Beautiful on the Inside and Out: Get to Know Actress Serinda Swan


Updated 05/25/12 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Serinda Swan on Acting, Beauty, and Tron

Canadian actress Serinda Swan, whose parents have both been involved in the business, started her career at the ripe old age of 3, but she got bitten by the athletic bug a few years after. "I had to actually leave the industry because I got heavily into gymnastics and I kind of looked like a little gremlin!" she says. "So it didn't really work anymore for the cute little cereal kid jobs; they Read more

3 Things to Keep in Mind at the Makeup Counter


Updated 06/08/11 4:18 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

3 Must-Know Makeup Shopping Tips 2011-06-07 03:18:01

Lois Joy Johnson, who has been a beauty editor for 30 years, has obviously picked up in-depth knowledge of the industry along the way. And that's why she set out to share many of these great tidbits in her book, The Makeup Wakeup ($14). Johnson recently revealed some of her top makeup tips with us, from what not to do when applying, to what every woman should own in her collection. And now, she's Read more

Bobbi Brown: The 6 Essential Makeup Brushes


Updated 06/07/11 9:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Makeup Brush Essentials

With so many shapes and sizes from which to choose, buying makeup brushes can be a daunting experience. But have no fear, it's celebrity makeup artist (and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics) Bobbi Brown to the rescue. She recommends the following brushes for anyone's basic kit: concealer, foundation, face blender, eye shadow, eyeliner, and eyebrow. While practically every beauty brand has all of these Read more

Bobbi Brown's Tips For Summerizing Your Makeup Routine


Updated 06/09/11 12:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Change Your Makeup For Summer

When it comes to warm weathered makeup, you don't need to go out and buy a whole haul of trendy new shades. Instead, follow celebrity makeup artist Bobbi Brown's advice. "Summer is all about natural looking makeup and healthy, glowing skin," she says. So rather than load up on the excess, try keeping the focus on formulation. To see Bobbi's tips on getting your cosmetics routine switched up for Read more

Bobbi Brown's Must-Know Tips on How to Fake a Tan With Makeup


Updated 06/02/11 11:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Fake a Tan With Makeup 2011-06-02 13:00:00

Want a tan without the risk of damaging your skin in the sun's harsh rays? While self-tanners definitely have their place in the, er, sun, you can always simply fake a warm, golden glow with makeup. Bobbi Brown, celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has a few tips to share on how to do it right. To see what she has to say, just keep reading. Read more

Jessica Biel Reveals the Secret to Perfect Brows, a Hot Tip About Dove Soap, and Her Top Revlon Picks


Updated 06/10/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jessica Biel Shares Her Beauty Secrets 2011-06-01 03:00:00

Revlon spokeswoman Jessica Biel has teamed up with the beauty brand in a campaign promoting Grow Luscious Plumping eye makeup. The mascaras and eyeliners will, in Jessica's words, "lengthen and strengthen [lashes] with your natural grow cycle." And at a recent event promoting the line, Jessica shared some of her best beauty tips, along with which Revlon products she counts as her favorites. Read more

5 Things You Need to Know About Applying and Maintaining Your Sunless Tan


Updated 05/31/11 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Apply Self-Tanner and Maintain It

As the founder of Beautisol, a recently launched brand that makes environmentally conscious sun care products, you could say Sinead Norenius knows a thing or two about self-tanners. She's recently shared a few tips on getting the most out of your self-tanning applications, but with her wealth of knowledge on the subject, there's still plenty more to share. Ever wonder how dark you should really Read more

3 Makeup Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make


Updated 05/13/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Makeup Mistakes That Can Age You

Makeup is amazing for its ability to enhance, but sometimes things can go south. The last thing you want it to do is to have your carefully-thought-out makeup application inadvertently age you. I recently spoke with Lois Joy Johnson, veteran beauty editor and co-author of The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age ($14), about what kinds of makeup techniques she thinks are simply just Read more

Salma Hayek Launches Nuance to Honor Her Grandmother and Every Woman


Updated 08/03/11 2:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Nuance by Salma Hayek Launching in CVS in August 2011

Salma Hayek unveiled the long-awaited products from her eponymous line for CVS last week in NYC. The effort, which has been a three-year-long labor of love for the actress, will finally arrive at outlets of the retail chain this August. Salma revealed that the items are en route to stores in a February interview with T Magazine, saying that her grandmother, who passed down beauty secrets during Read more

The Top 3 Makeup Items Every Woman Needs, Regardless of Age


Updated 06/08/11 5:18 AM · Posted by · 25 comments

Makeup Products Every Woman Needs

There are certain makeup items that are so universal, they should be considered cosmetic bag must haves. Veteran beauty editor Lois Joy Johnson, the co-author of The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age ($13), says that there are three beauty essentials every woman should own — regardless of age. See her top picks revealed when you read more. Read more