The Liner Trick that Makes Eyes Glow

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  The scene can get pretty crazy in the beauty prep area at Fashion Week. Yesterday, backstage at Creatures of the Wind’s show, I was sandwiched between a giant zoom lens and a trashcan for 10 minutes while a crowd of models and makeup artists tossed half full cups of coffee over my shoulder. But learning genius new (to me) tricks from pros like James Boehmer, Nars Director of Global Artistry, makes all the claustrophobia worth it.   For the designers’ Fall/Winter 2014 collection, Boehmer based the makeup look around “a sense of purity and illumination.” The focal point was a shock of metallic blue Nars Khao San Road Larger Than Life Eyeliner on the lower, inner rims of models’ eyes — and the look really was striking, not to mention totally doable for those of us who aren’t quite as skilled as Boehmer and his team.   “It’s more of an effect, really, than a color. You see the color, but it also makes the girls’ eyes look really big and really dreamy and ethereal,” Boehmer explained.   

  Boehmer preps a model backstage at Creatures of the Wind.   If electric metallic blue isn’t currently in your makeup bag rotation, consider this: “Blue is really good because it makes the eyes look whiter, so you get this sort of glowing effect,” Boehmer said. And everyone can pull it off. “Because it’s just on the inside, it’s not outside of the eye at all, it works with every girl’s eye shade.”   Boehmer complemented the blue liner with luminous skin, courtesy of Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and rosebud salve on the cheekbones, plus a custom honey lip gloss concocted using a new-for-Fall-2014 Matte Multiple shade and clear lip gloss. Easy, right? Color me inspired.   Photos courtesy of Nars.

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Fall 2014 Microtrend: Underlined Eyes

February 7, 2014, 9:02 am

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Design by: Taylor Cox It's only day two of New York Fashion Week and lower lash lines are having a serious moment. While eye lids are getting their share of product here and there, shows like Creatures of the Wind, Rachel Comey, Nicholas K and Tome have been all about underlining the eye with pencil and/or shadow. The end result looks super-cool and effortless.    At Rachel Comey, Hannah Murray for NARS smudged a chic, plum hue (NARS Desdemona Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow, new for summer 2014) on the lower lash line. "The plum, lived-in eyes give a certain edge but with fresh skin and lips, it has a carefree spirit," said Murray of the "Dover Street Market girl" look. To get the look now, try the aubergine side of NARS Eurydice Duo Eyeshadow ($35).    The cat eye got a slight makeover for fall. At Nicholas K, Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen created an "upside-down cat eye" to go with the grungy punk theme. She used Avon SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil ($8) to create a perfect wing.    NARS Director of Global Artistry James Boehmer also went the reverse cat-eye route at Tome. "The beauty muse was the Iranian artist Shirin Neshat and we specifically wanted to capture the spirit of how she wore eyeliner," said Boehmer. He created the look using NARS Black Valley Eye Paint ($25) and a steady hand.    It looks like James Boehmer and NARS are really into the underlined eye look for fall. At Creatures of the Wind, Boehmer made the models' eyes pop with a vibrant metallic blue liner (NARS Khao San Road Larger Than Life Eyeliner, $24). "We wanted the makeup to reflect a sense of purity and illumination, so we focused on gleaming, luminous skin and a metallic blue liner on the inside of the eye to light the eyes from within,” he said.   Photos: NARS; Getty.

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February 7, 2014, 10:59 am

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At the In Secret Los Angeles premiere, Elizabeth Olsen showed us how minimal makeup can make a maximum impact. We can't decide which part of the look has us "oohing" and "aahing"— the soft bronze eyes, the perfectly glowing complexion, or the naturally pink lips. Looking to complement Olsen's black suede dress rather than upstage it, Chanel Celebrity Makeup Artist Kate Lee created a casual yet glamorous look leaving the actress looking like perfection.

