Makeup

Kylie Cosmetics has certainly grown in the years since I first purchased from them. This is my review of the Dazzle and Harmony velvet lip kits.

My review of Too Faced's Primed and Poreless Face Primer.

If your nails are breaking or splitting, you either have brittle nails or weak nails. Learn how to protect your nails and finally get the beautiful, strong nails you deserve.

Make hazel eyes look more green! By using cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, you can accent the green specks in your eyes. You can also use green contact lenses to change color if your eyes are brown or blue.

No matter how old you are, a full makeup can still enhance your looks. It’s just a question of knowing which products you need and how to apply them.

If there's any Korean beauty product you should try (and love), it's this one. Tony Moly's Petite Bunny Gloss Bar has something for everyone, and they're so darn cute!

Grow old gracefully with a little help from skincare and makeup. Tips to cover fine lines and wrinkles and tricks to help to reduce the appearance of the aging.

Step-by-step instructions for three lip balms that make great gifts—or that you can enjoy yourself!

This article explores the best ELF dupes for expensive high-end and name-brand makeup. The list includes blush, concealer, Benefit High Beam, and pen liquid eyeliner.

Makeup tips for teens that could use a little advice. The basics of getting them started the smart way. Key advice: Less is more when it comes to makeup, especially for a teenager.

From tips on your wardrobe and accessories to tips on how you can behave, this post is the ultimate guide on how you can be more feminine and become a complete girly girl.

Here's a list of my favorite sensitive, eye makeup product recommendations I regularly use for mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, and foundation.

How can you get rid of nail fungus naturally? There are a number of home remedies that can help relieve the symptom and keep it out from your life.

Finding makeup that lasts is difficult when you have oily skin! This article lists the best products for oily skin, including primer, foundation, eye shadow, matte powder, and setting spray.

Get your hands into shape and keep them that way with this easy, three step manicure for men. If you're really daring, you might want to go a step further and add a touch of nail polish.

Applying makeup to an acne-prone skin is not as difficult as you may think but you must understand your skin's condition, know what makeup you need and know how to "apply to conceal."

Sheer liquid make up looks beautiful when it is applied lightly and evenly—here are a few hints and tips for different application methods.

Finding the perfect foundation to meet my needs over the years has often proved a frustrating experience. I've been using Urban Decay's Naked Skin Foundation for the past five years and love how natural it looks in every climate. This has been the flawless foundation of my 40's!

Wish you had long, full eyelashes? You can get the same look in the blink of an eye. Here are some beauty tricks to transform your lashes from lackluster to lengthy.

The basics of applying eyeliner for beginners, such as: how to position your eye when applying eyeliner, different techniques, and some awesome tips!

If you are ready to remove your artificial, acrylic nails and return to natural nails, here is a guide to help you navigate the transition.

This article is the most comprehensive resource for BB creams anywhere online. It includes key ingredients, skin type recommendations, and more.

At one time, drugstore makeup was synonomous with poor quality. L'Oreal Infallible and Maybelline Color Tattoo have changed that; both offer high quality at affordable prices, but which is better?

What is CC Cream? What is it for? Here is how to use it for younger-looking, more luminous skin, better all-over skin tone, and to fade pigmentation, age spots, or freckles

Here's a beginner's guide to organizing a makeup collection.

It's ironic that as we get older, we need makeup more than ever, but it has less effect—unless you know the right makeup for mature skin.

Recently, I have had a passion for do-it-yourself nail art techniques. I'm not the only one; I think most other girls are obsessed, too. I am always looking for the latest ideas and products.

Pan the Palette projects are a way to use up your makeup that has been around for a bit too long or that you want to try to use up. It's also an amazing way to be creative with your makeup and find multiple ways to use the same product.

Check out these fantastic homemade lip gloss and lip balm recipes. Step by step directions with pictures and videos, too. Includes the ultimate recipe for chapped lips!

Learn basic designs and techniques that will help you create any nail art design you can imagine.

Using a contour palette can be intimidating for beginners. Learn what all the shades are for in your contour palette. What shades in the contour palette cover redness, and dark circles?

What are the differences between the types of eyeliner, which is the easiest to apply, and are some better than others for certain skin types or for those with sensitive eyes?

Would you like to learn how to create the perfect winged eyeliner? In this article, I am going to break it down step-by-step for you. This look can be simple or dramatic; perfect for a date or a night out on the town!

Do you want flawless full coverage without having to spend a lot of money? This article lists 7 best full coverage drugstore foundations for every skin type.You are likely to find one that suits you.

Want to do a spa-style pedicure including removing calluses at home but don't know how? Look no further. In this article, I'll tell you about my routine and how you can recreate it at home.

