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Blue is Back, Part IV: Electric Blue Mascaras
Welcome to the final installment of blue is back, my four part series on blue makeup. Today we are looking at a couple of bad-ass electric blue mascaras. These are great when navy feels too safe, but you're feeling scared that purple might make you look bloodshot.
Blue Mascara Is B*tchin'
What happens after midnight when you are wearing midnight blue mascara? Just bat your lashes and find out! The cobalt blue trend is really taking off.
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Feeling Blue? Your Cosmetics Surely Are
Yesterday, a friend pointed out her new mascara. She was wearing Benefit Bad Gal Blue, a violet-blue hue that's said to brighten the appearance of eyes. I haven't had much confidence with it—I'm worried that blue mascara will make me look like Whitney Houston circa "How Will I Know?", which is not my prerogative—but the whites of my friend's eyes did look bright.
Sunday Giveaway! Benefit BadGAL Blue Mascara
Thanks to our very generous friends at Sephora, we're giving away a different product every day throughout the month of June.
This past week, we've been featuring products exclusively available at Sephora, such as Benefit BadGAL Blue mascara ($19). The blue makes your eyes look brighter and whiter, which makes blue eyes appear more blue; brown eyes more golden; and hazel eyes more lush green.
Gotta Cry? These Tips Help Reduce Puffiness Afterward
I have friends who seem to be made of steel, and while they do get a good cry in every now and then, it's a rare occasion. I, however, am a little more sensitive. When the urge strikes, it's too hard for me to hold back those tears.
Six Lipstick Tips and Tricks From Poppy King
If anyone knows lipstick, it's Poppy King, queen of vibrant shades and full finishes. And since its inception in 2007, Lipstick Queen, her line of glosses, lipsticks, and lipliners, has been a success. So, who better to give tips, tricks, and quips on wearing lipstick — particularly in the red category — than King herself?
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Intense i-Color Eyeliner in Raisin Quartz
Reader Hottpink received the highest of compliments after wearing Almay Intense i-Color Eyeliner in Raisin Quartz ($7.50). Green eyes paired with a purple-toned eyeliner, shadow, or mascara are an eye-popping combo. Here's what she had to say:
I have been using this eyeliner since it first came out.
Coming Soon: Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown was inspired by a bike trip in Brittany and Normandy (jealous) when she created her Nautical Collection. "There were all of these locals that were walking around with their blue-and-white striped shirts, and they just had the most incredible skin tones — almost like stained cheeks and stained lips, that they had been out in the sun," she said in this video.
The great thing about sheer tones is they're easy to apply and blend.
Time to Try a Tinted Mascara?
Wearing brightly colored mascara is usually a lot of look, but it doesn't have to be. The newest varieties have just a hint of tint, adding depth and dimension without overpowering your lashes with color. They work by adding colored pigments to a dark base, which can play up your eye color without making you look like an extra in The Warriors.
The Results Are in on Great Lash
Out of curiosity, I asked you to share your opinions of Maybelline Great Lash mascara. It's never been my favorite, but it's a perennial best-seller. Over in the land of Product Reviews, opinion is split directly down the middle, earning this mascara an average rating.
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