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Amazing Avengers-Inspired Eye Makeup You Have to See

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:55:00 PDT

The Avengers movie premieres today, and fans have been eagerly waiting in anticipation for its debut. Some have even paid tribute with amazing homages, like Finnish makeup artist Jangsara. She was so excited about the film that she decided to create this amazing Avengers-themed eye art, coming up with looks that reference Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, and even big bads like Loki. Are you ready to assemble some super eye shadow? Then check out her amazing work now.

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios and Jangsara

8 Bright, Fresh Eye Shadow Looks to Try Right Now

Jaime Richards — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:50:00 PDT

Summer is practically here, so why not try out an eye shadow look that's beyond the same old neutral color scheme? Show a little more skin, sport a new warm-weather hairstyle, and wow everyone you know with a pretty, unexpected eye makeup palette.

Burger King Appeals to the Beauty Junkie Demographic

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:22:00 PDT

Ladies, Burger King wants your business, and it's willing to put its makeup where its proverbial mouth is. This ad from Burger King Netherlands has some really beautifully done eye makeup and exhorts viewers to "get a tasty new look." It's a pretty clever spot, although unexpected from a company that usually traffics in guys cosplaying as kings and former Hootie and the Blowfish frontmen. While we can't say that the spot makes us want a Whopper, it is really cool. Now if it'd only start offering shadow with its shakes.

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Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Smoky Eyes

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:30:00 PDT

Various takes on dramatic, smoky eyes percolated through the Spring 2012 runways. And while smoky eyes are an obvious choice for evening outings, several designers like L'Wren Scott, Moschino, and Rodarte showed ways to make the sultry eye daytime-appropriate, as well. So let the runway inspire you. Take a look at the some of the more versatile ways to apply a smoky eye this season.

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Metallic Eyes

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:55:04 PST

Metallic eye shadow shades like gold, copper, and silver were a lustrous trend on Spring 2012 runways. Radiant yet subtly hued, mineral-inspired colors highlighted eyes without overpowering the rest of the face. Check out how Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, Phillip Lim, and other big-name designers made use of the look and get in on the trend ore-ly.

What We're Sweet On: The Cutest Palette This Side of Paris

Miriam Lacey — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:39:00 PST

Tokidoki's offerings are guaranteed to be adorable, but the brand hit a home run with its new Airways Palette ($42), which is irresistible on a number of levels. The packaging is what draws your attention first: the little lunch box the palette comes in is the sort of thing you'll want to save (excellent for storing your makeup brushes), and it also has a cute key fob tucked inside. Once you get past the initial rush of packaging avarice, though, you realize that the shadows inside are just as charming. London, a soft toffee, and New York, a glimmering moss green, are the standouts for everyday wear, but the lilac Paris shade is a perfect-for-the season pastel. So if you can't get enough of Tokidoki, or just need a little pick-me-up, the Airways is sweet, affordable, and a great buy for Spring.

What We're Sweet On: Holiday Shadows You Can Wear All Year Round

Jaime Richards — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:05:00 PST

Silver or gold? In the world of holiday metallics, which one do you choose? Thanks to Almay's holiday-edition Intense i-Color Smoky-i Kit ($6 each), you can do both. Go for warm with Party Shimmer, a gradiated selection of champagne, gold, and brown hues, or for a cool option, try Party Sparkle, which features silver, pink, and taupe colors. Both would look gorgeous on regardless of eye color, and can be easily layered and mixed to create multiple effects. And because the pigments are neither too intense nor too glittery, you'll be able to wear these shimmery shades all year long - while rocking out all night long, of course.

Urban Decay Gets Even More Naked With a New Palette

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:34:50 PST

How do you follow up on the best-selling eye shadow palette of all time? With a beautiful sequel, of course. Today, Urban Decay unveils Naked 2 ($50), the follow-up to the flattering Naked palette. Housed in a taupe tin case, these 12 neutral shadows can be used to create a natural look, a dramatic evening eye, or anything in between - it's that versatile. Get the first look at this palette in our video, then head to our Facebook page for some close-up photos.

What We're Sweet On: Urban Decay's Awesome Anniversary Palette

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Rarely is eye shadow so mind-blowing that shelling out $55 for a palette feels like an absolute bargain, but then again not every eye shadow is even an eighth as stupendous as the Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eye Shadow Collection. It includes 15 edgy new shadow shades that push the envelope on color and intensity, besides being just plain gorgeous.

Deep End, Chase, and Deeper are all flat-out stunning shades that should be added to the brand's permanent collection ASAP, and other colors, such as Omen, Midnight Rodeo, and Evidence, are good candidates as well. Their staying power is excellent, and you'll almost certainly be the only one wearing these shades around. The windows to your soul will thank you for the awesome paint job.

What We're Sweet On: A Smoky, Sultry Eye Shadow Palette

Jaime Richards — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:05:00 PDT

The great thing about smoky eyes, besides the fact that they add an element of intrigue to any ensemble, is that you can wear them in so many ways. With Smashbox's Smokebox Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette ($42), from its Fall 2011 Girls on Film collection, the possibilities are endless. Pile it on or play it subtle - without spending loads of time in the process - thanks to the shadows' highly pigmented, easy-to-spread formulas.

The set includes six shades that range from light peach (Bliss) to a subtle shimmery, deep charcoal (Blacktop). Peel the label on the back side to uncover two looks (soft smoke and smoldering cat-eye), along with step-by-step tutorials on how to get them. You can even use a QR reader app on your phone to see a video of the brand's pro lead artist, Lori Taylor, demonstrating the looks. Holy smokes, indeed.