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Finally: A Lipstick That's Pigmented Enough, You Only Need One Swipe for the Most Gorgeous Pop of Red
February 28, 2022
Finally: A Lipstick That's Pigmented Enough, You Only Need One Swipe for the Most Gorgeous Pop of Red
Ever since my mom let me wear lipstick for Picture Day in the first grade,…
By Marie Lodi
I'm Giving Up My Beloved Full Coverage Foundation for This Skin Tint
February 27, 2022
I'm Giving Up My Beloved Full Coverage Foundation for This Skin Tint
No makeup-makeup. A dewy finish. Natural-looking skin. These were makeup selling points that my beauty…
By Marie Lodi
These Are the Very Best No-Smudge, No-Budge Eyeliners if You Have Oily Lids
February 27, 2022
These Are the Very Best No-Smudge, No-Budge Eyeliners if You Have Oily Lids
If you’ve ever drawn on an immaculate cat-eye and then stepped back to admire your…
By Marie Lodi
This 2-In-1 Setting Spray Always Keeps My Skin Hydrated and Winged Liner Fresh Hours Later
February 25, 2022
This 2-In-1 Setting Spray Always Keeps My Skin Hydrated and Winged Liner Fresh Hours Later
When it comes to makeup, it isn’t just the shade of foundation you need to…
By Taylor Bell
Found: A $10 Dior Lip Oil Dupe That Hydrates and Softens Lips While You Wear It
February 24, 2022
Found: A $10 Dior Lip Oil Dupe That Hydrates and Softens Lips While You Wear It
I think we can all agree that lip gloss has come a loooong way from…
By Francesca Krempa
Both Dermatologists and Estheticians Agree You Should Only Be Using These Foundations if You Have Sensitive Skin
February 19, 2022
Both Dermatologists and Estheticians Agree You Should Only Be Using These Foundations if You Have Sensitive Skin
Choosing a foundation for sensitive skin can often be a tricky process—as if we needed…
By Taylor Bell
This Lip Balm Hydrates, Plumps, and Adds a Pop of Color to Lips—All in a Single Swipe
February 17, 2022
This Lip Balm Hydrates, Plumps, and Adds a Pop of Color to Lips—All in a Single Swipe
Over the last few months, I’ve become somewhat of a connoisseur in lip balms. The…
By Taylor Bell
The Ilia Foundation With a 5K-Person Waitlist Is Back With a New Hydrating, Acne-Fighting Formula
February 15, 2022
The Ilia Foundation With a 5K-Person Waitlist Is Back With a New Hydrating, Acne-Fighting Formula
As a commerce editor who tests thousands of products every year, I've come across many,…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
This Simple Pre-Foundation Step Will Make Even the Driest Winter Skin Look Lit from Within
February 07, 2022
This Simple Pre-Foundation Step Will Make Even the Driest Winter Skin Look Lit from Within
Cold winter air can zap the life out of anyone's complexion, but even more so…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Mascara Fakes Falsies in Two Swipes—And Makes My Lashes Feel Ultra Soft
February 04, 2022
This Mascara Fakes Falsies in Two Swipes—And Makes My Lashes Feel Ultra Soft
For the past 15-ish years, I’ve been a diehard Chanel mascara stan (well before the…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This Barely-There Foundation Is Infused With Derms' Favorite Hydrating Ingredient
February 04, 2022
This Barely-There Foundation Is Infused With Derms' Favorite Hydrating Ingredient
For a dewy complexion that'll actually last, look no further. I'd like to introduce you…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'I'm a 74-Year-Old Makeup Artist—These Are the Three Products I Swear By for Creating a 5-Minute Face'
February 02, 2022
'I'm a 74-Year-Old Makeup Artist—These Are the Three Products I Swear By for Creating a 5-Minute Face'
As we get older, our skin needs more moisture—and it can be challenging to find…
By Jordan Goldberg
The Viral Rare Beauty Mascara Enhances Your Lashes Even After You Take It Off
January 31, 2022
The Viral Rare Beauty Mascara Enhances Your Lashes Even After You Take It Off
I often treat my mascaras like flings. I'll fall madly in love with one for…
By Zoe Weiner
A Bottle of the $6 Nail Polish Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Love Sells Every Minute
January 31, 2022
A Bottle of the $6 Nail Polish Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Love Sells Every Minute
With every minute that passes, 250 babies are born, 11,319 UPS packages are delivered (just…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and These Are the 6 Products You'll Never Regret Spending Money On'
