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Some winter hues are truly evergreen

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Some winter hues are truly evergreenSpring is definitely the time to trade in your winter color palette for something a bit more vibrant and uplifting, but that doesn't mean that all of your December favorites have no business in the warmer months.

In fact, makeup artist Pat McGrath told Elle that scarlet lipstick a-la-Christmas Eve is the perfect transitional item for spring. "The reason, she says, is that colors on this season's catwalks were deeper and more 'decadent' than the norm – red, navy, and black appeared alongside usual suspects white, pink, and turquoise," the news source reports.

What other hues can you think of that are consistently beautiful no matter what time of year it is?

For one, neutral palettes almost always reign supreme – think your standard black or brown mascara and eyeliner coupled with champagnes, browns, silvers and golds in the eye makeup category. Classic red lips are always a staple, and no one can deny the undying allure of a classic, nude makeup look.
 

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Five hot nail-polish colors to try this winter

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Five hot nail-polish colors to try this winterIt's a safe bet that the only colors we'll be seeing outdoors for the next couple of months are white, gray, and well – more white. But, if you're looking to add to your arsenal of winter-blues-beating tricks, consider trying some of these hot nail polish colors to add a healthy dose of color to everything you touch.

1. Honeysuckle. Beauty analysts have deemed this poppy-colored hue a big hit for 2011, and you can jazz up your nails with Pixi Nail Polish in Red-orange or Sula Paint & Peel Nail Polish in Sorbet.

2. Lilac. Purple is definitely not just for little girls this year, and you'll be surprised at how sophisticated a bright lavender or lilac shade looks on your nails. Try POP Beauty Nail Glam in Lilac.

3. Tangerine, because who doesn't love a zesty pop on their fingers? Go for POP Beauty Nail Glam in Mandarin.

4. A red-tinged black can take dark to a whole new level – see it for yourself with the Lippmann Collection's Nail Lacquer in Ruby Red Slippers.

5. Slate gray. We know it sounds a bit counter-intuitive, but trust us, it'll look startlingly sophisticated. Go for Sula Paint & Peel Nail Polish in Dove.

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How to fake a wintertime glow

Friday, January 21st, 2011

How to fake a wintertime glowWhile many people head for the tanning beds in the wintertime to fake a great glow, there are other ways to make your skin look healthy in the cold weather. With the right products and a bit of expert advice, you can achieve a fantastic winter glow without running to the tanning salon.

Before you apply cosmetics, make sure that your skin is well-conditioned. In the colder months, exfoliating and moisturizing are of the utmost importance – the former will remove flaky skin while the latter will provide hydration to keep dryness to a minimum.

According to InStyle, stars like Glee’s Amber Riley and One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush use heavier moisturizers in cold weather. Women can also use conditioning products such as GloMinerals Hydrating Bath & Body Oil, which will nourish skin and reduce water loss.

While gals often wear heavier foundation in the winter to hide their pale complexions, a thick coat of concealer can often look unnatural.

“To prevent base from looking cakey, mix it with a few drops of moisturizer,” celebrity makeup artist Leslie Lopez told the publication. “It thins the foundation and gives you an extra boost of moisture.”

Don’t rely on foundation to infuse your face with color – a sheer layer will hide minor flaws, and a few spots of concealer can cover darker imperfections. For a flush of realistic color, use a mix of bronzer, blush and highlighter – using just one product can create a one-dimensional look. However, remember to pay close attention to how you apply the makeup.

“Bronzer looks a lot more natural when it’s concentrated on the contours of the face where the sun would hit: less on the forehead than the nose and cheekbones,” Glamour.com reports. “It also helps to add a little bit of blush…a real tan usually involves slightly rosy cheeks, not just browned skin.”

Of course, it takes a little more than color to make skin look truly radiant. Highlighting cream is a great way to make your complexion glow. Apply the shimmery cream in moderation – a little bit will go a long way. Dab some on the inner corners of your eyes, the tops of your cheekbones and your brow bones.

When selecting bronzers and blushes, there are a seemingly limitless amount of hues to choose from. Look for a bronzer just one or two shades darker than your natural coloring. Finding the perfect blush can be a bit trickier, as the pigment meeds to complement your natural coloring.

To find the hues that best fit with your coloring, Leatrice Eiseman, author of More Alive With Color, told InStyle that women should look toward the skies – colors found in the sunsets, such as terra-cottas and oranges, look best on warm complexions, while hues seen in sunrises, like hot pinks and blues, are better suited for fair skin.

According to the magazine, women can easily determine whether they are a “sunrise” or “sunset” by checking their wrists – blue veins indicate sunrise, while green point to sunset.

While gals often wear long layers in the winter, sometimes you step out in a shorter skirt or sleeveless dress that shows a bit of skin. Though many women regularly use body lotions to look great in cold weather, makeup can also be used on your body to further enhance your skin.

“Apply a mix of foundation and shimmer lotion [like GloMinerals Body Glisten] to you legs,” actress Evan Rachel Wood told the news source. “It makes skin look flawless.”

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The best blush for a winter glow

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

The best blush for a winter glowDon't let January's dry, frigid climes turn you into Old Man Winter. For a youthful, radiant glow that beats the odds this season, ladies will find that a simple change in their blush routine can turn the heat way up without adding any expense to their monthly bills.

Ladies of all complexions will shine with bronzer as well as bright pink blush, as the former comes in shades to benefit pale and dark-skinned women alike, and the latter brings out naturally rosy tones on any face and mimics a just-came-in-from-the-cold flush.

Youngblood has a Crushed Mineral Blush that offers a healthy translucent to glow to cheeks as well as eyes and lips. Use it in Tulip for a universally flattering pink sheen.

If minerals are not your thing, try Pixi's Sheer Cheek Gel. It's easy to blend and lends moisturizing and conditioning properties to your face as well, which you'll benefit from in dry winter conditions. Flushed is a sheer red stain that gives all skin tones a healthy glow.

GloMinerals gloBlush features a wide variety of vibrant blushes and beachy bronzers in pressed-powder form.

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