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I'm a Sephora beauty director, and I just can't hide how great these 4 concealers are
February 16, 2020
I'm a Sephora beauty director, and I just can't hide how great these 4 concealers are
In the best of skin times and the worst of skin times, I have always,…
By Kells McPhillips
Transform your favorite powder foundation into a tint with this 1-step hack
February 13, 2020
Transform your favorite powder foundation into a tint with this 1-step hack
My skin is as sad and dry as unbuttered toast, and achieving a luminous glow…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A tube of this $5 drugstore mascara sells every 16 seconds
February 12, 2020
A tube of this $5 drugstore mascara sells every 16 seconds
There are the products you buy exclusively at the drugstore, and then there are those…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This is the most 'breathable' type of foundation, according to a cosmetic chemist
February 10, 2020
This is the most 'breathable' type of foundation, according to a cosmetic chemist
For days when you don't feel like wearing a ton of makeup, but want that…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to tell longwear makeup products from those that'll peace out in 2 seconds
February 09, 2020
How to tell longwear makeup products from those that'll peace out in 2 seconds
Whether you have a long day ahead or your skin is so oily your makeup…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 concealer myths standing between you and flawless application
February 04, 2020
6 concealer myths standing between you and flawless application
Concealer is the most hardworking multitasker of all time. A product that can brighten under-eye…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a Sephora beauty director and these are the 4 best foundations money can buy
February 02, 2020
I'm a Sephora beauty director and these are the 4 best foundations money can buy
I've always considered myself a tinted moisturizer devotee, but after two minutes on the phone…
By Kells McPhillips
Cult-favorite skin care sells every second—what makes it so much better than the rest?
January 31, 2020
Cult-favorite skin care sells every second—what makes it so much better than the rest?
“There’s an entire Instagram account dedicated to people who want to buy this perfume,” my…
By Arden Fanning Andrews
I have dry skin, and this is the only tinted moisturizer I wear all winter
January 30, 2020
I have dry skin, and this is the only tinted moisturizer I wear all winter
As a beauty editor, I hate to play favorites with my products. Usually, as soon…
By Zoe Weiner
6 foundation myths makeup artists want you to stop believing right now
January 28, 2020
6 foundation myths makeup artists want you to stop believing right now
Foundation is makeup's most confusing category, and the cringe-worthy photos we've all got of ourselves…
By Zoe Weiner
The CBD lip balm benefits dermatologists want you to know about
January 28, 2020
The CBD lip balm benefits dermatologists want you to know about
You can find CBD in practically every product imaginable. Sometimes, it's serving an actual purpose…
By Rachel Lapidos
Get bushy brows in 1 minute flat, courtesy of the brow king himself
January 22, 2020
Get bushy brows in 1 minute flat, courtesy of the brow king himself
People are willing to do whatever it takes for the sake of gorgeous brows. First…
By Zoe Weiner
The best-selling foundations at Sephora all have one thing in common
January 22, 2020
The best-selling foundations at Sephora all have one thing in common
With brands like Glossier taking a minimalist approach to makeup, we're seeing the "no makeup…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Cut your makeup routine down to a single step with these primer-foundation hybrids that last all day
January 19, 2020
Cut your makeup routine down to a single step with these primer-foundation hybrids that last all day
If I'm taking the time to put on foundation (... which happens, at best, once…
By Zoe Weiner
I never thought I'd have full eyebrows, but brow lamination changed that for me
January 13, 2020
I never thought I'd have full eyebrows, but brow lamination changed that for me
Even though my waxer once told me that my eyebrows were a beautiful color in…
By Francesca Krempa
Forget everything you think you know about primers—these launches don't feel a thing like makeup
January 10, 2020
Forget everything you think you know about primers—these launches don't feel a thing like makeup
A makeup primer, much like a setting spray, has always felt to me like a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Live by these 3 rules for smooth foundation coverage if you’ve got flaky skin
January 06, 2020
Live by these 3 rules for smooth foundation coverage if you’ve got flaky skin
Trying to apply foundation to dry, flaky skin is kind of like slathering butter onto…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 5 best primers for oily skin a makeup artist recommends
January 03, 2020
The 5 best primers for oily skin a makeup artist recommends
I remember the first time I tried using a primer underneath my foundation; it was…
By Allie Flinn
8 Nourishing Lip Oils That Make Your Lips Shine Without Feeling Sticky
December 31, 2019
8 Nourishing Lip Oils That Make Your Lips Shine Without Feeling Sticky
We're thankfully living during a time when most-every product in our makeup bags is skin-friendly.…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best biodegradable glitter makeup that will have you sparkling well into the new year
December 28, 2019
The best biodegradable glitter makeup that will have you sparkling well into the new year
The 1980s may have been known as "the glitter days" (in the words of Joey…
