Margina Dennis

They say your eyes are the window to your soul, but bags, dark circles, and ever-deepening crows' feet can conspire to make you look exhausted on a daily basis. Luckily, there are countless potent serums and lotions available that can help brighten your eye area—and better yet, they won't cost you an arm and a leg. We reached out to beauty industry insiders who gave us the low-down on how to look like a million bucks without spending a fortune with their go-to drugstore eye creams. And for mo...

is passionate about hunting for the lipstick that Navarro cheerleaders wear, the coolest plus-size jeans, and the next status candle. She is also a part-time dog-sitter.
As face masks became a daily reality, many of us retired our lipsticks, since our eyes were suddenly the only part of our faces on display. But if you miss the power of a red lip (or have applied lipstick for a Zoom meeting, just to have it smudge onto your mask while running an errand later in the day), there are plenty of m...

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Applying a full face of makeup is easier said than done. If we’re being completely honest, it can even be a chore sometimes. You’ve got several things to think about such as figuring out the correct foundation for your skin tone, choosing a flattering eyeshadow for your lids, and more. With all that in mind, it’s completely understandable if you’d rather go au naturel.
We get it: There are days when you just don’t feel like putting on that much makeup—and that’s absolutely okay. ...

Some lengthen, volumize, separate, and curl. Some are tearproof and tint your lashes to unknown depths of blackness, while others promise the featheriness of false eyelashes. The massive variety is part of the fun — and the challenge — in choosing a mascara. To help narrow down the choices, we talked to tons of makeup artists about their favorite mascaras in every category, whether you’re searching for one that will give you natural-looking lashes, a drugstore dupe for a high-end brand, a for...

Since masks have more or less rendered the statement lip obsolete, a head-turning lidded look has never been more essential. If you’ve never experimented with shadow — or just want to upgrade your routine — consider investing in a palette, which will give you dozens of compatible shades in one handy compact. There are a lot of buzzy options out there, so to discern what’s actually worth buying, we consulted seven makeup artists to the stars — some of whom have worked with celebrities like Zen...

Makeup has always been an effective way to help change the appearance of your skin. Whether you’re trying to enhance your natural features, blur away any imperfections, or give yourself a little confidence boost as you go about your day, makeup is always a great option. If you’re someone who uses makeup to help your skin appear younger, you know there are many tips and tricks out there. But one of the best ways to get your skin where you want it to be is by contouring your face. Contouring ma...

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The foundation of flawless skin
If you have acne-prone skin, picking out makeup can be an intimidating prospect. You don’t want to layer anything on your face ...

Formulate user Valerie would like some advice for applying foundation to wrinkled skin:
I'm in my early 30's and wrinkles are starting to show when I apply my makeup. I'd rather they didn't, since I'm applying makeup for the express purpose of hiding them. It's mostly a problem with the fine lines on my forehead, since I apparently raise my eyebrows a lot during the day, causing the foundation to crease and settle into wrinkles. It makes the wrinkles look more pronounced than if I didn't appl...

We love catching up with makeup maven Margina Dennis! Dennis is a celebrated makeup guru; touching all realms of the industry, from consulting giant beauty brands like Mehron and Temptu, to beautifying top celebrities such as Tom Brady, Jane Lynch and Tracy Morgan. Her work has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, and L’Officiel Homme. Join us as Margina gives us the inside scoop on how she stays motivated, her take on the makeup industry today, and what she...

As we age, the delicate skin around our eyes can be the first place that shows signs like fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of skin laxity as a result of diminished collagen and elastin. You may also be experiencing dry skin and lids as a result of normal hormonal skin changes. Regardless of your age, eyeshadow can be a wonderful makeup tool that brings out the color and shape of your eyes and adds dimension to your lids to make the entire eye area look more open and refreshed. But sometimes s...

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One of the best things about putting on makeup is that it can be completely experimental. Whether you prefer to go full glam or fresh and natural, how you appear to the world is completely up to you. What matters most is that you create a look that you feel absolutely good about!
In fact, contouring is a great makeup technique that allows you to highlight your best features. But how exactly do you properly contour your face? We asked professional makeup artists Margina Dennis and...

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Finish with the right eye shadow
When you're all done with your age-defying eyeliner, it's time to finish off your look with eye shadow. As it turns out, choosing the right eye shadow shade in the right way can also take years off of your face, and Dennis has just the right advice.
Dennis suggests "applying eye shadow so that it is more up and out with a lighter satin finish color on the lid and a deep color in the crease."
As far as color goes, she suggests a medium-tone for the...