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Comparison · Makeup
Skin tints and serum foundations are 2026's go-to 'your skin but better' base. Here's how they compare with traditional foundation and powder, and how to pick the right coverage.
· 3 min read
How-To · Makeup
Pinterest predicted 'Cool Blue' icy eyeshadow would be one of 2026's top beauty aesthetics. Here's how to wear blue eyeshadow in a modern, wearable way — plus eye-safety basics.
· 3 min read
How-To · Makeup
Makeup brushes and sponges collect bacteria, oil and old product. Here's what research has found, how often to clean them, and a step-by-step method that protects your brushes.
· 3 min read
How-To · Makeup
Pinterest's 'Gimme Gummy' prediction made jelly blushes, bouncy cheek tints and glossy textures one of 2026's top makeup trends. Here's how they work and how to wear them.
· 3 min read
Beginner's Guide · Makeup
Searches for 'Korean lash lift' have exploded in 2026. Here's what the treatment involves, how it differs from a classic lash lift, the eye-safety risks to know, and why salon beats DIY.
· 4 min read
Comparison · Makeup
Glossy lips are back in a big way. Here's how lip gloss and lip oil differ in shine, feel and comfort, plus dermatologist tips for keeping lips smooth in cold weather.
· 3 min read
How-To · Makeup
Pinterest named 'scent stacking' a top 2026 beauty trend. Here's how to layer perfumes, oils and body products into a personal scent — and how to avoid irritation.
· 3 min read
Products we’ve researched for this category, with their strengths, limitations and who may want to skip them.
Laura Geller New York
See product photos on Amazonby Laura Geller New York
Best for: People who prefer powder foundation with light-to-medium coverage
A baked powder foundation made in Italy. The formula starts as a cream and is baked into a marbled, multi-tone pan that blends into one colour as you buff it on. It's the brand's signature base and comes in nine shades; this listing is 09 Toffee, one of the deeper ones. Coverage builds from sheer to medium with a natural matte finish, which suits people who like powder but not a heavy, cakey look.
Product details last checked October 12, 2026. Price and availability can change — check the listing.
Sara Happ
See product photos on Amazonby Sara Happ
Best for: Anyone who wants a subtle shimmer gloss for everyday wear
A golden-nude lip gloss with fine shimmer, built on Sara Happ's Lip Slip base with jojoba, sweet almond and macadamia oils. The colour is sheer and the doe-foot applicator is soft, so it works as an easy everyday gloss over bare lips or lipstick. Amazon lists it as Rose Gold Luxe Gloss; it's the same 0.21 oz product.
Product details last checked October 12, 2026. Price and availability can change — check the listing.
