It was January 2023 when I asked Lauren Santo Domingo to name her favorite beauty products launching at Moda Operandi. Of the ten must-haves she selected, most were expected—Costa Brazil’s body oil; her facialist Iván Pol’s Secret Sauce; Crown Affair’s dry shampoo. But one pick surprised me: the Surratt Noir Lash Tint. I was intrigued … Read more
Since its conception in 1999, the Nars Blush has been smashed and smeared across magazine pages, endured the chaos backstage at Fashion Week, and traveled across the globe in the handbags of beauty lovers. It has earned its share of accolades, including seven Allure Best of Beauty Awards (no easy feat) and Hall of Fame … Read more
The hype around the Pantone’s annual color usually dies down a month or so after its announcement — but not this year. Peach Fuzz (2024’s “favorite” color) is proving to be quite popular, at least in our makeup palettes. Though a soft pink-peach blush isn’t groundbreaking (and we are big fans), this season, celebrities on … Read more
Anne Hathaway looks like a completely different person on the cover of Vanity Fair in a very, very, very good way. The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match. In the photos, shot by Norman … Read more
If you look at social media, the life of a makeup artist or hair stylist seems glamorous. But have you ever had any insight into how much money they actually make? The beauty industry is filled with freelance creatives who, more often than not, are not paid fairly ― which makes pay transparency more important … Read more
Editor Tip: This drugstore buy can be patted onto your face to set base makeup in place and swept away with a large fluffy brush for a white cast-free finish. Type: Loose | Shades: 8 | Finish: Matte Frequently Asked Questions What is setting powder? Basically, a setting powder is used on top of complexion … Read more
I was wondering who would be the first celebrity to recreate the instantly iconic porcelain-skin makeup by Pat McGrath for the Maison Margiela show, and I’m thrilled that it was Cardi B. The makeup, which resembled the glassy, almost waxy finish of a porcelain doll’s face, went majorly viral almost immediately after it debuted, with … Read more
Magnification: 1X, 2X | Type of Light: Natural light | Size: 5.1″ x 14.5″ Best Wall-Mounted: Impressions Vanity Hollywood Tri-Tone Plus LED Makeup Mirror Impressions Impressions Vanity Hollywood Wall Mounted Tri-Tone Plus LED Makeup Mirror Why It’s Worth It: Old Hollywood meets new tech in the Impressions Vanity Hollywood Wall Mounted Tri-Tone Plus LED Makeup Mirror. … Read more
Police found $387,000 worth of items in Mack’s Spanish-style estate. California authorities have arrested Michelle Mack, a 53-year-old mother of three, for allegedly masterminding a large-scale organised retail theft operation. The ring is accused of stealing nearly $8 million worth of makeup from American department store chains like Ulta, TJ Maxx, and Walgreens across the … Read more
A swipe of red lipstick can turn even the simplest makeup look into statement-making glam. But though this transformation takes less than 10 seconds, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy — in fact, it can be pretty darn intimidating. Even if you’ve picked out the right shade of red to complement your complexion and applied … Read more
