In a truly blind beauty test, where the testers have no knowledge of brand, packaging, price range, or previous reviews, what products would reign supreme? With that in mind, we at Fashionista concocted the “Blind BB Cream” test.
So Flaunt magazine and Le Baron had the genius idea to throw a Guantanamo-themed Coachella party called ‘New Guantanamo,’ featuring “playful torture.”
Sounds like an excellent politically correct time, right? Flaunt still thinks so.
But apparently the event’s sponsors were not informed of the party’s controversial name–and they’re none to pleased about it.
Thanksgiving is a marathon day of doing nothing much more than cooking, eating, drinking, and gabbing. So it’s quite the workout for your face, and thus, your makeup.
We talked to some makeup experts from MAC, NARS, and Maybelline for tips to make your makeup last (which will be helpful all through this marathon holiday season), as well as product recommendations for the most tenaciously long-wearing makeup we could find for your face, eyes, and lips.
Read on to see how you can get through this Thanksgiving with nary a touch-up needed.
Thanksgiving is next week, people! You know that means, right? Yep, holiday party season is officially upon us. Between work functions, family parties, and social events with friends, we’re sure you have tons on your calendar for the next month. We know how crazy it can be, so we’re here to help you get a little more organized.
There’s a (pseudo) new kid on the beauty block here in the US, and from the looks of it, BB creams—otherwise known as Beauty Balm, Beauty Benefit, Blemish Base, Beblesh Balm, or Blemish Balm–are quickly becoming the crème de la crème of the cosmeceuticals (skin care + makeup) industry.
BB creams can be traced back to 1950s Germany, when Dr. Christine Schrammek created a salve to aid skin healing in post-peel and laser surgery patients, while also masking splotchy, inflamed redness and shielding sensitive skin from the sun. Fast forward 50+ years, when BB creams exploded in popularity in Asia, Japan, and Europe–thanks to drop-dead gorgeous Korean actresses like Song Hye Kyo singing its praises–and suddenly everyone is clamoring to introduce their own to the US market.
Why?
You’re busy. We totally get it. Who has time for a complicated beauty routine? That’s why Smashbox Cosmetics’ new Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation is fast becoming a staple for makeup mavens in the know. This latest addition to the brand’s legendary Photo Finish family of primers not only preps complexions for flawless foundation application, but Read more →
Show of hands–who’s really exhausted by how serious the beauty biz has become? Shouldn’t makeup be fun? Yeah, agreed. This is why we love Smashbox Cosmetics’ new Photo Op Eye Shadow Trios. The fab trios are all playfulness and color, with dozens of rich, bold hues that inspire you to just get in there and Read more →
Groupe Seize sur Vingt
Deal: Markdowns on merchandise from the conglomerate’s brands Seize sur Vingt, Troglodyte Homunculus, Wolf-Rayet, and United Boroughs of New York.
When/Where: Saturday, July 31 through Sunday, August 8. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 78 Greene St between Spring and Broome Sts (212-625-1620)
Smashbox
Deal: New customers enter WELCOME2 at checkout to save $15 off any order over $75 and get free shipping
Ends: August 31, 2010, Online!
Creatures of Comfort
Deal: Up to 70% off spring items from brands including Alexander Wang, Repetto, Rachel Comey, and more.
When/Where: Monday – Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday 12pm to 6pm. 7971 Melrose Avenue. Online, too. (323-655-7855)
Less than a month ago, beauty conglomerate L’Oreal announced it would acquire Queens-based nail polish company Essie. Now, arch rival Estée Lauder is getting back into the acquisitions game. Its initial purchase? Smashbox, the Los Angeles-based niche makeup label best known for screen-worthy foundations and saturated blushes and lipsticks. Unlike Essie, which has made a Read more →
Dear Los Angeles, You know I love you. I do. I miss living in your sunny confines sometimes, though my heart has always resided firmly in New York. But, seriously, you’ve got to stop trying to make Fashion Week happen. It’s not going to happen. We’ve questioned your motives on this front before and we Read more →
Talking Cats: Mad-libs with Catherine Holstein. She loves cut-offs as much as we do, all things purple, dogs and shoes. {Glamour} Twittered: In case you missed it, here’s a tweet by tweet account of Anna Wintour’s 92Y talk last night. It started with Peta and ended with Andre’s blogging. {NYMag} Dig Deep: Ali from The Read more →
I have a love/hate relationship with cream shadow. I love the way it glistens on my lids and how smoothly it blends and I hate the inevitable half-moon crease that comes mid-day. I’ve tried using powder shadow to set it, but it defeats the purpose, ruining the sexy, dewy effect that’s the whole reason to Read more →
