Make Up
Make-up tips from Marie Claire's experts, plus see all the latest celebrity and catwalk trends and read our daily news on new product launches and more
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I Tried the Viral Blue Metallic Wonderskin Lip Stain—Here Are My Honest Thoughts on the Results
Does it go the distance?
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Can Beauty Culture in 2025 Ever Be Free of the Male Gaze?
The "female gaze" may be trending, but it's impact is contestable
By Zeynab Mohamed
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All-Day Shine Control and a Blurring Finish—This Foundation Is My Makeup Launch of the Year
Makeup by Mario has blessed us with a new foundation
By Lucy Abbersteen
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These Are the Best Lipsticks Money Can Buy in 2025
Top-tier formulas and colour payoff
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the 6 Best Non-Drying Lip Liners for Mature Skin
No feathering permitted
By Mica Ricketts
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As a Beauty Editor With Seriously Dry Skin, Trust Me When I Say These 6 Foundations Are the Best Out There
Flakiness is no match
By Katie Thomas
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From TikTok Shop Bestsellers to Beauty Powerhouses: The Rapid Ascent of Made By Mitchell and P.Louise
Plus, their plans to break into the mainstream market
By Rebecca Fearn
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Yes, We’re Wearing Brown Lipstick Again—Here’s How to Make It Look Modern
From cocoa to espresso, the new browns to know
By Charley Williams-Howitt
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These Are All the Beauty Products That Taylor Swift Actually Uses—Including Her Signature Red Lipstick and Eyeliner
All her essentials, in one place
By Nessa Humayun
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Make-up Artists Swear by Contouring to Lift and Define Mature Skin—Here’s How To Do It
Subtle sculpting technique
By Mica Ricketts
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From Pops Of Fuchsia To Washes Of Deep Plum, These Are The 13 Best Blushers For Dark Skin Tones
A blusher for any occasion
By Ata-owaji Victor
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The 9 Blushers That Makeup Artists Swear By for Mature Skin
Editor-approved formulas that flatter, lift and illuminate mature skin
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Put Clinique’s Foundations Through Their Paces, and Here’s What I Found
The hits, the misses, and everything in-between
By Madeleine Spencer
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9 Beauty Editor–Approved Concealers That Truly Deliver on Dark Skin Tones
Inclusive shades, luxury textures and pro-level performance
By Ata-owaji Victor
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I Swear by Low Effort Makeup, and This 90s-Inspired Blush Stick Delivers the Perfect Full Face in Minutes
It's my new everyday staple
By Amelia Yeomans
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Meet the Only Celebrity Beauty Brand We’re Actually Impressed With: Victoria Beckham Beauty
Style *and* substance
By Tori Crowther
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I’ve Tried Almost Every Single Merit Beauty Product and These Are the 10 I Will Be Using Again and Again
Beauty editors are obsessed
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I Tried Every NARS Foundation to Find My Perfect Match—Here’s What I Discovered
They're the best of the best
By Shannon Lawlor
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I’ve Finally Given Up on Finding My Perfect Red Lipstick—And It's The Most Liberating Beauty Decision I’ve Ever Made
Fully embracing the no red lipstick life
By Zeynab Mohamed
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Dermaplaning 101: The Skincare Secret for Glowing, Makeup-Ready Skin—Experts Explain the Pros and Cons
Tools at the ready
By Katie Thomas
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After Trial and Error, I’ve Finally Found a Plumping Lip Gloss That Visibly Enhances Without Any Stinging
Just in time for party season
By Amelia Yeomans
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After Testing Hundreds, Here Are the 12 Best Foundations for Oily Skin—as Tested by Beauty Editors Who Want to Stay Shine-Free All Day
Fresh, natural skin without the disco ball shine
By Katie Thomas
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Makeup for Hooded Eyes: The Subtle Tweaks That Change Everything
Expert-approved tricks to lift, define and enhance
By Lottie Winter
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Blush Stacking Explained: How to Layer Blush for a Natural, Sculpted Look
Feel the flush
By Charley Williams-Howitt
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Women Who Win: Jess Hunt On Innovation, Community and Dupes
From brow-obsessed content creator to founder of Refy
By Katie Thomas
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From K-Beauty Gems to Hair Styling Heroes: My No-Gatekeeping New Season Beauty Edit
Sponsored by Boots
Because beauty secrets are meant to be shared
By Lottie Winter
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Merit's Cult Solo Shadow Gets a Luminous Upgrade—Here’s Our Verdict
Soft shimmer, same minimalist magic
By Lottie Winter


