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Popular This Week1. Two-Tone Lipstick - Ciler Erbil Features Flawless Skin & Avant-Garde Makeup (GALLERY)  These killer photographs in Ciler Erbil’s ‘Beauty’ shoot exhibit the perfection that results from well-applied makeup. If the model’s flawless skin in these photos doesn’t grab you, the two-tone lipstick…2. Magnificent Makeup Masks - Igor Bogun's Transcendent Fashion Photography (GALLERY)  Photographer Igor Bogun has a knack for capturing vibrant colors and exquisite beauty. This photo set features some of Bogun's recent works, all of which feature killer avant-garde makeup and some seriously…3. Cinematic Cosmetics - Chad Pitman Photographs Old Hollywood Makeup For Flair Italy (GALLERY)  The latest issue of Flair Italy shows a photo shoot by Chad Pitman, with models in old Hollywood styles. To complete the look, the photographer showed the models with overly dramatic liquid eyeliner in…4. Mainstream Hi-Def Makeup - MAC Introduces Cosmetics Designed for HDTV (GALLERY)  As visual technology shifts towards high-definition, greater demand is put on makeup artists to give the perfect look in close-up situations. With this in mind, major cosmetics producer MAC has introduced… |
Popular This Month1. Webbed Toettoos - Silly Syndactylism Body Ink and Other Unique Foot Ink (GALLERY)  Webbed toes, or to use correct terminology, syndactylism, seem peculiar because they’re so rare, but instead of hiding them, some braves are flaunting their fused digits.
These webbed toe tattoos make…2. Kaleidoscope Kissers - Glittery Mouthpieces By Ralf Pulmann Bring Back Neon Lips (VIDEO)  This is an up-close and personal beauty editorial by Ralf Pulmann, who has a gift for creating artsy shoots with the help of great lighting and a team of talented makeup artists.
With a touch of vivid…3. Inked Mythological Power Symbols - Rising Phoenix Tattoos as Statements of Rebirth (GALLERY)  Body ink is about self-expression, and the symbolism of the phoenix tattoo reflects that person's belief in new beginnings. It's about intentional destruction not to force an end, but to give rise to a…4. 40 Freaky Tattoo Alternatives - Extreme Body Modifications, from Pierced Eyes to Self-Inflation (CLUSTER)  Brace yourself for some really unique tattoo alternatives. While tattooing has gone through cycles of popularity, it’s never been as extreme as now, a direct reflection of the dire yearning people have…5. Scientific Tattoos - From Bio, Chem and Physics Ink to Lab Gadgets and Equations (GALLERY)  Because geeks can have a badass side, and the badass are embracing their geeky sides, there’s a whole new niche for scientific tattoos.
From math and physics to chemistry and biology themed tattoos,…6. Two-Tone Lipstick - Ciler Erbil Features Flawless Skin & Avant-Garde Makeup (GALLERY) These killer photographs in Ciler Erbil’s ‘Beauty’ shoot exhibit the perfection that results from well-applied makeup. If the model’s flawless skin in these photos doesn’t grab you, the two-tone lipstick…7. 15 Hollywood Perfume Ad Campaigns - Frome James Franco to Britney Spears (CLUSTER)  From James Franco fronting the campaign for Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, to Justin Timberlake as the face of Play by Givenchy, Hollywood stars are in demand when it comes to perfume marketing.
