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Barefaced celebs add years to their actual age

More and more celebs are embracing the makeup-free look, but is it adding to their years?

Four most common make up mistakes and how to avoid them

We've all seen them and, in many cases, we've all made them at one point or another. These common make up disasters are easy to make – but only if you don't know where you're going wrong. Here are the most common errors women make.

Are you a make-up addict?

Ladies, there's an addiction sweeping the nation. It can affect anyone from 15 to 75, it's plaguing households all over the country and it's not pretty. Oh hold on, actually it kind of is. More and more women are falling victim to the make up addiction.

How to get clearer skin in one month

Who doesn’t want clearer, more beautiful skin? Indeed, people the world over pay thousands of pounds to plastic surgeons and cosmetic companies every year in their quest for prettier skin. There are a few steps you can take yourself though that cost a lot less and can be very effective

Bridal make-up essentials

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. With all eyes on you and everyone wanting to take your picture you want to make sure you're looking gorgeous. And the simplest way of doing so is to get your bridal make up in check. Here are our top bridal beauty must-haves.

Airbrush foundation ideal for a porcelain complexion

Nicola Roberts has established herself as the queen of the porcelain complexion. Giving hopes to all us English rose types, she's not only got her own successful make-up line, Dainty Doll - she's also now got on board with Airbase Airbrush make-up.

Autograph make-up makes a welcome return to M&S

Is it time to clear your make-up bag out? This month, Autograph make-up makes a welcome return to M&S. There are over 200 beautiful shades across 42 products to choose from if you’re looking for a fresh new look for late summer.

Beauty: on-site services for a flawless festival season

Ever wondered how celebrities look flawless at festivals while us mere mortals stagger around covered in mud? Luckily the same pampering services you find backstage are now on offer to the general public as part of the Vanity Van.

Try mineral bronzer for a summer glow

It's better to fake it than to burn, so a good bronzer should be an essential part of your summer make-up kit. Natio Mineral Pressed Powder makes you feel like you are not wearing any make-up at all with its extra fine mineral pigments.

Why we love multi-tasking make-up

Women are looking for a multi-tasker in their make-up bags to keep up with the pace of modern day life. And they want luxury. The latest research into the premium beauty market from the NPD Group shows an 80% growth in the cream foundation segment.

Even colour suitable for vegetarians from Lush

Think Lush is all bath bombs and fragranced toiletries? Think again! Their range now includes colour supplements, ideal for adding to your skincare routine for a hint of colour in the summer sun. They are all suitable for vegetarians, too.

Get the look: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

We all love Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's effortless style and her barely-there make-up look is particularly sought-after. We asked online retailer Cocktail Cosmetics for a quick step by step to recreate this natural day-to-night healthy glow.

How to apply false eyelashes

Need some top tips to keep your lashes luscious? Full, fluttery eyes are an enduring trend for summer and now is the perfect time to get to grips with strip lashes to revitalising your nighttime look. Tesco stocks Revlon and Eylure lashes.

Style secrets of Made in Chelsea's Caggie Dunlop

Have you ever wondered how the gorgeous Caggie Dunlop from Made in Chelsea always manages to look so flawless? We can reveal the contents of her make-up bag… Caggie says: “I love Eight Hour Cream, by Elizabeth Arden. It is a life saver.”

Think pink for spring make-up trends

It's time to spring-clean that make-up bag and before you spend a fortune on costly replacements, why not look into newly released pastel palettes? A versatile make-up collection in on-trend pinks and nudes could see you through until summer.

Make-up tips to withstand the rain

Now it seems the April showers are going to last well into May, it's time to take action against streaky make-up. Luckily, the beauty secret to staying flawless this season, whatever the weather, has been discovered: Silicone.

Summer make-up tips

It may not seem like it just yet but the warmer weather is on its way. With light nights already here, summer is just around the corner and it’s time to give your style a new season makeover.

Organic make-up for a natural summer look

A cosmetics range with a conscience is launching in the UK. Everyday Minerals counts Ana Faris among its celebrity fans and is organic, natural and suitable for vegans - ideal for a gentle approach to your daily summer make-up routine.

Wedding day make-up tips: be a bridal beauty

Every bride wants to look their best on their wedding day and, when it comes to make-up, you need to step away from your usual products and seek expert help. Bridal make-up needs to be flawless, long-lasting and suitable for photos.

Six tips for healthy skin

We all want clear, beautiful skin that looks fresh and clean. It's no wonder the cosmetics industry rakes in millions of pounds every year as we search for perfect complexions. So to help you to achieve the beautiful skin you despite we give you our top five tips for healthy skin.

Oscars 2012: make-up masterclass

The Oscars red carpet is the ideal place to spot beauty trends. We may not all have an army of stylists at our disposal but some tricks of the trade can get you red-carpet radiant in no time. We asked make-up artist Helen Kalli for her top trends.

Bellápierre: make-up ideal for chocoholics

Go for a guilt-free Easter treat with Bellápierre’s new chocoholic make-up range. It’s the lowest calorie cocoa powder you can get – so it’s a shame you can’t sprinkle it on your cappuccino. But cocoa has all sorts of nourishing properties for skin.

London Fashion Week showcases M-A-C looks

London Fashion Week kicks off today and, among the celebrities, scandals and scrambles for front-row seats, there will be some beauty brilliance on offer courtesy of M-A-C, who are once again the official make-up sponsor of London Fashion Week.

Expert advice and new ideas at Professional Beauty 2012

Have you got your tickets for Professional Beauty 2012? The show takes place at London Excel March 3 and 4 and is the ideal place for anyone in the beauty industry, or with a passion for products, to get advice and find out what's new this year.

Airbrush it like Rihanna

Airbrushing isn't only limited to magazine covers. An air-based foundation can give you long-lasting coverage and a natural finish, perfect for big nights out and brides. Rihanna is the latest celebrity fan of the Airbase Airbrush Makeup range.