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You Can Pull Off Raisin Lipstick Like Charlize Theron
At last night's screening of her new movie The Road, Charlize Theron exchanged her usual golden-girl makeup for a semimatte raisin lip that, with her waved hair, made her look like a silent film star. A shade like this can be hard to pull off, but not if you follow a few simple tips. To find out how anyone can wear a dark purple lip without looking washed out or harsh, just keep reading
Steal Thandie Newton's Pretty Red Lipstick Look
Thandie Newton never fails to look gorgeous on the red carpet, and last night was no exception. Her look at the 2012 premiere was incredibly simple and easy but with tons of impact. On her eyes, she paired a thin line of pewter eyeliner with a taupe eye shadow brushed from lash line to brow bone.
Reader Review of the Day: Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer
You all know how much I love a good Chanel lip gloss, but I hadn't tried Chanel Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer ($32), so I was excited to see that reader gooz1231 had. Her review, though, makes me want to head down to the store and try one right now. She says:
"This lip product from Chanel (think a hybrid between a lipstick and gloss) is absolutely amazing.
Make Red Lipstick Work For You Like LC
At the Avon Hope Honors Gala, all the celebrity Avon ladies (and the Avon man) were out, including Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon, Fergie, and Patrick Dempsey. Of course, no Avon lineup would be complete without Lauren Conrad, the spokeswoman for Mark. To complement her gray cocktail dress, Lauren opted for a 1940s glam makeup look, complete with glowing cheeks, winged-out liner, and warm red lips.
6 Real Women Test Out Black Lipstick
Here at the Sugar offices, we're an adventurous bunch, and given all the attention the black lipstick trend has been receiving, I thought, "Why don't we see how all these colors actually look?" Six brave volunteers tested out some of the most dramatic shades so that you can see how they look in real life on women with a variety of skin tones. Click through to see the shades and see what the ladies involved had to say about each.
Is Your Lipstick Changing Color? Read This.
Fall is the time to try out bold, dark, and deep lip tones, but sometimes the pH levels in your skin and simple oxidation can cause that fantastic bold berry hue to transform into a strange shade of orange by noon. But by using a contrasting shade to correct these unwanted changes, you can keep your lip color from turning into a pumpkin — unless of course, you are going for a lovely russet hue, which is a beautiful choice, too. Check out my color-correcting tips when you read more.
Has Heidi Klum Made the Perfect Lipstick?
Did you know that Victoria's Secret Beauty is one of the best-selling brands in the country? Yep. Who knew?
Matte Lipstick Is a Big Trend, So Why Are There Only Two Choices at the Drugstore?
I'll always love Sephora and elegant department stores, but I'm also intrinsically opposed to having to go one of those places to pick up on-trend makeup. My latest pet peeve is matte lipstick. Matte is everywhere; suffice it to say it's the lip and skin texture of the season.
5 Ways to Make Fall's Dark Lipstick Trend Wearable
Dark lipstick can be tough to wear, but it just keeps coming back on the runways and in magazines, so I've decided to tackle it once and for all. In my recent interview with makeup artist Robin Black, she gave me some great advice about making deep lipstick colors wearable, and her tip inspired me to look for more examples of this trend. Click through and see just how easy it can be.
7 Pretty Ways to Wear the Matte Lip Trend
The matte lip is all over the place this season, and from the looks on the ramps, it'll still be going strong next year. The trend for the past few years has been glossy, so transitioning to a creamy, totally matte lip can be a little hard to wrap your head around. I've put together seven examples of matte done beautifully, with options for real women of all skin tones and color preferences.
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