Whether you’re going on a date or a it’s one of those long days at the office, your lips could always use a splash of color. MAC lipstick is my favorite to swipe on, especially MAC Red. Carry it in your purse and touch up whenever needed. Leave a stain on your man’s cheek, it has great pigment. Buy your favorite shade or collect a few. shop.nordstrom.com
Makeup artist James Vincent, whose work has been in almost every makeup genre, including film, television, runway, and more, dishes on the beauty trends seen at the Academy Awards and tells you how to achieve it at home:
Red lips were all the rage at New York Fashion Week and Hollywood continued the trend as A-List actresses wore crimson and classic red shades onto the Red Carpet at this year’s Academy Awards. From the bold red shades worn by Rooney Mara and Milla Jovovich, to the sexy red worn by Angelina Jolie, and Michelle Williams’ more subtle shade, these red lips made their mark on the evening’s makeup. Red lipstick is easy … Read More »
Continuing the success of last year’s breakthrough hit, Private Red, DuWop launched two new shades: Private Nude and Private Plum. These unique color changing lipsticks morph one hue into each woman’s personal nude and plum shades, leaving behind the most flawless color.
Mother & daughter Private Plum lipstick courtesy of DuWop Cosmetics
Much like their precursor, Private Nude and Private Plum contain a proprietary formula that includes a blend of three naturally derived pigments – annatto, hibiscus and henna – and the technology behind the “mood lipsticks” of the seventies to provide a vibrant shade to suit … Read More »
Pucker up, buttercup. It’s Valentine’s Day! How pretty is your pout? Here are a few lip tips for soft, smooth smooches.
Soft
Exfoliate lips with a little bit of brown sugar—actual sweet kisses are sure to follow. Mix 1 teaspoon with a few drops of olive oil (extra hydration) and lightly rub your dry lips in small circles.
Smooth
Before applying lip color, reach for something that seals in moisture. Peter Thomas Roth’s Unwrinkle Lips, Love Balm by Jurlique and Josie Maran’s Argan Oil Moisturizing Stick.
Kissable Color
Below are four quick tips from Josie Maran, founder of Josie Maran Cosmetics, for kiss-perfect lips with color … Read More »
Lips – they are such an expressive part of our faces. They tell people we’re interacting with how we’re feeling, and can instantly change the “look” of an outfit by the colour we put over them.
When applying makeup for my clients – many women tell me how frustrated they become with lipsticks and lip glosses, as none have the staying power they hope for. Not only this, but all women have different textures and lines in their lips that require different approaches and manners of “finesse” in order to make them look stellar.
I find that many women have textured lips. … Read More »
One of the biggest hassles about lipstick is how easily it can become a thing of the past. Even if you painstakingly apply it you can pretty much count on one hand the minutes that your pout is going to stay looking perfect. So what’s a girl to do? Well read on and I’ll share some tips and tricks that have helped me to bond with one of the most elusive of cosmetics – lipstick:
As a general rule, lipsticks with metallic or shimmer formulas tend to last longer than cream shades. This is true with nail polish as well. The … Read More »
