Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

The world of paint can be a confusing one. Just when you’ve narrowed down dozens of testers and committed to the perfect shade, you’re hit with another conundrum: matte vs gloss paint? Now, when it ...

It may be all about the eyes these days, as the lower half of your face is likely to be covered by a mask during most of your time spent outdoors, but we’re here to confirm that a good matte lipstick ...

Choosing the perfect lipstick can be an exhilarating yet overwhelming experience. With countless options available, one critical decision you'll face is selecting the finish. The finish of lipstick ...

“It's about time matte makeup came back, with that dreamy blurred skin, because it looks good on everyone,” exclaims Val Garland, worldwide artistic director of makeup at L'Oréal Paris. Like most ...

The lo-fi lacquer is more than just a single subdued shade. Offset a flat base with high-gloss details or matte out an entire design with a topcoat. Here, 18 fresh matte looks to try, courtesy of our ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

Looking to upgrade your mani now that the season has shifted? Well, matte nails are having a moment. This way of painting your talons – in a flat, non-glossy shade – is an increasingly popular trend ...

Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...