Regardless of how you feel about Kylie Jenner, there's no doubt she knows a thing or two about pulling off a flawlessly executed beauty look. Not only does she have a makeup line in the works and an existing line of hair extensions, but she recently launched a lifestyle website -- full of makeup tutorials -- that crashed on its debut day due to too much traffic. (Looks like she took a note from sister Kim about that whole breaking the Internet thing.)
"What's your sign?" This question (and hopefully not pickup line) is either slightly annoying or semi-meaningful to you. Whether you take the whole zodiac thing with a grain of salt or hang on to every word in your daily horoscope as if it's the gospel, there are probably some similarities between your sign's personality traits and your persona.
If there's one product in your makeup bag that can immediately brighten your complexion, it's blush. In fact, most makeup artists will tell you that your face makeup isn't complete until you've dusted a rosy glow across your cheeks. And then, presto change-o: What once was tired, sallow-looking skin is healthy and radiant.
Even if you're more of a summer girl, there's plenty to be excited about this fall. First and foremost: these six new fall eye makeup trends. Not only are they pretty and fun twists on your usual look, but all of these styles will make your eyes look younger -- talk about a sweet bonus.
For a product whose entire reason for being is to make your skin look great by setting foundation and keeping skin matte, it rarely gets the attention it deserves. People never gush about how great your powder looks, do they?
While summer was all about the soft pinks and bright corals, lips are getting a bold overhaul for the new season. Fall trends are calling for deep plums and rich mauves for your pout, and you'll find that there's a color for everyone -- even the Chapstick-wearer in the corner who dares to maybe wear tinted lip balm for a night out.
We're going to go out on a limb here and guess that you're a multi-tasking type of gal. C'mon, admit it -- you tweet, text, and upload photos to your Facebook page simultaneously. You listen to books on tape while you drive. You watch TV while you workout. And you want your makeup to multitask just as well as you do, working to cover up and treat any skin problems you have.
Smell that? Spring is in the air. The flowers are peeking their little heads up through the ground and before we know it, winter gray will have given way to spring's bright, beautiful bouquet of color. This means that it's time for us, too, to shed our drab exteriors and what better place to start than with our lips? To that end, we offer up a list of the season's prime products to exfoliate, soothe and color your way into warmer, more cheery days.
Though your lips only occupy a small area of real estate on your face, they can succinctly communicate the woman you want to be at any given moment: The mysterious chick, the girl next door, the sexy siren, you name it. Well, that's if you paint them with the right lip makeup. We here at Total Beauty understand how important it is to wear the right lipstick (shade, texture, formula), and the difficulty that comes with the hunt. That's why we took on the grueling (note the sarcasm) task of trying and testing the newest lip colors on the shelves and counters to bring you the crème de la crème of lip makeup today.
Red: The color of passion, the color of love. It's probably the sexiest color around and when painted on your lips, it's dynamite. Like with all lip makeup colors, certain shades of red look better on some skin tones than others. Because of this semi-frustrating fact, we are constantly asked by readers to help them find the best red for them.
Here's a big secret: men like natural-looking lips. Surprise (OK, we know this isn't the craziest news you'll hear all week, but it's a good reminder that less is more and that guys actually appreciate that).
Want to get La Prairie perfect skin at an Olay price? You can! Looking beautiful doesn't always have to come at an extreme price -- if you know which products to look for in the beauty aisle. That's why we teamed up with Procter & Gamble Senior Scientist, Frauke Neuser, and makeup artist for N.Y.C. New York Color, Mathew Nigara, to find out which affordable products offer similar benefits to more expensive brands -- just in time for spring!
These days we're all pinching pennies, but compromising how we look to save cash is not an option, right? We thought you'd agree. Luckily, Walmart has some sweet new beauty product finds that TotalBeauty.com readers and editors are digging. Check them out here.
When a new year rolls around, most people get excited to start fresh by making resolutions to lose weight, see their friends more or pick up a new hobby. But us? We can't wait to find out which mind-boggling new beauty products will hit the market. Check out this list of the beauty breakthroughs we're most excited about now, and get ready to load up on more products next time you hit the drugstore or department store.
With the amount of tasks we typically squeeze into one day, from walking the dog and getting to work to making meals, answering emails, updating Twitter feeds and finding quality time for the fam, it's a wonder we have time to spend on our looks at all. If you find yourself canceling, rearranging and scrambling to fit in hair and mani-pedi appointments, there are ways to maintain a gorgeous look without filling your calendar to the max. Learn what quick, easy beauty tips you can incorporate into your schedule this spring and summer to save time and effort. Whether you have to pick up the kids or pack up for a trip abroad, you'll still look pretty and put-together -- even if you haven't made it to the salon in months. Read on to see which multi-tasking products and expert how-tos will shave time off your routine without sacrificing results.
OK, assuming your skincare routine is immaculate (right?), sometimes a girl just can't escape smog, hormones and sleepless nights. But what do you do when a raging blemish or suitcase-sized undereye bags attack, and you're about to show off your pretty face? Cover those babies up -- the flawless way! We combed through copious notes on interviews with experts like celebrity makeup artists Charlie Green and Molly Stern to find out how to fake a perfect complexion -- no matter what kind of lighting you're in. Follow the eight essential makeup steps we came up with to make the most out of your misbehaving skin. From moisturizer to powder, these tips will have you looking radiant and feeling more confident in no time!
