See How to Conceal Undereye Circles With This Step-by-Step Tutorial


Updated 06/27/11 1:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How to Conceal Undereye Circles

Whether your undereye circles are the result of a late-night outing or passed down from genetics, there's no need to fret over them. Why? Because there's always a way to conceal them using the right makeup and application tips. That's why we turned to Smashbox Cosmetics Makeup Pro Lori Taylor to find out what tricks of the trade are necessary to hide dark circles and bags under the eyes. See how Read more

This Drugstore Concealer Is Twice as Nice


Updated 06/06/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

A Great Drugstore Concealer

I like my concealers to have a few qualities: good opacity, nondrying formula, and excellent wear. And happily, I can say that Revlon's PhotoReady concealer SPF 20 ($10) matches all those criteria nicely. It's a lot like another drugstore favorite of mine, Maybelline Cover Stick ($6), but it's a little less cakey and the colors blend more smoothly into my skin. I bought two different shades, Read more

How to Prevent (and Get Rid of) a Cold-Induced Chapped Nose


Updated 01/13/11 2:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Treat a Chapped Nose You Get From a Cold

'Tis the season for illness, and unfortunately, a few of us on Team Bella have come down with the common cold in in the past week. (And a never-ending cold it seems to be.) A nasty little bug it is, colds also have a way of causing chapped, red, and generally all-around irritated noses. For tips on preventing and getting rid of the problem, just read more. Read more

How to Get a Flawless-Looking Face


Updated 01/19/12 12:14 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 2 comments

How to Apply Foundation and Concealer For Perfect Skin

Whether you have flawless skin or not, you can always fake it with makeup. That’s why we turned to celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles who has worked with Halle Berry, Eva Mendes, and Rosario Dawson to show us how to moisturize, blend, and conceal any blemish to make your face a perfect canvas. Read more

How to Use Concealer to Hide Anything


Updated 12/14/10 11:05 AM · Posted by Daily Makeover · 1 comment

How to Use Concealer to Hide Blemishes and Under-Eye Circles

We're happy to present this article by makeup artist Victoria Stiles, who wrote it for one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover! Concealer can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Choosing the wrong concealer color or texture can throw your entire makeup application off course, leaving you looking older than your time. Knowing how to pick the correct color and texture for your skin Read more

This Jemma Kidd Kit Keeps You Concealed and Hydrated


Updated 12/06/10 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Product Review of Jemma Kidd Pro Skin Perfection Kit

As someone with naturally dry skin, I'm always a fan of cream formulas, since they give me plenty of coverage without further desiccating my face. So the buttery color-correcting concealers in Jemma Kidd's new Skin Perfection Kit ($36) are a boon. The kit has lime and apricot-hued concealers designed to hide redness, sallow skin, and under eye circles, along with a jojoba oil-infused luminizer Read more

Double Duty: Zit-Zapping Concealers


Updated 11/04/10 7:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Concealers That Also Heal Pimples

When it comes to covering up pimples, there are a few tricks to keep in mind: use a concealer in a shade that matches your foundation, apply the product with a small precision brush (like Smashbox's #5 ($20), and lightly stipple around the edges to blend. But if your concealer can pull a double duty and conceal and heal, to quote Ina Garten, "How good is that?" Formulated with acne-fighting Read more

Found: A Concealer That Covers Both Acne and Dark Circles


Updated 11/29/10 3:08 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Review of MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

While it's certain that Shakespeare was not referring to hyperpigmentation, scars, or the markings of acne when he wrote, "Out, damned spot," he was actually on to something. Let's face it, a good concealer is a necessity. Many makeup artists recommend going with two different shades of concealer: one for under the eyes and one for other imperfections, like acne. With MAC's Pro Longwear Concealer Read more