by Diana Ajih on January 27, 2012
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If you’ve ever been surprise-attacked by a blemish (who hasn’t?), you know that feeling of panicked desperation that overcomes you. So many questions run through your mind – Where did this come from? How do I cover it? Do I dare go out in public with this blotchy zit cream on my face? and WHY, GOD, WHY? Luckily, you can be discreet as possible and kill two birds with one stone with a spot treatment that tackles your blemish while still appearing invisible under makeup. Yes, some of our favorite beauty and skin care brands realize that zits are not meant to be broadcasted, so they’ve developed treatments that will help minimize the appearance of blemishes and still blend seamlessly under your regular makeup without irritating the unsightly bump even more! Of course, these don’t work miracles, but they’ll at least ease your morning panic and help you fight blemishes without interrupting your beautifying!
From left to right: Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal, TheBalm Liquid Spot Concealer, Clinique Acne Solutions Post Blemish Formula, and Le Metier de Beaute Correcteur Concealer.
- Alexandra Gambardella
Guest post from my friends over at The Find!
by Diana Ajih on January 25, 2012
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Guest post from my friends over at College Candy!
I’ve never been a make up girl. I’ve gone through my phases, of course. My high school emo phase that led to me perfecting my eyeliner-with-smoky-purple-eyeshadow look (oh. my. god. why.). My increasingly desperate attempts to find a foundation that doesn’t end up looking, and feeling, like mud.
Some girls just aren’t meant for make up. I might be one of them. From my acne prone & lighter-than-ivory-pale skin to my baby face, make up is either too dark, too adult, or “too much.” As Tyra Banks occasionally mentioned on America’s Next Top Model, some people’s faces just don’t hold make up. The experience, I can tell you, is maddening. And it made me hate make up.
by Diana Ajih on January 20, 2012
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Pantone, the world authority on color, always gives fashion and beauty mavens an additional reason to look forward to the start of each new year. While the proclaimed Color of the Year doesn’t always influence our style decisions year-round, it’s still fun to take note and jump on the trends that pop up as a result! This year, we’re ready to take things up a notch with Tangerine Tango – and if you’re unsure about how to incorporate the in-your-face orange shade into your regular beauty routine, Pantone itself is offering to help out with an exclusive upcoming collection with Sephora, due out in March! The collection will feature a series of makeup and beauty accessories in tangerine and orange shades done right, but if you can’t wait until March, I’ve compiled a couple choice picks to get you started! Whether you’d rather play it safe with a more sheer tangerine gloss or blush, or would rather jump right into the trend with orange shadow for a playful pop of color, you’ll soon find that orange shades are much more flattering than they sound… when done right!
Pictured above: Beauty Without Cruelty Attitude Nail Color in Tangerine, Yves Saint Laurent ‘Rouge Volupté Pearl’ Lipstick in Incandescent Orange, and Lancome Blush Subtil in Tangerine Tint, NYX Single Eyeshadow in Hot Orange, and Napoleon Perdis Siren Lip Gloss in Mango.
- Alexandra Gambardella
Guest post from my friends over at The Find!
by Diana Ajih on January 9, 2012
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10 Best Tips from Makeup School
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One editor goes to makeup school and comes back with a notepad full of professional makeup techniques — steal her tips
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Makeup school is not only time-consuming, but it can cost up to $6,000 for just one introductory course. Becoming a professional makeup artist is no small feat, which is why we sent one beauty editor to three different makeup academies for you. Now you can learn how to apply your own makeup like a pro without spending the time or the cash yourself. You can thank us later.
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by Diana Ajih on February 10, 2011
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by Diana Ajih on November 1, 2010
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