Benefit Cosmetics has an entire category of products devoted to fixing problems called “Fake Its & Fix Its”. One of the best is the Ooh La Lift – a soft pink under-eye cream with cooling ingredients (including chamomile) that will temporarily firm bags and hide dark circles with its light-reflective properties.
October 12, 2010
The most traditional way to wear metallics is to highlight one feature only. When choosing a dramatic lip colour, select a neutral eye shade and pair it with plenty of mascara.
October 12, 2010
The importance of fat in our diet cannot be over-stated. It contains lipids essential to the development of the nervous system, and sterols, which are building blocks of our hormones.
October 12, 2010
Blue-eyed beauties should consider orange eye shadow in all hues from the most vibrant to palest peach. The daring could try the new NARS eye shadow duo Bohemian Gold (metallic taupe and iridescent copper), Hard Candy’s Lollipop shadow or MAC’s Mangomix Shadestick.
October 12, 2010
One of the best things about lip gloss is the cost factor
October 12, 2010
That phrase “broad spectrum” is also important. The SPF ratings on most products only measure protection from UVB radiation, the type that causes sunburn. UVA radiation is the deeply penetrating type that causes aging. Look for a product that protects against both types of radiation.
October 12, 2010
If you feel you MUST wear white on your wedding day, consider the shades of off-white available
October 12, 2010
There are also new designs for the brushes used to apply mascaras. Take a look at the tiny double-vee rubbery bristles in Maybelline’s new Lash Stylist mascara. The company claims that it improves “lift” by 65%, but what I like about it is the separation it gives my lashes.
October 12, 2010
Remember that concealer goes OVER your foundation and that you should set everything with translucent powder that closely matches the foundation.
October 12, 2010
After 10 years in the business, she began developing her own makeup line – one that met the needs of on-the-go women. After two years of research and development, she launched Rae Cosmetics. Her slogan is “Beauty, Pure & Simple.”
October 12, 2010
We’ve got tips for looking good, even when you’re sick!
October 12, 2010
Cindy Crawford presents insider’s secrets on how to get the best results with makeup
October 12, 2010
This summer, I discovered an online company that sells individual pairs of coloured lenses in varieties they call subtle, bold and dramatic. Comfort Lenses also makes theatrical-effects lenses for television, movies and stage productions. Though almost the same price for one pair as a box of the most popular brand, Fresh Look, the Comfort Lenses are supposedly suitable for daily wear for up to three months, so I suspect I will get a couple of years from my “dramatic green” and “bold violet”.
October 12, 2010
It was while researching my column for August 2004 about the makeup colours to suit different eye colours that I thought about buying colour contacts again. I thought it might be a good idea to put those colour theories to the test.
October 12, 2010
Celebrated makeup artist Bobbi Brown offers the ultimate illustrated beauty primer
October 12, 2010
I keep my MAC 2002 palette at the office and it comes in handy on those days when I’ve left my makeup bag at home
October 12, 2010
A little sparkle, a little shine and soft color can create a festive, feminine look for the holidays.
October 12, 2010
You will find minor benefits for wrinkles from products containing the following: alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q-10, copper peptides, kinetin, soy isoflavones, tea extracts, vitamin C and vitamin E.
October 12, 2010
Rosy shades of blush are recommended as you age because our skin loses natural pigments.
October 12, 2010
Two brushes that every make up aficonado needs in her collection are a medium fluff brush for powder blush and a very large fluff brush for powder.
October 12, 2010
