Methodology: Our editorial team spent hours reviewing mascara tests and consulting experts for their insights. Three testers, all over age 35, used each mascara two to three times per week throughout the testing per
Lauren Pardee , senior editor with combination/dry skin (not shown): “This product layered really nicely, which was a big win for me. Nothing is worse than when your makeup pills and this didn’t at all—nor did it change color, cause irritation, or breakou
After the sharp looks of the ’60s, eyeliner took a slightly more natural turn. In the 1970s , mod black liquid liner was replaced with softer browns and smudgier styles. Long, bold lashes were still very much in fash
Shannon Stubbs, writer: “A couple of swipes gave me everything I look for in a winning mascara—considerable length, lift, and volume—and I loved how it made my lashes look much darker (mine can look pretty spars
Sixties eyeliner took the drama of the ’50s and amplified it. The most popular style was winged liner on click through the next document upper lid, paired with dramatic lashes. Sometimes falsies were worn, and sometimes eyeliner was used to paint spidery lashes on the bottom (Twiggy’s signature look). By the ’60s, multiple eyeliner shades and formulas were available, including pencil, cake, and liquid. Get Twiggy’s look with Kat Von D’s Ink Li
This volumizing pick promises big lashes, and it delivers. It excels at thickening the lashes with a formula that can be built up from natural-looking volume after one swipe to seriously false-looking lashes after five. It comes in three rich color options—black, brown, and electric blue—to complement numerous eye colors and makeup looks. The big brush grips the lashes and quickly coats them in the formula, and once dry, our tester said her lashes remained smudge-resistant all
Makeup Artist Tip: If you really want your lashes to stand out, be sure to curl them first before applying mascara, and curl them again once the mascara has dried. This will make sure you get a little extra volume in the lashes and they stand out perfectly, especially if you opt out on wearing eyeli
What’s the best way to apply concealer?
Figuring out how to apply concealer for the best results takes trial and error, though some techniques can help. When it comes to concealing blemishes, Sewell recommends spot concealing after foundation and letting it sit for a minute or two before blending. “This allows the concealer to almost ‘bake’ on your face and gives you maximum payoff and additional coverage,” she expla
It’s never fun to pass by a mirror and spot a smudge of mascara under your eye, notes our tester (we couldn’t agree more). She was happy to report that this smear-free, lengthening formula stayed perfectly clean all day. Though not marketed as “waterproof,” it definitely acts as a long-wear product. The tubing formula felt light and comfy on her lashes, and the bristle brush—which narrows at the tip—allowed her to grab those pesky inner-corner lashes. Her favorite perk was how lifted and extended her lashes for hours. Don’t get heavy-handed, as she says one to two coats is all you need. To take off the tubes, she used a few swipes of remover (and one nail on a clump). It can also be washed off with just water and fing
As you might remember, ’90s makeup was all about skinny lines—from pencil-thin brows to inconspicuous lip pencil to slim black eyeliner in the waterline. Conversely, there was also the ’90s grunge look, which involved thick black liner all around the eye, as seen on Courtney L
If you’re after major drama or a curl that lasts, prep with a curler first, or the lift may soften over time. When it’s time to wash up, you’ll need proper makeup remover to take it off, she confirms, and then you’ll be left with a nice, clean sl
No matter how many lipsticks and glosses and liners I buy and try out, I always end up falling in love with the same subtle brown shades. Not quite an elevated version of my natural lip color but not fully a chocolate-colored hue, the right brown lipstick , for me, offers the perfect marriage between these two and can even have a hint of red for a bolder look on a night out. When it comes to fall beauty , a brown lipstick look isn’t brand new—as emphasized by Sabrina Carpenter , Hailey Bieber , Elle Fanning , Greta Lee , and other celebs showing off their glam as of l
The ultimate red-brown shade for my skin tone is one of Revlon’s iconic shades: Rumberry. Its creamy texture glides on like a dream, and the classic pointed lipstick tip makes it easy to get color into even the narrowest corners of your lips. Rumberry is a go-to hue for a night out, given its bolder color pay
Nikki, tester with combination skin (not shown): “The Armani Luminous Silk Concealer left my skin looking radiant. The product did not crease or settle into my fine lines or pores, and I appreciated the blurring and smoothing effect on my sk
