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Makeup Tips

Gifts for Natural Beauties

Shopping for an all-natural beauty? Find our favorite super-soft organic loungewear, luxe creams...
Mineral Makeup Tips for Your Face, Lips, and Eyes

Once found mainly in health-food stores, mineral makeup -- made from pulverized rocks like mica,...
How to Wear Red Lipstick

Nothing says "pucker up" like a pair of vibrant red lips. Red is a color everyone can wear, says...
No Lipstick Left Behind

Keep freshly applied lipstick on your lips, not your wineglass, with this simple trick from...
Glamorous Holiday Makeup

'Tis the season for holiday parties, family gatherings, and festive nights out on the town. Look...
Expert Makeup Tricks

When it comes to makeup, almost everyone makes the same basic mistakes, says Martha's personal...
Homemade Lip Balm

Make your own all-natural red lip balm with this easy recipe from in-house crafter Kristin St....
DIY Eye Soothers

The skin in the eye area is especially thin and sensitive, so it flares up fast when you're...
Beauty Basics: Expiration Dates

You wouldn't pour yourself a glass of milk from last week's expired carton. But what about that...
The Best Lip Balms

"Shea butter, sweet almond oil, castor oil, beeswax, jojoba oil, and cocoa butter are excellent...
Choosing the Right Foundation for Your Skin Type

How do you know you have the right foundation?
Makeup Made Over

Why not use antioxidant fruit pigments as all-natural dyes for makeup?
The Best Facial Cleansers

Despite its wholesome ring, "squeaky clean" is not the ideal state for your skin. To...
Light Up Your Face with the Perfect Foundation

Think you've sworn off foundation? These new natural formulas may change your mind.
Skin Toners

In the triumvirate of skin care (cleanser, toner, moisturizer), toner maintains its mystery more...
Second Wind

It's difficult to tap into your own energy resources when you're feeling tired. This simple...
Beauty Basics: Great Skin for Life

Face the future: Preparing your skin for the changes ahead is the best wrinkle cure around.
Test Drive: Natural Eye-Makeup Removers

An essential beauty aid, eye-makeup remover helps erase stubborn traces of shadow, liner, and...
Fall Beauty Products We Love

Arm up your autumn glow with pumpkin, pomegranate, and other seasonal ingredients.
The Making of a Good Makeup Brush

All cosmetics brushes work, but only some do a standout job. A high-quality brush gives you a...