Tarte’s Color-Changing (!!!) Glosses Are Guaranteed To Give You the Perfect Lip Shade Every Time You Apply
As a beauty writer, I’m always trying new skin, hair, makeup, nail, and fragrance products (phew!). Of the hundreds that I test each and every year, only a select few make their way into my everyday habits. This year—alongside the R+Co Dallas Collection, Tarte Maracuja Juicy Brow, and the Lawless Juicy Watermelon Forget the Filler Overnight Lip-Plumping Mask—I fell […]
Dermatologists Say These 16 Lips Balms Deliver the Perfect Kiss of Long-Lasting Moisture
When your lips are so dry that it hurts to smile, lip balm is your sal(ve)ation—just as long as you use the right formula. Otherwise, your kissers might end up thirstier than they did before, which defeats the entire purpose of using a balm in the first place. That’s why dermatologists recommend lip balms for dry lips made with ingredients that […]
15 Long-Wearing Matte Lipsticks That Have the Stamp of Approval From Celebrity Makeup Artists
With its velvety texture and rich pigmentation, matte lipstick has the power to add instant glamour to any look. It also happens to last longer than the average lip tint or satin-finish lipstick, making it a must for big events and days when touch-ups aren’t an option. It’s no wonder that makeup artists turn to their trusted matte […]
I’ve Tried Dozens of Drugstore Lipsticks, and These Are the 7 Best Under $15
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on luxury lipstick when some of the best drugstore lipsticks offer the quality of premium picks at less than a fraction of the price. Plus, most come in widely different colors and finishes, including matte, satin, and high-shine, leaving you (and me) spoiled for choice. I’m no […]
The TikTok-Viral Tarte Marajuca Juicy Lip Vinyl Trio Is on Sale for $40 at QVC
Like the rest of the world, I love a good lip product. Lining my lips with lip liner, swiping on lipstick, and topping it all off with lip gloss makes me feel like a painter finishing a work of art. (Just call me Picasso!) As a chronically online Gen Z-er and beauty writer, I have tried many lip […]
This ‘Instant Perfector’ Replaces My Foundation and Concealer And Fades My Dark Spots While I Wear It
When it comes to putting on makeup, I operate at two speeds. The first—which only happens, like, three times a year, before very special events—involves spending an hour artfully crafting my glam in a near-meditative state, contouring my face with chubby sticks and fluffy brushes and dusting my lids in layers of shadow. The second—which happens in a frenzy […]
I Tested Dozens of Concealers, and These Are the 17 Best
Unless you’ve been blessed with blemish-free, glass skin and naturally radiant under eyes, concealer is likely a core member of your beauty lineup. However, concealers have varying strengths and serve different purposes, from color-correcting hyperpigmentation to minimizing blemishes and brightening dark circles. Concealers with a radiant finish can also serve as highlighters, strategically catching the light to enhance your […]
Get Pore Perfection with These 14 Best Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin
admittedly. Even for the most meticulous of researchers—those who live in the product review section or sleuth the depths of TikTok for new discoveries—the feat is hardly for the faint of heart. There’s always an underlying fear that wearing makeup can cause or further exacerbate breakouts, but we’re happy to report that you can wear one of […]
This Is the Lightweight ‘Complexion Perfection’ Foundation I’ve Sworn By for the Last 7 Years
When you find something you love, you hold on to it—and beauty lovers know this best. I’ve been using It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Foundation for the last seven years. It’s my ride-or-die foundation, and I always have a tube of it in my bathroom cabinet, tote bag, desk drawer back when I worked in an […]
This Is the 2-Product Combo That Gives Me 5-Minute No-Makeup Makeup Every Morning
My college morning routine: Wake up at 10:15. Throw on a big tee shirt and running shorts. Brush my teeth. Sprint across campus to my 10:30 class and hope I’m not *too* late. Needless to say, things look a little different these days—and that old regimen isn’t exactly socially acceptable. Now, I wake up at […]