The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
Ever wonder what could add some extra oomph to your outfit — or even your entire wardrobe? If you’ve ever been left thinking your ensemble could just use an extra something — a piece that could add extra pizzazz — listen up. There are a handful of ways to make…
Thin, high arches for brows? Pluck that. Embrace this season’s look, which hearkens back to the days of Brooke Shields and her bushy brows. Women once plucked those patches of hair above their eyes to within an inch of their lives, using a pencil to draw a hard line where…
Whatever you feel might be a physical flaw is probably fixable — if you’re willing to go under the knife or take other drastic measures. Botox is an injection of a foodborne toxin; microdermabrasion and chemical peels take off a layer of skin. So is there anything more gentle and…
Warmer weather, oily skin – or a combination of both! – can wreak havoc on your makeup application. Here are a few tips to keep things in place. Be sure your face is clean and oil-free before you start, and apply a primer to help makeup adhere. Start by swapping…
Getting your tresses to that exact shade that you love takes time, patience, skill, if you do it yourself, and most of all, money! The tab for professionally colored hair can run into the hundreds of dollars, depending on the procedure and how often you must visit the salon for…
Most women don’t give a second thought to cleaning their cosmetics brushes. In reality, those unassuming brushes can be chock-full of bacteria and dirt build-up. By cleaning your brushes, they will last even longer. It will also prevent your cosmetics from becoming contaminated. Using clean brushes will also reduce breakouts…
Maybe memories of wiping Nana’s beet-red pucker off your cheek has turned you off of red lipstick. Maybe it’s red lipstick’s reputation as a bad-girl color. Whatever reason why you’re not wearing this timeless hue, it’s time to expand your horizons. Red lipstick is making a major comeback, and if…
If you’re out of your favorite beauty product or forgot to pack it in your purse, don’t fret. There are a few switches you can make when you run low on your favorite product or when you’re just feeling too lazy to reapply later. Not worth your while to reapply…
When it comes to primping, do you go au naturel? We’re not talking about leaving the house with a naked face – we’re talking about what’s in your makeup and toiletries. Take a look at the ingredient list on your favorite cosmetics to see if any of these nasty chemicals…