Often, use of makeup, especially as a way to cover up perceived flaws, is seen as a symptom of body dysmorphic disorder. But for me, using makeup is not a way to hide what I look like. Instead, it’s a way for me to be seen.
Can you believe it’s already Halloween?! Check out this RAD last minute makeup look inspired by Janelle Monae’s “Make Me Feel” video!
This no-makeup look is actually super minimalist — who has time for fifteen products designed to make you look like you aren’t wearing any? With multi-use stain sticks that work for a range of skin tones and concealer, you’re looking amazing and natural in just a few minutes.
Sometimes you need a quick everyday look that will have you turning heads in ten minutes or less. This is it, from one summer babe to another!
“A bold lip is my femme secret to instant confidence. I could be wearing day-old sweatpants and bed head and a red lip makes me feel READY TO BE SEEN.”
I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.
In this political climate, it’s refreshing to feel powerful for a change, and it’s amazing what channeling the spirit of a galactic demagogue will do for your confidence. In case you need a boost, here are range products I love for getting the look.
Depending on the day, you may be feeling more lipstick or chapstick, and with this simple recipe, you can make both!
Bergdorf was recently fired by L’Oreal over a Facebook post about white supremacy.
I hope you’re good with your fingers.
My favorite mornings are Saturdays and Sundays, when I have nothing scheduled and can laze in bed for hours on end.
It’s getting hot out there! Here’s how to enjoy it without your makeup melting off.
This look will make people think: I can’t believe it’s makeup (and not just naturally good skin)!
Celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with a magical manicure.
Hello spooky babes, resident alien Tayler Smith here to bring you an affordable look for Halloween that’ll have you lookin’ outta this world.
“I mean, not to brag, but I’ve probably cried more tears in the past year than some people manage to eke out in their entire lives.”
I’ve been spending some time collecting up my favorite looks on how to embrace my beautiful lil eyelids for all of you. Hopefully this will be helpful for all my hooded/monolid sisters out there.
I’m intrigued by the ways that makeup can be both feminizing and masculinizing, often at the same time. As I started working on this project, I realized that’s been true for a long time.
Black nail polish will inherit the earth.
Just seemed like something you might need in your life.
“One morning, while I was applying my new lighter makeup, I accidentally put too much banana powder on which created a shroud of ashy yellow veil all around the center of my face. I stopped and stared back at my reflection. I looked absolutely foolish. Here I was relishing in this depigmentation of my beautiful ebony skin that I no longer looked like myself.”