By Zoe Weiner
Ready your cart: These are the absolute best beauty launches of 2019
December 25, 2019
Ready your cart: These are the absolute best beauty launches of 2019
In June 2019, the global beauty market was valued at $532 billion dollars—and it's growing faster…
By Zoe Weiner
This natural mascara can withstand a Bikram yoga class
December 24, 2019
This natural mascara can withstand a Bikram yoga class
I'm (perhaps clinically) addicted to hot yoga. It's more than just my workout: It's my…
By Erin Bunch
These 5 beauty products have been drugstore best-sellers for two years in a row—and they're all under $11
December 24, 2019
These 5 beauty products have been drugstore best-sellers for two years in a row—and they're all under $11
I'm a sucker for a best-seller list, especially when it involves beauty products. If a product…
By Rachel Lapidos
Drop the contour: This highlighter hack will sculpt your face like none other
December 21, 2019
Drop the contour: This highlighter hack will sculpt your face like none other
Highlighter is one of those beauty products, like red lipstick and liquid eyeliner, that can…
By Zoe Weiner
Tap these six products to nail the natural holiday makeup look (and it only takes five minutes)
December 20, 2019
Tap these six products to nail the natural holiday makeup look (and it only takes five minutes)
You've got shopping to finish, gifts to wrap, and parties to attend—so the last thing…
By Well+Good Editors
CoverGirl is launching clean makeup, including a $10 "skin milk" foundation we can't put down
December 16, 2019
CoverGirl is launching clean makeup, including a $10 "skin milk" foundation we can't put down
As more and more makeup products straddle both the makeup and skin-care categories, it's becoming…
By Rachel Lapidos
The sneaky reason your waterproof eyeliner isn't staying put
December 13, 2019
The sneaky reason your waterproof eyeliner isn't staying put
The eternal dilemma: No matter what type of eyeliner I use or how meticulously I…
By Erin Bunch
The most popular mascara in the U.S. sells a tube every 3 seconds, and only costs $5
December 12, 2019
The most popular mascara in the U.S. sells a tube every 3 seconds, and only costs $5
There are certain beauty products that stand the test of time. In my case, the…
By Zoe Weiner
The answers to Google's top-trending makeup questions of 2019
December 11, 2019
The answers to Google's top-trending makeup questions of 2019
A person's search history can reveal a lot about them. Like, do they prefer hot…
By Kells McPhillips
The future of beauty is sustainable—and consumers won’t have it any other way
December 10, 2019
The future of beauty is sustainable—and consumers won’t have it any other way
The personal care industry produces about 120 billion packages every year, a staggering number that…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 makeup buys that make me *actually* want to wear makeup on the reg
December 09, 2019
6 makeup buys that make me *actually* want to wear makeup on the reg
When it comes to makeup, there are those of us who live for new shades…
By Rachel Lapidos
This sheer black lipstick can transform *any* shade into the perfect wintery hue
December 07, 2019
This sheer black lipstick can transform *any* shade into the perfect wintery hue
I know I promised to tone it down with fancy goth sh--t after I asked…
By Mary Grace Garis
This mirror makes putting on your makeup in bad lighting a thing of the past
December 05, 2019
This mirror makes putting on your makeup in bad lighting a thing of the past
According to an old proverb I found on Quotes.com, "The best mirror of all is…
By Zoe Weiner
Superbugs are crawling all over your favorite cosmetics—here's how to get rid of them
December 03, 2019
Superbugs are crawling all over your favorite cosmetics—here's how to get rid of them
I've used the same old makeup palette since December 2014. It features three different sparkly…
By Kells McPhillips
How to upgrade your summer foundation for winter without having to buy a new bottle
December 01, 2019
How to upgrade your summer foundation for winter without having to buy a new bottle
Each November, there's that dreaded moment when you go to apply your foundation and realize,…
By Zoe Weiner
Summer Fridays and 5 more beauty brands that reward you for recycling empty containers
November 18, 2019
Summer Fridays and 5 more beauty brands that reward you for recycling empty containers
Your skin might be loving all the new skin-care products you try every month, but…
By Tehrene Firman
All our beauty editors use this tinted lip balm and there's now a party-ready shade
November 18, 2019
All our beauty editors use this tinted lip balm and there's now a party-ready shade
Red lipstick gets a bad rap for being high maintenance, but I swear up and…
By Ali Finney
This cult-fave lip balm brand is about to be your lipstick of choice too
November 15, 2019
This cult-fave lip balm brand is about to be your lipstick of choice too
If you could peer into beauty influencers' cosmetics cabinets, I can almost guarantee that you'd…
By Rachel Lapidos
The pro-approved secret for removing lipstick without wrecking your pout
November 14, 2019
The pro-approved secret for removing lipstick without wrecking your pout
I consider myself a pro at washing my face. I spend at least two minutes…
By Rachel Lapidos
If I could use only one makeup product for the rest of my life, it’d be this $18 foundation stick
November 07, 2019
If I could use only one makeup product for the rest of my life, it’d be this $18 foundation stick
I remember the day the Flesh Beauty foundation sticks came across my desk. It was…
By Rachel Lapidos
Is working out (and getting really sweaty) going to ruin my eyelash extensions?
