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Get the Look: Lost

BellaSugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:00:13 PDT

Hey, you all, everybody. Beauty and the Feast recently talked with Emily Katz, lead makeup artist for Lost. If you're a Lostie, definitely check out the interview to find out how the stars look so good despite being chased by a scary, scary smoke monster. One good tip: Katz uses matte bronzer instead of a shimmery one for a more natural, I'm-stuck-on-this-island look. Dust it on your nose, cheekbones, and anywhere else the sun hits - but don't forget to wear your SPF, because sporting a real sunburn is worse than listening to Drive Shaft on repeat.

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Magnificent Matte Bronzers

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:30:37 PST

Last week, I told you about mineral bronzers, which are great for sensitive and acne-prone skin. But if you've got an oily complexion that needs shine control, matte bronzers are the best way to get a sun-kissed look. Made from extremely refined powders, these are long lasting and help to even out your skin tone.

To use, apply them where the sun would normally tan your face. Begin with a light application (they can get heavy fast) to the bridge of your nose, the apples of your cheeks, the top of your cheekbones, and your temples and blend well. They also work great for contouring to create sexy, modelesque cheekbones. Here are a few of my favorites.

Molton Brown Bareface Glow Bronzing Powder is a double-matte but very light bronzer made from extracted waterlily flower and meadowfoam seed oil. These vitamin-packed ingredients help condition your skin and protect it against free radicals. Buy it here for $30. Available in Sunstone (light) and the darker Desertrose.

Physicians Formula Baked Pyramid is a matte bronzer for the masses baked on terracotta tiles. It has this really cool and unique pyramid shape and provides you with a deep and exotic-looking glow. You can apply it wet for a darker finish or dry for a lighter look. Buy it in Baked Tan or Baked Bronze here for $11.95.

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Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer is a luxurious powder bronzer with an oil-free base to help keep your skin smooth and even. You can apply it to your face, shoulders, and décolletage for a healthy bronze look. Buy it here for $29.50.

What We're Sweet On: A Fresh Palette to Start 2012 Off Right

Jaime Richards — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:02:00 PST

When you think of the new year, you likely think of fresh starts and equally fresh makeup looks, and Nyx is helping you kick things off right. Its Butt Naked Eyes Makeup Palette ($25) has a memorable name, but it's the contents within that will give you a natural-looking glow. The compact includes 15 neutral shadows in matte and subtly shimmery, velvety finishes, ranging in color from rich aubergine to sheer vanilla. An assemblage of four blushes allows you to go from a soft, baby pink look to a brighter pop of color style, while two illuminators and one bronzer add warmth and luminosity. All you need is a goes-with-everything golden pink gloss and you're on your way to making 2012 your chicest year yet.

Easy Halloween Costume Idea: The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen

Annie Tomlin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:15:19 PDT

The costume: Katniss Everdeen
Need a quick, easy Halloween costume idea? Look no further than District 12, home of The Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen. We know what you're thinking: Isn't that book series for teenagers? Yes and no: though teens were its initial target audience, the strong sociopolitical commentary and action-packed drama appeal to readers of any age. (Seriously, a friend with a PhD in English Literature can't stop talking about the trilogy.) Creating a Katniss costume is a simple, 10-minute project.

Hair and makeup: Arrange your hair into a long braid (here's how) and make it look dirty with some hair wax. Katniss has an olive complexion, but if you don't, apply a bit of matte bronzer to fake some sun on the cheeks.

What to wear: An earth-toned hoodie and boots will provide a basic Katniss uniform, and you'll just need a little craftiness to add the props. Check secondhand shops for a bird brooch that can function as a Mockingjay, and create a quiver out of some twine and a cardboard tube mailer.

Take it to the next level: If you wear contacts, this is a great excuse to try gray lenses to match Katniss's eyes. No matter how you customize the costume, may the odds be ever in your favor.

California Fleece Zip Hoody ($38)	Gray Contacts ($30)
Katniss Knee Socks ($10)	Mockingjay Inspired Pin, $15
Mailing Tube for Quiver ($4)	Bow and Arrow Set ($8)
L'Oréal Studio Line Hair Putty ($5)	Boots ($33)

How To Embrace and Enhance Your Natural Beauty

Guest Writer — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:05:52 PDT

Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for enhancing and appreciating your natural beauty:

Many people look in the mirror and focus on the things they dislike about themselves. As a makeup artist for both celebrities and civilians, I continuously hear: My nose is too big. My lips are too small. My eyes are too far apart. And the list goes on. I’m no psychologist but it seems to me that we castigate ourselves unfairly at the risk of the bigger picture. The truth is, no one is perfect and we all have a feature that is unique and beautiful. At any rate I believe that imperfection is far more intriguing than symmetry. By embracing your own unique beauty, and enhancing the features you actually like, it’s possible to break free from this self-esteem trap. It’s an approach I use every single day. See Gina's advice when you keep reading.

How to Wear Bronzer If You Have Fair Skin

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:10:21 PST

Amber Heard showed up to the Drive Angry premiere looking flawless, thanks in part to some seriously glowing skin. Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh gave Amber a slightly bronzed, luminous glow that was equal parts sweet and sexy. Find out how to copy her look when you keep reading.

Derek Lam Goes Uniformly Gray and White

Annie Tomlin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:57:51 PST

For his Fall 2011 collection, Derek Lam displayed uniform inspiration - literally. The clothing collection borrowed from uniforms and August Sander photographs, which in turn led the beauty team's direction. Find out more after the jump.

Get Rosario Dawson's Radiant, Bronzed Makeup Look

Jaime Richards — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:15:00 PDT

Sometimes it can be a gamble to mix warm and cool makeup shades, but at last night's Zookeeper premiere, Rosario Dawson was the shining example of how to do it right. To add balance to her glamorous gown, Rosario chose to go with a pretty, radiant look featuring a soft palette of warm bronze eye makeup and salmon cheeks paired with cool-toned pink lips. Love Rosario's style? Learn how to get her warm-meets-cool makeup look with tips from Fiona Stiles (the makeup artist who created the look) when you read more.