Find a list of foundations suitable for acne prone skin to help prevent breakouts and irritation, plus tips on how to apply foundation to prevent flare-ups.

How to properly perform a pedicure at home for the same luxurious "walking on air" effect you'd expect from a salon, but for a fraction of the cost!

Here are the top 10 makeup mistakes women make when applying their makeup. Learn how to avoid these top ten makeup mistakes with these simple makeup tips and avoid blotchy makeup.

This is my in depth tutorial on how to complete a gel polish manicure in the comfort of your own home.

Learn how to apply lipstick like a pro in five easy steps, plus all the tricks you'd expect a pro to know: how to make lips look fuller, how to turn a wrong color into a right color, how to make lipstick stay on longer and more!

Magnetic eyelashes are a beauty trend that makes it easy and fast to have beautiful, fluttery, temporary lashes without the use of glue.

Here are the products I used to create a flawless makeup look on my wedding day.

A guide on how to apply foundation with your fingers, a sponge, or a brush. Find out how to choose the right color and product for a flawless complexion, no matter what your skin type.

How to properly perform a manicure at home for the same professional-looking results you’d expect from a salon, but for a fraction of the cost!

What is a BB Cream and how does it compare to a foundation and a tinted moisturizer. Is it worth the money and ow to find the perfect BB Cream for your skin tone.

Organizing all your makeup can be a real challenge. Here are 20 mind-blowing DIY makeup storage ideas to give you a helping hand.

Do you know the shelf life of your makeup and how you can maximize it? Learn about cosmetic expiration and ways to prevent your makeup from degenerating before its expiry.

Get that glowing, healthy look you are after with the best foundation for glowing skin. We have 5 picks to help you achieve a radiant and flawless complexion.

Many women who have hooded eyes, commonly referred to as the most difficult eyes to work with when applying makeup. . . lucky for you, I'm here to help!

Make your own, all-natural lip balm and get rid of those harmful chemicals.

A thorough review of two nail polish strip retailers. I compare Color Street and Lily and Fox nail polish strips based on price, look, ease of use, durability, and a variety of other factors.

Find out how to add some simple hygiene tips to your beauty routine. They will help reduce your chances of getting sick and prevent some common skin conditions.

This article explores how to create the ombre french manicure look.

This basic lip balm recipe is easy to make with beeswax, cocoa butter, and coconut oil. It is free of harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances. You have total control over the recipe.

With just one product you can accentuate facial contours, set corrective highlights, and erase spots, discolorations and under-eye circles. Concealer—no woman is perfect without it!

If you have large, protruding eyes and want to minimize their bulbous shape, follow these steps. Proper eye makeup application also makes eyelids appear smaller.

Want to have dewy-looking makeup, but afraid your skin will turn out looking oily instead? Learn the proper technique for using matte makeup & highlighter for a dewy (not greasy) complexion!

As we age, the way we apply and wear makeup changes. Here are some tips to make sure your makeup doesn't make you look older than you really are.

Get your nails ready for that St. Patrick's Day Party with 25 awesome nail designs. Make those nails smile Irish style.

Here are some great DIY homemade cleaners for Makeup Brushes that work! Clean Makeup Brushes are an essential piece of kit for creating that flawless application. Looking after them is vital so here I give you some homemade cleanser solutions that will not break the bank.

There are hundreds of products that claim to minimize the look of pores. To avoid going broke trying to find the right one, let me help with my picks for the best products to conceal enlarged pores.

How much would you pay for a lipstick? Do you know what the most expensive in the world costs? Plunge into the world of top-end luxury and find out what is the most expensive lipstick in the world

Wet n Wild just reformulated their Color Icon shadows! Are the new palettes up to snuff? Check out my review of the new Silent Treatment Quad, complete with a matte transition shade.

Have you ever wanted to try a high-end cosmetic before you bought it? Curated make-up sample boxes are the latest trend in the cosmetics industry. Read more about them here.

Pumpkin spice is a wonderful blend of aromatic spices that make great homemade lip gloss and lip balm recipes. Often reserved for Thanksgiving, here are some recipes incorporating pumpkin spice.

Lip tints are the new no-fuss lip color product. But with a wide range of price points, choosing one that works and is affordable can be difficult. I'm here to help you choose one that doesn't break the bank.

This article is an honest review of my favorite Too Faced makeup products.

You’ve soaked your hands, pushed back your cuticles, and shaped your nails to perfection. Things are going great until you open your favorite nail polish color only to find it is the consistency of maple syrup! Don’t panic. You can easily fix this common manicure problem. Read on to find out how!

This is a very basic and simple look that will look natural and perfect for everyday wear. Check out this simple and basic how to step-by-step guide and video tutorial.

