Your makeup looks flawless when you leave the house, but by the time you’re done with lunch, your dark circles have reappeared and your lipstick’s nonexistent. Sound like you? These tricks will help your makeup last throughout the day and save you from future makeup blunders. Take off makeup correctly. When you wash your face and […]
With the countless number of makeup lines, innovative beauty products and addictive YouTube makeup tutorials, it seems now more than ever, teens are fascinated with the beauty industry and love trying out new looks on themselves. But, at what age is it really appropriate to wear makeup and how much makeup should your teen be […]
Northbrook native Kelly LaBanco has brushed makeup on musician Kelly Clarkson, comedian Jon Stewart, actresses Elaine Hendrix and Megan Mullally, as well as celebrities at the Grammys for eight years. She knows a thing or two about getting gorgeous – and she spilled her secrets for us. “My goal with cosmetics is to enhance the natural […]
Melting makeup isn’t pretty and our usual beauty arsenal is powerless against heat and humidity, often leaving us more molten than made up. To help us combat the summer sun, we asked Chicago and LA-based makeup artist Jen Brown to share her favorite melt-, smudge- and smear-proof products for fresh-faced beauty all summer long. […]
There’s an overwhelming variety of makeup lines and beauty products currently on the market, which makes it hard to know which ones to try and which ones really work. We went straight to the makeup artists to learn more about their favorite makeup products. 1. “At the moment, I am LOVING the Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation. It’s […]
You’ve seen them! Heck, you may be guilty of them yourself: makeup mishaps that instantly age you and seem to scream, “I’m wearing makeup!” Don’t let these common makeup flubs add years to your pretty face. Harsh brows and sparse lashes Today, it’s all about full, arched brows. Maintain groomed brows by having them shaped […]
No single beauty product can turn back the clock. That said, there are certain tricks for fall that can help skin appear more youthful, including pampering those parts of your face you might sometimes neglect, starting with your lips. Lip Service You probably keep your lips hydrated, but when was the last time you […]
Winter days do us no favors when it comes to beauty. Forced heat and blustery winds suck the life out of our skin and hair, making us feel (and look) older than we should. Try one or all of these easy and affordable beauty boosters to help freshen up your look. Spray Finish Yes, there […]
Stuck in a beauty rut? With the New Year upon us, now’s the time to mix things up. You can start by dropping these five “don’ts” from your beauty routine. Bad Habit: Product Overload Break It: Skin care experts warn that too many products can aggravate sensitive skin, so cut back to help keep your […]
What’s the best way to save on essentials without resorting to dollar-store cosmetics? Here are 7 tips to keep both your beauty and your budget intact. 1. Makeup Brushes In addition to extending the life on pricey makeup applicators, regularly cleaning your brushes is just the sanitary thing to do. And if you really need […]
