May 16, 2013
photography by amy nadine, post by carissa ferreri, graphic design by eunice chun
The Beauty Department has given cat eyes a lot of attention (revisit their Get Catty Video Tutorial and even our Double Line Tutorial)
The challenge, however, is to get the “wings” to look symmetrical without spending all day to do it. Here is a trick they’ve discovered that does just that. And remember: Q-Tips are your friends!
TOOLS:
- A felt-tip black liquid liner
- A pointed cotton swab
STEPS:
- Look at yourself straight on in the mirror. Where your eyebrows end should be the direction your liner goes. So if you kept drawing, your liner and eye brow would connect. But let’s not do that. Now tilt your chin upwards and look back down at the mirror with your eyes. This really does make the angle easier to see. Take your felt tip liner, which is my favorite to use to achieve this look , and start at the outside corner of your eye. Draw a “flick” up toward the end of your eyebrow. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Repeat on the other eye.
- This is the time to make sure your “wings” are symmetrical with one another. Take your friend, the Q-tip, and perfect your line. Take out any harsh marks and erase them away.
- Once you have the angle of your wing, draw on your eyeliner like you normally would and connect it to your “flick.” Here you can control how thick or thin you want your line!
Voila! Perfectly symmetrical Cat Eyes!!
April 18, 2013
April 9, 2013
Aveda’s Artistic Director of Makeup, Janell Geason, shows you how to create the “Cana Bloom” look with lush greens and corals from the Art of Nature collection.
April 2, 2013
Aveda’s Artistic Director of Makeup, Janell Geason, shows you how to create the “Lantana Bud” look with nude pinks, cinnamons and corals from the Art of Nature collection.
March 27, 2013
March 20, 2013
TOOLS:
- A straight edge (I used the pick side of a comb)
- A brow liner pencil
- A brow powder
- Stiff-angled brow brush
- Brow Gel
STEPS:
- Place the straight edge along the underside of the brow, from the end to the arch, and trace a line with the brow liner.
- Place the straight edge along the top of the brow, from the end to the arch again, and trace a line with the brow liner.
- Place the straight edge along the top of the brow, from the arch to the beginning of the brow (by your nose), and trace a line with the liner.
- Place the straight edge along the bottom of the brow, from the bottom of the arch to the beginning of the brow, and trace a line connecting it to the one from step 1. Steps 1-4 basically drew an outline of the perimeter your brow.
- Dip your brow brush into the shadow powder and start drawing individual hairs, mimicking your own, by flicking the brush upwards in little strokes. This technique is more tedious than merely shading it in but looks much more realistic.
- Continue drawing hairs all the way to the arch.
- Fill in the arch with more curved motions, determined by the direction of the hair growth.
- Switch to downward strokes from the arch to the end.
- With the brow gel, brush hairs upwards if you’re like me and like a more natural look. If not, brush them from the nose towards the arch to lock them in place.
Source: The Beauty Dept.
July 10, 2012
Don’t you just want to cry when you drop your brand new compact and the powder shatters into a million little pieces? But wait! Don’t throw it out and call your losses. You can absolutely put humpty dumpty back together again! And while you’re at it, grab your old cream shadow, blush or liner that has dried out, cracked or shrunk and bring it back to life too. Here’s how to do both:
POWER TOOLS: 70% alcohol {it works 1000 times better for this than your typical rubbing alcohol from the drug store and can be purchased at your local art supply}, plastic wrap, spatula, dropper, synthetic eyeliner brush {I used this favorite go-to liner brush for its round edges and stiff short bristles}, Q-tip {optional if you’re a perfectionist… you know who you are!}
- WRAP IT UP: Completely cover the compact with the plastic wrap and make sure it adheres tightly to contain everything.
- MASH IT UP: With your spatula, crush up the entire pan of shadow, not just the broken pieces. You essentially are turning the pressed powder back into loose powder.
- ADD ALCOHOL: Remove the wrap and add at least 10 droppers full of alcohol. You can add a few droppers full at a time to see how much you need. I used a dozen.
- SMOOTH IT OVER: Now you’ll feel the powder has become sponge-like and very pliable, giving you the perfect opportunity to even it out smoothly with your spatula.
- PERFECT THE EDGES: Use your eyeliner brush to smooth it out even further. Give it a few hours to completely dry and it’s like it never happened! To make it extra pretty, clean up the perimeter with a Q-tip.
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June 26, 2012
Whether you have Celiac disease or not, If you’ve already cut gluten out of your diet you may be wondering if you ought to clear your cosmetics bag of the stuff, too.
Since people with gluten sensitivities usually react badly to ingesting the protein (symptoms include cramps, constipation, diarrhea, anemia, bone pain and migraines), whether it does anything nasty to the skin if applied topically isn’t so clear-cut.
Dermatologists are currently trying to get a better idea of contact dermatitis caused by food allergens—essentially, what happens when you slather something you are allergic to eating all over your face. I chatted up Emma Guttman, Director of the Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases in the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai in NYC, who happens to be the principal investigator of a new study on the topic, to find out more. Her research looks at all different types of food allergies (soy, peanuts, milk) including gluten.
“We just started the study, but we’ve had several patients who had skin rashes when they applied a product with gluten in it,” says Guttman. “When we took a biopsy of the skin, we saw the same type of inflammation that you see in the gut, which causes redness.” While it’s still too early to make any definite conclusions, she imagines that variations likely exist depending how bad your allergy is—if you have full-blown Celiac disease, you’re probably more likely to show an allergic reaction on the skin than if you have a mild intolerance.
So, until we know more, don’t go overboard and dump out all your gluten-y beauty products. But if you are sensitive to gluten, keep an eye on your skin when using such products and take note of any redness or irritation.
Want to get more involved? If you have a food allergy or a known allergy to an ingredient that causes a rash, Guttman and her teams at Mount Sinai and Rockefeller University are looking for participants for a clinical study. For more information, click here.
Source: by Sophia Panych, Associate Editor, http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2012/06/does-it-really-matter-if-youre.html
April 5, 2012
credit – Dana at The Wonder Forest
Quick and easy spring look. Since nudes are in, naturals are definitely the way to go. Here’s a very simple 8-step approach for a fresh face look!
February 21, 2012
We found this great article, that had recipes on how to make your own makeup remover – which is actually quite quick and easy.
Making your own eye makeup remover is cost effective, good for the environment, and it works great! Results may vary on some brands of waterproof mascara. For gentle cleansing, choose organic oils and scent-free products where possible. Here are a few recipes I’ve collected as well as a list of various household items that you can try.
Try These Easy Recipes For Removing Eye Makeup
Recipe #1
1 cup Water
1 1/2 TBS Baby Shampoo (the tearless kind)
1/8 tsp Baby Oil (mineral oil)
#2
1 TBS Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
1 TBS Castor Oil
2 tsp Canola Oil
- Another note I have suggests using equal parts of the above oils, so 1 TBS Olive Oil, 1 TBS Castor Oil, 1 TBS Canola Oil.
#3
1/8 cup Grapeseed Oil
1 TBS Castor Oil
#4
2 TBS Water
1 TBS Jojoba Oil
#5
2 TBS Aloe Vera Gel
1 TBS Jojoba Oil
- Directions For Each: Toss all ingredients in a bottle or small jar and shake or mix well. Shake before each use and apply with a tissue, cotton pad or ball.
Household Items That Will Get The Job Done
- Olive oil
- Baby oil
- Jojoba oil
- Almond oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly
- Unscented Baby Wipes
Watch: The skin around the eyes is quite sensitive, if any homemade method irritates your eyes or the surrounding skin, please discontinue use.
SOURCE: Tipnut
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