It seems that men these days are just as much concerned about their appearance as females. It’s no secret that male celebrities are smothered in foundation for photo and movie shoots. But, lately, I’ve notice a major trend among straight celebrity men: guyliner and manscara. That’s right ladies, men are slowly starting to catch on to the secret weapons we use to define our eyes. … Continue reading Makeup for Men: Guyliner & Manscara
The FDA announced that they will begin requiring companies to identify any products made with bug extract on their ingredients list, due to serve allergic reactions caused by beetle-based coloring additives. The beetle juice will be listed as cochineal extract or carmine, and is the main element responsible for making red lipstick the bright cherry shade women adore wearing. But, that’s not the only odd … Continue reading Weird Ingredients lurking in your Beauty Products
Let’s face it, when the sun goes down we women don’t work twice as hard on perfecting our beauty regimen the way we do when we know the sunlight will be shining on our faces during the day, ready to revel the line of foundation that wasn’t blended properly. Just because the gleam from the moon isn’t as intense, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look our … Continue reading Midnight Beauty
I used to work in the beauty industry. Needless to say I had the lucky fortune of being surrounded by shelves upon shelves of every beauty product imaginable with the ability to take home whatever and how much I wanted. And, like any kid in a free candy store, it’s very easy to get greedy. So, now that those days are behind me (a good … Continue reading A Beautiful Cause: Donate the products that make you look good, so you can feel good
I love to shop……for myself. So, when the holidays come around, the idea of having to go shopping for other people can be unnerving. All sorts of questions race through my mind: Are they going to like what I get them? Will they re-gift what I got them? Should I give presents with receipts so that it can be exchanged for something else? If you … Continue reading Tis the season for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
The answer to the above question is yes, reports the New York Times. A study conducted by the The Journal of Consumer Research revealed that when women were shown advertisements of beauty-enhancing products such as mascara and perfume, they were apt to feel less attractive than if they were shown ads of problem solving products like acne medication and deodorant. Most interestingly, the advertisements used … Continue reading Do advertisements make you feel bad about yourself?
While you can’t be on the cover of Forbes magazine standing next to Oprah, you can at least copy her makeup look thanks to a collaboration between her makeup artist Reggie Wells and Hissyfit Cosmetics. Wells, who recently took on the role as Creative Director for Hissyfit, created Clockpots, a portable face palette that offers women the ability to makeover themselves in 5-minutes. There are … Continue reading Look like Oprah in 5 minutes
After much anticipation, Nicki Minaj’s new limited edition lipstick, Pink 4 Friday ($14.50), will be available online* only starting today for four consecutive Fridays (through Dec. 17). A Collaboration with MAC Cosmetics, the lipstick was made to coincide with the release of her debut album, Pink Friday. ****Due to high demand, this product has sold out.**** Choosing the right shade of pink lipstick for you … Continue reading Nicki Minaj’s pink lipstick on sale & Choosing the right shade of pink for you
What I love about gold is its ability to spruce up anything boring with its shimmery brilliance. Used sparingly, gold makeup adds a touch of sparkle to highlight your inner radiance. And, with the gloomy, winter weather fast approaching, it just might be the perfect thing to add that extra boost of sunshine to your day. Continue reading Go For the Gold: Makeup that Glitters
Would you like to be the face of a major cosmetics campaign? Starting today, MAC Cosmetics is giving star hopefuls the chance at fame with the launch of a nationwide contest that will give regular people the possibility of becoming the face of its newest makeup collection. The contest amply titled, “MAC Me Over” bears the name of the beauty company’s Fall 2011 makeup collection. … Continue reading MAC Cosmetics “MAC Me Over” Contest
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