Estee Lauder Holiday 09 Collection; Opulent Shimmer Gloss, Gel Eyeliner

Facial Contouring

Facial contouring was really popularized in Kevyn Aucoin’s best selling book Making Faces in the 90′s. There are several ways to do it, this is probably the best way for non pros who would like the appearance of higher cheekbones while highlighting the face and using what we already own. The constants of the look will always be; a light or translu… Read More…

Benefit CORALista

Some lines have seemingly endless options when it comes to cheek colors, making sure to have all bases covered with every color possible. Benefit, however, just added a 6th to its collection of powdered cheek colors so you know it has to be good.

This gorgeously unique shade that could equally be referred to as pinky or corraly, is surprisingly delicate with j… Read More…

Bye Bye Summer, Hello Bronzer; Too Faced Aqua Bunny

Bronzer in the fall? Yes, it’s when you need it most right? Too Faced Aqua Bunny is one of my all-time favorite bronzers for a few reasons. First, it isn’t shimmery a big plus when you’re bronzing. Second, it’s a creme-to-powder formula so it’s easy to apply and blend but then sets like a powder on the skin. Best of all, it doesn&… Read More…

Estee Lauder to End Sales of Prescriptives

I’m sure you’ve heard the news by now that Estee Lauder has decided to pull the plug on Prescriptives starting January 2010. You can get your favorite products online while supplies last, and Calyx (their popular perfume) will continue to be sold with fine fragrances in department stores nationwide.

In this tough economy, Lauder had to make th… Read More…

The Cheapest Face Brush Out There

When picking up a new hairbrush for my daughter recently, I noticed that the feel of the bristles reminded me of something familiar, my Shiseido face brush I used for years. I still recommend that $25 brush to those who want the Clarisonic experience but not the steep price, but this baby brush with the identical feel to Shiseido’s for just a few bucks i… Read More…

For a red-carpet worthy holiday look, it’s a pretty simple (and classic) recipe.

Red lips + black liner = classic chic.

Estee Lauder’s Holiday collection captures winter glamour spot on- even the packaging looks like Christmas.

If you aren’t really a red lips kinda gal (and most of us aren’t), their Opulent Shimmer Gloss in Cranberry (limited) is super rich and glossy with a hint of sparkle for an easier to wear take on the usual matte red. Just remember that the consistency matters as much as the color, especially with deeper shades. Gloss makes lips look more casual, so skip the matte if you aren’t completely comfortable with a stand-out pout.

Madonna, Jessica Alba, and Gwen Stefani all rock red lips’ requisite bff- black eyeliner, a look that became an American glamour institution since Marilyn Monroe trademarked the combo. It seems like Lauder stood back and studied other gel-based liners to see exactly how one should be made before introducing their new Black Gel Liner. Of course it’s long-wearing, but the star quality is the not-too-gooey, not-too-stiff compromise of the consistency which makes it easy to apply- and the little brush they include works well for precision looks since you feel more in control of the short handle.