January 28, 2022
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and These Are the 6 Products You'll Never Regret Spending Money On'
Experimenting with makeup is great, but there's something especially fulfilling about falling in love with…
By Jordan Goldberg
7 Chinese-Owned Beauty Brands You Should Shop for Lunar New Year—And Beyond
January 28, 2022
7 Chinese-Owned Beauty Brands You Should Shop for Lunar New Year—And Beyond
February 1 marks the Lunar New Year, and for over two weeks, people around the…
By Francesca Krempa
This Single Skin-Care Step Will Keep Concealer from Caking on Even the Driest Winter Skin
January 27, 2022
This Single Skin-Care Step Will Keep Concealer from Caking on Even the Driest Winter Skin
There are a lot of side effects that come along with dry, winter skin (itching!…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This 'Perfecting Complexion' Stick Lets You Apply Foundation *and* Concealer in a Single 10-Second Step
January 26, 2022
This 'Perfecting Complexion' Stick Lets You Apply Foundation *and* Concealer in a Single 10-Second Step
I've recently fallen in love with Merit, a beauty brand with the ultimate goal of…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
These Under-$15 Lip Plumpers Give You Fuller Lips in 5 Seconds Flat
January 22, 2022
These Under-$15 Lip Plumpers Give You Fuller Lips in 5 Seconds Flat
If you were alive in the early 2000s, you might recall a little beauty product…
By Marie Lodi
Zendaya's Go-To Foundation Is Made for Anyone Who 'Hates Foundation'
January 21, 2022
Zendaya's Go-To Foundation Is Made for Anyone Who 'Hates Foundation'
Euphoria fans know all too well how powerful an over-the-top makeup look can be. But…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Makeup Artist's 3-Step Routine for Mature Skin Will Get You Out the Door in 5 Minutes Flat
January 19, 2022
A Makeup Artist's 3-Step Routine for Mature Skin Will Get You Out the Door in 5 Minutes Flat
Whether you’re always on the go or simply someone who prefers to use fewer products,…
By Jordan Goldberg
I Thought About Going Back to Lash Extensions, but This Mascara Changed My Mind
January 18, 2022
I Thought About Going Back to Lash Extensions, but This Mascara Changed My Mind
People who are born with full lashes, I hope you know how lucky you are.…
By Marie Lodi
'I'm an Esthetician, and Here's Everything You Need to Know About Lip Blushing'
January 14, 2022
'I'm an Esthetician, and Here's Everything You Need to Know About Lip Blushing'
This one goes out to everyone who loses their lip balm at the bottom of…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
The Internet Made Me Buy the World's First Color-Changing Blush Oil, and I Can't Stop Wearing It
January 12, 2022
The Internet Made Me Buy the World's First Color-Changing Blush Oil, and I Can't Stop Wearing It
Ever since I was little, I’ve had a thing for blush. While it’s not as…
By Marie Lodi
Ilia Just Launched an Even *More* Hydrating Version of Its Bestselling Lip Mask
January 11, 2022
Ilia Just Launched an Even *More* Hydrating Version of Its Bestselling Lip Mask
Thanks to the freezing New York City temperatures right now,  my lips feel about as…
By Taylor Bell
7 of the Best Beauty, Skin-Care, and Makeup Tips for People Over 50
January 09, 2022
7 of the Best Beauty, Skin-Care, and Makeup Tips for People Over 50
As we get older, so many things about ourselves change—our perspective on life, priorities, goals,…
By Jessica Estrada
This Lash-Serum-Meets-Mascara Will Amp Up Your Lashes and Help Promote Grow
January 02, 2022
This Lash-Serum-Meets-Mascara Will Amp Up Your Lashes and Help Promote Grow
The unicorn of mascaras has the following attributes: it lengthens and fans in the short…
By Kate Hull
These Are the Best Lipsticks That Are Winter Wind *and* Mask-Ready
January 02, 2022
These Are the Best Lipsticks That Are Winter Wind *and* Mask-Ready
My poor lipstick collection. All my beloved cherry reds, hot pinks, and unexpected oranges were…
By Megan McCarty
The 12 Best Eyeliners for Hooded Eyes—Plus the Best Application Techniques From the Pros
December 29, 2021
The 12 Best Eyeliners for Hooded Eyes—Plus the Best Application Techniques From the Pros
Whenever I look at Cher, there’s one thing I always think of (besides her iconic…
By Marie Lodi
The Best Brow Gels That Won't Budge, No Matter How Freezing or Windy It Is
