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As the name implies, lip gloss is meant for adding shine to the lips. But, the next time you need a little pick-me-up or you've got an unexpected date or event to attend, shift your thinking and look at this everyday staple as something more than makeup solely for your pout. To find out a few unique ways you can get more use out of your lip gloss — consider it a multitasker extraordinaire — Read more
Last month I told you all about the new Firming Sensation Tinted Eye Balms from the Lola Cosmetics Summer 2008 Explore the Lola in You collection, and now I've become privy to the final launch in the line, called Prime Effect Pure Pigment Infusion ($26). What makes this product unique is that it embodies characteristics of a foundation, a primer, and a moisturizer. It's very sheer, smooth, it Read more
Last night at the A Night of a Thousand Lights Benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the women arrived wearing gorgeous Marchesa gowns and subtle springtime makeup — just look at that gorgeous glow on Joy Bryant. She shows us that this barefaced trend is beautiful for both daytime and evening looks. I really love how her smile shows through her eyes. It seems like all she Read more
Ever the eclectic styler, Shailene Woodley opted for one of Christopher Kane's slick floral-infused column dresses. The retro flower pattern paired with the designer's more futuristic, edgier leather detailing and high-low sheer proportions showed off Shailene's youthful spirit and penchant for red carpet gowns that need little else in the way of accessories. To polish off this look, Shailene Read more
Happy May Day! If April is the cruelest month, then May is certainly the kindest, especially when it comes to beauty. This month, the releases are plenty pretty, from skin-brightening cheek butters and dewy primers to the simplest ombré manicure kit ever. Get ready to start the new season off right with our picks now. Source: Flickr User Widerbergs Read more
Luminizer is the perfect tool to spruce up your makeup look and give your skin a healthy, natural-looking glow in seconds. The question is: Should you use a liquid luminizer or the powder stuff to get the best results? It turns out, both come with varying benefits. According to celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman (who has worked with stars like Mindy Kaling and Jamie-Lynn Sigler), powder Read more
The BB cream craze has recently migrated from Asia to the Americas with big-time brands getting in on the action. Unfortunately, many of these lines cater mostly to fair to medium skin tones, but finally there is an option for darker-skinned women: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream ($39), which comes in five different shades. Used alone, this lightweight cream acts like a tinted moisturizer to even Read more
She may best be known for slaying vampires, but Sarah Michelle Gellar is also known for her clear, luminous skin. And at the CW Network's 2011 upfront event today, where she feted her upcoming return to TV, Sarah Michelle looked as beautiful as ever wearing a dewy makeup look. Find out how you can give your skin a similarly lustrous glow when you read more. Read more
When a primer can do more than just create a smooth canvas on the skin, that's well and nice. But when it's so good it practically replaces your foundation and gives you a dewy finish, that's when it moves into must-have territory. Laura Mercier's Foundation Primer in Radiance ($30) achieves the ultimate balance. It subtly diffuses imperfections and brightens, all while leaving a level base for Read more
ShopStylist HanounaQ conjured up the prettiest peach and pink hues via a silky Spring frock and a pale draped blazer combo. This Chloé dress is a perfect day-to-evening piece, but for this specific ensemble, we think you should accent it with a leopard print-and-shimmery jacquard mini tote, strappy pink heels, and delicate pink gem drop earrings. Don't forget to spritz on your favorite scent, Read more
