Like Halle Berry's eternally sexy dress code, the name of her new scent leaves little to the imagination.

That shirt you had your eye on might not fit, and those shoes you've been coveting are all sold out, but the one thing that can never ruin a shopping venture is a good makeup purchase. And while beauty blogs are here to tell you all there is to know about looking your best, there are a few personal rules you should always live by regardless of what any website or magazine tells you. Skincare expert, beautypedia.com founder and author of Don't Go to the Makeup Counter Without Me Paula Begoun has a few simple commandments for buying products, applying professionally, and avoiding makeup-counter hustle.

Monica is spreading inspiration - through the perfect manicure! The singer has reportedly teamed up with polish label Orly to create a line called "Nail Inspirations."

It seems like the era of High Definition Freakout is almost over. When HD came onto the scene, celebs wouldn't leave the house without 15 pounds of makeup on their faces, making every red carpet just a few levels away from a clown convention. Now, celebs are highlighting one main feature and keeping everything else subtle - a simple way of highlighting natural beauty without slathering on the paint.

Ever-eccentric Lauryn Hill performed at Harry O's in Park City, Utah during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. However, it wasn't her pipes that stood out.

Something was different about Mo'Nique at the Oscar nominations ceremony last night, and it wasn't her flawless makeup and recent weight loss. No, look down -- those famously hairy legs of hers appeared to have had a run-in with a razor! Or a hot wax? Or Nair? Whatever the case, she is no longer sporting last year's fuzzy gams.

Tired of buying a million products to fix minor beauty blunders? Save a little change and keep these four reusable beauty essentials on hand.

We've all been there: you're at work, just made a last-minute appointment or date, and you either left your real makeup supply at home or just ran out of your favorite product. Instead of running to the pharmacy to grab a beauty substitute that you'll only use once, get inventive with what you already have! Here are 4 non-traditional ways to use classic beauty products for primping in a pinch.

Dark under-eye circles may be hereditary, but that doesn't mean your beauty has to suffer! And while immediate solutions include getting extra sleep and medical procedures to reduce puffiness and brighten eyes, these methods can be both costly and unrealistic to the overworked and underpaid woman. Since none of us really wants to spend our days walking around looking like sleepy raccoons, here are some quick, easy, painless tips for making eyes appear bigger, brighter and puff-free.