Beauty versus Animal Rights Politically, I’m a moderate. I haven’t always been. I grew up in the 1960s, and my politics have ranged from idealistic liberal to confused bipartisan. Now, as I stand loosely planted in the new millennium, I can earnestly say I am convinced that few, if any, issues in life are black […]

In our society, for young girls on the perilous journey from preadolescence and adolescence to young adult status, one of the emotional pitfalls is the social pressure and self-awareness that precipitates wearing makeup. Putting on blush, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow has become one of the primary rites of passage that marks the moment when changing […]

• Some makeup artists declare that you shouldn’t be afraid to touch your makeup. The truth is you should be very careful about touching it. After you’ve taken the time to apply your foundation smoothly with a sponge and your eyeshadows evenly with brushes, there’s no reason to use your fingers unless it’s absolutely necessary, […]

Finally, we come to the most difficult subject of all to discuss, at least on paper. I would love to have the time to sit down and create a makeup look that works for everyone. That isn’t humanly possible, but I do have some rules that can help you create the makeup look you want. […]

Have you ever wondered exactly what it is you admire when you see a well-made-up woman? You may not be able to pinpoint what it is you find appealing, but you probably envy her skill and wish you could figure out how she did it. At the airport several years ago, I noticed such a […]

All right, you’ve touched up your makeup, but suppose you now want to change it from your office or daytime look to a knockout evening visage? Here are some ideas to consider: • Add a dark or black shade of eyeshadow to the back corner of the lid or in the crease. • Use the […]

As the day goes by, even the best-applied makeup can slip, fade, and get phone – or finger­printed. Long days call for a few quick touch-ups to revive beautifully applied makeup. Following the steps below, in order, will revive the look you started with. • If you have oily skin, blot away the excess oil […]

A lip brush or lip pencil is an optional accessory. You can use a lip pencil to draw a de­finitive edge around the mouth to follow when applying lipstick, and a lip brush to control your application. A tube of lipstick makes too wide a mark for some lips and too narrow a mark for […]

When choosing lipstick colors, there are three basic rules. (1) Thinner or smaller lips look best with brighter, more vivid colors. Brighter colors may take a bit of getting used to, but they truly make a smaller mouth more noticeable. Occasionally I read about or hear makeup advisors suggesting that women should wear a neutral […]