foundation
I’m used to Band-aids and mannequins that don’t match my skin, but can’t a girl get some BB cream?
shoppables
People comment on my melanin shortage on a weekly basis. When I was at the beach, a stranger told me I “really needed” a tan before I dared to wear a bikini.
brushes
Today I woke up and wondered if maybe someone had spiked my face wash with male hormones. What? You never know!
Julie in

Jul 26, 2012 at 11:58am | 178 comments

dark skin
As if I have to be a certain complexion to be cute. (GTFOH!)
skin
Skin problems, period-induced meltdowns and the magical drugstore buys that just might help take the edge off.
lipstick
Okay, now, I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but I feel like I might have stumbled upon the Perfect Face Formula. (Don't tell anyone! No, wait, DO!)
foundation
Think you're an expert at applying powder foundation? Nah -- think again.
India-Jewel in

Aug 16, 2012 at 1:30pm | 96 comments

shoppables
shoppables
I’m like the Goldilocks of Makeup: This foundation is too yellow, this one is too white, this one is too chalky, etc.
concealer
drugstore awards
Shimmer for grownups, the perfect matte grey nail polish, and my new favorite non-expensive foundation. Read on!
foundation
If you're not one of these skin types, let us know in the comments! We'll help you. But first, a weird story.
Julie in

Oct 14, 2011 at 2:30pm | 0 comments

contouring
Use your drugstore mishap as an excuse to experiment with contouring. Because I can't be the only one who's too lazy to return things.
Hannah in

May 18, 2011 at 2:02pm | 0 comments