The world of beauty is officially obsessed with pastel hues! These light tones allow us to get creative without taking major risks. Unlike neons, you can easily manipulate the intensity of these colors, being able to create both subtle and dramatic makeup looks. The pastel star of the show RN? Lavender! We handpicked the prettiest lavender makeup products for you to test this flattering hue on your eyes, lips, and cheeks.

Mint green was the unexpected pastel color that rose to fame during the winter months last year. While we’ve been obsessed with its neon sister acid green for a while now, somehow we overlooked the true potential of this pastel hue. Thankfully, designers, fast-fashion brands and cosmetics companies reminded us how pretty mint green can be worn alone, or in combination with other colors. And while you need to think twice about what to wear with mint green clothing pieces, wearing this energizing color on your face it’s much easier. To feed your pastel obsession, we handpicked the best mint green makeup products you can find just below the text.

Having the same eyeshadow color like half of the population doesn’t mean you are less interesting than gals with baby blues. In case you didn’t know, makeup artists love to work with brown eyes – it’s the one eye color that can pull off any eyeshadow. However, if you want to bring all the attention to your gaze, pros suggest carefully picking the color story that will land on your lids. We handpicked the ten best eyeshadow colors that will make you regret saying “Brown eyes are boring.“

What started as a Kardashian trend has now evolved into an everyday staple into our routine. Five years ago, hardly any of us contoured. Sure iconic makeup artists like Kevyn Aucoin were practicing this technique decades ago, but the artist guilty of mass use of contouring is Mario Dedivanovic. Kim Kardashian’s glam guru turned the sculpted look into a routine we swear by. To give you the best contour of your life, we tested and compared many kits. Ahead, you’ll find the best-performing contour kits that tick all the boxes.

Don’t you just love all things Valentine’s Day? From cute decor to adorable gifts, this holiday is one of our all-time favorites. Even if you don’t have a Valentine, you have yourself to treat on this day. After all, Valentine’s Day is such a good excuse to wear romantic makeup looks all February long! The Valentine’s color palette is all about pinks and reds, leaving you with whole a lot of space to create mesmerizing makeup looks. To get you ready for your Valentine’s date night or just any special event on your calendar, we rounded up the prettiest romantic eyeshadow palettes.

Although so many things are happening in the world of beauty right now, MAC’s legacy can never be undone. Timeless and classic, yet groundbreaking and bold, MAC reinvents itself with every new collection and collaboration it launches. From celebrity-signed collabs to influencer-directed lines, the brand brings fresh new drops, yet stays true to its core. Walking into a MAC store always leaves us confused about what to buy since there are so many options. To solve our dilemma we turned to makeup artists who play with MAC products for a living. In the list below you’ll find top-rated MAC products that are an absolute must in every makeup bag.

“It’s sooooo pigmented!” is a phrase you most likely hear in almost every influencer-review video on YouTube. There’s no doubt that “pigmented” has become a buzzword in the world of beauty. And if everyone uses to describe every eyeshadow under the sun, how can you tell which ones are the real deal? This is where we step in! We tested multiple formulas to distinguish the pigmented from the “sooo pigmented” eyeshadows.

Your mom didn’t contour. She only had blush to add dimension and a dose of freshness to her face. With the rise of contouring, it seems that this product has lost its place under the spotlight. However, it still plays a huge role in subtle makeup looks where it’s all about enhancing the skin’s natural radiance. As beauty obsessives who were around before contouring was a thing, we can’t live without our favorite blushes. Since we know a thing or two about this makeup essential, we rounded a list of the absolute best rouges that will give you a flirty flush.

Highlighter is the one game-changing product that can take a look from meh to WOW! It’s the cherry on top of a my-skin-but-better makeup looks and the biggest glam factor in over-the-top looks. In 2020, these shine-boosting goodies are available in every finish imaginable. From dewy formulas that enhance skin’s radiance to liquid illuminators that leave a molten metallic effect on the cheeks, to powder highlighters that provide the you-can-see-me-from-space glow. No matter what type of shine is your favorite, our list of the best highlighters will help you pick a top-rated product that will give you a stunning shimmery flush on the face.

Fenty Beauty has undoubtedly set new standards in the world of makeup. Although Rihanna’s brand has been around for over a year, the Fenty effect has reshaped the beauty industry to a great extent. With a whopping 40-shade foundation range and diverse campaigns, the brand has won the hearts of all beauty lovers including us! Since the brand has grown from a small line of essentials to a wide makeup range, we couldn’t help ourselves but try almost everything that has Rihanna’s stamp of approval. We rounded up a list of the absolute best Fenty Beauty products that hold a special place in our beauty bags.