Tinted cosmetics are changing how many of us wear makeup. These products offer a way to accentuate bare skin while nourishing and protecting it – something we do anyway. Used alone, tinted lines are perfect for those who wear little or no makeup because they are lightweight and use your skin’s

Whatever the reason, a late night party, exams, travel or allergies – we’ve all had to do battle against tired eyes. After the cold compress, soothing eye gel and get-the-red-out drops, it’s up to our makeup to keep our late night a secret. While certain colors work for us in the fight to hide

Whether it’s due to the summer heat, a workout at the gym or even running to catch a flight at the airport, from time to time we all sweat. And it’s our makeup that suffers. It sags or (heaven forbid) even runs! So a sweat-proof makeup should solve the problem, right? For the most part, the answer

For many women – and a growing number of men – concealer is the most valued cosmetic in the bag. Aptly named for what it has the power to do, concealer hides the imperfections, breakouts and evidence of a sleepless night. So when we need it the most, how do we make it work its best? Concealers are

As soon as your teen starts wearing anything on her face, she needs a good cleanser (no bar soap from the shower) formulated for her skin type: dry, oily, combination. She can use Vaseline to remove eye makeup. Faces should be totally clean before bed and cleansed again in the morning.

No matter how you say you’re feeling, your eyes give you away. They are the most remarkable feature we possess. No other facial feature has the power to captivate and hold a persons attention. Dressed in these three great looks, your eyes can send a subtle (or not so subtle) message without saying

One of the main disadvantages to wearing foundation that is whipped is the fact that when it is applied it looks as if you are wearing a lot of foundation when you are not. It does not matter how much you use whipped foundations do not rub into the skin as well as paste or liquid foundations. When  

The rules for etiquette are never set in stone. Just like asking your mother about which style of make-up would be best, her answer for make-up etiquette may no longer be applicable to your generation. Maybe it`s not so bad to put some lip gloss on at the train station nowadays.  The ancient Greeks

For your gym workout you want to look good, but you don’t want to look like you’re trying to look good. WE all have slight imperfections that we don’t want to advertise. Here are a few tips to keep you looking great at the gym without looking like you even gave it a second thought: Try a Sunless Tanner

From a cursory glance, the makeup business appears to be marketing towards young women and full fledged adults with an endless barrage of consumer ads, glossy magazine covers, and outrageous promotions. Beneath the surface is an ever-growing trend of marketing towards children, particularly

Our eyes are one of our most distinguishing features. The windows to our soul. Take a look in the mirror to see your eye shape and read on to discover how to maximize your best look. For each makeup application, we’ll us three terms: Highlight - the lightest color shade. Midtone - the next darkest

Lips are a prominent feature this season. Bright, bold colors; shimmering golds and high shine glosses are showing off holiday smiles and finding their way to rendezvous under the mistletoe. But will that lip wear keep him coming back or send him running for a face wash? Shimmer and shine do

Blush is a type of makeup for women to give the face a more natural and healthy look. It can look great when applied correctly but conversely can look very bad if it is not. By applying too much blush you can look like a clown or a Raggedy Ann doll with too much of a rosy color on one`s cheeks.

Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines the word “impression” as a telling image impressed on the senses or the mind. According to human behavior specialists, we only have from seven to 17 seconds of interacting with strangers before they form an opinion of us. Therefore, when

Looking great throughout pregnancy is definitely an art form, but for some people it is what pays the bills. Here are a few makeup tips that can be utilized whether you are taking professional pictures or just striving to look and feel your best during pregnancy. Skin can be sensitive and

Previously a few of the most common makeup mistakes have been discussed but there are many more that should be brought to light so they can be avoided. Makeup mistakes can actually end up making you look worse instead of making you look better , so be sure to read on to make sure you are not committing

More than likely we have all seen someone who needed a little help with their makeup skills and maybe a few who’s makeup made them look a bit scary. Even the best of us may be guilty of making a few mistakes here or there and getting a little carried away with the makeup. Unless you want someone to think

Looking beautiful for the holidays is a must, but often times we’re not sure what makeup to wear for that special time of the year or what’s even in season. Our quick holiday guide will help you find the perfect holiday makeup that will allow you to shine. If you’re interested in trying the latest

"The windows to the soul sometimes need window treatments." April Masini.  Eyes are one of the most expressive parts of your face, and men love to stare into them. Foreplay starts with a look, a glance, or a sensual stare. Having sexy eyes takes more than a bit of mascara. Here are some basic rules

"Sex appeal is fifty percent what you’ve got and fifty percent what other people think you’ve got."  Sophia Lore. Pictures have become famous for it, songs have been written about it, and commercials on TV tell how to get it. Your smile can make a big difference in your appearance. A pleasant

For those of us with less than perfect complexions, fortune has smiled upon us. The beauty industry has a number of products that will enhance our features and make us look as if we had perfect skin. With the right foundation, perhaps a little concealer, maybe some powder, and a hint of blush

"The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural." Calvin Klein. Calvin is right; men don’t like makeup, as a rule. They like women to look natural and polished, which involves make up that isn’t obvious. Successful, wealthy men expect you to fit in wherever they take you.

You would think that foundation would be one of the simplest items of make-up to apply. However, it seems that many people often get confused as to where they should apply it, what color they should use, and how often they should apply it! There seems to be a never ending list of problems people

Make-up is a big part of any woman’s life and as we get older, our make-up needs change. Whilst many women do not even realize this, our make-up habits should change as we get older, and what looked right in our teens does not tend to look right whilst we are in our twenties. So, just what styles

One of the most talked about types of cosmetics today is mineral makeup. Magazine articles extol the various benefits of using mineral makeup and cosmetic counters find that it’s one of the most requested and asked about type of makeup.  With all the talk about mineral makeup, women may ask

In the beauty world an oval shaped face is considered the ideal shape for women. Those who are not born with this shape should still celebrate their unique and individual looks, but for those who would like to achieve the oval shape, here are some contouring and highlighting tips for each facial

The nighttime is the perfect time to create bold and daring new looks or experiment with striking colors. While daytime colors such as neutral browns or muted shades of pinks and peaches can be upgraded to a nighttime look the fun part of nighttime makeup is following no rules to create a unique

Most women experience common issues when wearing foundation: shine in the T-zone by 12 noon, uneven, patchy application and the color changing by the end of the day. One product that can alleviate these concerns is a makeup primer. Similar to when a painter needs a flawless canvas before