Flawless Valentine's Day Makeup Looks in 5, 20, or 45 Minutes


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Valentine's Makeup in 5, 20, and 45 Minutes

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to experiment with bolder, brighter makeup looks. But the problem is not always a matter of what kinds of palettes and color combinations to try: it's a matter of how much time there is to actually get it all on. According to celebrity makeup artist Emily Kate Warren (who has worked with stars such as Jennifer Jason Leigh and Abigail Breslin), a quick, Read more

3 Things to Avoid When You're Having Your Picture Taken


Updated 01/21/12 9:37 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Tips For Having Your Picture Taken

Most of us have our pictures taken pretty often. And while most people have a "good side" or a smile they tend to fall back on, it's far less common to see someone who has a makeup and hair philosophy for photos. You don't have to rush off to the bathroom to make yourself over every time someone whips out a camera, but there are a few things you'll want to steer clear of if you know you're going Read more

How to Make Your New Year's Eve Makeup Last Well Into the Night


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Make Makeup Last Longer

It's time to welcome in a whole new year, but before we say hello to 2012, there's one final thing to get right for 2011: your makeup. New Year's Eve is often a celebratory occasion that goes well on into the wee hours, so before you step out in your finest frock, check out these tips on how you can keep your makeup looking fresh the whole evening — or morning — through. For your Read more

Get Beyoncé Knowles's Glowing 20/20 Makeup Look


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Beyonce's 20/20 Makeup Look

Mom-to-be Beyoncé Knowles sat down with Katie Couric on the most recent episode of 20/20 to talk about her latest career ventures and excitement surrounding her pregnancy. Beyoncé, who is known for her glowy skin, looked as stunning as ever. And it's thanks in part to makeup artist Mally Roncal, who created the luminous palette for the multitalented star. To get the look: Use concealer to Read more

5 Diet Foods That Are Making You Fat


Updated 11/26/11 9:16 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Diet Foods That Actually Make You Fat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Improve your weight loss plan by avoiding these health diet disasters By Alyssa Shaffer Thanks to confusing labels and unearned reputations, it's difficult to know what's good for you. You might automatically reach for items with a "health halo," such as spaghetti sauce (love that lycopene!), or labels like reduced Read more

Blush 101: Blush Like the Pros Do


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How to Use Blush on the Cheeks and Eyes

Besides mascara, concealer, and lip gloss, almost every makeup artist around counts blush as a must-have beauty item — particularly as included as part of a time-saving, five-minute routine. Not only does the multitasking product enhance and brighten, but it can also be used other than on the cheeks. "I also actually like to use blush on the eyes and on the lips, to kind of step outside the box Read more

Halloween How-To: David Bowie


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David Bowie Makeup Tutorial

If you're in the mood for a truly rock-and-roll costume, people don't come much cooler than David Bowie. The androgynous, glam-rock look of his Aladdin Sane years takes a bit of energy to pull off, but it's worth the effort. MAC senior makeup artist Louise Zizzo, who did the Jem makeup tutorial, shows us how to get this space-rocker look. For a list of colors used in this Read more

Halloween Costume Idea: Dark Willow


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How to Create a Dark Willow Costume For Halloween

The costume: Dark Willow It's been 10 years since Dark Willow, the world's most powerful (and seriously P.O.-ed) witch, appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but this Halloween costume is just as freaky now as it was then. It's a win-win choice from the Buffyverse, since fellow fans will get the costume immediately, and everyone else will just be impressed by your spooky look. Hair and makeup: Read more

5 Foolproof Steps to Covering Up a Breakout


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How to Cover Pimples With Makeup

Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or beyond, getting a breakout is never a welcome occurrence. And regardless if there are just a few (or many) spots that have taken up unwanted residence on that sweet mug of yours, there are certain foolproof makeup tricks you can use to strategically hide them. Read: gone are the days of orange and/or caked cover-up jobs. So to see five easy steps to getting a Read more

Can You Tell the $38 Face From the $209 One?


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Drugstore vs. Department Store Makeup: See the Difference?

Is there really a difference between drugstore makeup and department store finds? Well, yes... and no. It all depends on the product. Some of the best mascaras, like CoverGirl Lash Blast, cost less than ten bucks. And some luxury splurges, like Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, are truly worth every cent. But can you tell what someone's wearing just by looking at her? To find out, I applied high-end Read more