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10 Caffeine-Boosted Concealers and Eye Creams That Are Like a Shot of Espresso for Tired Eyes
December 26, 2022
10 Caffeine-Boosted Concealers and Eye Creams That Are Like a Shot of Espresso for Tired Eyes
Whether for parties, planning, or gift wrapping, we all tend to stay up way past…
By Alexa Casanova
Why the Classic Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Is Worth Being on Your Auto-Refill List This Winter
December 24, 2022
Why the Classic Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Is Worth Being on Your Auto-Refill List This Winter
It's that time of the season, folks. While it's yet to snow in some cities,…
By Taylor Bell
10 Makeup Products Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Shopping in 2022
December 22, 2022
10 Makeup Products Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Shopping in 2022
To have a beauty routine that makes you feel good, you've got to nail down…
By Kara Jillian Brown
50 Best Beauty Launches of 2022 That Are Actually Worth It
December 21, 2022
50 Best Beauty Launches of 2022 That Are Actually Worth It
This year brought us so many beauty goodies. Brands like Iris & Romeo and True…
By Zoe Weiner
We Tested Hundreds of Beauty Products This Year—These Were the Best Under-$20 Drugstore Finds
December 20, 2022
We Tested Hundreds of Beauty Products This Year—These Were the Best Under-$20 Drugstore Finds
One of the best parts of our jobs here at Well+Good is testing tons of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Haley Lu Richardson’s Nourishing and Ultra Dewy Cream Blush Is Our New Go-To for Winter
December 15, 2022
Haley Lu Richardson’s Nourishing and Ultra Dewy Cream Blush Is Our New Go-To for Winter
First thing's first: This post is spoiler-free, don’t worry. Yes, we’re talking about one of…
By Emily Popp
5 Things To Look for When Switching to Sustainable Beauty Products
December 14, 2022
5 Things To Look for When Switching to Sustainable Beauty Products
The beauty industry is booming. According to NPD, the first half of 2022 saw those with household incomes…
By Tehrene Firman
You Can Now Get the Most Iconic Chanel and Tom Ford Fragrances in Body Glitter Form—And They're a Fraction of the Price
December 13, 2022
You Can Now Get the Most Iconic Chanel and Tom Ford Fragrances in Body Glitter Form—And They're a Fraction of the Price
In case the butterfly clips, belly-button-baring jeans, and new Britney Spears music didn't clue you…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This $9 'Concealer Serum' Makes My Dark Under-Eye Circles Totally Invisible
December 07, 2022
This $9 'Concealer Serum' Makes My Dark Under-Eye Circles Totally Invisible
I’ll cut to the chase: NYX’s Bare With Me Concealer Serum ($9) is skin care-meets-makeup…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'I've Been a Makeup Artist for 18 Years, and This Is the Concealer I Swear By for Hiding Dark Circles and Looking More Awake'
December 01, 2022
'I've Been a Makeup Artist for 18 Years, and This Is the Concealer I Swear By for Hiding Dark Circles and Looking More Awake'
We all go through periods when we're simply run down and exhausted. While prioritizing rest…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 'I'm Cold' Makeup Trend Is All About Rosy Cheeks and Frosty Lids—And You Can Nail It at Home for Under $30
November 30, 2022
The 'I'm Cold' Makeup Trend Is All About Rosy Cheeks and Frosty Lids—And You Can Nail It at Home for Under $30
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve likely encountered an “I’m cold” makeup…
By Alexa Casanova
'I'm a Dermatologist, and These Are My Favorite Lip Balms for Preventing Chapped, Cracked Lips This Winter'
November 30, 2022
'I'm a Dermatologist, and These Are My Favorite Lip Balms for Preventing Chapped, Cracked Lips This Winter'
Come winter, putting on lip balm no longer simply feels like a nice thing to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Long-Lasting, Hydrating Lipstick Won't Smudge for *Hours,* and It's the Only One You'll Need for Holiday Party Season
