We've all seen someone who overdoes the bronzer and ends up looking more Pigpen than Penelope Cruz. Bronzers tend to grab onto dry, dead skin and give off the appearance of a dirty face — especially when applied with a heavy hand. We caught up with makeup artist and bronzing aficionado Shalini Vadhera, whose biggest prebronzing recommendation was exfoliation. "It's really important to Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off. Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you? But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof Read more

I've sometimes wished a professional makeup artist was on hand for a consultation before my photo was taken. The opportunity for that to actually happen arose this week, when Revlon's Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman volunteered her makeover services. Gucci, who's worked with the likes of Cameron Diaz and Kim Kardashian, walked me through the steps she used to get my visage ready for the Read more

Want a tan without the risk of damaging your skin in the sun's harsh rays? While self-tanners definitely have their place in the, er, sun, you can always simply fake a warm, golden glow with makeup. Bobbi Brown, celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has a few tips to share on how to do it right. To see what she has to say, just keep reading. Read more

As the resident beauty expert for Barneys New York, Jason Ascher is the go-to guy for all things cosmetic. And now that the new season is here, he advises seeking out the makeup mode that's best suited to your complexion. To find out which fashionable new hues Ascher says are best for your skin tone, just keep reading. Read more

Amber Heard showed up to the Drive Angry premiere looking flawless, thanks in part to some seriously glowing skin. Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh gave Amber a slightly bronzed, luminous glow that was equal parts sweet and sexy. Find out how to copy her look when you keep reading. Read more

When you think of the new year, you likely think of fresh starts and equally fresh makeup looks, and Nyx is helping you kick things off right. Its Butt Naked Eyes Makeup Palette ($25) has a memorable name, but it's the contents within that will give you a natural-looking glow. The compact includes 15 neutral shadows in matte and subtly shimmery, velvety finishes, ranging in color from rich Read more

Summer is (finally!) in full swing. Layers are being shed, and one way or another, we're all trying to achieve that perfect sun-kissed glow. Makeup artist Shalini Vadhera has tips on how to look your bronzed best this season. Find out three fresh ways to wear bronzer. Read more