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Reader Review of the Day: Urban Decay Eye Shadow
Urban Decay's Eyeshadow ($16) has long been a favorite of makeup junkies, but lately the company has expanded its collection even further to include new textures and colors. Reader gooz1231 tried out the newest palette, and says:
"The brighter colors have great pigmentation and they go on lovely and smoothly. Some of the colors, like Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, tend to have chunky glitter, so I would avoid those—but the rest are really nice.
Transformers: 5 Rings With a Beauty Secret Inside
When I was little, I was absolutely obsessed with those cheapy clear plastic rings full of glittery, gooey lip gloss in what I now realize were totally gross artificial flavors. As my ability to judge product quality has improved, though, my nostalgia for those little rings hasn't left me. Feeling sentimental the other day, I Googled "lip gloss rings," only to find that there are, in fact, a whole bunch of high-end, very pretty versions that are totally appropriate for grown-up ladies.
Reader Review of the Day: Urban Decay Cosmetics Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss
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Put Your Guy on a Pocket Rocket
If you recall, Urban Decay recently launched its Pocket Rocket lip glosses ($19 each), which feature hunky men that are clothed, and then not-so-clothed, with a tip of the, uh, packaging. The majority of you were loving the idea, and now, in celebration of next year's launch of two new shades, Urban Decay is asking you to help choose two new guys to feature in the collection.
You can nominate your boyfriend, husband, brother, or anyone you deem appropriate from now until July 17 by heading to the contest website.
Love It or Hate It? Urban Decay's Naughty Never-Nude Glosses
Next month, Urban Decay is launching Pocket Rocket lip gloss, which aims to be a super-sexy way to show off your lips. The packaging is reminiscent of those kitschy ball-point pens from the '60s — you'd tip them, and a lady's clothes would magically disappear. This time, though, it's men who are being objectified, as eight dudes' outfits seem to slide off when the lip gloss is moved around.
Product Review: Urban Decay Lipstick
I was so excited to check out some of the new Fall items from Urban Decay. My favorite product to look at is the pale shimmery peach lipstick in Indecent ($22). Too bad that my feelings about the product aren't as positive.
Product Review: Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder
There aren't many makeup products that leave me feeling totally ickified, but Urban Decay's De-Slick Mattifying Powder ($28) is one of them. Everything from the application method to the way it looks and feels on your face is a colossal disaster.
The hard-pressed light lavender (although it claims to be translucent) powder is difficult to get onto your brush, so you are pretty much forced to use the puff that comes inside.
How-To: Hayden Panettiere's Pretty-in-Pink Makeup
Over the weekend at more of the TCA festivities, actress Hayden Panettiere walked the red carpet looking polished in pretty pink makeup. Her hair was smoothed back in a sleek chignon, her cheeks had a youthful pop of bright color, her eyes were shadowed in a shimmery rose-shade, and her lips were painted a muted mauve.
To find out product suggestions and application techniques for how you can re-create this look at home, read more
How-To: Amanda Peet's Hot Hot Hot Hancock Makeup
Amanda Peet hit this week's Los Angeles premiere of Hancock with sexy, sultry makeup. Her eyes looked like a feisty feline lined in a coppery brown and highlighted with this season's hottest color, gold. I've broken down her look so that you can recreate this sexy look in a few simple steps.
Bella Bargain: Spring Cleaning at Urban Decay!
I might not love tidying my home, but I can't complain about beauty brands doing a little spring cleaning! The latest is Urban Decay, who is offering half off of 50 of its fall products. And you won't have to worry about looking like you're stuck in last season with these goodies, because many of them are great colors for Spring as well.
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