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Popular This Week1. Top 50 Make-Up and Cosmetics Trends in 2009 (COUNTDOWN)  Just on time for your holiday parties, we have the Top 50 Make-Up and Cosmetic Trends in 2009... Be warned, these galleries are delicious!
This countdown is based on our cosmetics trend database, which…2. 28 Beautography Portraits - From Bare Beautography to Maniacal Beauty Shots (CLUSTER)  One of my favorite forms of photography has to be beautography portraits. It’s most likely because I’m a girl and I appreciate the makeup artistry at work, but at the same time, these photographers have…3. 66 Eyedeas for Killer Eye Makeup - From Mangafied Eyeshadow to Lush Lace Lashes (CLUSTER)  There's nothing like killer eye makeup to accentuate your face. After all, eyes are the windows to the soul, right? You've gotta do them justice. These eye makeup innovations are sure to inspire your holiday…4. Lace Faces - 'Private Dance' by Monica Antonelli Gives Makeup a Lingerie Twist (GALLERY)  In 'Private Dance' by Monica Antonelli, a model is seen performing a sensual dance in dramatic lighting. Her makeup has a negligee twist to it, as lace appliques appear on her brow bone and cheeks.
The…5. Freaky Fingernail Art - Tokyo Nail Expo 2009 Showcases Some Serious Manicures (GALLERY)  Fingernails don’t really come to mind when thinking about world class art. But at this year’s Tokyo Nail Expo, artists got a chance to show off some of the world's freakiest and fashionable fingernail…6. 13 Acnevations - From Dangerours Pimple Popping to Edible Acne Candies (CLUSTER)  During everyone’s excruciating turn at pubescence, pimple popping is a way of life. Hard to handle, and impossible to escape, acne is the number one cause of insecurity among the youth. Makes you miss…7. Splatter-Painted Eye Makeup - 'Luft' by Aaron McPolin Uses Fun, Controlled Chaos for Beauty (GALLERY)  I'm a fan of makeup that doesn't play by the rules, so 'Luft' by Aaron McPolin immediately caught my attention. This shoot takes gorgeous gowns and dresses out into the wild, but it's the makeup that steals…8. Alice in Wonderland Polish - The New OPI Alice in Wonderland Nail Polish Collection (GALLERY)  What’s up with all the Alice in Wonderland stuff that’s coming out lately? It’s probably all a big tie-in with Tim Burton’s new re-telling of the classic tale. The OPI Alice in Wonderland nail polish collection…9. Perfect Model Makeup - The Smashbox Makeup How-To Guide Reveals Runway Secrets (GALLERY)  These Smashbox makeup how-to guides are phenomenal! Want the makeup look from the Green Initiative 2009 Spring runway show? Or how about the D'Amore Swimwear Spring 2009 show? Smashbox reveals the beauty…10. Black Hole Shoots - 'Natural Beauty' by Monica Antonelli Says, "Who Needs a Backdrop?" (GALLERY)  'Natural Beauty' by Monica Antonelli is the latest in a series of shoots we've featured recently that eschew backdrops and staged sets in favor of simple, shadowy black. It's an appropriate choice for…11. Bathingsuit Scarves - Rogerio Mesquita's Versatile Fashion Photography (GALLERY)  When it comes to fashion and beauty photography, I feel that the more versatile you are, the better, as demonstrated with Rogerio Mesquita’s electrifying portfolio. Ranging from gritty portraits to more…12. Hazy Masquerade Makeup - 'Mirror Badu' by DOBERWOO Will Put You in a Trance (GALLERY)  'Mirror Badu' by DOBERWOO is a photo set that's slightly hypnotic, what with its hazy effects and psychedelic masquerade makeup. It's a curious photo set that makes me think of bohemians, mysterious circus…13. Heiress-Endorsed Stylers - Paris Hilton’s ‘The Celebrity Styler’ Promises to Help (VIDEO)  Just when you thought it was safe to indulge your need to look pretty, schmaltzy Paris Hilton had to come along and ruin it for everyone. She is back with Paris Hilton ‘The Celebrity Styler,’ the best/worst…14. Down South Fragrances - Bond No. 9 New Orleans Scent Smells like Voodoo and Drunkenness  And you thought you could get out of Louisiana without having some jambalaya and crayfish? Well, if you did, you can always pick up the New Orleans scent by Bond No. 9.
