Good ol’ Target is making strides to do its best in beauty and wellness. The most recent addition of W3LL People makeup, including some the brand’s new products, is another added bonus to a store that keeps getting better and better.

The popular super store works toward sustainability and energy efficiency, and sets new goals each year at the Target Sustainability Forum. It is also making an effort to clean up its beauty aisles by requesting that manufacturers remove some of the most toxic cosmetic ingredients from products by 2020. This nudge by the retailing giant will likely create a higher demand for transparency in labeling and safe ingredients in a great number of beauty, baby care, personal care, and household cleaning products.

As the store works its way into cleaner products, the cropping up of favorite green beauty brands on Target shelves is a welcome sight. On your next shopping trip you may encounter organic beauty favorite, W3LL People, along with the brand’s latest products.

W3LL People launched earlier this week in select stores across the country. Not only does this keep us green beauty gals ultra happy, but introduces high performance natural makeup to those who’ve yet to try it. A great way to get started with clean beauty.

W3LL People New Makeup Products Launched in Target

Now, for those new products we talked about: All of W3LL People’s products are nontoxic and work like a dream. But anytime there are new items added to an already great line, it’s a good thing.

Bio Tint Multi-Action Moisturizer with SPF30 $28.99

The first thing I love about this product is the color. It is so natural looking and works into skin fabulously. I don’t love foundation, so usually opt for a tinted moisturizer because they feel lighter, are easier to apply, and look more natural on my skin. This one does not disappoint. Secondly, it is not at all greasy, so no problem wearing your facial oil or serum underneath. And there is the added benefit of mineral sunscreen to protect your lovely skin. Made with healthy oils, organic botanicals, and a bio-peptide complex to hydrate, smooth, and brighten the complexion.

Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner $17.99

W3LL People’s first liquid liner delivers super rich, intense color and is so much fun to apply. The smudge-proof formula doesn’t smear or flake, no small feat for eye makeup, and the precision tip means you can draw on a fine line or go for a wider application. This liner is even quick drying and water resistant, so feel free to wear wherever you go. New to liquid liner? Take a look at these application tips to get started.

Natural Contour and Highlight Duo $24.99

Is contouring dead? Not if you do it the right way. Yes, there are still plenty of women sporting the overly contoured look. I’ll admit, I was a bit reluctant to try the darker color in this duo when it first arrived. I’m now actually using it every day and loving it. As W3LL People advises, you apply the darker contouring shade to the contour of cheeks, temples, sides of nose, and jawline. The key is to use a light touch and blend the shade into skin, not create severe lines.

Here is how I use the duo. I apply the darker shade where the face normally gets a tan … cheekbones, top edge of forehead, and bridge of nose. I’m no stranger to highlighter, and love to apply it where light naturally hits the face … bridge of nose (I apply over the contouring shade), just above cheekbones, top edge of forehead, and cupid’s bow. This is a serious must-try product and will also look fabulous once summertime rolls around.

Other new items to the W3LL People makeup line are Nudist Multi-Use Color Duo, Bio Brightener Invisible Powder, and Bio Extreme Lipgloss in Candy Apple Red. All products are vegan and cruelty-free. To get in on a chance to win a $500 Target shopping spree, follow W3LL People on Instagram and watch for the contest announcement and guidelines. A winner will be selected on March 3rd. Good luck!

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Ever felt like the only person who can’t pull off a red lip? The rouge pout may be a classic, but there’s an art to finding the right red lipstick shade that brings out your inner siren.

As with any bold look, a lot of it comes down to confidence. Don’t wear a lip color because it looks great on your friend, or you’ve seen Angelina Jolie sporting it – choose a shade you feel comfortable in and rock it in a way only you can.

Start with baby steps. If you’ve avoided a red lip up until now, do a little experimenting with sheer shades first and go from there; going red doesn’t always need to be a statement.

