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How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes Quickly and Easily

Not sure how to clean your makeup brushes? Follow these step-by-step directions for gorgeous skin and brushes that last.


12 Best Black Makeup Brands That Everyone Can Use to Get Gorgeous

If these companies aren’t on your radar, you are seriously missing out. Try our top picks from each brand and...


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20 Makeup Artist Secrets Every Woman Should Know

Cakey makeup, the wrong foundation shade, lipstick that travels—there are lots of things that can ruin your look. But these...


I Tried the #1 Selling Mascara on Amazon—Here’s Why I’m Buying It Again

A tube of this Essence mascara sells every 10 seconds. But is the #1 selling mascara on Amazon worth the...


The Beauty Items You Should Always Buy at Dollar Stores

Beauty doesn't always have to be a splurge. Save big on these dollar store beauty items, and stretch your beauty...


15 Makeup Secrets of Women Who Always Look Put Together

You don’t need to do a lot to look perfectly polished. You just need a few tips from the pros!


19 Dos and Don’ts of Fall and Winter Makeup

It's not just your fall and winter wardrobe that needs to transition for the colder weather; your makeup and skincare...


18 Makeup Rules You Should Know by the Time You’re 40

Makeup trends come and go (blue eye shadow, anyone?), but these classic beauty techniques will help you radiate health and...

13 Black-Owned Beauty Products You Should Really Own by Now

Warning: You’re about to become obsessed with these must-have beauty buys.


16 Face Sunscreens You’ll Be Happy to Wear Every Day

These sunscreens for the face aren’t goopy, greasy, or pasty so you won’t have any excuses not to...


20 Drugstore Beauty Products Dermatologists Swear By

Get clearer, softer, smoother skin on the cheap with the affordable (most cost under $20!) drugstore finds that skin docs...


You’ll Never Believe That THIS Is the Most Popular Makeup Brand in America

Despite shopping in department and specialty stores, American women overwhelmingly favor this type of makeup, according to a new survey.


10 Everyday Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Eyelashes

Don't let these common mistakes get in your way of long, luscious lashes!


12 Color Correcting Concealor Mistakes You’re Probably Making

The art of color correcting is the answer to masking your sallow skin, dark circles, scars, and discoloration... but these...


This Is How to Figure Out What Colors Look Best on You, Based on Your Skin Tone

Familiarize yourself with these tactics and you'll be sure to look your best every time you step out.


10 Lipstick Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

While a great lipstick can turn your look from simple to stunning, a proper application generally demands a little more...


The All-Time Best Mascara Hacks You’ll Wish You’d Always Known

No matter how many times you've read a beauty article about the best way to get long, thick, enviable lashes,...

Why You Should Be Paying Attention to Those Symbols on the Back of Your Makeup

Those makeup symbols can tell you a lot about a product, from when it expires to whether it contains...


This Is the REAL Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Perfumes

Are you only paying more for a brand name and a pretty bottle?


10 Melt-Proof Makeup Products to Try This Summer

Rising temps mean it’s time to revisit your beauty routine so that you (and your makeup) don’t have a total...



How to Find the Best Blush for Your Skin Tone

The right blush can wake up your entire face—but finding the best shade is essential. These tips from beauty pros...


The $11 Drugstore Mascara Top Makeup Artists Can’t Stop Buying

We asked celeb makeup artists to reveal their fave drugstore mascara and were shocked that they all said the same...

The 11 Most Effective Natural Beauty Products You Can Buy

Store shelves are packed with "natural" beauty products, but which ones are a must for good health? Our experts reveal...


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Here’s What Your Favorite Perfume Is Really Saying About Your Personality

Forget the eyes. The true window to your soul may just be your signature fragrance.


7 Lipstick Shades Every Woman Needs in Her Makeup Bag

Pucker up! With only a handful of staple lipsticks, you can create the perfect look for any occasion.


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What Your Favorite Lipstick Color Says About Your Personality

Whether you prefer a dab of clear lip balm or a full lip of brilliant red, your choice of lip...


The Most Flattering Makeup for Every Eye Color

The right choice of eye shadow, liner, and mascara can make your peepers truly mesmer-eye-zing (see what we did there?)


8 Mascara Mistakes that Make Your Eyelashes Look Clumpy

Ever wonder why your lashes look so spidery? These mistakes make your mascara a clumpy mess.