Beauty News

Make Up For Ever has training academies across the globe, and now its latest opening is in your living room. The makeup brand is collaborating with online learning community Skillshare, so you can take its best cosmetics courses on your computer. Starting this month Make Up For Ever will offer classes on various topics from contouring to creating the perfect smoky eye. Even though the courses aren't face-to-face, the curriculum runs much like any other beauty school course. There will be a tutorial by a Make Up For Ever artist, final project assignments, and even office hours. These classes aren't just for professionals; any woman can sign up to improve her makeup skills. Some of the courses will even be offered for free.

Beyoncé Knowles is one woman who isn't afraid of experimenting with her beauty look, and her latest commercial for Pepsi proves just that. The video, which was released today on Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z's wedding anniversary, shows Beyoncé facing some of her most iconic looks throughout her career. She dances off with the smoky eyes and oversize bouffant from the "Single Ladies" music video and the stick-straight strands and purple lycra from her Destiny's Child days . . . it's all there and all fabulous. Watch the video above — and keep a close watch for her amazing nail art. Which Beyoncé is your favorite?

With Earth Day right around the corner, Kiehl's has partnered up with stars Zachary Quinto and Alanis Morissette to benefit Recycle Across America. Both Zachary and Alanis have designed a limited-edition label for Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream ($47) to depict their vision of social responsibility, which will be available April 20. All of the proceeds from the celebrity-designed products will be donated to Recycle Across America. What's more, Kiehl's will also be donating an additional $50,000 to the organization. Talk about philanthropy.

Kiehl's is also using Earth Month to reinforce their Recycle and Be Rewarded in-store program. Haven't heard of it? Kiehl's encourages customers to return their used product containers back to their brick-and-mortar stores for recycling. In return, Kiehl's will gift customers a complimentary product for their recycling efforts.

Look for Zachary's and Alanis's limited-edition containers online and in stores starting April 20, and watch Zachary and Alanis talk about the cause below.

As someone who always looks flawless when it comes to her hair, Zoe Saldana's preparation for her salon appointments is a bit shocking. "If I want to chop off my hair, I'll take scissors and do one side before I even go to the hairdresser," the star says in an interview with InStyle Hair, which she also covers this month. "For me, it's all about trusting my instinct. Plus, that way I can't change my mind!"

Zoe's instincts when it comes to her hair are actually taking her in a more natural direction. "At some point I want to chop mine off and learn to enhance my other virtues, instead of depending so much on my hair," she says. Find out more about Zoe's hair thoughts, as well as her mother's lipstick advice, when you keep reading.

Fashion designer Zac Posen cares about color, and that's why he has collaborated with John Frieda to create a set of hair accessories that cater to practically every hair tone. Backstage at his Spring 2013 presentation, stylist Harry Josh colored models' hair to add shine and match the floral fashion designs. Now, Posen has outfitted the John Frieda Precision Foam Colour ($13) packaging with prints from his Spring collection. He selected designs that coordinate with the four foam shades for blondes, brunettes, redheads, and black-haired beauties. But here's the kicker: each box also comes with a printed hair accessory chosen to enhance the corresponding hair hue. This designer collaboration is available at Target for a limited time, so make sure to grab your customized color and accessory before it's too late.

Ever lusted after Gwyneth Paltrow's sleek blowout? Well, you're in luck, as the actress is planning to open a blow-dry bar as her latest beauty endeavor. Gwyneth will be collaborating with trainer Tracy Anderson and hairstylist David Babaii to open an exclusive salon in April. The David Babaii Blow Dry Bar will nested within Tracy Anderson's Brentwood studio in LA, so it's a members-only experience. But clients will be able to get a blowout post-workout or just a simple style that is sweat-resistant. Gwyneth has been on a roll in the beauty arena with a Max Factor spokeswoman slot, a Hugo Boss fragrance deal, and her lacquer collaboration with Goop and Butter London. Makeup, fragrance, nails, and now hair — Gwyneth is well on her way to amassing a beauty empire.

Calling all beauty mavens: Nordstrom is giving you the chance to get a leg up on Spring trends. From now through June, stores across the country are hosting Beauty Trend Shows and Pretty Parties for customers. Basically, it's an excuse to get pampered and score some insight into what's hot for Spring.

Securing your spot for a Trend Show gets you into an exclusive runway show, featuring the latest from your favorite Nordstrom brands. Included with your $20 — which is redeemable towards any beauty purchase the day of the event — is a free makeup and skin care consultation. Pretty Parties are free and open to everyone and include beauty tips, tons of pampering, and a bevy of free samples. Ready to get in on the action? Check the website to see when the events are taking place near you, and then prepare to be fabulous.

Drew Barrymore appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night to show off her new makeup line, Flower Cosmetics. And in true Jimmy and Drew fashion, the duo mucked it up by playing a knee-slapping game of "Russian rougelette." Going to the makeup counter and trying out each product is generally the way women choose their cosmetics. However, watching Jimmy and Drew duke it out in a drawing contest is a lot more entertaining. The two used eye shadow, lipstick, and lip liner from Drew's Walmart makeup line as face paint. Jimmy won the game, but we have to say he looks pretty good in pink lipstick.