While there are no rules when it comes to red lipstick, using your skin tone as a guideline will help you find the most flattering shades. A basic rule of thumb is those with yellow and warm undertones will look particularly great with orange-based reds, while cooler skin tones should veer towards blue-based shades. Neutral undertones? Lucky you, because anything goes!

Let’s not forget that the shape of your lips come into play as well. That may seem pretty obvious, but plenty of people pick up that vampy wine-colored lipstick and then wonder why their lips suddenly look smaller instead of full and pouty. If that’s the case, go for a bright red that pops!

Ultimately it takes a lot of trial and error, but when you’ve found ‘the one’ it’s like slipping into your favorite pair of jeans.

The Best Natural Red Lipstick Shades

Subtle Reds

Ilia Lipstick in Perfect Day – A soft, coral red which adds just a hint of color to the face. But don’t be mistaken, this is definitely a lipstick, not a tint.

Best for: Fair to medium skin with warm undertones.

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip And Cheek Stain in Forever Red – Long wearing and color adapting, you can’t go wrong with this lip stain. It’s also amazing at protecting and repairing lips – the perfect step up from your regular balm.

Best for: All skin tones.

Classic Reds

Gressa Lip Boost in Aux Rouge – This universally flattering red is ideal for those who prefer a low maintenance approach. Upon first application it acts more like a stain, but can be built up into a bolder semi-matte finish, all while feeling incredibly nourishing.

Best for: All skin tones.

Ilia Lipstick in Strike It Up – When we think of Hollywood glamor, teeth-whitening, crimson lips no doubt come to mind. Ilia hits the nail on the head with this blue-based shade, ready to be paired with everything from jeans to a gown.

Best for: Cool undertones.

Axiology Beauty Lipstick in Elusive – If vivid scarlets aren’t your thing, then this brick red number will hit the spot. More understated but every bit as classic, this type of red earned its place in the makeup hall of fame in the nineties and hasn’t quit the limelight since.

Best for: Light to dark skin with warm undertones.

Statement Reds

Rituel De Fille Enchanted Lip Sheer in Bloodroot – It may be sheer by name, but this vibrant orange-red certainly doesn’t lack impact. Warning: this is a shade that won’t go unnoticed.

Best for: Warm undertones.

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Diabolique – Making a statement isn’t all about going bright. This rich, dark red lends itself to a seriously vampy look and is particularly great for tapping into fall trends.

Best for: All skin tones.

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Forget contouring, strobing, or even chroming. This season’s hottest makeup trend, monochromatic makeup, is universally flattering and easy to achieve for even the biggest makeup novices.

If you’re forever trying to figure out if that pink lipstick actually goes with your grey eyeshadow, then sporting this trend takes that problem out of the equation. The beauty of monochromatic makeup is that you only need one key color applied across eyes, lips, and cheeks.

Skill level? Easy. You can be as meticulous or quick about it as you like, because the final effect is more effortlessly chic than full-on glamor.

There’s just one rule of thumb to go by, and that’s the more neutral the color, the simpler it is to pull off. Think nudes, browns, earthy reds, peaches, and pinks. If you’re confident enough, you can even delve into the world of purples! The trick is to swap vibrancy for toned-down shades.

Natural beauty brands have been ahead of the game in this department. Thanks to nasties-free formulas, many products out there are well adapted to be used on peepers to pouts to get your monochromatic makeup game on!

4 Clean Beauty Buys To Help You Master Monochromatic Makeup

1. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek
If you haven’t yet got your mitts on a pot of this makeup magic, then trying out your first monochromatic look is the perfect excuse. With a creamy base of coconut oil, these must-haves sit beautifully on the skin and lips. Every hue suits the purpose, but one of the best is Illusive for a killer ’90s vibe.

2. Bite Beauty Multistick
Bite may be well known for its showstopping lipsticks, but its latest release caters to all your monochromatic makeup needs. In fact, the Multisticks are built around the trend itself! The cream to powder texture makes this a more enticing option for those who find some natural cream makeup too rich for their skin. Every single color is lust worthy, but Cocoa is worth a look in for those who want to rock a dark brown lip this fall.

3. Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Classic Multi-Use
For purists who like only the very best ingredients, but love the convenience of a stick, Vapour’s multi-use offering is the ideal candidate. These apply like a dream, and have lasting power beyond many other clean makeup products. Who can get enough of that gorgeous packaging too? If you’re more into complexion perking reds and pinks, you’ll find many new favorites among this line-up of shades. Charm is a beautiful peach that will step this look right into spring.

4. La Bella Figura Radiant Creme Blush
Luxurious and globally inspired, La Bella Figura may be worshipped by green beauty lovers for its high-performance skincare, but the makeup range stands up to the reputation too. Including exotic and nourishing ingredients like barbary fig seed and acai oils, the makeup is not only stunning but doubles as some serious skin food. The selection of colors is limited to three, but they’re all something special. For a date night twist on this easy trend, the glowing Disco Queen Gloria is the way to go.

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So, you aren’t exactly a morning person. How about a quick and easy morning beauty routine that suits everyone? Yes, it can be done. 

Now that fall has arrived and that summer vibe is officially history, mornings take on a new feel too. You are still rushing to get out the door, but a quick layer of sunscreen and a little mascara may no longer be doing the trick.

No matter your level of makeup love, there are certain beauty items that every woman needs to get herself ready in the morning. Gather your favorite essentials and you are off to a great start. What you put on after that is up to you.

Beauty Essentials for An Easy Morning Beauty Routine

Moisturize Starting with clean skin, moisturizing is key. Skin that is properly hydrated looks perky and healthy. Choose the right moisturizer for your skin and don’t miss out on the benefits of this super important step.

A lightweight moisturizer, like Acure Organics Oil Control Facial Moisturizer is great for those with oily or acne prone skin.

Those with normal, dry, or mature skin types will benefit from a facial oil. Add a drop or two to of RMS Beauty Oil to your usual moisturizer for suppleness and glow.

Sunscreen Yes, everyone needs daily sun protection. Making this a part of your regular routine is the best way to ward off UV damage.

Ilia Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer provides both coverage and sun protection in one.

For translucent protection that works seamlessly under makeup, try Kypris Beauty Pot of Shade Heliotropic.

Concealer We can all stand a bit of concealer in just the right places. Under eyes, around the nose, and any blemishes or areas that tend toward redness are easily erased with a good concealer.

RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up is a light and creamy blend, ideal for those with dry skin or looking for lighter coverage.

For dark circles and red zones, Vapour Organic Beauty Illusionist Concealer can’t be beat for long lasting coverage.

Foundation If you are a true foundation lover, no tinted moisturizer will live up to your expectations. Go for coverage that is light and buildable. This provides a natural look that is easy to apply.

Ilia Beauty Vivid Foundation offers light coverage with a featherweight feel.

For those who prefer more coverage, opt for the creamy, dreamy Kjaer Weis Cream Foundation.

Powder For the finishing touch, a dab of powder does the trick. Remember, going overboard with this step adds years to skin and creates an unnatural look. Apply powder with a light touch, using a brush, to areas that tend to become greasy…forehead, bridge of nose, and chin.

Use Alima Pure Satin Finishing Powder to tone down glare in a barely-there formula. Super sheer and lightweight.

For those with oily skin, RMS Beauty “Un” Powder will zap greasiness before it even has a chance to appear.

That’s it. Your morning beauty routine made easy. Now choose your color cosmetics, or not, and off you go.

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Seems everyone wants full lips. But if you are committed to no toxins in your beauty regimen, how are you supposed to get a plumped-up pout? The good news: there are natural lip plumpers that are both toxin-free and give deflated kissers a boost.

You don’t have to go full Kylie, but a perky pucker looks good on everyone. What better way to show off your favorite summertime gloss?

Certain natural ingredients are effective in stimulating a plumped effect. Pure essential oils of cinnamon, peppermint, and cayenne pepper (ground spices work too) all work like a charm to pump up the volume. It is important to use essentials oils carefully, as they are super concentrated and potent. This is especially important when dealing with the delicate lip area.