Channeling all things deep south,…15. Mystical Fragrance Blogs - The Hopi Botanical Blog is a Peek into Another World (GALLERY)  I have always been captivated by scent makers, people who use the raw materials of nature to create fragrances and oils that are truly alluring. Hopi Botanicals do just that, and take some truly dazzling…16. Date Finding Scents - 1 in Every 10 Women Wearing Chanel No 5 Will Attract the One  There is no longer a need to read dating advice columns or to go on Internet dating sites because according to a Superdrug survey, if you wear Chanel No 5, you will attract a date.
Apparently one 1 of…17. Customized Chapsticks - Mix and Match Your Own Lip Flavors at Lip Balm Labz (GALLERY)  I have passed by Toronto’s Lip Balm Labz many times, but never actually stopped to try their product (I usually think: this is just another lipstick counter). Had I paused for a second, I would have found… |
Popular This Month1. Top 50 Make-Up and Cosmetics Trends in 2009 (COUNTDOWN) Just on time for your holiday parties, we have the Top 50 Make-Up and Cosmetic Trends in 2009... Be warned, these galleries are delicious!
This countdown is based on our cosmetics trend database, which…2. Unique Manicure Blogs - The Daily Nail Gets Creative With Your Hands (GALLERY)  There are tons of different blogs on the Internet; most of them revolve around the emotions of pre-teens or vampire novel-obsessed moms. But the Daily Nail is 100% original, and 100% awesome.
Basically,…3. 28 Beautography Portraits - From Bare Beautography to Maniacal Beauty Shots (CLUSTER) One of my favorite forms of photography has to be beautography portraits. It’s most likely because I’m a girl and I appreciate the makeup artistry at work, but at the same time, these photographers have…4. 66 Eyedeas for Killer Eye Makeup - From Mangafied Eyeshadow to Lush Lace Lashes (CLUSTER) There's nothing like killer eye makeup to accentuate your face. After all, eyes are the windows to the soul, right? You've gotta do them justice. These eye makeup innovations are sure to inspire your holiday…5. 100 Fearless Fragrances - From Transgendered Signature Fragrances to Musical Perfume Packs (CLUSTER)  Scents, perfumes, colognes, fragrances; whatever you want to call them, they work. Men and women respond to smells the way a dog responds to the mailman. I guess it proves that we are all just a bunch…6. Psychedelic Clown Eyes - 'Color Pop' by Andrew Yee Updates Circus Style (GALLERY)  Good clown makeup enhances the personality of that clown, and 'Color Pop' by Andrew Yee brings a fashion-centric edge to this classic performance art. In this 'Color Pop' photo shoot for PUSH IT Magazine,…7. Hair-Raising Updos - Radical Sky-High Hair for 'Up to You' in Vogue Nippon (GALLERY)  The beauty editorial ‘Up to You’ in Vogue Nippon highlights sky-high hair styles by stylist Didier Malife. The creative coifs are captured by Daniel Jackson in both color and black and white.
Model trio…8. Melting Makeup Portraits - 'Myriam' by Saima Altunkaya is a Beautiful Wet Beauty Shoot (GALLERY)  Typically, smoky eye makeup and water don’t mix, but ‘Myriam’ by Saima Altunkaya disproves that theory in spades. This photo shoot features a made-up model soaking wet, and it’s gorgeous. The smeared eyeliner…9. Lace Faces - 'Private Dance' by Monica Antonelli Gives Makeup a Lingerie Twist (GALLERY) In 'Private Dance' by Monica Antonelli, a model is seen performing a sensual dance in dramatic lighting. Her makeup has a negligee twist to it, as lace appliques appear on her brow bone and cheeks.