November 22, 2022
This Long-Lasting, Hydrating Lipstick Won't Smudge for *Hours,* and It's the Only One You'll Need for Holiday Party Season
Dry lips and matte lipstick do not a good mix make. And as you traverse…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I've Tested All of the Best-Selling Luxury Foundations, But This Is the Only One That's Actually Worth Its $100+ Price Tag
November 16, 2022
I've Tested All of the Best-Selling Luxury Foundations, But This Is the Only One That's Actually Worth Its $100+ Price Tag
I’ll get right to it, folks. The new Chantecaille foundation, Future Skin Cushion Skincare Foundation…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This $12 Drugstore 'Glotion' Is an Affordable Alternative for the Always-Sold-Out Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
November 15, 2022
This $12 Drugstore 'Glotion' Is an Affordable Alternative for the Always-Sold-Out Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
Out of all the viral makeup trends that have graced my social feed recently (soap…
By Amelia McBride
I Did My Own Wedding Makeup—And *This* Foundation Stayed Put Through 18 Hours of Miami Heat
November 15, 2022
I Did My Own Wedding Makeup—And *This* Foundation Stayed Put Through 18 Hours of Miami Heat
From the moment that my husband and I started planning our wedding, I knew I…
By Alexa Casanova
4 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Skin Look Even Drier, According to a Professional Makeup Artist
November 10, 2022
4 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Skin Look Even Drier, According to a Professional Makeup Artist
Putting on makeup over dry, flaky skin isn't easy. And while you may turn to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Had a Baby, It Would Be One of These Buzzy (and Ultra-Hydrating) New 'Blosses'
November 07, 2022
If Lip Gloss and Lip Balm Had a Baby, It Would Be One of These Buzzy (and Ultra-Hydrating) New 'Blosses'
In the market for a new lip produ​​ct that can seemingly do it all? ICYMI,…
By Michele Ross
Your Eyes and Lips Are the First Places To Show Signs of Aging—This Cream Is Designed To Treat Them Both
November 06, 2022
Your Eyes and Lips Are the First Places To Show Signs of Aging—This Cream Is Designed To Treat Them Both
Multi-purpose beauty products are always appreciated in my house. I can’t count how many primer/moisturizer/sunscreen…
By Marie Lodi
Makeup Artists Call Green Concealer Your 'Secret Weapon' for Making Facial Redness Instantly Invisible During the Colder Months
October 31, 2022
Makeup Artists Call Green Concealer Your 'Secret Weapon' for Making Facial Redness Instantly Invisible During the Colder Months
When you're prone to redness, you may notice that your face flushes far more easily…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Sephora's Big-Time Holiday Beauty Savings Event Starts Today—Shop 20 of the Very Best Buys (Including La Mer) Here
October 28, 2022
Sephora's Big-Time Holiday Beauty Savings Event Starts Today—Shop 20 of the Very Best Buys (Including La Mer) Here
Whether you're shopping for your loved ones or yourself, there's no better time to stock…
By Kara Jillian Brown
8 Nourishing ‘Lip Glazing’ Glosses That Deliver Instant Hydration and Shine
October 25, 2022
8 Nourishing ‘Lip Glazing’ Glosses That Deliver Instant Hydration and Shine
2022 has been the year of glazed beauty. Glazed skin, glazed hair, and glazed nails…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Benefit's Benetint Was Originally a Nipple Tint—Here's How to Use the Lip and Cheek Stain for Maximum Results
October 23, 2022
Benefit's Benetint Was Originally a Nipple Tint—Here's How to Use the Lip and Cheek Stain for Maximum Results
The most successful companies are born after finding a hole in the market. This rings…
By Annita Katee
Wait—Does Lip Balm Expire? Here's What You Need to Know Before Digging an Old One Out of Your Purse This Winter