November 05, 2019
Is working out (and getting really sweaty) going to ruin my eyelash extensions?
I like to think of myself as a low-maintenance person (cut to: my entire family…
By Allie Flinn
8 rollerball fragrances that make wearing scent super subtle
November 03, 2019
8 rollerball fragrances that make wearing scent super subtle
As a newfound fragrance convert (thank you, Dedcool Taunt!), I've become somewhat of a perfume…
By Rachel Lapidos
These $9 lip balms make the perfect gloss, so get ready to shine
November 03, 2019
These $9 lip balms make the perfect gloss, so get ready to shine
First the world fell in love with Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask ($14)—one sells every minute.…
By Tehrene Firman
The most hydrating foundation money can buy, according to makeup artists
October 31, 2019
The most hydrating foundation money can buy, according to makeup artists
To me, the thought of plastering goopy foundation onto dry skin evokes the same response…
By Zoe Weiner
The best brow hack for whatever arch you’re trying to achieve
October 31, 2019
The best brow hack for whatever arch you’re trying to achieve
Since there's no such thing as an eyebrow positivity movement (yet), I feel I can…
By Erin Bunch
7 cruelty-free drugstore cosmetics your face (and wallet) will thank you for
October 30, 2019
7 cruelty-free drugstore cosmetics your face (and wallet) will thank you for
I’m a stickler for cruelty-free makeup. I simply won't purchase or use any cosmetics that…
By Francesca Krempa
This drugstore concealer is the best thing to happen to my under-eyes since Tarte Shape Tape
October 25, 2019
This drugstore concealer is the best thing to happen to my under-eyes since Tarte Shape Tape
Up until this morning, I hadn't touched a tube of concealer since middle school. Not…
By Kells McPhillips
Keep foundation from sliding off your face by noon with these pro-approved hacks
October 24, 2019
Keep foundation from sliding off your face by noon with these pro-approved hacks
Personally, I like to envision a world in which women no longer feel the need…
By Erin Bunch
I tried a NASA-inspired, temperature-regulated makeup bag—here's what I thought
October 23, 2019
I tried a NASA-inspired, temperature-regulated makeup bag—here's what I thought
Technological beauty advancements have definitely taken an interesting turn in 2019, as skin-care micro-fridges and…
By Courtney Leiva
CVS is the first drugstore to allow makeup swatching in the beauty aisles
October 22, 2019
CVS is the first drugstore to allow makeup swatching in the beauty aisles
As I waltzed down the newly revamped beauty aisles of a CVS store in New…
By Rachel Lapidos
You can now “microneedle” foundation and we are *all* about it
October 22, 2019
You can now “microneedle” foundation and we are *all* about it
Technology has gotten pretty creative in figuring out how to make your fave makeup products…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 looks that prove iridescent makeup is actually wearable
October 22, 2019
4 looks that prove iridescent makeup is actually wearable
It's prime time to play with makeup. Call it the Euphoria effect, or the more updated way…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 pro tricks to smooth out uneven texture with your makeup
October 18, 2019
3 pro tricks to smooth out uneven texture with your makeup
There's nothing more frustrating than trying to cover an uneven skin texture with your makeup,…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to color-match your lipstick to find your perfect neutral shade
October 17, 2019
How to color-match your lipstick to find your perfect neutral shade
When I hear "color matching," I think of finding the just-right foundation shade, looking for…
By Rachel Lapidos
Blush draping is the under-the-radar way to sculpt your face without any contour
October 14, 2019
Blush draping is the under-the-radar way to sculpt your face without any contour
Typically, when I want to give my face more of a sculpted look, I'll either…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best-of-the-best foundations for every skin condition, from acne to eczema
October 09, 2019
The best-of-the-best foundations for every skin condition, from acne to eczema
Fact: A lot of inconveniences can be blamed on Mercury retrograde, but being late for…
By Marianne Mychaskiw
The only beauty tool you need to look wide-awake in 30-seconds flat
October 08, 2019