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February 7, 2014, 1:30 pm

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  If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with your favorite celebrity’s complexion, you’re in luck. Photographer Chuck Close shot a bunch of famous faces — Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, even Oprah — without makeup, using a rare, gigantic 20x24” Polaroid camera that captures every fine line. [Vanity Fair]   Why do men have beards? While scientists aren’t completely sure, they do know that we perceive bearded guys as older and more aggressive. Women’s favorite amount of facial hair is apparently “light stubble.” [The New Republic]   Check out Cara Delevingne with threaded brows! And Candice Swanepoel with brown hair! Here’s what top models looked like before they were famous (babies, basically). [Into the Gloss]  

  You may never want to make out again after seeing this GIF of what a kiss looks like from inside a mouth— complete with red lipstick. [Daily Mail]   Who knew? Apparently, fancy fashion people are way into drugstore shampoo. [Vogue]   This video collaboration between makeup artist Ellis Faas and I Love You magazine is hypnotic and amazing. [Refinery29]   So, now this exists: Nair for Men. [Allure]  

DKNY’s Real-Life Cool Kids are Fashion Week’s Best Beauty Statement So Far

February 10, 2014, 9:21 am

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  I frankly find cool girls I spot on the street more inspiring than any of the beauty looks I see on the runway or in the pages of magazines. And that’s why I already know DKNY is going to be my favorite show this season.    Instead of creating a sea of clones — similar-looking models all wearing the same hair and makeup, as is the Fashion Week norm — a cast of real-life characters (some professional models, some not) walked the designer’s runway yesterday in a nod to New York’s diversity. Green hair, gray hair, pink hair, knee-length braids, red and aubergine lips, inky liner and tattoos were all on display. And it was brilliant.   

  “When DKNY launched in the late ‘80’s, there was an incredible energy to the street culture in New York, and this is what today’s show is all about. Going back to a time when there wasn’t just one look, when people didn’t want to look the same, when style was individual,” said Wella Professionals Global Creative Director Eugene Souleiman, the lead hair stylist for the show. “This doesn’t feel to me like we’re backstage, it feels to me like we’re in a fashion salon and everyone has their own look.” Backstage at the stylists’ stations, I spotted everything from blue cornrow braids to an awesomely fluffy Afro.  

 

  Makeup artist Yadim for Maybelline took a similar approach with the makeup. “We’re straying away from this idea of clone, replicate makeup at a show, which is what we’re so accustomed to, and we’re going back to individuality,” he said. “If you look at the people sitting in the chairs, we’ve got a lot of characters today, a lot of personalities.”  

  The model lineup posted backstage.   To keep some continuity and make models look “like they’re part of the same tribe,” Yadim worked with a palette of red lips and black eye makeup, and gave each girl the same base look using Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream and Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Tough as Taupe for “soft definition around the eyes.” He used another shade of Color Tattoo, Barely Branded, as a highlighter  “on the cheekbones, chin, Cupid’s bow, bridge of the nose, and a little bit in the inner corners of the eyes as well.”   Nails by Michelle Saunders for Essie were also customized for each model, but the standout look was what saunders called the “eclipse,” an inverted gray and white French manicure using Essie Blanc and Smokin’ Hot and finished with Matte About You topcoat.   The final result wasn't just a perfect complement to the collection's furry striped coats and graphic patterns — it was a beauty statement worth celebrating. Designers: more of this, please!  

 

 

Photos courtesy of Wella

Artists Use Makeup to Turn Faces into Awesome 2-D Paintings

February 10, 2014, 12:39 pm

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  When most of us apply our makeup, we tend to focus on making the face more three dimensional; think contoured cheekbones, shaded eye sockets and nose-slimming highlighter. But for a new project, a group of Moscow-based artists have used makeup to transform people into flat, two dimensional canvases. To create the series 2D or Not 2D, artist Valeriya Kutsan spent “several hours” painting the face of each of 10 models, who then sat unmoving in one position for another hour while photographer Alexander Khoklov carefully staged their portraits. Finally, retoucher Veronica Ershova perfected the resulting photos.  

  “When we made a painting, we needed to conceal the face is 3-D; you need to paint in such a way that when you see from one special point the painting seems flat,” Ershova tells Wired.   “It was necessary to consider the shapes and lines of the image,” makeup artist Kutsan tells the website. “There was only one pose for the model, because even a slight turn of the head could completely destroy the illusion.”   The photographs, which pay tribute to the styles of artists such as Lichtenstein and Picasso, are awesomely spooky. Not to mention they remind us of all those face charts we’ve been seeing at Fashion Week.   