The…10. Freaky Fingernail Art - Tokyo Nail Expo 2009 Showcases Some Serious Manicures (GALLERY) Fingernails don’t really come to mind when thinking about world class art. But at this year’s Tokyo Nail Expo, artists got a chance to show off some of the world's freakiest and fashionable fingernail…11. Ruby Slipper Lips - 'Kate' by Saima Altunkaya Focuses on a Single Facial Feature (GALLERY)  'Kate' by Saima Altunkaya follows a classic makeup principle that suggests you focus on a single facial feature to highlight, keeping the remainder of the face relatively neutral. When the single area--like…12. Feathered Smoky Makeup - Fredrik Stambro's Makeup for Tanya Dziahileva Sizzles in 'One Day' for i-D (GALLERY)  In “One Day I’ll Ride a Big White Horse and Wear a Gown and Crowns of Course” for the i-D Winter 2009 issue, makeup artist Fredrik Stambro pulls out all the stops for model Tanya Dziahileva. There is feathered…13. Chameleon Beautography - The Many Faces of Anja Rubik in Numero #108 (GALLERY)  Photographer Miguel Reveriego makes ample use of a multitude of colored lens filters for a beauty editorial starring model Anja Rubik in Numero #108. Make up artist Val Garland transforms Rubik into everything…14. Frosty Editorials - Model Du Juan is a Pale, Silver 'Snow Queen' in Vogue China (GALLERY)  North Americans are sun worshipers who covet golden-toasted skin while Asians like it white. In Asia there are as many skin bleaching products as there are tanning and bronzing ones in North America, maybe…15. 16 Cleansing Shampoos - From Dry Shampoo to Political Hair Products (CLUSTER)  At every turn there seems to be a new shampoo product on the market making it hard to stick with the tried-and-true brand you’ve always loved. You can’t help those “What if?” moments of doubt.
Your hair…16. Avian Makeup - Aaron McPolin 'Birdy' & 'Colour' Series Showcases Artistic Beauty Shots (GALLERY)  After coming across the photography portfolio of Aaron McPolin yesterday, I couldn't resist sharing more shots of this talented artist. In the first series, 'Birdy,' the model's makeup is matched perfectly…17. 13 Acnevations - From Dangerours Pimple Popping to Edible Acne Candies (CLUSTER) During everyone’s excruciating turn at pubescence, pimple popping is a way of life. Hard to handle, and impossible to escape, acne is the number one cause of insecurity among the youth. Makes you miss…18. Tinsel Tresses - Model Anu Gets in the Holiday Spirit in ‘The Show’ for Numero Korea (GALLERY)  If you want some holiday hair and cosmetic inspiration, simply check out Anu in ‘The Show’ for Numero Korea. Makeup artist Son Dee Sik gives Anu a wild, silver mane of tinsel and dramatic onyx-rimmed eyes,…19. 26 Spa Treatments - From Art Gallery Manicures to Glitter Facials (CLUSTER)  With the winter months fast approaching, it’s always recommended to pamper yourself to protect yourself from the drier season. But why stop at the customary facial? If you’re going to make a treat to your…20. Marx Brothers Brows - Fabiana Capra is All Hair & Brows for Jean-Francois Aloisi in Zoot Magazine (GALLERY)  When I saw this editorial featuring Fabiana Capra by Jean-François Aloisi in Zoot Magazine, all I could think of were the inimitable dark eyebrows the Marx Brothers helped make famous. Stylist Véronique…21. Splatter-Painted Eye Makeup - 'Luft' by Aaron McPolin Uses Fun, Controlled Chaos for Beauty (GALLERY) I'm a fan of makeup that doesn't play by the rules, so 'Luft' by Aaron McPolin immediately caught my attention. This shoot takes gorgeous gowns and dresses out into the wild, but it's the makeup that steals…22. Alice in Wonderland Polish - The New OPI Alice in Wonderland Nail Polish Collection (GALLERY) What’s up with all the Alice in Wonderland stuff that’s coming