October 20, 2022
Wait—Does Lip Balm Expire? Here's What You Need to Know Before Digging an Old One Out of Your Purse This Winter
We all have that one lip balm that's been with us through thick and thin.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 19 Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2022 You Gotta Grab Before They Sell Out
October 20, 2022
The 19 Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2022 You Gotta Grab Before They Sell Out
Advent calendars may just be the most fun part of the holiday season—especially if you…
By Kate Antoniades
This New Lifting and Lengthening Mascara Rivals the Tweety Bird-Look of Lash Extensions
October 16, 2022
This New Lifting and Lengthening Mascara Rivals the Tweety Bird-Look of Lash Extensions
Once upon a time, I was the gal who got full lash extensions monthly, with…
By Rebecca Norris
I Traded Microblading for Powder Brows To Make My Over-Plucked Arches Look Fuller, and I'll Never Go Back
October 12, 2022
I Traded Microblading for Powder Brows To Make My Over-Plucked Arches Look Fuller, and I'll Never Go Back
If the eyes are the window to the soul, the eyebrows are the decorative curtains.…
By Elizabeth Loomis
I Tested the 20 Top-Selling Mascaras in the World—These Are the 10 Best
October 10, 2022
I Tested the 20 Top-Selling Mascaras in the World—These Are the 10 Best
There are seemingly thousands of mascara options on the market, and take it from me—after…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
I Used Lashify To Give Myself the World's Easiest At-Home Lash Extensions, and I Haven't Touched My Mascara in a Week
October 07, 2022
I Used Lashify To Give Myself the World's Easiest At-Home Lash Extensions, and I Haven't Touched My Mascara in a Week
I've got short, curly lashes. I live for a good mascara, and love throwing on…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Tried Every Shade of the 'Miracle Balm' From Jones Road To Find Out if It’s Actually a Miracle
October 07, 2022
I Tried Every Shade of the 'Miracle Balm' From Jones Road To Find Out if It’s Actually a Miracle
If a product has the word “miracle” in the title, I admit I’m skeptical and…
By Emily Popp
9 Tips for Long-Lasting, Smudge-Free Makeup That Stands Out Under Your Glasses
October 06, 2022
9 Tips for Long-Lasting, Smudge-Free Makeup That Stands Out Under Your Glasses
Applying makeup when you have glasses can be tricky. The nose pads can leave little…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Wear Dark Polishes Without Damaging or Discoloring Your Nails—And the Best, Moodiest Shades for Fall
October 01, 2022
How To Wear Dark Polishes Without Damaging or Discoloring Your Nails—And the Best, Moodiest Shades for Fall
We’re all looking for ways to add a little extra fall flair to our routines…
By Rebecca Norris
10 Foundation Sticks That Will Even Your Complexion in a Single Swipe
September 29, 2022
10 Foundation Sticks That Will Even Your Complexion in a Single Swipe
When it comes to choosing foundation, the options can be overwhelming. It’s not just shade…
By Danielle Cohen
It's Been 5 Years Since Rihanna Launched Fenty's 40-Shade Foundation Range, and It's Changed Beauty for the Better
September 29, 2022
It's Been 5 Years Since Rihanna Launched Fenty's 40-Shade Foundation Range, and It's Changed Beauty for the Better
When Fenty Beauty dropped five years ago, it did so with a simple premise: to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm in My 40s and I've Never Gotten Injectables—Here Are the Under-$20 Products I Swear By for Keeping My Skin Fresh Instead
September 22, 2022
I'm in My 40s and I've Never Gotten Injectables—Here Are the Under-$20 Products I Swear By for Keeping My Skin Fresh Instead
Society seems to be at a tipping point with anti-aging. Though Botox and other injectables…
By Melanie LaForce
2 Foolproof, Makeup Artist-Approved Methods for Creating a Smudge-Free Cat Eye on Mature Skin
September 21, 2022
