The Buzz About BB Creams
You'll want to add one of these all-in-one potions—new to the U.S.!—to your makeup arsenal
Making their way across the ocean from Asia, where they gained a fanatical following, BB creams (otherwise known as beauty balms) are all the buzz right now in the States, where beauty aficionados are eager to give them a whirl. But what exactly do they do?
Matte Work
Shiny's out, matte lipsticks in hypersaturated hues are in
We won't gloss over the subject: Matte lipstick is hot right now. The lip color, which flaunts straightforward pigment without shimmer or shine, will be all over spring catalogs, says makeup artist Cammy Kelly, who's based in Chicago and New York City.
Our Favorite Skincare Kits
Want more gorgeous, clearer, glowing skin? Then you've got to try these
Struggling with acne? Dreaming of a gorgeous new glow? Hoping to banish those pesky fine lines and wrinkles? Why choose one single product when you can enlist the superpowers of a skincare kit containing multiple products that work together to get the job done even better?
Full Discovery Kit
Reg. $20
Pores No More Pore Thing
Reg. $45
Best of Boscia Kit
Reg. $30
Lips with Benefits Lip Gloss
Reg. $18
"All you need to take flat tresses to new heights is right here, and for only $20. This volumizing wonder kit contains shampoo, conditioner, thickening mousse and thickening cream. The sizes are travel-approved, so maintaining mile-high hair is easy wherever you are. The motto of this collection: Go big or go home! It's up to you whether you can handle the height!"
—Jennifer Tzeses, a New York City-based writer who lends beauty and style savvy to magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Woman's Day and Everyday with Rachael Ray
"Yes, you pore thing. If you're living with large pores or oily skin, you're probably dealing with breakouts more often than most. Make sure you're giving your skin something to combat those annoying blemish attacks, such as Pores No More pore tightener. It will help control that shine so people will start looking at your beautiful face, and stop using it as a reflective surface."
—Amanda Myers, a former health and lifestyles reporter, now freelance writer and blogger, based in Phoenix
"This all-star lineup lets you experience the heroes of Boscia's preservative-free, botanically based skincare. Inside, you'll find a sulfate-free makeup remover and cleanser that diminish the look of pores and an oil-free lotion with SPF 15. Also included: a moisturizing anti-aging night cream that helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, blotting sheets to absorb excess oil, and a multitasking eye cream!"
—Jennifer Tzeses, a New York City-based writer who lends beauty and style savvy to magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Woman's Day and Everyday with Rachael Ray
"Swirling, striped hues in this new Lorac gloss give a shiny, sexy and unsticky custom color with each application. A delicious crème brûlée fragrance adds a sweet finishing touch. A subtle infusion of antioxidants acai berry, pomegranate extract, and vitamins C and E protect your pucker and make your lips ultra-kissable."
—Brooke Showell, a skincare and makeup maven who's written for Self and Martha Stewart Weddings
