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A three-photo collage of the author, Olivia Zayas Ryan, in dramatic makeup. The tones are magenta and orange and she poses with her eyes closed and staring directly at the camera.

A Scrutinized Body Becomes Art: How Makeup Helps Me Manage my Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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.

By Olivia Zayas Ryan| October 8, 2020 | 10 Comments

VIDEO : Make Me Feel with This Janelle Monáe-Inspired Halloween Look

Can you believe it’s already Halloween?! Check out this RAD last minute makeup look inspired by Janelle Monae’s “Make Me Feel” video!

By Kaylah Cupcake| October 30, 2018 | 2 Comments

VIDEO: Easy Breezy No-Makeup Makeup with Noto Botanics

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.

By Kaylah Cupcake| September 19, 2018 | 2 Comments

VIDEO: Get Your Summer Babe ☀️ Shine On

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!

By Kaylah Cupcake| August 9, 2018 | 10 Comments

Monday Roundtable: The Makeup That Changed Our Lives

“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.”

By the team| July 23, 2018 | 37 Comments
Kaylah Cupcake Pride Look

VIDEO: Pride’s Final Weekend Look Is Spacey Glowy Glam, So Get Ready

I’ve put together a spacey glowy glam look that will turn your face into a magnet. A magnet for what? YOU DECIDE.

By Kaylah Cupcake| June 29, 2018 | 17 Comments

Flung Out of Space: Create a Queer Alien Look With Holographic Makeup

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.

By Siobhan| May 9, 2018 | 7 Comments

Make Your Own Chapstick and Lipstick For Every Pocket

Depending on the day, you may be feeling more lipstick or chapstick, and with this simple recipe, you can make both!

By Katie| November 9, 2017 | 4 Comments

Trans Model Munroe Bergdorf Is Now the Face of Illamasqua, Actual Champions of Diversity

Bergdorf was recently fired by L’Oreal over a Facebook post about white supremacy.

By Reneice Charles| September 21, 2017 | 4 Comments

Kristen Stewart’s Makeup Artist Wants to Make You a Proud *Eye*sexual

I hope you’re good with your fingers.

By Nora| August 14, 2017 | 2 Comments

AM/PM: Breakfast in Bed

My favorite mornings are Saturdays and Sundays, when I have nothing scheduled and can laze in bed for hours on end.

By Laura Mandanas| August 1, 2017 | 10 Comments

How to Keep Your Summer Makeup Looking Cool When It’s Hot Hot Hot

It’s getting hot out there! Here’s how to enjoy it without your makeup melting off.

By Nora| June 1, 2017 | 28 Comments

Gay Your Makeup: An Easy, Breezy, Everyday Androgynous Look

This look will make people think: I can’t believe it’s makeup (and not just naturally good skin)!

By Cecelia| February 7, 2017 | 40 Comments

Nails by Nic: Accio! Harry Potter House Pride Manicure

Celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with a magical manicure.

By Nic| August 2, 2016 | 9 Comments

Alien Actualities: A Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Hello spooky babes, resident alien Tayler Smith here to bring you an affordable look for Halloween that’ll have you lookin’ outta this world.

By Tayler Smith| October 20, 2015 | 7 Comments

How To Look Like You Weren’t Just Crying

“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.”

By Laura Mandanas| October 9, 2015 | 18 Comments

5 Rad Makeup Looks For Hooded Eyes and Monolids

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.

By Tayler Smith| September 14, 2015 | 21 Comments

Journey To The Center: What Do I Put On My Face?

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.

By Adrian| July 20, 2015 | 98 Comments

These Black Nail Polishes

Black nail polish will inherit the earth.

By Lizz| July 14, 2015 | 64 Comments

8 Vegan Cosmetic Products Just Waiting to Look Amazing On You

Just seemed like something you might need in your life.

By Lydia O| June 3, 2015 | 6 Comments

TransBlack and Beautiful: Acknowledging My Authentic Revolutionary

“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.”

By L'lerrét Jazelle Ailith| March 3, 2015 | 13 Comments
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