Have you ever seen your friend pull off a hot makeup trend, but find it looks wacky on you? It might just be a face shape thing. Your face shape can dictate whether that coral lip color Jessica Biel wore on the red carpet will look just as smoking on you... or not (same holds true for hairstyles, so make sure you don't commit the face shape haircut mistakes these celebs made). Basically, you want to make sure that you're wearing makeup that will enhance your features and aspects of your particular face shape, while minimizing your less favorite attributes.

If you haven't stashed one of these best eyeshadows in your makeup bag, then you might be familiar with this scenario: You start your day with perfectly made-up eyes. Your lashes are long and lifted, your cat-eye wings are as symmetrical as they'll ever be and your eyeshadow is blended so skillfully that you wish you could give yourself a high five. But a few hours later, you glance in the bathroom mirror to find a pair of shockingly faded, creased eyelids. What was a makeup masterpiece this morning is now a hot mess. We've all been there.

There's no shortage of beauty products claiming to help you achieve complexion perfection: foundation, tinted moisturizer, BBs, CCs. But unlike their counterparts, pigment drops, the latest addition to this line-up, offer a completely customized way to achieve flawless skin. It's all about transformation. A few drops can tweak the shade of your favorite foundation (because, let's be real, no one's skin is the exact same color year-round) or switch up the level of coverage. Think of them as the easiest way to teach your old foundation some new tricks. Not a foundation fan? Mix in these colored drops with your go-to moisturizer, serum or face oil, and ta-da! You've got a whole new way to score perfect skin. And they can be worn on their own for crazy-good coverage. Here, six of our favorites that work so well they'll make your jaw drop (get it?).

Remember when you were 16 years old? That night you swiped a six-pack from your parents and snuck out in the middle of the night to split it with your best friends? Remember how invincible you felt? That rebel still lives in you somewhere, and though it's no longer cute to engage in juvenile teenage behavior, we can all benefit from a little darkness here and there.

We all want to look our best — and by "best" we mean the most youthful version of
ourselves. There are many ways to slow down the aging process; wearing sunscreen religiously, eating lots of fruits and veggies, drinking boatloads of water,

Sure, we could wait until 2013 to wear all the amazing trends on the runways at Fashion Week, but where's the fun in that? Instead, we opted to get a jump-start by rounding up the best looks from the shows -- and figuring out how to wear them at home.

Still searching for the perfect shade of lip gloss or foundation? It may already be in your makeup bag. Find out how to create custom DIY makeup like the pros

I have my fair share of dirty little secrets. Take, for instance, the fact that I'm a closet Battlestar Galactica fan or that I chow down on olives by the can. Oh, and here's another, I always wear makeup to the gym.

If you don't follow any makeup artists on Twitter, you're missing out -- they're a great source for all sorts of tips and product news. One of our hands down favorites is celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles (@fionastiles). Her comments are informative and honest -- plus, she tweets with her famous clients about everything from eyeliner to "Game of Thrones." It's like eavesdropping on an insider gossip session.

Whether you're one who primps and preens in the mirror a lot or someone who barely glances at her reflection while removing the day's grime, two things have long made their presence known on your face -- your eyebrows.

"Oil free!"

"100 Percent Natural!"

"Long-lasting!"

Chances are you've seen these phrases on makeup labels -- and maybe you've even been persuaded to buy something because of one of these claims. Unfortunately, most of them don't mean much -- and even the ones that are technically accurate can be misleading.

Is your makeup bag filled with brown eyeshadows and clear lip glosses? If so, it may be time to break out of your beige-colored comfort zone and try one of these hot new color trends. We'll show you how

Are you lucky enough to be jetting off to a tropical locale this winter? First, we're so jealous! Second, we've got two words for you: wear white.

Listen up all you non-"nail people" -- all of you crackled, decaled, intricate design- resisting holdouts -- now's the time to polish up your act. The shades and creations I saw on the spring 2012 runways will miraculously transform your nails into your new favorite accessory -- even if you keep everything else quiet and reserved.

A girl in my high school French class used to blow me away with her amazing makeup. It was always so perfect and pulled together (at 16!) that I assumed she spent at least an hour getting ready in the morning. Then, one day when I asked her to teach me some of the tricks, she looked at me like I was nuts. Turns out that all she did was put on a bright red lipstick.

As a kid, trying to look less sick would have been a seriously dumb idea. One glimpse of your red nose, watery eyes, and pale skin and mom would insist that you stay home watching cartoons in your jammies. Score!

We see her all the time. The woman in the next lane, swerving because she's applying her mascara while going 55 miles per hour. Or the one who's so busy perfecting her smoky eye that it takes her a solid 30 seconds to start moving after the light turns green.

We could be jealous of Kim Kardashian's reality show, her amazing curves, or the fact that she threw a $15 million wedding without spending a penny. But let's face it: Those things aren't happening for most of us in this lifetime. So what's the one enviable Kardashian trait that's actually feasible? Her doll-like false-eyelashes look.

Hey, guess what we did two days ago. We hung out with a top celebrity makeup artist. At the drugstore. That's right, we had him personally pick out the best products for us (and you). Cue happy dance.

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.