out lately? It’s probably all a big tie-in with Tim Burton’s new re-telling of the classic tale. The OPI Alice in Wonderland nail polish collection…23. Perfect Model Makeup - The Smashbox Makeup How-To Guide Reveals Runway Secrets (GALLERY) These Smashbox makeup how-to guides are phenomenal! Want the makeup look from the Green Initiative 2009 Spring runway show? Or how about the D'Amore Swimwear Spring 2009 show? Smashbox reveals the beauty…24. Lipstick Photoblogs - BeautySwatch Gives Customers a Real View of Lip Colors (GALLERY)  Lipsticks never look the same way on your pucker as they do in their tube. For a true-to-life view of any lipstick shade, visit BeautySwatch. Australia-based BeautySwatch is a blog that reveals the true…25. Water-Splashing Close-Ups - 'Watergames' by Jan Kocovski Beautifies the Morning Face-Washing Ritual (GALLERY)  In 'Watergames' by Jan Kocovski, the photographer has made the daily ritual of washing one's face significantly sexier by capturing it in slow-mo. This series reminds me of the face wash commercials on…26. Black Hole Shoots - 'Natural Beauty' by Monica Antonelli Says, "Who Needs a Backdrop?" (GALLERY) 'Natural Beauty' by Monica Antonelli is the latest in a series of shoots we've featured recently that eschew backdrops and staged sets in favor of simple, shadowy black. It's an appropriate choice for…27. Fiery Photo Shoots - Aaron McPolin 'Colour Series' Captures Women in Control (GALLERY)  I love photo shoots that capture women in control of their surroundings, which describes this Aaron McPolin 'Colour Series' perfectly. Whether the model is in front of a burning inferno or engrossed with…28. Tasty Manicures - The Bacon Nails are an Epicurean Fashion Statement  I have never been one for fake nails; they always just seemed so fake. And as for nail color, working in the food service industry means that I won’t be doing that either, but if I could, I’d get a set…29. Bathingsuit Scarves - Rogerio Mesquita's Versatile Fashion Photography (GALLERY) When it comes to fashion and beauty photography, I feel that the more versatile you are, the better, as demonstrated with Rogerio Mesquita’s electrifying portfolio. Ranging from gritty portraits to more…30. Hazy Masquerade Makeup - 'Mirror Badu' by DOBERWOO Will Put You in a Trance (GALLERY) 'Mirror Badu' by DOBERWOO is a photo set that's slightly hypnotic, what with its hazy effects and psychedelic masquerade makeup. It's a curious photo set that makes me think of bohemians, mysterious circus… |
Popular Last Month1. Plastic Surgery Pageants - Miss Plastic Hungary Contestants Flaunt Cosmetic Enhancements (VIDEO)  Miss Plastic Hungary is a beauty pageant that celebrates plastic surgery by honoring the contestant with the best cosmetic enhancements—those that, according to the organizers, display a “perfect harmony…2. Comic Book Costumes - Taking the Art of Dressing Up to a Whole New Graphic Level (GALLERY)  Although it is only days away, if you still haven’t settled on which trampy Halloween costume you want to stuff your body into and if you have an endless amount of time with which to get ready, comic book…3. 3D Manicures - Sculptural Fingertip Designs Express Personal Style (VIDEO)  3-dimensional nail art uses a modeling sculpture powder, UV curing gel or applied items to create fingertip works of art. The end results range from the delicate beauty of tiny pearls applied to a bride’s…4. Zippers as Mouths - Fernando Lessa Photography Features an Avant-Garde Take on Beauty (GALLERY)  The Fernando Lessa photography you see above is a part of his beauty collection. Cosmetics photography can get quite stale, but these shots take an avant-garde twist by incorporating wild accessories,…5. 