Makeup tips

Here's a little glimpse into my morning routine:

7:00 a.m.: Alarm goes off, hit snooze button, repeat until about 7:30
7:30: Lurch up in a panic because I'm already running late, jump into shower
7:45: Attempt to blow dry hair into some sort of presentable style, get round brush stuck in tangles
8:00: Finally free round brush from hair, finish drying
8:10: Start applying makeup, really running late now, in my haste accidentally jab myself in the eye with mascara wand
8:12: Remove eye makeup that was ruined by watering eyes (dang mascara wand), start over
8:20: Unbelievably behind now, finally finish makeup, try to decide what to wear
8:35: Run out the door (likely wearing two different shoes, oops)

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On the one hand, applying eye makeup seems like it should be easy. A little liner, shadow, mascara and you're done, right?

But on the other hand, it can be quite daunting. Which eyeliner is best for my eyes? Which shadow will give me a perfect smoky eye and which will just make me look like I lost a fistfight? Should I try the volumizing, lengthening or curling mascara? The possibilities are endless, and not always in a good way.

To help ease the anxiety that can come with trying to perfect your eye makeup and maximize your eyes' impact, try taking this quiz. Just a few quick questions stand between you and the perfect eye makeup routine for your face and lifestyle. I took it and now I not only feel more confident with my look, but I've shaved some time off my morning routine! (No more standing in front of the mirror with three different pallets trying to decide what'll look best, yay!)

Check out the sample question below, click on it to answer and finish the quiz. Hope it helps!

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I know we've got a few lipstick fans out there (some pretty vocal ones, actually), but for me, it's all about the eyes. From trying out a new mascara to finding the perfect shade of shadow to make my peepers pop (try saying that 10 times fast), you might say I'm a bit obsessed.

It doesn't help that there are a ton of awesome tips and tricks out there to fuel the obsession (or maybe it does? Let's face it, there are worse things to be obsessed with, right?). Check out some of my favorites below:

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The temperatures are rising and you have a few options: 1. Forget makeup and go bare-faced (but if you're like these celebs, that's not a pretty picture). 2. Do your usual makeup routine and watch as it melts off your face (ew -- enough said). Or 3. Follow these hot-weather makeup tips for a polished, shine-free look. Hmmm, decisions, decisions …

If you have a summer wedding to go to, or you just want to survive the walk to work, check out these expert makeup tips: Read More »

I know, I know, you've heard it before: If you want to look your best you need to drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep, use the right products, etc. But for those of us who live in the real world (of occasional bar hopping and/or pulling all-nighters for work), getting those eight hours of shuteye just isn't always possible.

 Luckily, you don't have to stumble around looking as tired as you feel. With these makeup and skin care tips, you'll look awake and refreshed … which may confuse people when you doze off during your morning meeting (don't say I didn't warn you).

Tip 1: Don't pile on too much cream before bed; it'll just increase puffiness. Instead, Read More »