The first step is mastering the right contour shade to match your skin’s undertone. “It should mimic the appearance of a natural shadow, but what that shadow looks like can vary depending on the depth ...

Lesson 2 of the makeup lesson series with Phan Tran focuses on creating a Douyin-inspired makeup look step by step. This lesson emphasizes techniques for achieving glowy skin, doll-like eyes, aegyosal ...

Far-left “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — who once boasted about doing her own makeup in an Instagram tutorial — shelled out more than $2,000 last fall to a celebrity makeup artist whose ...

Underpainting has existed backstage at runway shows for years, but it wasn’t until celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips pulled back the curtain on the technique in late 2025 that it became a ...

In 2025, the world went crazy for lip liner. Hughes' prediction for next year? “Sharp, defined lips will go out of style, and soft, plump, and blended lips will be the trend.” But Hughes isn't the ...

I'm sharing my step-by-step tutorial for a Valentine’s Day makeup look inspired by runway beauty trends—focusing on a flawless, velvety complexion and a statement red lip. I demonstrate each technique ...

Since 1995, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has been celebrating the community behind the biggest—and Blackest—magazine in the world. And, this year, we’re taking over New Orleans with headliners like ...

The magic and innovation of the Korean beauty industry knows no bounds. TikTok is filled with thousands of tutorials for every Korean-inspired beauty trend imaginable. The latest to hit? “Blurred Lips ...