Makeup

Although winged liner has been an essential makeup trend for years, it looks like the latest update on this beauty fad is set to deliver a swirling dose of colour. Known as ribbon eyeliner, the latest development in eye makeup is quickly making a splash on Instagram.

From holding your favourite lipstick to keeping track of that expensive new palette, a makeup bag can easily rescue you from extra trips to the beauty counter. We’ve curated our favourite makeup bags to store your essentials in style this season.

From dark lipsticks to matte lid eye shadows, the reasons to get excited about falls are endless. Here are some tips for an easy transition for your makeup looks from summer to fall.

Despite having a reputation of being a tacky makeup trend of the 80’s and 90’s, coloured mascara has been popping up on the runway in recent seasons. Using coloured mascara is both a fun and easy way to incorporate colour in your makeup routine. It can be quite tricky to master, however, here are some tips to use coloured mascara like a pro:

Primers help refine your foundation and keep your skin looking flawless. Check out five makeup primers to give your skin a flawless glow, and create a gorgeous base for your makeup artistry this season.

While matte lipstick may have once been a must-have for your makeup bag, it looks like metallic lips are set to steal the spotlight this year.

Now that the days of summer are quickly coming to an end, it is time to start packing up and move back into the school groove. You are probably starting to realize you aren’t fully stocked up with everything you need in your makeup kit to be fully prepared for the upcoming semester. Here are five must-have back to school beauty buys to add to your makeup bags:

While the celebratory spirit of summer may mean that the drinks are flowing freely, it looks like champagne is also inspiring the latest trend in eyeshadow. Aside from coppery and silver-hued lids, eyeshadow in shades of shimmering beige is also making a splash.

To avoid smudging, running and smearing mascara this season, check out the best waterproof mascaras that will beat the summer heat:

Although mermaid waves are already well known as a must try summertime hair trend, the look of mermaid makeup is also making a splash- no pun intended!

Although defined winged liner and pouty lips may signify statement beauty for many makeup addicts, the aptly titled look of naked face is now making a splash among celebrities. Straying from the look of dolled up red carpet beauty, the stars are now sporting glowing complexions and au naturel eyes.

Along with the season’s pretty pink lips, tones of grey and beige have officially combined to form a new mauve shade which is affectionately known as greige.

Being one of the most preferred tools for applying anything from foundation, to concealers to BB Creams, the beauty sponge is one of the most sought out beauty applicators. They’re everywhere from celebrity makeup artist’s kits, blogs and your own makeup bag. This egg-shaped sponge is not your ordinary makeup applicator. You may be missing one important step to getting the most flawless complexion. Here are some tips to use a beauty sponge the right way:

While dark grey eyes may set the mood for autumn and winter, violet eyes are a softer and more delicate alternative for the summer months. This season, beauty lovers are swapping their dove, steel grey and slate tones for the pastel embrace of light purple hues.

Whether you’re hitting the party circuit or searching for a daytime look that is suitable for the office, there’s nothing quite like a bit of pink. Try taking your beauty inspiration from this makeup tutorial, and refreshing your lips, eyes and cheeks with this summery shade.