There are family businesses in every industry, and in beauty, they tend to be matriarchies. This makes sense because most of the advice we get on how to apply makeup to our features is passed down by our mothers and their mothers and so on, to say nothing of the features themselves. It’s part of … Read more
On getting out of drag: What I do first is I go in either with a makeup wipe or a microfiber towel and some micellar water, then I very daintily and softly take off the eye makeup and the lip. Then I go in with Pond’s Cold Cream and I just lather, lather, lather, lather, … Read more
Remember when you used to slap on a coat of lipstick as you dashed out the door — and still managed to look great? If you’re anywhere north of 50, it’s likely those days are over. You may have already noticed how lipstick tends to run into even the finest lines around your mouth, leaving … Read more
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Our interest in the lives of celebrities is rooted in our innate human tendencies, Forster says. We are wired to process relationships, whether real or one-sided and mediated through our screens, as genuine social bonds. “Media hasn’t been around long enough for us to have a specialized brain area devoted to parasocial relationships,” says Forster, … Read more
Megan Thee Stallion rang in 2024 looking like a glass of champagne, turning the traditional New Year’s Eve toast into some seriously shimmery and sparkly beauty inspiration. The musician, who performed onstage in Times Square shortly after midnight, initially wore a face full of amethyst purple tones, but later changed things up with shimmery champagne … Read more
“It’s about time matte makeup came back, with that dreamy blurred skin, because it looks good on everyone,” exclaims Val Garland, worldwide artistic director of makeup at L’Oréal Paris. Like most experts, the artist stresses that “if you have acne or any kind of skin problem and you choose to wear the glazed donut skin … Read more
TikTok has become the go-to source for beauty advice. But viral trends aren’t always safe to try at home. HuffPost asked the experts to comment on the best and worst beauty trends from the app this year. Which ones should we try and which ones steer clear of? The Best Red Light Therapy Those scary-looking … Read more
To find its way into my permanent rotation, a blush must do three things: deliver plenty of pigment in one swipe, last without touchups at least until my lunch break, and seamlessly blend with my skin to create a natural-looking flush. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush knocks all three right out of the proverbial … Read more
Social media is an infinite pool of aesthetic knowledge. Social Intelligence is a space for established scrollers to share the very best beauty tip, follow, or factoid they’ve found on social media and how it’s affected their IRL routine. The holiday season calls for an excess of sparkle, and no one does glitter quite like … Read more
McGrath is sharing a runway beauty secret: “To really amplify any shimmery shadow to couture levels of sparkle, combine it with a mixing liquid. That’s what we use professionally to transform dry pigments into a more liquid consistency while also making them more durable. I’ve kept in my kit for years, but it’s not the … Read more
