Makeup

No makeup meltdowns here!

Tremendous things are in store for all of us.

Something wicked(ly stylish) this way comes.

Maybe you weren't born with an Angelina pout. Or maybe your lips have deflated over time. (Alas, they lose volume with age.) Charlotte Tilbury, an international celebrity makeup artist in London, offers her three steps for achieving full results.

Real Simple readers and staffers reveal their favorite tried-and-true mascaras.
 

Ever splurge on a cream only to discover that it makes you break out? For trial without error, sign up for a beauty subscription service, which sends a package of sample-size surprises each month, enabling you to sniff and swipe before investing in full-size favorites.

Now is not the time to fuss with a full face of makeup. Go bright on one feature—violet lids, tangerine lips, or cobalt lashes—and keep the rest of your face bare to look your most gorgeous with the least effort.

Whether you’re a two-product minimalist or a 10-product maximalist, the order in which you apply things makes a difference. Here’s the scoop.

Summer style gets real simple with these fun beauty buys. Best part? They’re all under $50.