Ten years ago, The Bachelor was in its first season, we all thought super-low-rise jeans looked cool (we were SO mistaken)… and our lip product choices were seriously, sadly, limited. Do you remember? You either wore goopy, sticky gloss; drying, heavy, too-dark lipstick; or a plain colourless balm like Blistex.
It warms my heart just thinking about how far we’ve come. Glosses are getting less goopy—in fact, many have morphed into the new gloss-balm category I talked about in this post. Lipsticks are way balmier—as the French say, they’re more “comfortable”—and in some cases have merged completely into sheer, hybrid tinted balm formats. We’re even seeing a new form of lip stain that’s also…wait for it… glossy.
Does this excite you? It should. Here’s a look at the major spring lip launches that you need to know about. Keep reading »
February 23rd, 2012, 12:30 pm |
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by Michelle
Remember Jasmine’s aMAZing post on curly hair a few weeks back? Well, I thought it was high time that you guys got a little bit more acquainted, seeing as she’s joining us as a brand new BEAUTYEDITOR.ca contributor. Yay!
So a few quick deets: her name is Jasmine Kabiling; she’s 21 years old; is a fourth-year journalism student; is currently interning at the Toronto radio station Newstalk 1010… and describes herself as “a former tomboy turned aspiring beauty writer.” Oh Jasmine, welcome to the fold.
Just like I asked Elizabeth to share all her beauty intel in a Q&A last year, I’m doing the same with Jasmine—so come get to know each other, will you? Keep reading »
Remember when buying mascara was as simple as strolling through the drugstore and picking up whatever Maybelline New York or CoverGirl product happened to be on sale that week? The decision was pretty much: Waterproof or Not Waterproof. Brown or Black.
Things are so much more complicated now. Not that I don’t still love the brands I wore in high school—but they’ve morphed into high-tech magic wands that share retail space with dozens and dozens of equally impressive-sounding formulas. Lengthening! Volumizing! Curling! Plumping! Defining! Vibrating! Growth-enhancing!
It’s enough to make your brain hurt. But you know what? I swear to you that the mascara itself is only the first hurdle. Sure, it’s important to choose the right prodz (especially if your lashes are long but fine, and I’ll get to that in a sec). But the way you apply it can make a HUGE difference. I’ve collected a ton of tips over the years from makeup artists, brands, a reader and even my own mother (thanks Mom!), so today’s post is dedicating to helping you brush up (!) your technique. Keep reading »