  Photos via Wired.com.   Trippy Face Paintings Turn People Into 2-D Canvases [Wired]

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February 10, 2014, 2:01 pm

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There is nothing that disappoints us more than seeing no makeup-makeup, plain hair and nude nails on the runway. So uninspiring! In a sea of not-so-memorable looks at New York Fashion Week this season, you have to give credit to the designers who chose to stand out and send models down the runway wearing colors of the rainbow. Roy G. Biv never looked this good.

All image design by: Taylor Cox 

The New Nail Art: Manis Go Minimalist for Fall 2014

February 11, 2014, 8:23 am

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When it comes to things like crackle coats, impossibly detailed patterns and tacky appliqués, over-the-top nail art is dead. But minimal, graphic shapes in contrasting colors have been making a strong showing on this week's Fall 2014 runways. Now this is nail art that cool kids and grown-ups can appreciate.

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These Fashion Week Throwback Looks Are a Beauty Blast from the Past

February 11, 2014, 11:19 am

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New York Fashion Week is basically like a DeLorean that's taking us back in time to relive our favorite beauty trends from the past. Between the crimped ponytails at CG and the spring combs at Helmut Lang, we can't help but want to take a stroll down memory lane and remember these long lost looks and accessories. Which ones do you recall rocking?    All image design by: Taylor Cox

What’s the Deal with Black Dip-Dyed Fingers?

February 11, 2014, 2:12 pm

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Thom Browne Fall 2014   Lorde's black dip-dyed fingers at the Grammys may have been shocking to some, but in certain circles they're old news and definitely not the last we've seen of the "trend." Backstage at Thom Browne's Fall/Winter 2014 show this week, Julie Kandalec applied dark charcoal water-based acrylic paint to the models' fingertips to bring the designer's "wicked nuns" theme to life. The reason? Kandelac said Browne wanted the models' fingers to look like they were dipped in ink. It's unclear whether Lorde's Grammy performance was an inspiration, but the singer isn't the only person who could have played muse to Browne's fall 2014 show.    Here's a brief history of this weird look. 

Photo: Oakazine  Somewhere designer Rick Owens' wife and muse, artist Michele Lamy, is rolling her eyes and saying, "Been there done that." Lamy is known for her unique style. Her teeth are plated in gold, she draws a vertical line down her forehead (to keep her grounded) and she applies Japanese henna (a vegetable dye meant to cover grey hair) on her fingertips. Although Lamy hasn't given a reason for why she dyes her fingertips (other than the fact that she likes the look), as one of the first people to wear this look, Lamy could very well have inspired Lorde and Thom Browne.   

Mara Hoffman Fall 2011

 

But let's not forget the first time dip dyed fingers were seen on the runway. Sorry Thom, but Mara Hoffman beat you to it. For her Fall 2011 show, the "Middle Eastern desert woman" look was complete with ink-stained fingers. Makeup artist Lottie for Make Up For Ever used body paint to achieve the look.  

Election ink on a voter in East Timor via Wikipedia.  While researching the meaning behind these dipped fingers, we came across a voting method known as election ink. Some countries rely on the staining of a voters forefinger to ensure the person does not commit electoral fraud by voting twice. Companies like Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited in India actually manufacture these types of inks for this sole purpose.    Would you ever dare to try this look? Perhaps on Halloween? 

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February 12, 2014, 8:02 am

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Photo: @CaraDelevingne via Instagram 

  If you follow Cara Delevingne on Instagram, you already know she only hangs with the entertainment and fashion industry's elite. From spending New Year's Eve with Rihanna in NYC, to getting drunk with Michelle Rodriguez at Knicks games, the model never fails to give us a sneak peek into her awesome life.    It looks like Delevingne is spending some time with Taylor Swift instead of hitting the runways at New York Fashion Week. This morning, she posted a photo of an open-mouthed Swift getting her long blonde locks snipped. Gasp! The caption reads, "@TaylorSwift chopping off her locks."  Could Delevingne be a bad influence on Swift's goody-goody persona?    Turns out, Delevingne forgot to add #latergram to her caption. Swift Instagrammed a photo of her with Ellie Goulding yesterday with the caption, "London, I could never thank you enough. See you next time! PS: short hair, don't care. (!!!)" Looks like Swift has officially joined the long bob band wagon. What do you think of her new 'do?   

