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12 Best Cream Blushes for Mature Skin That Provide a Dewy Glow
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The best part about cream blushes is that they are easier to apply in comparison to their powdery counterparts! However, some of them can emphasize the flaws on your skin if not blended properly. In tandem, these best cream blushes for mature skin come with special formulat...
We Asked Makeup Artists What Kind Of Blush Is Better For Aging Skin: Liquid, Powder, Or Cream
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Blush has the power to sculpt your cheekbones, give your face a year-round glow, and take years off your look, if used correctly. With that said, we reached out to expert makeup artists to learn more about the powerful, rosy and radiant makeup tool, and which type they believe is best for an anti-aging purpose.
With so many kinds and types out there— such as powder, liquid and cream— it can feel daunting trying to search for the ideal blush product at your local drugstore or make...
Your Dirty Makeup Brushes Could Be Ruining Your Skin
If you wear makeup and are dealing with breakouts, it’s time to ask yourself an honest question. How often do you clean your makeup brushes? Even if you have a skincare routine down to perfection, your makeup brushes could be behind why your skin’s irritation.
21Ninety asked anti-aging specialist, Rosmy Barrios, MD, to weigh in on the importance of makeup brush cleaners.
“When you use a makeup brush regularly, the bristles take a bit of oil, dead skin cells, and dirt from your skin. So, if yo...
3 Life-Changing Concealing Hacks For Women With Dark Spots And Melasma
Concealer is an essential tool for any glowy, radiant and stunning makeup look, and it can be your best friend when it comes to covering dark spots and melasma patches. We checked in with professional makeup artists and experts for three essential, go-to and timeless tips to keep in mind when using concealer. If you’ve ever felt that finding the right color-corrector was daunting, look no further! Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from professional makeup artists Mandie Brice and Marg...
The 14 Best Setting Powders for Long-Lasting Wedding Makeup
When it comes to achieving the perfect wedding day glam, you want to make sure you look just as fresh and beautiful at your send off as you do while walking down the aisle. Using a setting powder as your final step can help you achieve a “stay all day” makeup look to prevent smudging, smearing, and feathering, but it’s important that you find the right product for your skin tone and type.
Setting powders work by “taking the excessive moisture out of your base and setting it so that it is long...
Why You May Want To Steer Clear Of Matte Lipstick If You Have Mature Skin
No matter what you do to keep your skin supple and youthful, it's a fact that skin changes as you age. Subtle changes occur as early as your twenties and continue with each passing decade. By your 30s and 40s, you may notice fine lines around your eyes and when you smile. These changes occur from losing fat underneath the skin and the skin's decreased elasticity and volume (via WebMD).
However, there are various types of treatments available today, from topical creams and gels to professional...
The 12 Best Drugstore Eyeliners Under $10
If you’re anything like the average woman, you’ve dropped some major dough on makeup. From foundation to liquid eyeliner to eyeshadow and mascara, it’s likely you have a drawerful.
A recent study by OnePoll for Groupon found that the average woman spends $313 per month on her appearance, or $225,360 over her lifetime. Women spend the most on facials, followed by haircuts, followed by makeup.
We’re going to put a stop to this stat, starting with eyeliner, which is seriously having a moment. Fr...
Pro MUAs Share The Most Flattering Eyeshadow For Brown Eyes
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It’s way too easy as a brown-eyed beauty to overlook the uniqueness of your own eye color — and to forget how much fun it can be to bring out your shade with makeup. But brown eyes are gorgeous, and there are are so many different highlights in dark eyes that you can unearth with just the right eyeshadow color and a few good makeup tricks. Pro makeup artists share the most flattering eyeshadows for brown eyes — get ready to get excited about your eye color and to try out a whole ...
Foundation Matching Tips from Professional Makeup Artists
Recently I shared my fall/winter foundation matching adventures. And, I shouldn’t be the only one doing this! I highly, highly recommend updating your foundation, BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer match each season. Your skin definitely changes color throughout the year, and this is the best way to avoid the dreaded jaw line!
I asked makeup artists for their favorite foundation matching tips. They had a lot to say! Notice that some of this advice is contradictory (especially when it comes to mat...
The 15 Best Drugstore Eye Creams, According to Experts
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...
The Best Mask-Proof Lipsticks, According to Experts
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...
Here's How To Apply Makeup So It Will Last All Day, According To Beauty Experts
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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. ...
The 27 Very Best Mascaras
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...
The Best Eye-Shadow Palettes, According to Makeup Artists
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...
“Fake a Facelift” in 5 Minutes with this Contour Technique
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...