And when…8. 10 Daring Fashions of Summer 2009 - From Denim-on-Denim to Neon 80’s Makeup (CLUSTER)  What fashion looks are hot for Summer 2009? We took a look at the style articles creating buzz this season to find out. Check out the emerging fashion trends of Summer 2009 below, from ripped and torn…9. Magnificent Makeup Masks - Igor Bogun's Transcendent Fashion Photography (GALLERY) Photographer Igor Bogun has a knack for capturing vibrant colors and exquisite beauty. This photo set features some of Bogun's recent works, all of which feature killer avant-garde makeup and some seriously…10. Monochromatic Makeup - Rosario Ruiz's 'Colormiuse' Models Rock One Shade Apiece (GALLERY)  I'm a big fan of the monochromatic makeup rocked by the models in Rosario Ruiz's 'Colormiuse.' Each model has a different color scheme that is continued throughout the look, from hair accessories to makeup…11. Beehives & Cat Eyes - Andrey & Lili Channel the Swingin 60s for ‘Vie Privee’ Shoot (GALLERY)  This photo set by Andrey & Lili is called ‘Vie Privee,’ and it contains two of my favorite fashion phenomena from the 1960s: Beehives and cat eye makeup.
In these shots, the model’s eyes are lined dramatically…12. Notched Lipstick - AzWah Saadiq Paints V Shapes Into His Models' Lips (GALLERY)  I'm a big fan of the notched lipstick AzWah Saadiq's models rock in this photo set. The painted Vs on each model's bottom lip remind me of a cross between the stark lines and two-tone colorway of a tuxedo…13. Long Lower Lashes - Michael Clough's Photography Features Feathery Eye Fringe (GALLERY)  The spidery, super-long eyelashes Michael Clough's model rocks in this pictorial make anyone's eyeteeth look sparse in comparison. Talk about fabulash eye fringe!
I can't help but wonder how Michael Clough…14. Lipstick Superstitions - Study Shows Red Lips Lead to Better Jobs and More Love (GALLERY)  A recent study revealed that wearing red lipstick leads to more job opportunities and better sex.
Apparently having bright red pouts means you feel more confident than those with bare lips.
In the…15. Human Porcelain - Therese Aldgard Captures Models as Antique Marionette Dolls (GALLERY)  Therese Aldgard presents a series of beauty shoots that articulate her creativity; they exude art and consumer culture of cosmetics in one.
The art direction mirrors the infatuation with antique porcelain…16. Blinged Eyelids - Paco Serinelli Uses Gemstones to Highlight the Brow Bone (GALLERY)  In this pictorial by Paco Serinelli titled 'Vicky Vicious 2008,' tiny gemstones are placed just under the model's eyebrows to highlight the brow bone. Typically, a light or shimmery eyeshadow is used for…17. Matte Nail Polish - O.P.I Releases Subtly Cool, Non-Shiny Colors For Fingernail Tips (GALLERY)  Forget about the glitz and glamor! This season, nail polishes are all about the undertones with OPI’s matte line.
The line features colors such as “You Don’t know Jacques!” and “Lincoln Park After Dark”…18. Celesbian Fragrance Spoofs - Britney’s Faux Perfume for 'Mo' Celebrates Gays (VIDEO)  To connect with her gay audience, Britney Spears has released an ad for a fake perfume called “Mo.” The pop princess has been a gay icon for years and has inspired drag queens all over the world.
Britney…19. Wild Customized Nails - Minx Nails Personalizes Your Nails With Insane Sticker Styles (GALLERY)  Minx Nails have made it impeccably easy for you to literally match anything to your nails with their outrageous sticker styles.