You can go the DIY route and make your own lip plumper with coconut oil and ground ingredients. If you’d rather play it safe and leave this to the pros, choose from the following list of all natural, totally worth it lip plumpers. You may experience a mild tingling sensation after application, but it should be nothing too drastic.

5 Best Natural Lip Plumpers

1. Vapour Organic Beauty Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss   People Style Watch’s #1 Lip Gloss is ultra-hydrating to give a naturally voluptuous look to lips. Comes in a wide assortment of colors too.

2. Tata Harper Lip Treatment   A volumizing formula that not only adds a cushioning effect to lips, but includes Spanish lavender, said to inhibit muscle contractions and decrease the look of expression lines.

3. Suntegrity Lip C.P.R. SPF 30   Made by natural sunscreen superhero brand, Suntegrity, this lip color contains mineral UV protection, plus konjac root to reduce fine lines and lend a voluminous look to lips. Choose from a selection of hues.

4. W3LL People Bio-Extreme Lipgloss   Peptide technology and volumizing liquid crystals are what create an ample pout in this range of gorgeously hued glosses. Coconut and aloe keep things good and mild.

5. Baiser Lip Balm A nourishing balm with ginger and cinnamon essential oils to give a fuller look to lips. May be used on its own or as a base for your favorite lip color.

One way you don’t want to go about getting fuller lips? Sunburn! It’s important to protect delicate lips from UV rays too. To do that, choose from the best lip sunscreens of the season.

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There’s one summer makeup item you need now. Know what it is? A sorbet-inspired shade that brings out your natural glow and spikes summertime spirit.

If you tend to shy away from brightly colored makeup, you’ll still love these product picks. Promise. Not only are all of these popsicle-chic hues sheer and perfect for pool or beach, but they also do wonders for sallow skin–which also means you don’t need to wear as much makeup. A bright hit of color, maybe a quick swipe of eyeliner, grab your shades and you are ready to go.

8 Sorbet Shades for Your Summer Makeup Kit

1. ILIA Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner – Take your pick of fun fruity shades. I suggest Dizzy, a sheer melon, and Jump, a punched up raspberry. Nothing not to love here.

2. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Beloved – A bright cherry hue that gives a natural rosy stain to cheeks and lips. Perfect for sipping mojitos poolside.

3. Tata Harper Lip Treatment in Sweet – This ripe mango shade gives natural color to your pout while giving lips a good plumping. Hot and steamy date night? For sure!

4. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint – There are so many sorbet-inspired shades in this selection of sheer, creamy lip tints. Try Amazed for a hit of purple grape, Romance for straight up papaya playfulness, or Rapture for a luscious raspberry pucker. Heck, why not get them all?

5. Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Happy – This bright pink delivers a hit of fresh, fruity color to cheeks. Added bonus? Looks just as great on lips.

6. Osmia Organics Luster Lip Gloss – It’s not summer without a new lip gloss, right? Try this crushed strawberry hue in an easy to tote tube.

7. ILIA Beauty Multi-Stick in I Put a Spell On You – Can’t choose from all of these mouthwatering shades? Then this multi-tasker is for you! A sweet tangerine hue that can be swiped on cheeks, lips…even lids for a punch of summertime color to brighten up the face.

8. Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Gypsy – We can’t forget fingers and toes. Now’s the time to bare those digits with juicy shades. How about Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Carioca (bright green apple) or Gypsy (glossy peachy pink)? Both look great with a bit of summer glow.

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Concealer is a game changer in makeup. Nothing brightens eyes, covers spots, and evens discoloration like it. But there are some rules to applying concealer that are a must to getting this step right.

Makeup is personal. We all like what we like and choose items to suit our skin tone, eye color, and so on. Concealer is not different and it is super important to choose the right product for you. It is also essential to know how to use this product in order to avoid those crazy reverse raccoon eyes or too-dark stripes.