December 26, 2021
The Best Brow Gels That Won't Budge, No Matter How Freezing or Windy It Is
You know the cliche: if eyes are the windows to the soul, eyebrows must be…
By Megan McCarty
5 Foundations Celebrity Makeup Artists Say Won't Give You Flashback
December 26, 2021
5 Foundations Celebrity Makeup Artists Say Won't Give You Flashback
Have you ever worn make-up at night and noticed it looked chalky around your eyes and…
By Taylor Bell
The Eyeliner I Swear By for an Intense Jet Black Cat Eye That Won't Budge Is 20% Off Right Now—I’m Buying 5
December 24, 2021
The Eyeliner I Swear By for an Intense Jet Black Cat Eye That Won't Budge Is 20% Off Right Now—I’m Buying 5
I spent a solid decade looking for the perfect eyeliner. So many formulas are too…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
I Tried Sephora's Best-Selling Concealer, and These Are My Honest Thoughts
December 24, 2021
I Tried Sephora's Best-Selling Concealer, and These Are My Honest Thoughts
As a hard-core no-makeup-makeup stan, concealer is my forever best friend. I love being able…
By Kara Jillian Brown
17 Beauty Products Well+Good Readers Couldn't Stop Shopping in 2021
December 23, 2021
17 Beauty Products Well+Good Readers Couldn't Stop Shopping in 2021
Here at Well+Good, we have the privilege of testing out hundreds of beauty products and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If the Winter Wind Makes You Tear Up, You’ll Need To Get Your Hands on These No-Budge Eyeliners
December 23, 2021
If the Winter Wind Makes You Tear Up, You’ll Need To Get Your Hands on These No-Budge Eyeliners
Come wintertime, we ask a lot of eyeliner. Not only should it provide definition to…
By Megan McCarty
Makeup Artists Say the 'Rule of 3' Ensures You'll Choose the Perfect Under-Eye Concealer Every Time
December 22, 2021
Makeup Artists Say the 'Rule of 3' Ensures You'll Choose the Perfect Under-Eye Concealer Every Time
Not to keep adding to your Sephora shopping list, but if you're using the same…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
A Makeup Artist's 4-Step Guide for Applying Foundation On Top of Dry, Flaky Skin
December 21, 2021
A Makeup Artist's 4-Step Guide for Applying Foundation On Top of Dry, Flaky Skin
Applying makeup to a dry complexion can be tricky, and things get even more complicated…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These Are the Best Concealers for Acne-Prone Skin, According to a Dermatologist
December 19, 2021
These Are the Best Concealers for Acne-Prone Skin, According to a Dermatologist
Finding a good non-comedogenic concealer is one way to avoid breakouts—but let's back up a…
By Marie Lodi
This Primer Is a 'Miracle In a Bottle, Literally' That Makes Foundation More Buildable and Skin More Hydrated
December 19, 2021
This Primer Is a 'Miracle In a Bottle, Literally' That Makes Foundation More Buildable and Skin More Hydrated
The difference between good makeup and great makeup, in my opinion, is a primer. When…
By Taylor Bell
A Single Swipe of Ilia's Illuminator Stick Makes My Dehydrated Winter Skin Look Dewy and Bright
December 18, 2021
A Single Swipe of Ilia's Illuminator Stick Makes My Dehydrated Winter Skin Look Dewy and Bright
Maybe one of my most "why am I like this" habits is filling my gigantic…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
10 Makeup Artist Secrets for Perfect Concealer Application Every Single Time
December 14, 2021
10 Makeup Artist Secrets for Perfect Concealer Application Every Single Time
Makeup is interesting in that although each type of product is designed for a specific…
By Rebecca Norris
This Primer Is a Treasure for Anyone With an Oily T-Zone and Big Pores—And I Have the Photos To Prove It
December 11, 2021
This Primer Is a Treasure for Anyone With an Oily T-Zone and Big Pores—And I Have the Photos To Prove It
Anyone who has oily skin and big pores knows just how crucial a good primer…
By Marie Lodi
I Tried This 'G Spot' Perfume, and It's Basically Sex Appeal in a Bottle
December 07, 2021
I Tried This 'G Spot' Perfume, and It's Basically Sex Appeal in a Bottle
There are a few tried-and-tested moves I've always turned to when I want to feel…
By Zoe Weiner
The Best Drugstore Eyebrow Pencils To Fake a Naturally Full Brow
December 04, 2021
The Best Drugstore Eyebrow Pencils To Fake a Naturally Full Brow
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the brows are just as…
