Q. I need help finding the right pretty, pale, pink blush. I am pretty fair skinned, and love a light pink cheek, but the problem is they all have too much shimmer for me. I wear Bare Minerals, with clear radiance mixed in, so that already has a little shimmer to it , and shimmery blushes are just too much on top of that, and I don't want to look like a disco ball. Can you reccommend any light pink blushes that don't have a lot of shimmer to them?
I completely understand the disco ball effect. I work as an artist in television and film, and shimmer or shine is your enemy in those media. My absolute favorite blush is Kevyn Aucoin's Pure Powder Glow in Dolline. I use it on every single face I work with. Here is the trick to it: throw out the brush it comes with. If you don't already have one, get a soft fan brush. My favorite is benefit's Soft Fantail Brush. You just lightly swipe the fantail brush across the pinky apricot color and apply to the apples of your cheeks back to your hair line in one motion. It sometimes helps to imitate a closed mouth smile when doing this to pop out your cheek apples and get an even application. The color is so soft, but if applied heavier can work with a tan or on darker skin tones. It has absolutely no shine, so I think it's perfect for you. It's pricey, but I use mine everyday and have only had to replace it once. It is a necessity in my field and I'm sure you will love the warm, soft glow it achieves.
Whether you're in a seasonal climate with cool weather or your sunny days are just getting slightly nippier at night, winter is notorious for leaving skin starving for moisture and hair looking like a classroom science electricity experiment. Beauty editor Mickey Williams has taken 10 very different women and tested a bounty of hydrating products to find the best cures for dry winter skin, hair, hands and more.
* Face
* Eyes
* Body
* Hair
* Hands
* Masks
* Supplements
* Multi-Purpose
Fragrance usually takes a spicier note when the weather cools down. Surprisingly, we have seen a sweeter side this year and my pick for all around sugary and slightly spicy is Hard Candy's Fragrance....
The Hard Candy Fragrance was developed with a Hard Candy sort of girl in mind—a hint of sweetness, but with a bit of depth and mystery. Top notes of White Tea and Pink Peppercorn are rounded out with the essence of Rose and Jasmine. Just when you reach it's caramely sweetness, sultry vanilla and cashmere musk offer the right balance of playful and sexy.
$42 at sephora.com
Q. I am 53 and am looking for a product to even my skin tone. I don't want to wear liquid foundation. I heard there was a product that you put on like a powder, but it appears to change to a foundation look.... does that make sense to you? Also, I need/want something that is very translucent as I don't like to "look" like I'm wearing makeup on my skin. I was looking at the L'Oreal Translucide powder, but I don't know if that is just a matte finish to wear over foundation, or if it is worn as an evening skin tone powder. Help?
It sounds like you need a little color correcting rather than a mask-like foundation. In order to get this look, you need to color correct first, and then you can put any powder on top, but I do prefer the Translucide's natural finish.
Color correcting is simple: you just need to find a concealer that works well with your skin type and tone. Two great companies to look into for this are Prescriptives and Laura Mercier. You will just dab a bit of camouflage onto any area that appears redder or darker and blend edges into skin surrounding area. You will find this works much easier and looks more natural when applied over your moisturizer right after you've put it on. Then, make sure to apply with a large fluff brush a thin setting powder over area and the rest of your face to get a balanced over all color. This is not a makeup cake-y looking face. It's as natural as it comes.
Q. Glossy mascara is there REALLY such a thing. I've been disappointed time and lash again.
Yes, but be practical. I was shocked myself about 8 years ago when I first stumbled upon Clinique's Glossy Mascara, and boy have things changed since then. Some tips to follow in order to find the right mascara for you are:
If you want Glossy, you have to go Black, and this does not include anything called soft black.
If it says it has glossing or thickening qualities all in one, this is not possible. The process to thicken mascara usually calls for powders and such which can dull down the shiny effect. Just go for one or the other.
Also, water based mascaras usually keep lashes looking shinier and ironically lasting longer than oil-based. Check out
Blinc Kiss Me - the mascaras and liners are rich, stay put and shiny. Also, a tip with Kiss Me is to wait until the third or fourth time using it to base your opinion on it. For some reason, it comes out very thin in the first few uses.
A final tip is to make sure you do not pump the wand like you would oil based mascaras and keep the lid on tightly. Dry mascara will always be dull!
Q. I love the look of wearing Black Nail polish! Is it still in to wear and if not what colors are in for the fall?
From New York to Milan, the nails on the runways were dark, but more in a metallic variety. Keep your black as a base coat and then get an oil-slick or shimmer-iridescent sheer color to apply a thin coat on over the top. You can't go wrong.
Q, I am getting married in August and I need a really good makeup with good coverage. What would you suggest?
I love Giorgio Armani's Silk Foundation. It glides over the toughest of blemishes and dark spots while casting an almost "eggshell" luminosity. The colors are blendable and the longer the foundation wears, the better it looks. If you still see spots after application, dab a bit more foundation or even a bit of matching concealer over them. Make sure you do this after applying the foundation to the whole face and neck rather than before.
I recommend applying loose powder afterwards and my favorite is L'Oreal Translucide. You have to practice before the big day, so get these products now, and try them out daily to see exactly how much you want to apply for the wedding day. You will love your skin! Congratulations and remember to have fun!
I completely understand the disco ball effect. I work as an artist in television and film, and shimmer or shine is your enemy in those media. My absolute favorite blush is Kevyn Aucoin's Pure Powder Glow in Dolline. I use it on every single face I work with. Here is the trick to it: throw out the brush it comes with. If you don't already have one, get a soft fan brush. My favorite is benefit's Soft Fantail Brush. You just lightly swipe the fantail brush across the pinky apricot color and apply to the apples of your cheeks back to your hair line in one motion. It sometimes helps to imitate a closed mouth smile when doing this to pop out your cheek apples and get an even application. The color is so soft, but if applied heavier can work with a tan or on darker skin tones. It has absolutely no shine, so I think it's perfect for you. It's pricey, but I use mine everyday and have only had to replace it once. It is a necessity in my field and I'm sure you will love the warm, soft glow it achieves.
From dramatically lined eyes to bold red lips, fall beauty is making a statement this season. Find out how to achieve this season's looks with some of the hottest new products.
From vibrant nail polish to frizz-fighting hair products, beauty editor Mickey Williams offers her sizzling hot weather picks.
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