  Photo: @TaylorSwift via Instagram  

Photo: @CaraDelevingne via Instagram 

Looks like Swift's British besties approve. 

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Makes Pigtails Bad-Ass

February 12, 2014, 8:18 am

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  Yesterday’s Marc by Marc Jacobs show may have you reconsidering pigtails, even if you haven’t worn the style since before you got your driver’s license. The Fall/Winter 2014 collection was a reinvention for the label, now called MBMJ, with new co-designers Luella Bartley and Katie Hillier at the helm (Marc himself has stepped back from the job, but he did sit front row). And fitting with the theme, the beauty look managed to put a fresh spin on a look that most of us haven’t thought about wearing since grammar school.   Backstage, Redken Creative Consultant Guido cited Japanese manga cartoons and Wednesday Addams as inspiration for the tight braids placed low behind models’ ears and finished with black headbands in the style of “ninja punk schoolgirls.” Guido used two new Redken products, Flex Shape Factor 22 Sculpting Cream-Paste and Pillow Proof Blow Dry to create the perfect texture. The hairstyle worked as a youthful counterpoint to the collection’s high necklines and gray suits, and also fit with the show’s setting, which featured plywood structures that looked like skateboard halfpipes.  

  Shiseido Artistic Director Dick Page kept the makeup simple and true to the tough girl image. “It’s just a ton of black eyeliner,” he said backstage. “I’m using the Accentuating Cream Eyeliner from Shiseido [in Black] on a soft brush, patting it on, into the waterline on the upper and lower lash line.” Page finished the look by adding “tons of mascara — really goopy and clumpy — and leaving the skin alone as much as possible.”   Watching the hair and makeup teams painstakingly craft what could have been a really basic look, we realized that it’s the details that made this one work: the strict tightness of the plaits, the way the liner hugged the inner rims of the eyes. In fact, “We had some inspiration pictures that were very winged, and they were a bit glammy, and I didn’t feel like it was right,” Page explained. “So we came up with something a little bit punky” instead. We imagine these schoolgirls are heading straight for detention.    Photos by Getty Images.

6 New Ways to Wear Eyeliner from the Fall 2014 Runways

February 12, 2014, 2:32 pm

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As someone who wears a cat eye every single day (seriously), I can appreciate a damn good eyeliner look when I see one. As much as I try to experiment with different looks, I can't seem to part with my Kardashian Beauty Deeply Felt Precision Eyeliner (so good and so cheap!). If you're like me and are looking for ways to switch up your liner game, drastic or subtle, look no further than these six shows that put a new spin on the line.

The 10 Big Beauty Trends You Need to Know from Fashion Week

February 13, 2014, 7:19 am

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Fashion Week is winding down in New York, and after a week’s worth of shows and probably a couple cubic tons of hairspray, some notable patterns have emerged. Hair length is rising faster than hemlines; eyeliner is migrating to places we’ve never thought to wear it; nail art is growing up more quickly than the Fanning sisters wearing Rodarte. Ready to get ahead of the next big thing? Let these trends be your takeaway from the season. This is the future of beauty.

Get the Look: Amber Heard's Messy Faux-Undercut

February 13, 2014, 8:16 am

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A couple of things ran through our minds when we saw photos of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp at the 3 Days to Kill premiere. The newly engaged couple raises a lot of questions. But the only thing we really want to focus on right now is Heard's messy, tousled hair — complete with a twisted faux-undercut. It's edgy, yet elegant enough to pair with red lips and an LBD. Now that we think about it, Heard always looks like a million bucks, so let's just move on to how Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist Jenny Cho created the look.

