Make-up tips and trends

All the latest news and photos of cosmetic tips, trends and make-up advice

Brighten up frosty nights with a bold makeup kit

The skies may be grey but it needn't mean that your makeup tones should follow the weather's colour palette. There's nothing more exciting than to brighten up a cold, gloomy day than with an explosion...

How to achieve the ultimate red lip look

Perfect party prep ideas from Kelly Brook, just in time for Christmas

Sparkle like Glee's star Lea and get an A-list glow this party season

Make the most of your make-up: A guide to the shelf-life of cosmetics

Step into any woman's bathroom or bedroom and the story is usually the same – shelves and drawers filled with cosmetics that have been collected over a long period of time. Whether it's a well-loved,...

Confessions of an Angel: Erin Heatherton shares devilish tips for looking lingerie-model good

She is the top model and Victoria's Secret Angel whose heavenly body has caught the eye of Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg and Tommy Hilfiger. So when 23-year-old Erin Heatherton offered to...

Make-up tips to achieve Kiera Knightley's purrfect feline flicks

Kiera Knightley celebrated the premiere of her newest movie, Anna Karenina, in Los Angeles on Wednesday night by making a statement with the most purrfect of fierce, feline eye-liner. The...

Sparkle like the stars of Strictly this Christmas party season

It's the glitziest, most glamorous show on TV. Each week the stars of Strictly Come Dancing are dressed to impress as they take to the dance floor – and for the ladies, that means perfectly...

Prep for a perfect finish with make-up primers

Ever wondered the secret behind flawless red-carpet skin? The trick to creating a flawless look is a smooth, well-prepped canvas and now make-up primers are becoming the new staple item...

Cosmetic queen, Drew Barrymore to launch her first beauty line

Cover Girl star, Drew Barrymore has shown that she is more than just a pretty face, taking on her own beauty project, by creating a new cosmetic line for American retailer, Wal-Mart. The...

Top beauty blunders: Heavy eyebrows take worst make-up mistake crown

We're all guilty of making a beauty faux pas every now and again, especially if you go back in time through the family photo album. But what is the most offensive make-up mistake to make? According...

Ethical makeup: Join Lily Cole with model behaviour

Lily Cole's model behaviour has become infectious this year after the launch of her cruelty-free range of make-up for The Body Shop. Now more women than ever are becoming concerned over the ethical...

How to do smokey eyes like the 'sexiest woman alive', Mila Kunis

Quickly moving from small star cutie to international knockout Mila Kunis, 29, was recently named by Esquire magazine as the 'sexiest woman alive' thanks to her stunning performances in films such as Black...

Backstage beauty at Paris Fashion Week

Demure but daring, yet again Paris Fashion Week surpasses previous years by delivering classic, polished looks combined with innovative products for a modern edge. We saw make-up artists swapping...

The perfect work face for the workplace

Make those morning meetings a breeze with bright and fresh make-up tips to keep you looking awake and alert. A great morning routine will ensure you remain fresh-faced throughout the...

Naturally radiant: Create Blake Lively's 'no-makeup' bridal look

Blake Lively kept things simple and intimate for her private September wedding with Ryan Reynolds. And the gorgeous face of Gucci hit the mark for the perfect bridal face by going...

Top buns and bare-faced beauty hit New York runways

The Big Apple has brought freshness and fun to the catwalk with its Spring/Summer 2013 collections. And not just in the world of fashion. A far cry from the deep set smokey eyes and berry lips of this...

Make-up must haves for the Duchess of Cambridge on tour

Since receiving professional lessons from London-based make-up artist Arabella Preston for the royal wedding, the Duchess of Cambridge personally takes care of her beauty regime. So we're sure Kate...

Make it last with celeb make-up artist Alice Theobald's top tips

Celebrity make-up artist Alice Theobald is often asked how stars such as Kim Kardashian, J-Lo and Jennifer Aniston always manage to keep their make-up flawless. Even at big events, after eating, drinking...

Dare to go dark à la Jennifer López, Rihanna and Jessica Alba

During the sizzling summer months, bright colours and natural looks are all the rage. But there is always an exception to the rule. Fashion designers featured luscious dark lipstick in their autumn-winter...