By Marie Lodi
These 3-in-1 'Dew Drops' Leave My Winter Skin Radiant Without a Stitch of Makeup
December 02, 2021
These 3-in-1 'Dew Drops' Leave My Winter Skin Radiant Without a Stitch of Makeup
Captain obvious, here: Everything is harder in the winter. Getting dressed means packing on 15…
By Saanya Ali
'I'm Cardi B's Makeup Artist, and This Is How I'd Spend $175 at Ulta'
November 30, 2021
'I'm Cardi B's Makeup Artist, and This Is How I'd Spend $175 at Ulta'
Have you ever walked into an Ulta store and been overwhelmed by the hundreds of…
By Zoe Weiner
19 Cream Bronzers Makeup Artists Swear By for Perking Up Dull Winter Skin
November 29, 2021
19 Cream Bronzers Makeup Artists Swear By for Perking Up Dull Winter Skin
By the time winter reaches its peak, "sun-kissed" skin is nowhere to be found. Cold…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Non-Drying Concealers To Swipe On During the Driest Months of the Year
November 27, 2021
5 Non-Drying Concealers To Swipe On During the Driest Months of the Year
It's common beauty knowledge that a change of season necessitates refreshing your skin-care products. But…
By Kells McPhillips
Ilia's Black Friday Sale Is Here, and It's Not Playing Around—Get All Your Favorites Deeply Discounted
November 26, 2021
Ilia's Black Friday Sale Is Here, and It's Not Playing Around—Get All Your Favorites Deeply Discounted
There's a reason why Ilia, the no-makeup makeup with better-for-you ingredients, is all over social…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
13 Beauty Writer-Approved Deals To Score on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 26, 2021
13 Beauty Writer-Approved Deals To Score on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
While we all well know you don't have to drop a whole lot of coin for beauty…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Makeup Artist From a Place Where Temps Dip Below Zero, and These Are My Cold-Weather Makeup Essentials'
November 23, 2021
'I'm a Makeup Artist From a Place Where Temps Dip Below Zero, and These Are My Cold-Weather Makeup Essentials'
Growing up in Montana, celebrity makeup artist Mary Irwin learned the importance of protecting her…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 of the Easiest Products To Even Out Your Brows in 60 Seconds or Less
November 22, 2021
4 of the Easiest Products To Even Out Your Brows in 60 Seconds or Less
While I'm a little less aggressive with my brow filling than I was in 2016,…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'My Family Members Have Been Hollywood Makeup Artists for 100-Plus Years—These Are 3 Tricks I Use Consistently'
November 18, 2021
'My Family Members Have Been Hollywood Makeup Artists for 100-Plus Years—These Are 3 Tricks I Use Consistently'
In the makeup world, there are names that rattle off the tongue and really mean…
By Ali Finney
'I’m a Makeup Artist With Sensitive Skin, and This Is How I Spend $200 at Sephora'
November 18, 2021
'I’m a Makeup Artist With Sensitive Skin, and This Is How I Spend $200 at Sephora'
Sephora is *the* spot for everything from makeup to skin care to hair care essentials,…
By Saanya Ali
15 Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Under $15
November 17, 2021
15 Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Under $15
We’ll be vulnerable for a second... It was really hard to not shop while putting this…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
12 of the Best Water-Based Primers That Makeup Artists Say Will Keep Your Foundation From Flaking
November 17, 2021
12 of the Best Water-Based Primers That Makeup Artists Say Will Keep Your Foundation From Flaking
The one thing I won't miss about summer is sweating off my foundation as soon…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Dermatologist and These Are the Only Foundations You Should Use if You Have Psoriasis'
November 16, 2021
'I'm a Dermatologist and These Are the Only Foundations You Should Use if You Have Psoriasis'
Choosing to apply foundation over psoriasis is a personal choice, but if it's something you've…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This No-Fuss Cream Blush Will Make You Look Instantly More Put Together
November 13, 2021
This No-Fuss Cream Blush Will Make You Look Instantly More Put Together
Merit Beauty was founded on the idea of a "five-minute morning"—meaning your morning makeup routine…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
