Your Next Favorite Makeup Brand & Product Review: Votre Vu

Votre Vu. Just the name of this brand alone transports me to France where I envision myself with freshly manicured nails eating a toasted croissant with an accordion playing in the background. But, I digress. Votre Vu is a brand I stumbled upon when I attended Cosmoprof North America’s annual tradeshow. The brand creates skin care products and custom-blended cosmetics. Somehow I was able to … Continue reading Your Next Favorite Makeup Brand & Product Review: Votre Vu

In NYC? Attend A Free Event with Celebrity MUA & Gucci Cosmetics

Celebrity Makeup Artist, Aaron Smith Henrikson will be revealing the new Gucci Cosmetics Fall/Winter 2016 Color Collection and providing makeup consultations at Saks Fifth Avenue NYC this Saturday, September 24th! Aaron has worked with icon Pat McGrath for over a decade, and recently worked with top celebrities including Madonna, Cara Delevigne and Karlie Kloss. You can book appointments with Aaron in order to preview the … Continue reading In NYC? Attend A Free Event with Celebrity MUA & Gucci Cosmetics

Is Orange Eyeshadow the Next Big Makeup Trend?

London Fashion Week kicked off on September 16th and during the first couple of days of the shows, we noticed a trend: orange eyeshadow. Whether applied as a soft accent or dramatic eye, check out some of the makeup looks that has us asking, is orange the new black? If you love the look, try one of these products to jump on this trend now: … Continue reading Is Orange Eyeshadow the Next Big Makeup Trend?

False Eyelashes Game Changer: Flirt Cosmetics Flashes Lash Applicator

OK. So I love the way falsies make my eyes look, I mean who doesn’t want to have a seductive, “come hither” gaze. But, I tend to stay away from false lashes because I find them way too difficult to put on, especially the strips that you have to measure against your eye and cut. Unless you’re a YouTube beauty vlogger, you probably go through … Continue reading False Eyelashes Game Changer: Flirt Cosmetics Flashes Lash Applicator

Want to know what every lip color looks like on you?

Sephora is launching a new Virtual Artist app that uses facial recognition software to allow you to test lip products sold in their stores right on your face. The software is very similar to Makeup Genius by L’Oréal Paris, and acts like a virtual mirror that automatically moves with your lips so that it actually looks like you are wearing the color. You’ll then receive … Continue reading Want to know what every lip color looks like on you?

Essence’s December 2015 BeautyBox

At some point in time, even though I am surrounded with tons of free beauty loot, I became a beauty box junkie. From subscription boxes that host all-natural, organic products to boxes filled with “indies” aka the next big thing in beauty, I need them all. The box I am most excited about this month is Essence’s Beauty Box, which is loaded with everything you … Continue reading Essence’s December 2015 BeautyBox

Pat McGrath Launches Limited Edition Pigmet

International makeup artist Pat McGrath is officially launching Pat McGrath Labs with its first limited edition product, GOLD 001, which will be available to the public for the first time on Thursday, October 29th at 12pm.The product will retail for $40, but beauty addicts will have to sit with computer mouse in hand as only 1,000 units will be available when the it goes live … Continue reading Pat McGrath Launches Limited Edition Pigmet

Halloween Makeup with Illamasqua

I’m such a procrastinator when it comes to finding a costume for Halloween. And then, once I find the perfect assemble, I have to worry about creating a fabulous makeup look to bring everything together in the most spooktacular way. I found some inspiration from makeup brand llamasqua, which has released how-tos for several different Halloween makeup looks to make sure your scarily glam. Check … Continue reading Halloween Makeup with Illamasqua

Beauty Products That Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual campaign to increase awards of the disease. Several companies have release limited-edition products that not only make you look good, but feel good too, as proceeds will go towards funding research programs and nonprofits dedicated to educating, supporting, and finding a cure. Below are just some of the beauty products out right now that you can buy … Continue reading Beauty Products That Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Product Review: OCC’s Cosplay’s Cha Cha

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (aka OCC cosmetics) recently launched their new Spring/Summer 2015 line featuring neutral shades to pretty pastels to bright, bold hues. All six of the matte lip shades have complimentary nail colors to match so you can take those fun Instagram selfies with your hands in the picture to show that you have a fabulous manicure to match the gorgeous shade on your … Continue reading Product Review: OCC’s Cosplay’s Cha Cha