makeup

Have you been wondering when should you let your child wear makeup? You aren't alone! This mama has been pondering that question for a while now...and I don't even have a tween on my hands yet.That being said, I swear my baby girl came out of the womb dying to dig into my makeup ...read more

Do you ever have those days when you know you're going to be out and about most of the day and you aren't going to have a ton of extra time to touch up your makeup? Well, then you need my 3-step face that stays PUT! Hey, I'm a natural makeup kinda girl, so this is not about ...read more

I love fabulous lash falsies, mega mascara, bombshell red lipsticks, and Kardashian-worthy contouring kits as much as the next Momtrends gal. But the reality is: most days of the week, I'm happy if I can slather a bit of BB cream on my face before hitting the drop-off line or ...read more

As the Global Artistic Director for Laura Gellar makeup, Ashlee Glazer knows a thing or two about emerging trends. She sees the latest and greatest in makeup and fashion on runways and award shows alike, and takes those keen observations straight to the brand to help develop ...read more

Summer is (un)officially here! We've updated our closets, swapped out our beloved red wine for rosé, and added a higher SPF to our daily routine. Now it's time to have a little fun with our beauty regimen. I like to lighten the load in the summer months, and go with a natural ...read more

What do you think about when you see the word powder? A compact? Old school loose powder? Well, I am here to tell you that powder skin care products come in many forms these days and they just might surprise you how far beyond the typical powder makeup it goes! Sure, we love ...read more

Once upon a time, back in my twenties, if you looked in my makeup bag, you'd find a lot from e.l.f. It was the super reasonable prices that this budget friendly makeup line offered that appealed to me the most back then, so when I grew up (you know when I started caring more ...read more

How often do you clean your makeup brushes? I know I'm guilty of not doing it nearly often enough. But dirty makeup brushes not only just don't apply makeup as effectively, but can also harbor and spread bacteria all over your face - yuck! I even just read a story about a women ...read more

Looking to get longer lashes? These days there are a lot more options beyond your mascara choice. Here are four different ways that you can get fuller, longer lashes. Related Tips for Organizing your Makeup I have three boys who were all blessed with gorgeous, long, dark lashes ...read more

I've been a subscriber to BirchBox basically since inception. My neighbor at the time worked in their accounting department and casually dropped the name to me one day. "It's really interesting," she said. "You get amazing products and it's only $10." This was back before the ...read more

I want eyelash extensions... Or, someone who can apply individual fake eyelashes to my lids every morning. Alas, until I can afford either of these options, I've found the next best thing. I'm obsessed with having luxuriously long and luscious eyelashes (clearly). It can ...read more

I'm a busy mom, and often times makeup takes a back seat to things like--oh, I don't know--babies and breakfast and nursery school drop-off and diaper changes... Most days, I'm amazed if I've managed to get makeup on my face at all. But when I do get primped and prepped, I want ...read more

I don't wear makeup to the beach... It's hot and sweaty and salty, and that can easily translate to smudgy foundation, runny eyes, and messy mascara. I want my skin to breathe when I'm sunning on the sand (slathered in SPF, of course). And so, generally speaking, I avoid my ...read more

When was the last time you finished a lipstick? That's the question Chelsa Crowley and Julie Fredrickson put out there when launching their beauty brand, Stowaway Cosmetics. Premium beauty products in portable sizes--it's a novel concept and a convenient option for busy moms, ...read more

I was born with fairly full lips. Let’s put it this way...They were full enough that I never thought about "fixing" them. That all changed as I aged. And that is why I started trying out lip plumping glosses and lipstick. Because just like you lose volume in your cheeks, hair, ...read more

Who has time to put on a full face of makeup in the morning? Not this mom. It's a miracle I have a minute to brush my teeth and run a comb through my hair most days. Eye shadow is just not top priority when you have a screaming infant and a "tantruming" toddler demanding your ...read more

We’re all really busy, but that doesn’t mean we want to skimp on how we look. I teamed up with CVS Beauty Club and top-style bloggers Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney to share tips for looking good in a FLASH! We call it creating the “5 Minute Face.” Yes, you can look great ...read more

Every morning after I shower and start my day, the first step in my routine is always my makeup. For me, a self-professed fashionista, I still love to start my beauty routine before I pick out an outfit for the day. While I have this little process down to a science, I take ...read more