For 'Just Stepped Off the Slopes' Rosy Cheeks, I Tried This Celeb-Beloved Multi-Stick—And I'm Hooked
November 12, 2021
For 'Just Stepped Off the Slopes' Rosy Cheeks, I Tried This Celeb-Beloved Multi-Stick—And I'm Hooked
Frigid temps and frozen toes aside, winter has its upsides. Cozy nights by the fireplace,…
By Francesca Krempa
The Best Hydrating Red Lipsticks That Taylor Swift Would Totally Approve Of
November 12, 2021
The Best Hydrating Red Lipsticks That Taylor Swift Would Totally Approve Of
The reigning queen of the red lip—one Ms. Taylor Swift—has proven that a statement-making smile…
By Saanya Ali
18 Sephora Products That Are Selling So Fast, You'll Want To Snag 'Em ASAP Before They're Out of Stock
November 11, 2021
18 Sephora Products That Are Selling So Fast, You'll Want To Snag 'Em ASAP Before They're Out of Stock
There are some skin-care, makeup, and hair products that are too hard to keep on…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I’m A Makeup Artist, and These Are the Concealers That Will *Actually* Hide the Darkest Under-Eye Circles'
November 10, 2021
'I’m A Makeup Artist, and These Are the Concealers That Will *Actually* Hide the Darkest Under-Eye Circles'
So you’ve got under-eye circles—join the party! You’re definitely not alone with this one, and…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and I Use This 'One Size Fits All' Foundation Every Single Day'
November 09, 2021
'I'm a Makeup Artist, and I Use This 'One Size Fits All' Foundation Every Single Day'
It’s hard for makeup artists to pick favorites—they get to play with so many amazing…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
12 Black-Owned Gift Sets That Should Be on Your Radar All Year Long
November 09, 2021
12 Black-Owned Gift Sets That Should Be on Your Radar All Year Long
The time to start pulling gifts for your loved ones list is now, as we're…
By Taylor Bell
Sensitive Lids? These 10 Eyeshadows Are Perfect for an Irritation-Free Pop of Color
November 08, 2021
Sensitive Lids? These 10 Eyeshadows Are Perfect for an Irritation-Free Pop of Color
Putting on eye makeup is a fun way to express yourself, add a pop of…
By Saanya Ali
Here’s What W+G Editors Actually Bought From Sephora Last Month
November 06, 2021
Here’s What W+G Editors Actually Bought From Sephora Last Month
Here at Well+Good, we get to play with a lot of free samples. We test…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
This $15 Setting Spray Will Make Your Makeup 'Mask Proof'
November 05, 2021
This $15 Setting Spray Will Make Your Makeup 'Mask Proof'
While you might think that applying the correct foundation is the most important part of…
By Taylor Bell
I've Tested Hundreds of Products, and This Is the *Only* Full-Coverage Foundation I’ll Put on My Dry Skin
November 04, 2021
I've Tested Hundreds of Products, and This Is the *Only* Full-Coverage Foundation I’ll Put on My Dry Skin
As a major no-makeup-makeup fan, I only use full-coverage foundation when I'm going for full-on-glam.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 6 Best Concealers for Mature Skin That Makeup Artists Can’t Stop Recommending to Clients Over 50
November 03, 2021
The 6 Best Concealers for Mature Skin That Makeup Artists Can’t Stop Recommending to Clients Over 50
Concealers are the knights in shining armor of your beauty routine. They're there to save…
By Saanya Ali
A Makeup Artist and a Dentist Explain How To Use Lipstick To Make *Any* Teeth Look Whiter
November 01, 2021
A Makeup Artist and a Dentist Explain How To Use Lipstick To Make *Any* Teeth Look Whiter
Here's a fun fact: When it comes to your teeth, there isn’t one shade of…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Charlotte Tilbury Pinkgasm Beauty Light Wand Is Finally Back in Stock After Weeks of Being Sold Out
October 29, 2021
Charlotte Tilbury Pinkgasm Beauty Light Wand Is Finally Back in Stock After Weeks of Being Sold Out
50,000 people have patiently waited for this day to come, and it's finally here: After…
By Zoe Weiner
Jennifer Garner's Go-To Multitasking Cream Blush Is Only $25
October 29, 2021
Jennifer Garner's Go-To Multitasking Cream Blush Is Only $25
Blush can instantly liven up your face, making you look effortlessly radiant. Jennifer Garner knows…
By Kara Jillian Brown
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