We’ve all been in there… semi full containers of makeup that have crossed their expiry date sit on our shelves, and we continue to use them anyway, because it feels terrible to chuck’em. Well, better to get to it, coz otherwise over time, expect it to play cruel jokes on your skin.

You’re right to think this section is all about makeup. But if you think that it is dedicated only to women, think again. Because men, listen up, this is for you too!

Fortunately, long gone are the days when a man was required to look just a little more put together than a gorilla.  In fact, recently according to research conducted in America and Europe, 73% of the men consider staring at the mirror as an "important" or "very important " thing to do.  While only 72% of women give it any priority. Just as well, because we all know what a treat it is to lay eyes on a well groomed, well dressed man, even more so when he has great skin!

Many of us, if we haven't done so yet, are making plans on how we intend to ring in the New Year while the party season is already on in full swing.... office parties, disco nights every few days this month. As for New Years, some will share the night over champagne with best friends, or loved ones at home, and many will be out partying the night away. Whatever the style, the evening will most probably include heavy consumption of alcohol and so just in time here are some tips on how to feel good on January 1st, and more importantly how to look good and not fear your own reflection in the mirror.

The sexiest New Year's 2011 makeup will not be complete without the classic red lips and pout. Red lips are always in fashion. Studies show that, in the first 10 seconds after meeting a woman, the average man spends more than half the meeting looking at her mouth (no, really :)!). Well this, according to scientists (who used eye tracking software for the study) from Manchester University.

November will soon come to an end and it will be time for Canada Goose coats and UGG boots. I am originally from Russia and want to share 8 useful tips, that dulls the effects of even the severe Russian winters, to help maintain health and beauty of your skin during this cold season here in Canada.

Enlarged pores, under eye circles, pimples, capillary spots - chances are each of us has one or more of these. Of course, we know that the trick is to hide those imperfections. How to hide those natural flaws really well? With some tips as well as a little help from a 5 time Emmy winning make-up artist...

Look what I stumbled on - a MIRACLE IN A BOTTLE (as I like to call it), also known by its real name - BIO OIL. Bio-Oil® is a specialist skincare product that claims to help lessen scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. At first, I was skeptical about trying it out. Having oily skin, I thought, more oil on my skin? NO WAY its going to work.  I decided to give it a chance anyway and started using this product couple of months ago. Now, I have had acne scars since my teenage years....and what do I find since using the oil?

Only few days left until Halloween, which means that it's about time to think about your look for the haunting. Being a Make-Up Artist, I figured, why not experiment to have some stunning Halloween make-up happen?  In the past, the most popular Halloween looks were:  cats,  playboy bunnies, firemen and pirates.  This year I'm betting we will see a lot of characters from some popular movies that hit the screen in 2010.