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.
Peachy Keen Cheeks
This sun-kissed fruity hue is the color of spring 2012
In winter we dusted our cheeks with rose or cranberry pink blush. It produced the kind of flattering flush you'd get after taking a long walk on a cold snowy day. But with the approach of spring, the skies are clearing, temperatures are rising, and our cheeks need a new hue. What we want now is the warm whisper of color that lingers on our cheeks after an early morning hike on a sunny day.
Hauled Away
ULTA shoppers show off everything they bought in a new trend sweeping YouTube called a "haul"
Like a modern-day version of calling your best friend to tell her what you bought at the mall, hauls (homemade videos uploaded to YouTube where girls show off their latest and greatest purchases) are the newest trend in shoppers sharing their favorites. And ULTA, a mecca for beauty bounty from makeup to moisturizers, is a favorite destination of some of the web's most popular vloggers (that's "video bloggers" to those unfamiliar).
The Must-Have Nails
Introducing the OPI Gel nail service—an insta-dry, chip-free, flawlessly shiny service now available at the SALON at ULTA
I have to admit, this assignment was tough. Go get a manicure? And then write about it? It seemed a daunting task at first, but I was up to the challenge. Hold my calls-I'm off to the salon on a very important story.
The Life of Your Makeup
You should know when to hold them, when to fold them and when to walk away from your expired cosmetics
Dig around the contents of your makeup bag, and chances are you'll turn up a stockpile of expired products. Now granted, holding on to that zinc pink lipstick you sported in high school would be taking it to a whole new level, but most girls simply don't know exactly when to toss those tubes.
Makeup Missteps
Five common makeup blunders-and how not to fall victim to them
With the holiday party season kicking into high gear, you want to look your most glam. But as you take your makeup regimen into the new year, you may be committing a makeup foul-from passing out with your face on to overdoing it on the blush, they're beauty affronts we've all been guilty of.
Post-Gym Makeup Tips
How to put on a quick, office-ready face after a midday spin class, Zumba workout or gym session
Skipping a long lunch for a quickie workout is a great way to get more fit in 2012. And you don't have to break a sweat over breaking a sweat during your workday. Nor do you need to haul the entire contents of your bathroom for a post-spin touch-up.
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"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
"Finding the perfect foundation for your skin tone can be daunting. But this new formula from Benefit promises to deliver a flawless and luminous complexion. Get ready for brighter, more gorgeous skin—and keep it that way thanks to SPF 25."
—Julie Seguss,a former beauty editor of Parents and contributor to Sprig.com and Organic Beauty who proves that green can be gorgeous
"Even if the sun is hiding, you can still brush on a healthy glow with these new compacts. I love how mineral-based bronzer goes on feather-soft to create a look that's entirely fresh-faced. This could just be the answer to winter blahs."
—Kelly Aiglon, a freelance editor at DailyCandy.com, lifestyle reporter and copywriter
"A palette for the fresh, modern eye! These nine matte eye shadows in neutral warm and cool shades blend seamlessly but pack a gorgeous color punch. Three how-to cards offer easy step-by-step application tips. A $76 value, plus a bonus Deluxe Beauty Balm with purchase."
—Shelley Levitt, a beauty blogger, skincare geek and onetime chronicler of celeb glamour for People and Self
