(Review, Swatches): Best Nail Polishes of Summer 2011
As a bonafide nail polish fiend, nothing excites me more than summer nail polish collections. This year, brands seemed to have taken different routes. While previous years we’ve seen the traditional neons and bright pinks, 2011 has brought about more subdued and neutral shades. Check out my picks for the
(Review) Cinema Secrets: The World’s Best Makeup Brush Cleaner
Ladies, how often do you clean your makeup brushes? From what we’re told by the legendary Sam Fine, it’s okay to clean them once a month. I typically use dish washing detergent to wash my brushes, and this works like magic because the gel dissolves all the oils and pigments
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Arbonne RE9 for Men, H2O+ Oasis Men Precision Shave System
Now that Mother’s Day and Memorial Day have (virtually) flown by, it’s time to start thinking of the men in our lives. Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you haven’t already scoped out the perfect present, we have a few ideas to get you started. One of the reasons
Review: How to Wear Glitter on your Eyelids: LIT Cosmetics “No Glitter No Glory” Kit
When I received the Clearly Liquid Glitter Base at the New York City Makeup Show in May, I was a bit mystified. I’d never been a huge glitter gal per se, but I also knew that many of my eye shadows had sparkle and flecks of glitter in them (I
(Review) Klorane Launches Magnolia Wax Haircare Line for Shiny Hair
The secret to shiny hair is definitely found in nature. Many brands with a keen R&D team keep a lookout for plants that defy extreme temperatures or have some particular attribute that can help them withstand inclement conditions — only to tap into them and bottle them all for you
(Review & Swatches) Zoya Touch Nudes Nail Lacquer Collection for Summer 2011
It seems like everyone is going nude and sensual for summer, which seems counter intuitive. We’ve seen more than one brand usher in delicate, feminine bridal shades that give the whisper of lingerie. Zoya’s new Touch Nail Lacquer Collection for Summer 2011 gives us three heart- warming shades: Minka (ZP561)
(Review) Elizabeth Arden Launches Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense Stick SPF 50
We love all sorts of sleek and portable. Travel kits, TSA-friendly creams, potions and lotions are the norm in the 21st century. Sunscreen has always been a warm weather priority, and we’ve covered latest launches that include MD SolarSciences and PCA Skin. Elizabeth Arden, creators of Prevage and the timeless
Review, Swatches: Duri Cosmetics Krakl Nail Color Collection Creates A Crackled Two Texture Finish
The new Duri Krakl finish polishes boast a “crackled and colorful two-texture” look They are designed to be used over another contrasting Duri color although it seemed to me that any other nail polish would work as well. Black Widow I first tried Duri’s Black Widow over a Top
Review, Swatches: Topshop Nail Polish Color Collection of Shimmery Shades
Topshop is introducing this anniversary collection of nail polishes to celebrate the store’s first birthday. Inspired by the antique, metallic leather swatches seen in the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, these three colors really manage to combine what’s old with what is ever-so-new. Heart of Gold Starlight Heart of Gold—a glam but