2 Foolproof, Makeup Artist-Approved Methods for Creating a Smudge-Free Cat Eye on Mature Skin
The perfect cat eye, with its great sense of drama and a lineage that extends…
By Karen Resta
This Fan-Favorite Powder Is Beloved by Makeup Artists, and Now You Can Get It Talc-Free
September 15, 2022
This Fan-Favorite Powder Is Beloved by Makeup Artists, and Now You Can Get It Talc-Free
Quick poll: What’s your makeup mood this season? Are you deep-diving into glam tutorials on…
By Well+Good Editors
Clinique Just Launched a Lip Gloss Version of Its Most Iconic, Always-Sold-Out Lipstick Shade—And It Really Does Look Good on Everyone
September 14, 2022
Clinique Just Launched a Lip Gloss Version of Its Most Iconic, Always-Sold-Out Lipstick Shade—And It Really Does Look Good on Everyone
Last summer, TikTok did what it seems to do better than any space on the…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
9 Fall Beauty Essentials You Can Get From Saks for Under $100 That Actually Work
September 13, 2022
9 Fall Beauty Essentials You Can Get From Saks for Under $100 That Actually Work
Remember the giddy feeling of early fall when you'd stock up on new notebooks and…
By Well+Good Editors
There's a Lot of Hype Around Hundreds of Celebrity Beauty Brands, but These 11 Are *Actually* Worth It
September 12, 2022
There's a Lot of Hype Around Hundreds of Celebrity Beauty Brands, but These 11 Are *Actually* Worth It
These days, it feels kind of weird when a celebrity doesn’t have a beauty brand.…
By Marie Lodi
This 'Bulletproof' Mascara Didn't Smudge or Flake After 36 Hours—And Multiple Dips in the Ocean
September 12, 2022
This 'Bulletproof' Mascara Didn't Smudge or Flake After 36 Hours—And Multiple Dips in the Ocean
I’ve tested a lot of mascaras in my day. Not only do I have a…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
PSA: This Internet-Beloved Beauty Brand Just Launched Its First-Ever Mascara, and It's Worth Every Penny
September 08, 2022
PSA: This Internet-Beloved Beauty Brand Just Launched Its First-Ever Mascara, and It's Worth Every Penny
Most days, I'm wearing minimal to no makeup, but when I do reach for my…
By Kayla Hui
I May Be Over 40, but I Will *Never* Stop Wearing Bright, Colorful Makeup—Here's Why
September 06, 2022
I May Be Over 40, but I Will *Never* Stop Wearing Bright, Colorful Makeup—Here's Why
Recently, I came across an advertisement for a line of makeup specifically meant for “mature”…
By Katy Kostakis
100K Five-Star Reviews Confirm That This $9 Concealer 'Instantly Erases' Dark Circles Better Than Luxury Formulas
September 02, 2022
100K Five-Star Reviews Confirm That This $9 Concealer 'Instantly Erases' Dark Circles Better Than Luxury Formulas
Feeling drowsy? The right under-eye concealer can be like a shot of espresso for your…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
How To Make Acne Totally Invisible Under Makeup With the 'Sticky Method'
August 30, 2022
How To Make Acne Totally Invisible Under Makeup With the 'Sticky Method'
You've got a honking red pimple that just won't go away. And what's worse, try…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'Skin Tints' Will Even Out Your Complexion In 20 Seconds Flat—Here Are 11 We Can't Stop Buying
August 30, 2022
'Skin Tints' Will Even Out Your Complexion In 20 Seconds Flat—Here Are 11 We Can't Stop Buying
Chalk it up to pared-down pandemic beauty routines or the fatigue of overly-filtered faces on…
By Audrey Noble
People Always Said I 'Shouldn't Wear Powder Foundation' After I Hit 40, But These 5 Products Proved Them Wrong
August 29, 2022
People Always Said I 'Shouldn't Wear Powder Foundation' After I Hit 40, But These 5 Products Proved Them Wrong
When I turned 40, I started thinking more about the kind of makeup I used. …
By Jen Bramon
Sephora's 'Yoda of Foundation Matching' Shares Her 3 Rules for Finding the Perfect Shade Every Time
August 26, 2022
Sephora's 'Yoda of Foundation Matching' Shares Her 3 Rules for Finding the Perfect Shade Every Time