The only beauty tool you need to look wide-awake in 30-seconds flat
You know those mornings when you wake up, look in the mirror, and are legitimately…
By Zoe Weiner
It sounds super extra, but here's why it's good to have more than 1 foundation
October 08, 2019
It sounds super extra, but here's why it's good to have more than 1 foundation
When someone asks me what my favorite foundation is, I panic at the thought of…
By Zoe Weiner
This is the most Googled drugstore makeup brand in the U.S.—here are the 5 items to buy
October 07, 2019
This is the most Googled drugstore makeup brand in the U.S.—here are the 5 items to buy
If someone were to check my Google history, they'd find any variety of searches on…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 things a perfumer wants you to know about fragrance, including the 1 wrong way to spritz it
October 07, 2019
5 things a perfumer wants you to know about fragrance, including the 1 wrong way to spritz it
Confession: I don't wear perfume. In part, this is because I grew up with a…
By Erin Bunch
Liquid eyeshadow is the time-saving, zero-skills-required way to open your eyes
October 06, 2019
Liquid eyeshadow is the time-saving, zero-skills-required way to open your eyes
When I was in high school, I belonged to a dance team led by a…
By Erin Bunch
What makes a good foundation brush? We asked makeup artists
October 06, 2019
What makes a good foundation brush? We asked makeup artists
I use my fingers to apply (my often mis-matched) foundation. I'm not all that embarrassed…
By Erin Bunch
I swapped my $514 makeup routine for an $83 one from the drugstore
October 03, 2019
I swapped my $514 makeup routine for an $83 one from the drugstore
One of the biggest perks of being a beauty editor is that part of my literal…
By Zoe Weiner
A beauty editor's definitive ranking of every product and service for sparse brows
October 02, 2019
A beauty editor's definitive ranking of every product and service for sparse brows
My brows are what you'd call...sparse. They're there—I'm not the product of '90s over-tweezing, and…
By Ali Finney
The $23 Korean tabletop makeup organizer Redditors can't stop talking about
October 01, 2019
The $23 Korean tabletop makeup organizer Redditors can't stop talking about
Whether you're a fan or not, you can't deny that cosmetics queen Kylie Jenner sure…
By Tehrene Firman
The 3 surprising parts of your face where you should always go light on foundation
September 30, 2019
The 3 surprising parts of your face where you should always go light on foundation
Your foundation is the base of your entire makeup look, so if your application's not…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
September 29, 2019
I'm a yoga instructor and I have to get ready without a shower—these are my secrets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9mlNKygsY Pulling off the transition from "sweaty mess at the gym" to "fresh-faced glowing angel"…
By Allie Flinn
Makeup artists say nothing wakes your face up quicker than a swipe of this (and it’s not concealer)
September 29, 2019
Makeup artists say nothing wakes your face up quicker than a swipe of this (and it’s not concealer)
I may not wear foundation or eyeshadow or lipstick every day, but I always swipe…
By Rachel Lapidos
I've tried hundreds of natural mascaras, and this is the only one that doesn't make me look like a racoon
September 29, 2019
I've tried hundreds of natural mascaras, and this is the only one that doesn't make me look like a racoon
I've always had a bone to pick with natural mascaras. Traditionally, every one I'd ever…
By Zoe Weiner
The single most important hack for when your foundation no longer matches your skin
September 27, 2019
The single most important hack for when your foundation no longer matches your skin
Even after going through an impressive amount of sunscreen over the summer, all those beach…
By Tehrene Firman
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
September 23, 2019
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
Crying is completely natural—at home, during your commute, at the office—and there's no shame in…
By Allie Flinn
The light-as-air CC creams that even out your skin tone better than foundation
September 23, 2019
The light-as-air CC creams that even out your skin tone better than foundation
At the end of summer each year, what most complexions are left with is discoloration…
By Rebecca Norris
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