PUCKER UP FOR NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY
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Another Hallmark moment—National Lipstick Day is July 29th. Who knew?
Lipsticks are certainly taking their place in the spotlight. The days of picking up a prestige lipstick for less than a $20 bill are long since gone. Premium lipsticks are commanding up to $55. But honestly ladies, one glam lipstick can make you feel (and look) like a cool mil.
In honor of the occasion, Beautyinthebag is celebrating with a roundup of our 10 absolute favorite lipsticks to own right now:
Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color ($50): Our numero uno all time fave lipstick that adds luxe to your lips in sumptuous shades from beiges to browns, with a creamy, rich texture that you just have to try once an
BEAUTY ON A STICK
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Shake off the drab of winter with a bounty of cheek stains and shimmer sticks that will surely add pizzazz to your face, lips, décolletage and eyes. Pastel hued sticks will give your cheeks that coveted dewy look, while sparkle on the eyes will give the appearance of wide-eye innocence. Keep it simple – a little dab will do the trick – and enjoy the product highlights below. Glorious spring is here, so it’s time to get out and glow.
A NATURAL BLEND
Tarte Dollface Cheek Stain ($30) is free of alcohol, meaning it won’t dry out your skin, and contains no oil, so it won’t clog pores either. Instead, this luscious cheek stain is infused with a proprietary blend of th
THE PEPTIDES OF MARCH
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Long touted as the magic bullet in many anti-aging products, peptides are actually short chains of amino acids that occur naturally in our bodies where they regulate the activity of other molecules, play a part in hormonal balance and offer antibiotic benefits. In skincare, peptides stimulate collagen production and help prevent the breakdown of proteins in cell membranes – which means they work to reduce the signs of aging like sagging, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of tone. With regular use, products formulated with peptides can improve smoothness, combat wrinkles and promote cell turnover. Anti-aging treatments containing peptides run the gamut from drugstore scores to high-end ind
IVAN CASTRO & MIKEY CASTILLO РLe M̩tier De Beaut̩
From Left to Right: Mikey & Ivan
Meet the Beauté Gurus
Translated from the French, Métier means “craft,” harkening back to the brand’s inspiration: “old-world European craftsmen and clean, contemporary package design.” As Director of Makeup for Le Métier de Beauté, Mikey Castillo brings twenty years of experience to the brand, and Ivan Castro has over 10 years of experience in makeup artistry. Fresh off their cross-country beauty tour, Mikey and Ivan spent the last month showcasing the the brand’s newest for fall 2009 in color and application.
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(As told by Ivan Castro)
What is la difference of Le Métier
