1. primer
   eyeshadow
2. foundation
   concealer

Primer helps to prep the skin for makeup. A solid primer will help you get hours more wear from products.

1. dry
   acne prone
2. oily
   mature

Dry skin lacks moisture and can often look flaky or textured with the wrong foundations. Dewy foundations have a fresh finish that will make the skin look more moisturized.

1. blue-based red
   lavender
2. nude
   deep plum

A true blue-based classic red flatters almost all skin tones. It will also make your teeth look brighter and whiter.

1. Snooki
   Nicole Richie
2. Kat Von D
   Tila Tequila

Kat Von D gained fame as the star of tattoo shop reality show "L.A. Ink," and after the show ended she launched a successful makeup brand. Available at Sephora, it is known for concealers, eyeliner and bold colors.

1. red
   blue
2. grey
   black

Knowing warm tones from cool tones is key when creating looks that will flatter you. Warm tones fall into the reds and yellows, while blues and greens are cool tones.

1. glitter
   duo-chrome
2. matte
   metallic

Matte shades are high pigment but lack shine, and frost shades have the shiniest finish of all. Satin eye shadows, foundations and other products are in the middle and work best on mature skin.

1. glittery
   not shiny
2. sheer
   red

Matte foundations, eye shadows and lipsticks all lack shine. Matte lipsticks are often more long-lasting than glossy or cream finished, and matte foundations often look best on oily skin.

1. exfoliate
   even it out
2. smoothe
   hydrate

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, meaning that it binds moisture. It helps to keep skin looking plump and moisturized.

1. arm
   jaw
2. hand
   foot

The old beauty myth that you should test your foundation on your hand or arm is not true. Often people have different skin tones on their face than their hands and arms, due to sun exposure, genetics and other factors.

1. anyone
   those with warm skin tones
2. those with cool skin tones
   those with medium skin tones

The trick to nude lipsticks is finding one that works best for your skin tone and undertones. This could be a fair beige, light taupe, deep brown or anything in between.

1. glittery
   shimmery
2. sheer
   matte

Contouring works by adding dimension to the face. It tricks the eye as portions of the face which are darker will look further away and de-emphasized. As excessive glitter or shine is not natural to the face, gleaming bronzer will ruin the illusion of naturally chiseled features and just make it look like you have a lot of bronzer on.

1. using a sponge
   wetting your brush
2. powdering your lids first
   not using a primer

If an eye shadow does not give the color payoff you want, try wetting your brush first. You can use either water or a setting spray.

1. before you wash your face
   after moisturizer
2. before moisturizer
   right before you go to bed

While different toners have different benefits, they generally help to further cleanse and nourish the skin. They should be put on after you wash your face, before any moisturizers.

1. Physicians' Formula
   L'oreal
2. Tarte
   Fenty Beauty

Many brands, both high-end and drug store, have offered limited shade ranges for years, despite complaints from consumers. Fenty Beauty launched the Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 40 shades, ranging from very fair to very dark.

1. retinol
   lavender
2. hyaluronic acid
   vitamin E

Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that helps with cell turnover and boosts collagen for anti-aging effects. However, in high concentrations it is incredibly harsh and is not recommended for people who are pregnant or have sensitive skin.

1. cushion foundations
   eyeliner
2. brow pencils
   liquid lipsticks

South Korea is renowned for its skin care trends. The dewy and luminous cushion foundation became popular there before filtering over to the west.

1. alcohol
   vitamin A
2. neroli oil
   vitamin C

Alcohol dries out the skin, which can damage and age it over time. If the first ingredient in any skin care product is plain alcohol, don't buy it.

1. matte
   cream
2. satin
   gloss

Gloss can help lips look fuller and more prominent. Applying a little bit of gloss only in the center of the lips can make them look bigger.

1. Wet n Wild
   Peter Thomas Roth
2. Revlon
   MAC Cosmetics

Wet n Wild makeup is available in drug stores across America. Most of their products cost less than $10 and many are under $5.

