BATTING PRACTICE! 6 WAYS TO LUSH LASHES
I was at a soccer game recently when another mom came up and sat down next to me. She’s always been naturally pretty in that “I don’t wear a stitch of makeup” way and today was no exception, except it actually was. She looked better than ever but I couldn’t quite put my finger on what was different. Her hair looked the same, her face was makeup free and she was dressed as casually as the rest of us. Then I got it…it was her eyes! She told me she’d recently gotten eyelash extensions and couldn’t be happier with the results–they looked like the lashes she should have been born with! Whether you decide to do the same or make the most of what you’ve got, here are some tips on your road to l
COSMETICS PACKAGING STARS
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Would Chanel No 5 smell as intoxicating if it were packaged in a jam jar? Or would Maybelline Great Lash still be fun without its playful pink and green tube? I’m going on the record to say definitely, “no!”
The art of beauty packaging contributes greatly to the pleasure of using makeup, skincare, or even shampoo. Sometimes it’s even an integral part of the application process, such as the built-in brush of YSL Touche Éclat or the simple squeeze of Lancôme Juicy Tubes. Other times, the packaging gives you a real feel for the brand: cheerful no-nonsense with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer or sophisticated luxury with the traditional blue Estée Lauder jars and bott
ICONIC BEAUTY: NOW AND FOREVER
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Beauty is a fickle business. Marketers, developers, formulators, and consumers are always looking for the next new texture, ingredient, delivery system, or molecule. As a result, thousands of new cosmetic products are introduced each year. In 2011, the fragrance category alone saw the launch of 1,200 new perfumes worldwide—that’s more than three a day!
Thankfully, even with all of these new launches, the beauty loving public has made sure that iconic products, including favorites dating back to the early 1900s, have not been forgotten.
Perhaps, the best example of a classic product that remains a bestseller worldwide is the timeless, feminine fragrance Chanel N°5 ($98). Launched
TRADE UP YOUR MAKEUP – Pointers From The Pros
Finding the perfect shade of nude lipgloss or the newest lash lengthening mascara can make any woman’s toes curl. The instant gratification factor can be very seductive. Even if you’re having a bad day, a sweep of a hot new bronzer or a smudge of charcoal pencil for a smoky eye effect can lift your spirits and transform your mood. Perhaps that explains why most women have medicine cabinets, makeup bags and vanities overflowing with must-have makeup products that were impulse purchases.
To get the most out of your makeup, follow our pointers.
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