The thought that Minx Nails has made it possible to wear plaid pumps and…20. Sticky Sweet Cosmetics - MAC's Naked Honey Collection for Summer 2009 (GALLERY)  For summer 2009, MAC Cosmetics is releasing a collection of honey themed products including three lip glazes, two honey-tinged fragrances, eye shadows, and three highlighting powders in gold, apricot and…21. Hypercolor Eyebrows - Eduardo Fitch's Model Rocks Neon Accents On One Eyebrow (GALLERY)  In this unusual outdoor editorial called 'Don't be Running Late' shot by photographer Eduardo Fitch, his model rocks a hypercolor eyebrow. Perhaps fearing that two neon blue eyebrows would be fashion overkill,…22. Life Savers Lips - Soon Tong's 'Sugar Babe' is a Decadent Candy-Filled Fantasy (GALLERY)  Life Savers lipstick? Yes, please! Sweet treats are the theme behind Soon Tong and Ashburn Eng's 'Sugar Babe.' Candies you'll remember fondly from your childhood feature heavily in this shoot, from Life…23. Vein Face-Painting - ‘Terminator’ Anatomical Makeup Reminds Us What’s Underneath (GALLERY)  Makeup is traditionally meant to cover up the skin, but the painted veins in Maria Strasser’s ‘Terminator’ photo set do so by illustrating the anatomy that lies beneath the skin. In doing so, Strasser…24. Multi-Colored Drool - OCC Lip Tar Sells their Cosmetics With Vibrant 'Paint Job' Drips (GALLERY)  The word ‘tar’ is usually not associated with beautifying products, but Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics has just launched a lip pigment that will change that. The product is called “Lip Tar” and goes on…25. True Love Lip Balm - ChapStick Promotes the Finer Things in Life With Cartoon Sketches (GALLERY)  ChapStick takes the after school special route with this campaign by advertising agency Leo Burnett in Costa Rica.
The campaign's slogan has the words, “Be remembered by your kisses,” written in French.…26. Vampire Cosmetics - Twilight and New Moon Movies Inspire DuHop Make-Up Line  Amidst the Twilight mayhem, Duhop will be releasing a ‘New Moon’ inspired make-up line.
Cristina Bartolucci (DuHop) has created two different lines based on the movie. One is ‘Luna Twilight,’ a sophisticated…27. Cinematic Cosmetics - Chad Pitman Photographs Old Hollywood Makeup For Flair Italy (GALLERY) The latest issue of Flair Italy shows a photo shoot by Chad Pitman, with models in old Hollywood styles. To complete the look, the photographer showed the models with overly dramatic liquid eyeliner in…28. Fowl Poop Facials - Bird Poo Proves to be Therapeutic for Your Face (UPDATE) (GALLERY)  We previously brought you news that Victoria Beckham had revealed her skin beauty tips of having bird poo facials, but here is a little more information on these fascinating spa facials.
Spreading avian…29. Cosmetic Line Closures - Max Factor Makeup to be Phased Out by 2010 due to Economy (VIDEO)  While the line will still be available in over 70 countries, Proctor and Gamble is planning to phase out Max Factor cosmetics stateside by 2010.
Known as “The Makeup of Makeup Artists,” this legendary…30. Minty Nail Lacquers - Chanel Announces the Release of Coveted Jade Nail Polish (GALLERY)  Nail polish is a wonderfully universal thing--it’s relatively wallet-friendly, but you still get to feel in vogue. When models stomped the runway at the Chanel fashion show in March, they all wore green… |
Popular Last Month1. Plastic Beauty - Before and Afters of Stars Who Have Undergone Cosmetic Surgery (GALLERY)  Whether these celebs have had drastic changes made to their facial features, or have just kept their faces wrinkle-free over a long period of time, they have all certainly gone under the knife.
The before…2. 27 Fierce Makeup Looks - From Eccentric Manga Makeup to Glitter-Encrusted Men’s Faces (CLUSTER)  For the woman who likes to come on strong, flamboyant makeup is where it’s at this season. The brighter, the more glittery, the darker, the more grandmother-offending, the better!
This cluster highlights…3. Extreme Makeup - Famous Faces Showcase the Power of Cosmetics (VIDEO)  This gallery will leave you amazed at the changes makeup can make to people’s face. Not only celebrities but also everyday people can be totally changed into a different person simply by super magic makeup…4. 15 Bizarre Eyebrow Innovations - From Tattooed Eyebrows to Unibrow Obsession (CLUSTER)  Our eyebrows are a crucial component to our face. They help frame our eyes, and their shape can dramatically alter our appearance for both good or bad.
