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Zits, Pimples, Acne: Top 3 Tips to Help Deal With a "Spotty" Situation

Remember how traumatizing it was to get a "zit " in high school? Of course, a teenager is almost expected to get pimples. But, past the often-awkward phase of pre-adulthood, a breakout becomes flat out mortifying. Well, grownup sufferers aren't alone. Did you know 1 out of every 9 people between the...

10 Tips For A Head-Turning Twist Out

Calling all naturalistas! Considered one of the best go-to, protective, and stylishly effective styles, the twist out is a beloved fave among many material crowns. With minimal maintenance and a few hair care essentials, this style is a great way to add definition, volume, and flair to hair. Check o...

Top Beauty Blunders: Foundation Blending

OK, so if there's one skill every woman should know, it's how to apply foundation properly! Even if you only wear foundation on the rarest of occasions, it pays to know how to do it the right way. After all, unfortunate-looking snafus like awkward jawlines and mismatched shades are all too common. W...

7 Tips for Taking the Best Selfie

If you've ever uttered the phrase "I'm not photogenic," guess what, you're wrong! In a world of endless social media, who hasn't snapped a pic and wished it came out ten times better. From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram, and every social site in between, nail your selfies using these 7 tips for p...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Lana Turner

This week we honor classic beauty, Lana Turner, as our Thursday Throwback. A silver screen goddess of the 1940's and 1950's, Turner was discovered Nile drinking soda in a Hollywood cafe. The chance encounter would set her on a pathway of success and fame. Lana would appear in over 50 films. Her s...

Beauty Tips: Beyonce's Full Lashes

Beyonce, the bold bombshell, a.k.a. the Sasha Fierce stage owner, serves up such amazing lash looks. The star's Mrs. Carter World Tour proves the legend in the making is simply lash-tastic.

Never Wear The Wrong Foundation Again: Discover Sephora +Pantone Color IQ

Never wear the wrong foundation again! No more mismatches. No more guesswork. No more error. Your local Sephora invites makeup mavens everywhere to Discover Sephora +Pantone Color IQ. The revolutionary new color-matching service.

How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles With Michelle Phan

OK so we all know about dark circles. Thankfully we have our trusty concealers and foundations to mask this problem, but do you really know what causes those pesky dark shadows underneath your eyes? You probably know one or two, but check out this informative video below. One of our favorite YouTube...

Beauty How To: Zig Zag Chevron Nail Art Tutorial

Calling all nail art fanatics! Learn how to create a chevron (or small zig-zag if you prefer) patterned nail with just a few household items. Check out the fun tutorial below where our friends over at Birchbox prove that all you'll need to get this very cool nail effect are pinking shears from any c...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Sophia Loren

This week, we honor classic beauty, Sophia Loren, as our Throwback Thursday.

Tips For your Early Morning Beauty Routine

Mornings can be rough, but they don't have to be! Grab your morning tea or a smoothie and watch our friend and Birchbox editor, Candice, walk you through her easy breezy routine-including her cleanser, moisturizer, and BB Cream picks. You don't need to be a morning person to appreciate a goof-proof ...

Love It Or Leave It?

There's nothing wrong with sugarcoating things sometimes, but candy coated lips?

Celebrity Get the Look: Olivia Palermo

American socialite and 'it' girl, Olivia Palermo, is a fashionista who can often be seen on red carpets and snapped by the paps. Yet with so many images of her online and in magazines, she's never got a hair outta place. How does that work?

YouTube Beauty Video Post: Celebrity Makeup Artist Robert Jones' Dramatic Deep-Set Eyes

Beauty junkies, are you looking to get your hands on some more makeup secrets? Celebrity makeup artist extraordinaire Robert Jones has some great tips on creating dramatic, deep-set eyes this week.

Introducing: Color Duo Technique from Clairol's Marcy Cona

So with summer heating up, perhaps it's time to sail into the rest of the season with a new look. With a schedule full of backyard barbeques and beach vacations, it just might be the perfect time for you to try a new hair color that's not only quick and easy to achieve using Clairol at-home hair ...