes ever
The other day, I went out on a whim and applied an extra layer of…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 acne-friendly foundations that will never, ever make you break out
May 23, 2019
7 acne-friendly foundations that will never, ever make you break out
Foundation and acne can be a challenging combo. So many of us rely on the…
By Zoe Weiner
This brand won’t rest until everyone has found a nude lipstick
May 19, 2019
This brand won’t rest until everyone has found a nude lipstick
Take a look around the lingerie section in any department store, and you'll notice that…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is *exactly* how much foundation to apply for an airbrushed finish
May 16, 2019
This is *exactly* how much foundation to apply for an airbrushed finish
I'm going to be very honest with you: I think about doing my makeup the…
By Kells McPhillips
Doing my makeup has never been easier than with these makeup artist-founded lines
May 08, 2019
Doing my makeup has never been easier than with these makeup artist-founded lines
When a makeup artist creates their very own brand, it's like Picasso launching his own…
By Rachel Lapidos
If my brows and I were stranded on a desert island, this is the only product we'd take
May 07, 2019
If my brows and I were stranded on a desert island, this is the only product we'd take
My eyebrow has a cowlick. Yes, that's a thing, and no, there is literally nothing…
By Zoe Weiner
The Ultimate Guide To Wearing (And Applying!) Blush
April 25, 2019
The Ultimate Guide To Wearing (And Applying!) Blush
I love using blush, and I wear it every single day, but I will admit…
By Rachel Lapidos
How patchouli made its triumphant return to perfume bottles everywhere
April 24, 2019
How patchouli made its triumphant return to perfume bottles everywhere
In American culture, patchouli has traditionally brought about a very specific image from the "free…
By Zoe Weiner
Beauty editors swear by these inky mascaras for longer, more fluttery lashes
April 17, 2019
Beauty editors swear by these inky mascaras for longer, more fluttery lashes
As an admittedly lazy girl, I hoard each and every multi-tasking beauty product I can…
By Rachel Lapidos
We’ve Been Taught the Outdoors is Skin-Care Enemy Number One—Here’s Why That’s Not Quite True
April 16, 2019
We’ve Been Taught the Outdoors is Skin-Care Enemy Number One—Here’s Why That’s Not Quite True
Have you ever wondered why a day at the beach leaves you with glowing skin…
By Well+Good Editors
These foundations are so nice to skin, you might as well call them skin care
April 16, 2019
These foundations are so nice to skin, you might as well call them skin care
Foundation used to have a pretty bad rap. Sure, it can conceal blemishes and even…
By Zoe Weiner
Our fave celebs don’t go a day without using these 19 drugstore beauty products
April 11, 2019
Our fave celebs don’t go a day without using these 19 drugstore beauty products
I secretly love when celebrities reveal their beauty must-haves, and they wind up being wildly…
By Rachel Lapidos
Score your spring beauty essentials with Ulta's blowout sale
April 10, 2019
Score your spring beauty essentials with Ulta's blowout sale
Spring. Is. Here. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and I am finally wearing…
By Zoe Weiner
Found! Beyonce’s no-budge lip gloss is a $10 drugstore diamond
April 09, 2019
Found! Beyonce’s no-budge lip gloss is a $10 drugstore diamond
When a beauty product gets the Beyoncé stamp of approval, you better believe that I…
By Zoe Weiner
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