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INTERVIEW: THE ART OF CELEBRITY MAKEUP WITH ALLISON KAYE, FROM EARLY INSPIRATIONS TO SUPER BOWL SPECTACLES

Over the years, the glittering world of celebrity makeup artistry has found Allison Kaye; a bright star whose early fascinations with glam, pink and sparkles were not merely childhood whims but a clear indication of her destined path. From styling Barbie dolls and neighbors under the influence of her hairstylist grandmother to becoming a sought…

THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY’S CHEMICAL CLEANUP

On February 5, the Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting to hear from consumer advocates, industry representatives and testing experts on the subject of testing methods implemented in the detection of asbestos in cosmetic products which contain talc. This is the first time in 50 years that the FDA has examined its cosmetic…

VIRTUAL REALITY MAKEUP TUTORIALS ARE COMING TO YOUTUBE

On June 18th Google announced “AR Beauty Try-On,” a new consumer experience for cosmetic lovers everywhere. Though it’s still in the Alpha testing stage, viewers will soon be able to virtually test makeup products alongside their favorite vloggers. So how does it work? Augmented reality, otherwise known as AR, is a technology that allows people…

6 DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE FASHION AND BEAUTY BRANDS THAT EMPOWER WOMEN

  Inclusivity and diversity in fashion and beauty brands are no longer mere trends, they’re powerful movements that are here to stay. These movements are driven to empower women of all shapes, colors, and sizes and to inspire them to be the best version of themselves. We’ve rounded up the brands and businesses that are…

THE RISE OF CRUELTY-FREE BEAUTY

This generation is the movement of questioning. People are making changes to the status quo in an effort for a healthier and well-minded life. The cosmetics industry is hitting hard with this as more and more consumers question how products are developed. They are focusing on the brand identity and how it's portrayed in the…

MORNING TO NIGHT BEAUTY FEATURING KATHERYN WINNICK

Katheryn Winnick is kicking ass — literally. As Lagertha on The History Channel’s hit show, Vikings, she’s a warrior and reigning queen of Denmark. She’s also about to burn up the silver screen alongside Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba in this summer’s blockbuster, The Dark Tower, opening August 4th. We took a moment to ask the…

BRAND IDENTITY: SHAPING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MILLENNIALS AND MAKEUP

The relationship between millennials and makeup has three categories of people. There is the Kylie Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills crowd, the Glossier and Milk crowd, and the Maybelline and sometimes Stila or Bare Minerals crowd. This first group follows beauty Instagrams, watches reviews, lives for swatches, and will set alarms for when the lip…

COVERGIRL ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER MALE SPOKESPERSON

I am so beyond excited and overwhelmed and happy and astonished and of course, SHOOK, to announce that I am the newest face of @covergirl. First ever male ambassador for the brand and I am so honored and excited to be working with such an iconic brand. I started my Instagram one year ago to…

MAC HONORS A LEGEND WITH SELENA INSPIRED COLLECTION

In February, a petition was formed, pleading MAC to release a limited-edition collection inspired by the late singer Selena. On July 16th, 37,772 signatures later, the group's devotion paid off. MAC's creative director James Gager announced the good news by saying that the cosmetic brand has heard the pleas and enthusiasm of her fans and in…

LE MARC – MARC JACOBS’ LAUNCHES NEW LIPSTICK

The 2015 Marc Jacobs beauty collection debuts Le Marc, the lipstick, advertised as "lip creme;" a "luxury lipstick that lasts." A lipstick that goes on smoothly but stays on for the day is a holy grail of lip products, just like the no-clump mascara is for eye makeup. Marc Jacobs promises that Le Marc has…

RIHANNA FOR MAC VIVA GLAM

Pop star extraordinaire Rihanna has started this New Year in a big way. First, she took a much-Instagrammed vacation with British model Cara Delevignge to Barbados, which she followed by hosting even more documented New Year’s Eve bash at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Manhattan. And now, just days into 2014, the pop star announced that…

KATIE HOLMES GLAMS UP OLD HOLLYWOOD STYLE FOR BOBBI BROWN

Boasting bright red lipstick and elegant, siren-like hair, Katie Holmes channels the golden age of the silver screen for Bobbi Brown's latest campaign. The face of the cosmetic brand's Old Hollywood Collection, the Tinseltown local recalls big screen greats like Rita Hayworth and Katharine Hepburn for the new line, a serious departure from Holmes' usually…

TOP 10 BEAUTY TRENDS SPRING SUMMER 2014

Beauty trends for Spring Summer 2014 - beautiful, edgy and a source of inspiration - straight from the runways. Here are our top 10 beauty trends for Spring 2014. #1 GOLDEN TOUCH Seen on the runway at:  Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Dries Van Noten, Elie Saab, Jason Wu. Get the golden look with these metallic…

PROENZA SCHOULER COLLABORATES WITH MAC COSMETICS

  MAC Cosmetics have teamed up with Proenza Schouler for a limited edition collection of products. The forthcoming collaboration will feature Ombre Face Powders, Lipsticks, Pro Longwear Eye Liners and Lip Pencils, Nail Lacquers, and a 129SE Powder Brush. The packaging is inspired by one of Schouler's past collections and is said to be extremely unique. "Beauty has…

THE RICKI LAKE SHOW FEATURING VANESSA HUDGENS COVER OF THE UNTITLED MAGAZINE

Ricki Lake featured The Untitled Magazine's Vanessa Hudgens cover in their episode "What's Hot Now", with celebrity makeup artist Stephen Dimmick, who did the cover makeup for the magazine. Ricki exclaimed "I love that cover!" Cover photography by Indira Cesarine Makeup by Stephen Dimmick Hair by Patricia Morales Styling by Brendan Cannon   Check out the full video here!  

DITA VON TEESE MAKEUP LAUNCH

Dita Von Teese's retro red lips, thick, winged eyeliner, and porcelain skin have long been her personal trademark, but now anyone can get the burlesque siren's look with her new makeup line for Artdeco, a leading German makeup manufacturer.  The launch of Dita Von Teese's new line of cosmetics comes just a year after the…

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