When shopping for new makeup, there are a few staples you know you can pick…
By Jordan Goldberg
I Tried Sarah Hyland's Wedding Concealer, and It Kept My Complexion Even for 16+ Sweaty Hours
August 25, 2022
I Tried Sarah Hyland's Wedding Concealer, and It Kept My Complexion Even for 16+ Sweaty Hours
When Charlotte Tilbury was developing her new Beautiful Skin Concealer ($33), her goal was simple:…
By Zoe Weiner
A Cosmetic Chemist Says TikTok's 'Water Foundation' Hack Is Total B.S.—Here's What To Try Instead
August 24, 2022
A Cosmetic Chemist Says TikTok's 'Water Foundation' Hack Is Total B.S.—Here's What To Try Instead
Dewy skin is in, and in a sea of nourishing skin tints and foundation-moisturizer hybrids,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Subtle Bronzing Balm Makes Extending Your Natural, Summer Glow Easier Than Ever
August 17, 2022
This Subtle Bronzing Balm Makes Extending Your Natural, Summer Glow Easier Than Ever
In the dark ages between 2008-2012, I had a toxic relationship with tanning beds. I…
By Francesca Krempa
This Buzzy Brand Just Launched a Skin Tint That Evens Out Your Complexion Without the Heaviness of Foundation
August 16, 2022
This Buzzy Brand Just Launched a Skin Tint That Evens Out Your Complexion Without the Heaviness of Foundation
Real talk: I hate foundation. If I'm being totally honest, I'm not a makeup fan…
By Francesca Krempa
Luxury Brands Are Going 'Sustainable,' But Is It Really Making a Difference?
August 15, 2022
Luxury Brands Are Going 'Sustainable,' But Is It Really Making a Difference?
When you're shopping for a luxury beauty product, you want the luxury experience. But though…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Caffeine-Infused Makeup Gives My Skin the Sort of Sun-Kissed Glow I Thought I Needed an Actual Beach to Achieve
August 10, 2022
This Caffeine-Infused Makeup Gives My Skin the Sort of Sun-Kissed Glow I Thought I Needed an Actual Beach to Achieve
Lately, I've found myself harking back to childhood memories of summer visits to my relatives…
By Isabella Sarlija
Black People Are Embracing a Deep, Sun-Kissed Glow With Bronzer and Self-Tanner—Here Are The Products That Are Helping Us Do It
August 08, 2022
Black People Are Embracing a Deep, Sun-Kissed Glow With Bronzer and Self-Tanner—Here Are The Products That Are Helping Us Do It
I remember being in college and having a salesperson swear up and down that the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and These Are the 3 Golden Rules for Faking a Smooth Finish on Textured Skin'
August 04, 2022
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and These Are the 3 Golden Rules for Faking a Smooth Finish on Textured Skin'
Whether it's wrinkles, acne scars, or enlarged pores, everyone has a bit of texture on…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Viral Luxury Fragrance Now Comes in Body Oil Form, and It's Less Than a Third of the Price
August 02, 2022
This Viral Luxury Fragrance Now Comes in Body Oil Form, and It's Less Than a Third of the Price
If you are even a little bit aware of perfume trends, you’ve likely heard of…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Forest-Inspired Fragrances Can Calm Anxiety and Fight Brain Fog—Here Are 6 of Our New Favorites
August 01, 2022
Forest-Inspired Fragrances Can Calm Anxiety and Fight Brain Fog—Here Are 6 of Our New Favorites
Who hasn’t been guilty of scrolling through social on their phone while watching TV and…
By Celia Shatzman
Makeup Has an Accessibility Problem—Selma Blair and Guide Beauty Are Working To Change That
August 01, 2022
Makeup Has an Accessibility Problem—Selma Blair and Guide Beauty Are Working To Change That
Selma Blair grew up loving to play with makeup. But her relationship with it—and beauty…
By Audrey Noble
"Signature Scents" Have Taken on a Whole New Meaning With These Emotion-Enhancing Perfumes
July 28, 2022
"Signature Scents" Have Taken on a Whole New Meaning With These Emotion-Enhancing Perfumes