1. Britney Spears
   Lindsay Lohan
2. Kim Kardashian
   Beyonce

Kim Kardashian's influence on the world of beauty and fashion cannot be overstated. She changed the day's beauty standards and many around the world try to copy her iconic looks through makeup and sometimes even more extreme measures.

1. harsh
   soft
2. glittery
   highly arched

Thicker brows are on trend, but the often-mocked Instagram brow takes it to another level. These brows are often dark, shaped with concealer and sharply drawn, and not very natural.

1. Almay
   Nars
2. Colourpop
   Lancome

Colourpop is an indie brand that's huge online. Most of their makeup costs less than $10.

1. 10
   20
2. 30
   It depends on your skin tone

Dermatologists recommend using sun protection products which an SPF of at least 30 because this blocks out about 97% of the sun's harmful UVB rays. While higher SPFs will block out more, no amount of SPF can block out 100% of the sun's rays.

1. mature
   dark
2. oily
   cool undertones

Metallic shadows often have an intense metallic or foiled look. Especially in bronze and gold shades, these can look amazing on deeper skin tones.

1. charcoal
   lavender
2. coconut oil
   vitamin C

Charcoal can help draw out the bacteria, chemicals and micro-particles which can get trapped in your pores. These can cause pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and other issues if left in the skin.

1. cool toned
   warm toned
2. dark
   shimmery

Makeup brands often exclude those who are very fair or have very deep skin tones. Many brands make bronzers for what they consider "average" skin tones. These look orange on very fair skin and do not show up at all on deeper skin tones.

1. Makeup Forever
   Maybelline
2. Glossier
   Urban Decay

If you like a full face of hyper-glam makeup and wear fake lashes every day, Glossier is not for you. However, this trendy brand is ideal for the "no makeup makeup" sort who loves a natural glow in no time at all.

1. Once a year
   Whenever it runs out
2. Every 3 months
   Every 6 months

Using old mascara is a sure way to get an eye infection. Be sure to replace yours, whether it has run out or not, every three months.

1. Iman Cosmetics
   Maybelline
2. Almay
   MAC Cosmetics

IMAN Cosmetics was founded by the Somali-American former model Iman. It offers a full range of products for women of color.

1. You'll get acne if you don't
   For overall skin health
2. It prevents oiliness
   For sun protection

If you don't exfoliate, dead skin can build up on the surface of your skin over time, leading to dullness and clogged pores. Exfoliation helps keep your skin looking healthy and fresh.

1. Baked
   Metallic
2. Cream
   Eyeliner

Baked makeup is usually dome-shaped and can be applied dry for a natural finish and wet for more color payoff. Eyeshadows and blushes are commonly available baked.

1. Wet n Wild
   Pixi Beauty
2. Nars
   Natasha Denona

Natasha Denona is a world-renowned makeup artist known for working with celebrities, the world's top photographers, and magazines like Elle and GQ. Her brand is expensive, with eyeshadow palettes that cost over $200 and foundation products that cost around $40.

1. glittery powder highlight
   concealer a shade lighter than your skin tone
2. holographic stick highlight
   deep bronzer

For a natural highlight effect, use concealer a shade lighter than your face in areas you want to bring forward. Many people highlight beneath their eyes, the bridge of their nose and their chin, but this varies according to individual face shape.

1. neutral browns
   bright orange
2. light blue
   yellows

Light blue eyes really pop next to neutral brown shadows and liners. This will create a natural look which works beautifully on mature skin.

1. Kat Von D
   Maybelline
2. CoverGirl
   Nars

Any brand which wants to enter the Chinese market has to test their products on animals first, which is why many brands still do it even though it is not required in the U.S. Kat Von D offers many vegan products and is working toward becoming a fully vegan brand, meaning that their products do not contain animal products or by-products, and have not been tested on animals.