30 Tweaked Eyebrows - From 1950s Eyebrow Styling to Beaded Unibrows (CLUSTER)  Eyebrows can really transform a look--they are crucial when properly framing the face. Because they are so easily changeable, extreme brow makeovers have been known to happen (even if they're not always…6. 54 Powerful Perfumes - From Sweet Scent Accessories to Racy Fragrance Editorials (CLUSTER)  Scent is one of the most compelling senses. It can evoke long-forgotten memories and feelings; it can change a person’s perception; it can also influence the outcome of certain affairs. Powerful perfumes…7. Scary Cosmetics Sheets - Mac Artists Inspire Wildly Creative Designs for Halloween Makeup (VIDEO)  Every year, MAC gets their artists from around the world to submit their fantasy Halloween makeup looks that can be recreated using MAC cosmetics. Just as with past years, many inventive, off-the-wall…8. Feminine Menswear - Rei Kawakubo Gets Girly With Men's Attire (GALLERY)  Nothing is off limits for the founder of Comme des Garçons (which translates into ‘Like the Boys’). Skirts, berets, scarves and lipstick are no longer exclusive to the female gender—especially in Tokyo.…9. War Paint Editorials - Makeup Artist Tyen Creates Urban ‘Peintures de Guerre’ (GALLERY)  In the beauty editorial, Peintures de Guerre (War Paint) in Vogue Paris, model Anja Rubik displays some extreme makeup styles. Makeup artists Tyen and Kim were given free license to create inspirational…10. Male Designers in Makeup - Francois Nars' Book Has Marc Jacobs in Red Lipstick (GALLERY)  The new Francois Nars book, published by Chandelier Creative, celebrates his eponymous beauty brand Nars’ 15th anniversary and features some very interesting photos.
According to WWD.com, like Nars’…11. Bleached Brow Editorials - Model Alla Kostromicheva Does a 'Double Face' in Numero #108 (GALLERY)  Blond model Alla Kostromicheva sports bleached eyebrows for the editorial, ‘Double Face’ in Numero #108. Photographer Sebastian Kim continues to make his mark at Numero magazine and this ethereal shoot…12. LED Eyelashes - Designer Soomi Park Puts a Twinkle in Your Eye (VIDEO)  Inspired by what she terms the “Big Eye Fetish” of Asian women, Korean designer Soomi Park turned to light. Her idea is to use light as an alternative to makeup, jewelry and plastic surgery for enlarging…13. Temporary Barcode Tattoos - Brand Yourself This Halloween With Scott Blake's Customizable Fake Codes (GALLERY)  Last September, we featured Scott Blake's barcode art, and just in time for Halloween I present to you the artist's line of temporary barcode tattoos. What better way to accent your outfit--or just channel…14. 30 Ways to Pump Lashes Up - From Gold Leaf Eyelashes to High-Tech Mascara (CLUSTER)  Until I started using mascara, I never appreciated the power of an enhanced eye. I was never much of a makeup person until I discovered how, if done correctly, it can create a whole new you. Eyelashes…15. Armpit Pampering - Dove Creates the 'Piticure' to Soothe Irritated and Neglected Pits (VIDEO)  To launch their new Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant Dove created the PitiCure. The Dove PitiCure is to your underarms as a manicure is to your fingers. It consists of a simple four-step process…16. Maniacal Cover Shoots - Steven Meisel Captures a Fiery Rianne Ten Haken for Vogue Italia (GALLERY)  Model Rianne Ten Haken covers Vogue Italia for the second month in a row, this time scoring an illustrious mono-model cover shot by famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Sporting highly teased, flame…17. Drug-Detecting Makeup - The '2 Love My Lips' Glosses Check for Date Rape Drugs (GALLERY)  These lip-plumping glosses by 2 Love My Lips not only beautify your pucker, but can also tell you if you’ve got a tampered-with drink on your hands.