The bizarre eyebrows you'll see in the slideshow…5. Emotion-Charged Beauty Shots - Amber Gray Captures Vibrant Lipstick With Mysterious Lighting (VIDEO)  Great fashion and beauty editorials come in many shades of color and light. To capture emotion in the face of a model takes a great photographer and a beauty driven team dedicated to creating an unforgettable…6. Glitter-Encrusted Eyelids - Luscious Lips & Vivid Colors Create Picture-Perfect Editorials (GALLERY)  Superb makeup can take on an artistic form, creating a picture perfect photo. With saturated colors, luscious lips, eye-popping red, pink and with a dash of glitter, these images are a example of perfection…7. Glittery Man Makeup - Paul Helbers Shows Guys How to Shine in 10 Men Magazine (GALLERY)  For all those guys who have dreamed about wearing glittery man makeup, your day to shine has come!
Glittery man makeup has been spotted in the haute pages of 10 Men magazine under the creative direction…8. Pretty Pink Pouts - Ladies Flock to Pink Lipstick for Gorgeous Smoochers (GALLERY)  Pucker up! Summer is the season of the pink pout! Rihanna, Olivia Wilde, Alexis Bledel, and top models around the world have embraced pink lips as their go-to color for nights out on the town, and so should…9. Rocker Lips and Liner - Laines's "So Lolita" Summer 2009 Collection Gets Hard-Edged (GALLERY)  Hellz Bellz has released their Summer 2009 collection called "So Lolita" and it is tres chic! The only thing better than their clothing is perhaps the photoshoot of the collection which features a hot…10. Bling-Encrusted Faces - Fritz Helder and the Phantoms Extreme Rhinestone Face Coverings (GALLERY)  Toronto hipster band 'Fritz Helder and the Phantoms' consistently takes style to whole other level. It is never dull with them. Their fashion is always fresh and edgy.
These pics are from the glamorous…11. Celebrity Imitation Surgery - From Jlo’s Behind to Matthew McConaughey’s Abs (GALLERY)  The inspiring individual has fled the scene with the intrusion of celebrity imitators parading through the cities. Celebrity imitation has escalated from clothing and accessories to cosmetic plastic surgery. …12. 25 Feathery Fashions - From Peacock Pretty Leggings to Avian Lingerie (CLUSTER)  Fashionistas everywhere are flocking to the latest style craze: feathers! Feathery fashions have been flying high as of late and this summer they will continue to soar.
The slideshow below depicts feather-clad…13. Motif Makeup - Harper’s Bazzar China Celebrates 20th With Oriental Touch (GALLERY)  In early May, Harper’s Bazaar invited makeup artists from 20 brands to create something special for the 20th anniversary of its Chinese editions.
The above gallery displays the motif of oriental looks…14. Time-Lapse Cosmetics - Bradly Brown’s Animated Before and After Makeup Transition  Bradly Brown created a mesmerizing makeup application time-lapse that shows the gradual change of a model before and after her cosmetic transformation. The makeup was done by Belinda Zollo.
Time-lapse…15. Concealer for Feet - T!ntalize by Allyson Carey is Makeup for Tired Tootsies (GALLERY)  Allyson Carey’s line of T!ntalize makeup is specifically geared towards tired tootsies. It’s essentially foundation for your feet, and claims to even out your skin tone and hide veins, blisters and other…16. Alabaster Skin Photography - Andrew & Lili's 'Porcelaine' Features Impeccably Pale Skin (GALLERY)  Andrew & Lili's 'Porcelaine' photo set features gorgeous clothing and a beautiful model with flawless alabaster skin. The model's porcelain complexion and dark hair made me think of Snow White--a comparison…17. Outer Space Eyebrows - E.L.F. Cosmetics Uses Spock's Brows as Inspiration (GALLERY)  E.L.F. Cosmetics has credited Spock from “Star Trek” for his fierce eyebrows.
