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…
Years ago, dark nail polish was great – if you wanted to dress up like Elvira for Halloween. But over the years, beauty has evolved, and black is, well, the new black. There are actually a slew of dark nail polish colors that are currently in style. So don’t be…
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…
Lots of stars shill for beauty brands, but did you know many of them have their own cosmetics, clothing, and even food and drink lines? For a reality star who needs to extend her 15 minutes of fame, slapping her name on a label might just be the ticket. But…
Who doesn’t remember the tingly, tart smell of Noxema or the iconic green-and-pink Great Lash tube? They were beauty staples for our moms and even grandmothers, and surprisingly enough, they’re still pretty great. Here are a few to try if you’re new to these classics. First, dry faces will thank…
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…
Who says having egg all over your face is a bad thing? Eggs are loaded with proteins that can actually enhance your appearance. Believe it or not, eggs have properties that are great for addressing some common beauty concerns from puffy peepers to dry hair. It’s no yolk — set…
Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…
Getting out your wallet at the end of a salon or spa service can be downright ugly. Between the person who actually performed the service you needed and the supporting players, who might include anyone from the shampooer, blow dryer, wax assistant or receptionist, you might feel like Daddy Warbucks…
It seems as if the rash of celebrities flashing the paparazzi in too-short skirts and nonexistent undergarments has ended. But many women still prefer to go bare, or commando – eschewing undies to allow their nether regions a little freedom. Maybe it’s to spice up things with a partner, simply…