So how do you go about choosing the perfect concealer shade? Follow these tips for ID-ing the right color for you and applying concealer like a pro.

7 Hard and Fast Rules of Applying Concealer and Choosing the Perfect Shade

1 Choosing Color: Like foundation, nothing wrecks a good concealer game like using the wrong shade. With foundation we go for the tone closest to our natural skin color. When picking out concealer go a half shade to one whole shade lighter.

2 Choosing Consistency: Yes, there are several different concealer formulas. You have pencil, stick, cream, and even a gel-like lotion. Lotions go on sheer and are good for oilier skin types or those with mild discoloration. A cream or stick is thicker but moisturizing, good for dry skin and covering areas on the face, such as around the nose. Green beauty creator and makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, even recommends using her cream concealer as a light foundation. Pencil is the thickest and also tends to be on the drier side. This one is great for covering dark under eye circles and blemishes.

3 First Step: Concealer should be the first step in your makeup routine, right after moisturizer and facial treatments. Applying concealer on top of foundation will look funky.

4 Light Touch: Concealer is not supposed to show. Taking a light touch with this step will offer best results.

5 Be gentle: When covering under eye circles and other areas of discoloration, apply concealer and gently dab with your ring finger. This presses the product into skin rather than smearing it around.

6 Spot-less: When hiding blemishes you are aiming to minimize redness, not make the sucker disappear. A zit caked with concealer looks just as bad as the pimple itself, if not worse. Dot on concealer and blend with a small makeup brush until the area is less red. A concealer with a bit of acne treatment will help to treat the blemish too.

7 Next steps: Follow up with your usual foundation and don’t forget a dusting of facial powder. Dry-skinned gals may normally avoid powder, but applying a light layer to only areas where concealer has been applied will help the product to stay put and takes away any shine.

Best Stick Concealer

Vapour Organic Beauty Illusionist Concealer

Best Lotion Concealer

Ilia Beauty Vivid Concealer

Best Cream Concealer

RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up

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Highlighter has become a staple of any good beauty kit. It is super versatile and can brighten even the sallowest of winter skin. But could you take your highlighter game to a whole new level?

Applying highlighter may seem like a no-brainer. But you wouldn’t slap on any shade of foundation or concealer and expect it to look perfect, right?

Same goes for highlighter. Yes, most are universally flattering to some degree. But choosing the best highlighter shade for your skin tone can make magic happen.

Highlighter is multi-use makeup at its best. Its main trick is bringing life to the complexion, but it is also handy for brightening dark circles, and used as eyeshadow or lip color. Some women like to combine a bit of highlighter with their foundation for added glow, or use the strobing technique.

Let’s take a look at the variety of highlighter shades, plus the best products to provide instant radiance to any skin tone.

How to Choose the Best Highlighter Shade for Your Skin

Fair Skin: If you are in the alabaster to porcelain range, the lightest highlighters are your go to. These beauties add luminous glow without going too ’70s makeup shimmer effect.

Tata Harper Very Illuminating Highlighter

ILIA Polka Dots & Moonbeams

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer

Medium Skin: You know those pink toned highlighters you see? Super flattering on medium skin tones. Give one of them a try.

Vapour Stratus Instant Skin Perfector

INIKA Light Reflect Highlighting Crème

Dark Skin: Think bronzer is your only option? No way! Highlighter with a copper or golden hue rocks darker skin tones.

Kjaer Weis Radiance

Alima Pure Highlighter in Dolce

ILIA Cosmic Dancer

All Skin Tones: Wishing for a highlighter that suits all tones and livens up skin like nothing else? RMS Beauty has come out with a brand new highlighter to do just that. Master Mixer offers a rose gold luminosity that looks great on everyone. Use on eyes, cheeks, lips, body…your call.

RMS Beauty Master Mixer

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The sculpted makeup look ala KK’s clan has been as hot as full brows were in the ’80s. Oh yeah, on fleek brows are still hot, but could the whole ultra-defined thing be taking a backseat to a more natural look this season?