We’ve seen the theme of strong eyebrows on the runway this season, but this new Spock eyebrow phenomenon has me a little…18. Animalistic Makeup - MAC's 'Style Warriors' Line Embraces It's Animal Instincts (GALLERY)  Are you born to be wild? If so, you should pick up the new MAC Style Warriors line. You don't have to prowl for a high-end line that also has an edgy sass to it as well because this new MAC line is it.…19. Peelable Nail Color - Sula Creates Paint and Peel Polishes (GALLERY)  As a product junkie, It's always exciting when there's something new on the market. That's why Sula's 'Paint and Peel' nail polish is making me so happy.
Sula's 'Paint and Peel' polishes are made so that…20. Beaded Unibrows - Kanch Panjabi Eliminates the Bushy vs. Thin Eyebrow Debate (GALLERY)  Each season, the debate over bushy or super-tweezed eyebrows rages on, and Kanch Panjabi has his own innovative solution: beaded eyebrows. In Panjabi’s ‘Un Vie Exotique,’ his model sported a beaded unibrow…21. Aromatherapy for Animals - Pepper and Tanky’s Dog Perfume Sweetens Pooch Pheromones (GALLERY)  Now I don’t think this is a sign of the apawcalypse, but it is quite out there.
Pepper and Tanky’s Dog Perfume is taking animal treatment to a whole new level. In all honesty, you would think someone…22. Precious Gem Cosmetics - Guerlain’s 'Le Rouge G' Lipstick Contains Real Rubies (VIDEO)  Guerlain has recently launched their new lipstick line, 'Le Rouge G.' The lipstick promises to be extra radiant because it contains real finely milled rubies.
Many minerals and gemstones show fluorescence,…23. Mood Dependent Gloss - Dior’s Addict Lip Gloss Lets Emotions Rule the Lips  Knowing how your girlfriend feels has been made as easy as looking at their lips thanks to new Addict Lip Gloss from Dior.
The single shade Addict Lip Gloss is applied to the lips, and then changes colors…24. Wig Purifiers - Ozone Clean Keeps Your Toupee in Tip-Top Shape (VIDEO)  The dream to purify a wig instead of buying a new one has finally come true. The Wig Purifier by Ozone Clean is a revolutionary piece of technology that sterilizes and deodorizes wigs in a matter of minutes…25. Melt-Proof Makeup - Cargo Beauty Products That Help Makeup Stay Put (GALLERY)  Summer heat and makeup aren’t exactly the best of friends. Waterproof mascara is available at every corner drugstore on the planet, but beyond that, on a hot day, everything else slides right off the face.…26. Chemical Free Gloss - Lancome Introduces Eco-Friendly ‘Juicy Tubes’ Cosmetics (GALLERY)  Lancome is known for their wildly popular Juicy Tubes line of lip gloss, but now hope to be known for their Juicy Tubes PURE, which will hit store shelves later this month.
Juicy Tubes Pure are 95%…27. Aged Whiskey Cologne - Thierry Mugler's Intoxicating ‘A*MEN Pure Malt' Scent (GALLERY)  Thierry Mugler knows how to make a scent intoxicating--just ask him about his new whiskey-inspired cologne. The scent is made, similarly to how whiskey is made, in oak casks and aged to perfection.
The…28. Biodegradable Nail Polish - A Chemical-Free, Organic and Non-Smelly Alternative From Priti Nails (GALLERY)  When you open a bottle of nail polish, the first thing that hits you is the piercing smell of a deadly concoction of chemicals. Nail polish isn’t exactly the environment's best friend, however, now there…29. Liquor-Branded Lip Balm - Malin + Goetz Team Up With 10 Cane for Mojito-Flavored Gloss  Malin + Goetz have recently teamed up with 10 Cane Rum to produce a new rum flavored lip balm.
This mojito lip moisturizer provides nourishment while also giving your lips a tasty mojito treat.
Don’t…30. Exotic Brand Representatives - Freida Pinto is Next Spokesperson for L’Oreal (GALLERY)  'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto has become the next leading lady for L'Oreal, one of the top cosmetic and beauty companies.
Although it was expected that Estée Lauder would snag up Freida Pinto… |