The days of wearing a single signature scent are long gone. Now, it’s all about…
By Celia Shatzman
6 (Very Sweaty) Editors Share Their Favorite Skin-Enhancing Makeup for When It's Simply Too Hot for Foundation
July 26, 2022
6 (Very Sweaty) Editors Share Their Favorite Skin-Enhancing Makeup for When It's Simply Too Hot for Foundation
This week in New York City, temps have been nearing 100°F with the type of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These 'Rolls Royce of Makeup Brushes' Make Foundation Application to My 41-Year-Old Skin Effortless
July 21, 2022
These 'Rolls Royce of Makeup Brushes' Make Foundation Application to My 41-Year-Old Skin Effortless
Over the two decades or so that I’ve been doing my own makeup, I’ve used…
By Marie Lodi
The Very Best Mascaras for Short Lashes, According to Professional Makeup Artists
July 17, 2022
The Very Best Mascaras for Short Lashes, According to Professional Makeup Artists
If you were born with full, long lashes, then congrats to you. The rest of…
By Marie Lodi
This Derm-Approved Lash Growth Serum Has 22,000 Five-Star Reviews, and Right Now It's 30% Off
July 13, 2022
This Derm-Approved Lash Growth Serum Has 22,000 Five-Star Reviews, and Right Now It's 30% Off
When we '90s kids used to imagine what the 2020s would be like, it was…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'Oxygen-Infused' Foundation Derms Recommend Is Also the One Margot Robbie Swears By—And Right Now It's 15% Off
July 13, 2022
The 'Oxygen-Infused' Foundation Derms Recommend Is Also the One Margot Robbie Swears By—And Right Now It's 15% Off
In case you needed another reason to do some online beauty shopping during the Prime…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
The Tinted Sunscreen Hailey Bieber Wears Everyday Every Day Is Also the One Derms Can't Stop Recommending
July 12, 2022
The Tinted Sunscreen Hailey Bieber Wears Everyday Every Day Is Also the One Derms Can't Stop Recommending
When I met Hailey Bieber at a beauty event back in 2018, the first thing…
By Zoe Weiner
Makeup Artists Don't Go a Day Without Using These 7 Lip Balms for Thin Lips
July 08, 2022
Makeup Artists Don't Go a Day Without Using These 7 Lip Balms for Thin Lips
In the last decade, big, plump-ified lips have been à la mode (see: Kendall Jenner…
By Kells McPhillips
Honest Beauty’s New Concealer Was Inspired By an Important Piece of Advice from Jessica Alba's Mom
July 08, 2022
Honest Beauty’s New Concealer Was Inspired By an Important Piece of Advice from Jessica Alba's Mom
Jessica Alba’s love of beauty began with her makeup-maximalist mom, Cathy Jensen, and her red-lipstick-loving…
By Kiara Thomas
Found: 3 Medium-Coverage Foundations That Will Even Your Skin Tone Without Clogging Your Pores
July 07, 2022
Found: 3 Medium-Coverage Foundations That Will Even Your Skin Tone Without Clogging Your Pores
Picking out a foundation that offers solid coverage without clogging your pores can feel like…
By Kiara Thomas
I've Tested Nearly Every Luxury Foundation on the Market, but This $7 Drugstore Buy Is the One I Use Every Day
June 29, 2022
I've Tested Nearly Every Luxury Foundation on the Market, but This $7 Drugstore Buy Is the One I Use Every Day
Searching for the "perfect" foundation for your complexion is a largely personal journey, and there…
By Zoe Weiner
I Tried At-Home Brow Lamination, and My Eyebrows Have Never Looked Better
June 28, 2022
I Tried At-Home Brow Lamination, and My Eyebrows Have Never Looked Better
My brows are my weakness. Even when the rest of my face is totally bare,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
‘I’ve Been an Ophthalmologist for 25 Years, and These Common Beauty Practices Are Messing With Your Eye Health’
June 17, 2022
‘I’ve Been an Ophthalmologist for 25 Years, and These Common Beauty Practices Are Messing With Your Eye Health’
The thin skin around the eyes is among the most delicate on your whole body,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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