Going for a simpler, less time consuming look feels right, especially for spring beauty (it’s here sooner than you think!). Still, most makeup lovers shudder at the thought of pale skin and invisible cheekbones. Even ‘no makeup’ makeup calls for a hint of color. We are not talking bare here, but back to basics. As in, good ol’ blush.

Yep, this (practically primitive) makeup item appeared on runways for the spring shows (Marchesa featured a pretty pink) and is primed for its comeback. And with makeup trends of 2016 calling for a healthier, more natural look, blush couldn’t be more perfect for the job.

Feel blush on its own has to be boring? This flushing beauty is more versatile than you may think. Cream, stain, powder, stick. Pink, peach, gold, bronze, plum. All you have to do is find what works for you and you’ll be blooming with spring-worthy glow in no time.

Blush Basics (for Not-So-Basic Blushers)

Cream or Powder? All skin types can pull off either choice, but powder can make drier skin look older, and cream can make oilier skin slippery and shiny. The nice thing about cream blush is the dewy glow it gives to skin. A little goes a long way, so cream can be layered for a soft or more intense look. It can also double as a lip color. Powder is a quicker application and you don’t have to deal with color on your fingertips.

What About Stain? Cheek stains (or tints) offer a more intense color and have staying power. These products work on all skin types, though can make larger pores more visible.

How to Choose the Right Blush Color

This is important. Enhanced natural glow is what we are going for here, not baby doll cheeks or ‘90s bronze streaks.

Fair Skin: Rose gold, like Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint in Sweet, works well on fair skin with pink undertones to match the tone without bringing out too much pink. For fair skin with yellow undertones, try a peachy pink, like Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use Blush in Tender.

Medium Skin: Medium skin tones with yellow undertones look great paired up with a neutral mauve. Try Alima Pure Satin Matte Blush in Geranium. Medium skin with pink undertones need the warmth of apricot, as seen in W3LL People Universalist Multi-Use Colorstick in Satin Blood Orange.

Dark Skin: Olive skin tones look fabulous in a straightforward peach or tangerine. May we suggest Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Compact in Sun Touched. Darker tones can pull off a deeper plum or raisin hue, like Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use Stain in Enchant.

As for applying blush? We love this handy tutorial by the gals at Birchbox on how to apply blush by face shape.

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Earth tones are considered a summer makeup essential. If you’ve put your warmer neutrals away for winter, it’s time to break those babies back out. Warm makeup hues resuscitate dreary winter skin in a heartbeat.

Most of us deal with some degree of less than glowing skin once the depths of winter are upon us. When highlighter alone simply isn’t cutting it, it’s time to turn to earth tones.

For winter makeup, think deeper earthy hues and intense tones. Rich bronze, mahogany, terracotta…even dusky greens and dramatic burgundy. Those brown lip colors you’ve been waiting to put into action are just right. The look is natural with a punch.

Earth tones are easy to pull off and universally flattering. Choose from the products below, and complementary looks, to find your perfect winter makeup look.

3 Winter Makeup Looks Using Earth Tones

Look 1: For a super natural look with a hint of drama, play up lips. Start with Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Desired Glow on cheeks. Perfect paired with Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in Gypsy and a swipe of buttery Kjaer Weis Eye Shadow in Magnetic.

Look 2: Neutrals with glam factor work for day or night. Think intense eyes. A brilliant, berry-toned copper does the trick nicely. Try creamy, dreamy Ilia Beauty Silken Shadow in Take On Me. A good coat or two of black mascara and a nude lip let eyes do the talking.

Look 3: Want to take your neutral look outside the box? Go for something unexpected. Yellow-greens, robust golds, and deep berries take this natural look to the next level. Kjaer Weis Eye Shadow in Green Depth is a green with gold shimmer. Or try RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Solar – a golden bronze you can layer for intensity. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Captivate is the ideal coppery-bronze shimmer to play up either shadow.

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