The glosses are equipped with two drug-testing cards…18. Glitter Facials - Jodie Griffiths Gives Skin a Sparkle for This Fun-Loving Photo Set (GALLERY)  It's tough not to become entranced by this Jodie Griffiths glitter-loving photo shoot. She's used glitter as sort of a face mask, covering her model in scads of silver and purple sparkles. It sort of reminds…19. Brush-In Hair Dye - The Hair Coloring Brush Lets You Sweep Away Grey Hair Woes  Do you ever color your own hair and get frustrated with how messy it is? Well, the hair coloring brush is here to make sure that “if you are tired of that gray, you can just brush it away.”
Simply fill…20. Parisan Perfume Ads - The New Jean Paul Gaultier "Le Male" Campaign Features a Look-A-Like  For his latest ad campaign called "Le Male," Jean Paul Gaultier featured a look-a-like Parisian model.
For the new Jean Paul Gaultier ad, the model appears as a stereotypical Frenchman pictured with a…21. Black Eye Fashiontography - 'Caviar and Mesh' by Dexter Quinto Showcases Women With War Paint (GALLERY)  Dexter Quinto is a photographer out of Toronto who has a gift for capturing beautiful women on camera. Not a bad job to have, I’d say.
His collection ‘Caviar and Mesh’ showcases women who have apparently…22. Art Gallery Manicures - The Nefer/nfr Exhibit at New York City’s Capricious Gallery (GALLERY)  Nail shops are a hotbed for a certain niche culture and the Nefer/Nfr exhibit at New York City’s Capricious Gallery knows this. Beginning today, the gallery will be displaying works of art that will depict…23. Low Resolution Costumes - A DIY Digitalized Look for Next Halloween  When I saw this costume posted on KindaCarSick.com, I knew that this costume would cause a stir online. By painting her shirt and face in a blurry and blocky way, the girl in the photo managed to create…24. Facial Wrap Beauty Features - A Red-Eyed, Wild-Maned Charlotte Di Calypso in Vogue Italia (GALLERY)  Model Charlotte di Calypso in Vogue Italia Beauty focuses on a wild curly mane, a pale complexion and crimson-colored eyeshadow worn up to the brow line. The beauty feature is part of the magazine’s October…25. Skincare Drinks - Defy Pure Skin Hydrology Quenches Your Thirst and Makes You Pretty  Defy Pure Skin Hydrology is a specially formulated, enhanced water beverage. Energy and health drinks already litter the convenience store landscape and now skincare and beauty products are becoming available…26. Confetti Facials - Virginie Khateeb Substitutes Party Favors for Makeup in a Pinch (GALLERY)  Virginie Khateeb has photographed women with confetti covering their faces in an effort to support cancer research. Okay, that is not true, but would you have really been surprised if it was?
Seriously…27. Vampire Skin Treatments - The Dracula Therapy is a Scary Way to Turn Back the Clock  The concept of vampires is now being used in skincare with specialists touting 'Dracula Therapy', the latest in anti-aging that may just give you the immortal skin of the undead (minus the pale complexion).…28. Skincare Freshness Labels - Odacite 'Freshiency' Labels Empower Consumers With Best-Before Dates (GALLERY)  While I know the exact day my milk will sour, I have no clue when my face moisturizer will start to be ineffective and unhygienic. (I admit, I didn’t even know that my moisturizer would be anything less…29. Injectable Breast Lifts - Tighten a Sagging Bust With the 'Breastox' Treatment  People have Botox injected into their faces to smooth away fine lines and firm sagging skin. Now, with the ‘Breastox’ treatment, you can do the same for your bust.
The Breastox treatment is essentially…30. Laquerific Laptops - Dell and OPI Join Forces to Create Colorful Nail Polish PCs (GALLERY)  Dell and OPI are partnering to offer limited edition laptops in a variety of nail-worthy shades. Who would have thought that a major computer company would team up with a popular nail polish brand? Not… |
