You probably wouldn’t eat food past its expiration date, so why put expired makeup on your lips and the rest of your face? It may surprise you, but just like food, makeup has expiration dates. The trick is to know how quickly your products expire and to keep track of…
Many women use makeup to achieve a glamorous look, hide skin imperfections or simply to add a little color. But when does less become more? In a survey conducted by skincare company St. Ives, one in five men said his partner wore too much makeup, and 12 percent of women…
Face it — we’re not all blessed with high cheekbones like Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen and other glam gals. The good news is that you can model yourself after those famous cover girl faces with the right makeup techniques. While some women are willing to go to great (and often…
Everyone wants a sparkling, white smile – but that gorgeous grill can cost you. Dental procedures can range from $200-$1,000, depending on whether you continue treatments at home or have it all done at the dental office. Regardless, you can get comparable results at home with commercial whitening kits and…
Don’t throw out those cosmetics that you think you just won’t use quite yet. Give them another chance by using them for something other than what they were meant to do. Use your imagination to find new uses for old makeup. For example, if you use cream blush, then spread…
Men typically spend less time taking care of their skin than women, yet they tend to spend more time outdoors. Skin gets windblown, sunburned and abused in general, then it’s also subjected to the irritation of shaving. Men even have a higher rate of melanoma, the most lethal form of…
Piercing various areas of the body may be trendy, but for centuries, different cultures have pierced their bodies for myriad reasons, such as cultural ranking, religious purposes and protection from evil. If you’re thinking about getting pierced, there are a few things you should consider. First, think about the area…
There’s nothing like acrylic nails if you want a professional-looking manicure. But it can be pricey to get those salon results, let alone the maintenance and fills you’ll need to keep your nails looking good. If you want to get acrylic nails, then why not give it a try yourself…
Whether it’s an office get-together, date or other event to which you’ll have to race after you finish the daily grind, it’s tough to pull together a pretty look after logging 8 hours in your work clothes. But with a little planning, you can go from day to night elegantly….
You’ll see a lot of vibrant colors this spring, but to balance those brights is a color that not many of us embrace or know how to incorporate into our wardrobe, other than in a t-shirt. White is right for spring, and there are a lot of ways to wear…