Makeup - xoJane

Be Better At Makeup: How To Put On Blush Without Looking Like You Have Hives

Caitlin Thornton — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400

In which I lead my first tutorial -- and you can finally hear my weird, hybrid accent.

THERE'S NO NEED FOR A SMOKY EYE ON THE TREADMILL: For The Sake Of Your Skin, Take Your Makeup Off At The Gym

Kristin Booker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

This is for those of you who roll into boot camps, yoga classes and spinning with an entire face full of makeup and then leave it all on bleached towels like the floor backstage after a drag queen smackdown.

“Chemical Free” Is Not A Real Thing And Chemophobia Is Making People Stupid

Claire Lower — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

“Chemical free” is a term made up by some marketing person to scare you.

Now I Like My Hair, But I Hate My Skin: Why Picking Our Physical Selves Apart Is STUPID And Why You (And I) Need To STOP

Caitlin Thornton — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Including the best concealer to hide insecurities!

Why Can't I Ever Throw Makeup Away? Like Ever?

Helena — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400

I physically can't bring myself to get rid of makeup that I just KNOW is still good.

Exposure Therapy With Pretty Things: Pink Makeup for Dark, Morbid Souls

Caitlin Thornton — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0400

It's hard to be optimistic this week, so let's get shallow and bright and happy with Sanrio pinks.

xoVain Is Growing And We Want YOU!

Annie K — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400

xoVain is growing, here's how to pitch to us. Also I'm finally trying out one of those peel-off masks.

EXPOSURE THERAPY WITH PRETTY THINGS: Coral Blush For Spring And My Hideous Human Face

Caitlin Thornton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

The word “pretty” makes me cringe, especially when it’s referring, to, uh, me.

I Went To New York and I BOUGHT & ATE EVERYTHING IN IT

Natalie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:30:00 -0400

Featuring a 4am cheese pie action shot.

CAKE FOR YOUR FACE! Also: What's Your Favorite Dessert?

Natalie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0400

OMACTUALG.

Shine Bright Like A Tynan: Bright Beauty For Spring That Won't Break The Bank

Tynan Sinks — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0400

AAAW CHECK YOUR CALENDER BECAUSE SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Your Makeup Brushes Are Disgusting: Tips For Washing 'Em

Michelle King — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0400

When you clean your brushes, you’re not just getting rid of old makeup, but you’re also ridding the brush of (and here’s where things gets real gross): old makeup, dirt, oil, dead skin, and bacteria. I know. I know. Being a human is disgusting.

Are You Subconsciously Stealing Your Friend’s Beauty Style? Am I?

Caitlin Thornton — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0500

I just want to be pretty and cool! Just like her.

I Never Did Acid, but I Love These Psychedelic Beauty Products

Caitlin Thornton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0500

I may no longer consume psychedelics, but I’ll still smear Day-Glo bright blush all over my face!

Playing With My Face: I Spend 172 Hours a Year Putting on Make Up and I'm Not Sorry

Natalie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500

The study suggests that the time spent applying make-up is a waste of time. One that should be culled in order to spend more time doing other, more worthwhile activities, like, I don't know, fellating your partner more regularly or learning how to make soda bread.

Red Carpet Beauty -- Why You See The Same Looks Over And Over (And How To Get Them!)

Allie Riley Jones — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Anyway, around this time you’ll see a lot of articles on “Red Carpet Trends” -- have you noticed they’re literally the same from year to year?

BEAUTY ON THE FLY: I Went To NYC Without My Beauty Bag, Here's What I Bought

Tynan Sinks — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:30:00 -0500

I was so concerned with packing cute underwear and my phone charger that I didn’t pack a BB Cream or a clear mascara or ANYTHING.

99 Days At The 99 Cent Store, WEEK SIX: Job Hunting Without A Makeup Budget

Courtney Kocak — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0500

I don’t go crazy when I need to use an extra paper towel because I know I can get more at the 99¢ Store, but items like face wipes are now conserved like war rations -- rare and cherished treasures.

The Secret To My Super Sick Ass Signature Red Lip

India-Jewel — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Here's a hint: It takes two to make a thing go right. (Sing it with me: It takes two to make it out of sight!)

Do This Don't: Wear Lipstick To Vacuum

Kate Conway — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500

If I want to feel glam as hell while covered in dust bunnies and poop-water, I'm damn well gonna do it. And it won't be because the patriarchy tells me it's the sexy thing to do.