These are my favorite BB creams and concealers for a youthful glow. I am not after that full coverage foundation look. When you get a bit older a more natural coverage is more flattering.

Here is a list of my 25 favorite makeup and beauty products, why I love them, how to use them, and where to find them.

Maybelline SuperStay 24 lip color—does it really last 24 hours? Do you need to reapply all day or does it stick around without caking, flaking, or fading?

If your morning coffee fails to give you that fresh, wide-awake look, read on! This article lists the best drugstore concealers that can cover your dark under-eye circles and take away that tired look.

If you love the look of fake nails but hate the upkeep, consider trying a shellac manicure instead of acrylics.

Learn about common mascara mistakes and how to fix them.

Read about resolutions and solutions. Learn about the many varied choices. Take a look before you decide on the wrong thing. See how a simple hair style can make you look so much better!

The strobing makeup technique has taken the beauty world by storm! But what is strobing, and how do I apply strobing makeup? Is strobing the same as highlighting? Read on to find out!

L'Oreal 24H-Matte Foundation comes with the promise of a lasting, full coverage finish at an affordable price.

Here's how to make your eyes look bigger and more awake. These simple makeup tips will have your eyes looking like baby doll eyes in no time. Here's how to apply eyeliner and shadow to get the results you want.

If you've got a black eye that you just can't conceal, this fool-proof guide can help you cover even the darkest of shiners. Don't let a bruise ruin you day, hide it and be on your way!

Although makeup is perishable, cosmetic manufacturers are not legally obliged to display expiration dates on product packaging. Here’s a guide to how long you can expect makeup to last.

MAC is a high-end brand with many signature lipstick shades—including purples! Since purple is now popular, many competing cosmetic brands are making dupes. This article catalogs them for you.

With new products constantly appearing on shelves in the beauty department, it's important to know which ones actually work. This explores the blender sponge and some reasons why it is worth buying.

This is a complete guide to making your own lip balm and contains 6 must-try recpies. I've included juicy orange, swirly balm, deluxe choco n' mint, birthday cake, stars and sparkles and more.

Have you always wanted to try a multichrome or holographic nail style but don't want to pay for a gel manicure or can't use gel nail polish? In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can use nail powder with regular nail polish instead of gel!

A step-by-step guide to recreating Lara Croft's makeup look.

Are you still using the same color eyebrow pencil you used in high school? If your hair is gray, it's time to update your look by simply changing the shade of your eye pencil.

Applying eyeliner in loose powder form is easy and by using existing eyeshadow colors, is a great way of saving your cash. Eyeliner should not be feared and yet it is by many women so let me give you some well choosen tips and advice on eyeliners. Here I show you how easily a soft natural look is achieved by applying loose powder with a good eyeliner brush.

Not everyone wants to spend a lot of money on high-end makeup brushes and some are not willing to compromise with the quality. Sigma and Bh Cosmetics is a great example of this.

No matter how many different events fill your day, you don't need to completely redo your makeup to suit each one. Here's a guide on how to adjust your makeup throughout the day and into the night to suit any occasion.

Choosing a beauty blender sponge for your cosmetics routine. A makeup blender is just as important as quality cosmetic brushes. Where to buy a beauty blender and choosing one.

Parabens are one of many xenoestrogens found in the environment. Because they are referred to by many different names, it is not always easy to know if a product contains parabens. This article gives guidelines on how to easily recognise parabens in an ingredients list, and suggests where to shop for paraben-free cosmetics.

There are many types of eyeliner on the market today. The ones we see most often in the cosmetic industry are: Liquid eyeliners, Felt-tip eyeliner, Gel or Cream eyeliner, Kohl Pencil Eyeliner, Kajal Eyeliner, Regular pencil eyeliner, Mechanical twist-up eyeliner, Eyeshadow. All of them are separated into different categories that are designed for different uses around the eye.

Find out about drag queens' contributions to the cosmetic industry. This article lists past makeup collaborations and collections that queens have been part of and/or lent their personal branding to.

Nothing is more frustrating than spending time on makeup application, only to look in the mirror and find it has all disappeared! These six steps will help your makeup last all day.

This is my personal review of RapidBrow eyebrow enhancing serum.

As a makeup lover, I will share five of my go-to products that I cannot live without. And guess what? They are all super affordable.

This is my personal review of RapidLash eyelash enhancing serum.

Ladies, are you still using the same brand of mascara you did 20 years ago? Colors, formulations, and ethics have changed. Is it time to update what's in your makeup bag?

There are a growing number of indie cosmetic brands. What companies are they? Are they any good? Which ones are worth trying? Let this article be your guide through the world of indie makeup.