Few beauty items are quite as personal as mascara. Why? Because several factors come into play when finding one you cant put down. Lash type, desired look, and formulation will play a role in dictating whether or not a mascara suits your wants and needs. However, all great mascaras should be buildable and resistant to flaking and smudging. With a…
Studio Firma / Stocksy We’ve heard a lot of buzz around ombré brow shading. While ombré may make us think of the hair trend, its much subtler on the brow. The process is a blending of color using either brow tint or a pencil. Typically, to appear bolder, the brow is made to look darker at the arch. Think of…
Hari Nef You know that phrase “fake it until you make it?” Well, in the case of bleached brows, we suggest that you fake it… maybe forever? The reason is bleaching your brows not only causes serious damage, but it can get tricky. “The most important concept of the Joey Healy ‘Eyebrow Philosophy’ is making sure to keep your eyebrows…
@maryphillips/Instagram Are you so over summer and eagerly anticipating the pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters and crisp air of fall? Are you bored with minimal makeup and sunkissed strawberry girl cheeks? Then you absolutely must meet the naked smoky eye, a soft, undone twist on the classic smoky eye. It’s the perfect way to bridge the gap between the low-key…
We dont have to explain why eyebrows are among the biggest beauty concerns. The shape of your brows defines your face and helps determine the direction of your look. So its no shock to us that when something promises to help them grow thicker and faster, people are all for it. When you Google "castor oil to grow eyebrows," you…
If you like the full, fluttery look of false eyelashes but arent thrilled about glue-on strips or the price of extensions, you might consider fiber mascara.Fiber mascara formulas contain natural or synthetic microfibers(almost like teeny-tiny shreds of thread) made of rayon, nylon, silk, cellulose, or sometimes collagen. "These fibers attach to the lash hair for a bulked-up effectand a more…
When it comes to mascara, there’s nearly an infinite number of formulas out there. Some add extra length; others create curl without the use of a curler; and some separate your lashes for a Twiggy, spidery effect. But when we want something truly dramatic? Trust that we’re reaching for a volumizing formula that will thicken and plump our lashes like…
Stemming back to ancient Egypt, when people would grind up charcoal to use as eye makeup (do not try at home), the dark smokey eye style has atimeless appeal.If youre craving a sultry, smokey, smudged eye makeup look, look no further than kohl eyeliner. Kohl the ingredient is not approved for cosmetic use in the United States. It’straditionally made from…
@patrickta / INSTAGRAM If youre looking to switch up your everyday makeup look, then incorporating burgundy eyeshadow into your makeup routine might just be the way to do that. The deep reddish-purple shade may seem a bit avant-garde at first but its surprisingly wearable. Burgundy is a great alternative to the usual brown, copper and gold shades people usually wear…
@caitlinanneduffx+buuk.top Did you know that brown eyes make up more than half of the worlds population (between 55 to 79 percent, to be exact). But just because its the most common eye color in the world doesnt make it boring by any means. Quite the opposite, actually. If you know your color wheel, youll remember that shades of brown are…
Merit Since minimal beauty brand Merit hit the market in 2021, its become a fan-favorite for its easy-to-use essentials and elevated branding. The brands mission is “creating impossible-to-mess-up products,” and its first-ever eyeshadow, the Solo Shadow Matte Eye Color ($24) definitely fits the bill. The cream-to-powder eyeshadow was a highly-requested product, and already has the stamp of approval of some…
Stocksy. Applying certain makeup products can get quite stressful, especially if youre in a rush (which applies to me eight times out of 10 because, life). Take liquid eyeliner, for example—a notorious right of passage most beauty lovers go through when practicing the art of makeup application. You could be one of the lucky ducks who picked up the skill…
Stocksy The weather outside may be frightful, but at least staying inside and playing with makeup is delightful. After all, longer nights mean more time to sport after dark beauty looks. Luckily, there are plenty to play with this winter. Graphic liner looks are still going strong, as well as bleached brows, or if you’re looking to experiment, try your…
@zoeisabellakravitz / @ash_kholm / Instagram While it isn’t close to being chilly enough to pull out your sweaters just yet, we’re approaching autumn, and there’s no temperature requirement to test out the best fall 2022 makeup trends. Before you’ve had your first sip of a pumpkin spice latte, you can start sporting what will surely be the biggest makeup looks…