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Stop What You’re Doing and Check Out the Sick Nails at The Blonds Fall 2014

February 13, 2014, 11:29 am

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled snow day with nail art that will blow your mind. You can count on CND to go above and beyond for The Blonds' always-outlandish show, and this season was no exception. The CND team has definitely outdone themselves this time, working a total of 850 hours (!!!) to create the villain-inspired, 3D, bad-ass nail art. This is couture for nails, people. Click through the slideshow for a closeup of these genius tips. 

Kate Mara’s Runway-Inspired Bobby Pins Might Be Your Next Hair Experiment

February 14, 2014, 8:00 am

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  We’ve been conditioned to think that visible bobby pins are like visible panty lines: a novice mistake. And with certain hairstyles, cleaner is definitely better. But after seeing the hairstyle House of Cards actress Kate Mara wore to a special screening of the show last night, we’re seriously rethinking our position on VBPs (visible bobby pins).    From the front, Mara’s bob looks like it’s been side parted and tucked behind her ears, but wait. There’s a major party in the back happening here.  

  Kate’s hair stylist Mara Roszak crisscrossed black pins (all the better to contrast with her newly blonde hair) in a row across her head from ear to ear. The pins work like an accessory here, and we happen to think it looks pretty cool.   Mara’s look gave us a bit of déjà vu, since we saw a similar style just a few days ago on the Zac Posen runway. For the designer’s Fall/Winter 2014 show, hair stylist Odile Gilbert for Kérastase made Old Hollywood waves look punk by accessorizing them with visible black hairpins along the sides and back of models’ hair.  

  If anyone could pull off the runway-inspired look, it’s Mara. But we have a feeling we’re going to see more of the VBP trend. Are you into it?

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February 14, 2014, 9:53 am

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  V Magazine’s Music Issue features four different covers, each with some seriously amazing hair on the likes of Lorde, the ladies of Haim and more. [V Magazine]   Don’t have a Valentine? You can rent one. But first read this story of a writer who brought a male escort from Rent-a-Gent (that’s an actual company) to a fashion party. [StyleCaster]   Apparently Olympic athletes’ butts are so stacked (with muscle!) that they can’t find jeans that fit. [New York Times]   In this trippy time-lapse video, a woman uses makeup to age, die and be reborn as an animal. Pretty amazing. [Refinery29]     New York may ban facial scrubs with microbeads, since the plastic particles don’t dissolve and end up polluting waterways. Researchers found thousands of beads in a small sample of “green sludge” from Lake Erie. [ABC News]   This post perfectly sums up the way we feel every time we see yet another runway show with “no-makeup makeup.” [The Cut]  

4 New Ways to Shop for Beauty Necessities without Leaving Your Couch

February 14, 2014, 1:01 pm

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Gone are the days when shopping for at-home hair color and foundation leave you standing in the aisle without a clue as to where to begin. We’ve all been there: staring at shelves of product, dumbfounded. Not fun. That’s why these new ways to shop for beauty necessities online makes life a whole lot easier. Whether you’re on the hunt for a signature scent or looking to sample new products, these four companies are here to help.    At-Home Hair Color: Madison Reed

New online retailer Madison Reed wants you to start buying your home hair color online. And they're doing it by making the experience of dying your own hair a breeze, and offering a healthier option, too.    Each Madison Reed hair color is formulated with argan oil, ginseng root extract and keratin instead of ammonia, resorcinol and parabens. Hello, soft and shiny strands! The easy-to-navigate website offers perks like online color advisors, a quiz that helps you choose the right color for you, and color translators, where you enter in the boxed dye you’re currently using and Madison Reed matches their color with what you have. There is an on-call “Color Crew” to answer any questions and help you through the process. You can even show them your hair via an emailed or texted selfie — #nofilter, of course.   Once you’ve got your shade, Madison Reed sends you a box equipped with everything you need to get the job done like a pro. It includes: a Radiant Cream Color and Conditioning Color Activator, barrier cream, two pairs of gloves, a hair cap, cleansing wipes and a Color Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner (enough for several washes!). Plus, it all comes in a box illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions, making it seriously fool-proof.    If you do need a little extra help, Madison Reed’s amazing app is a must-download. It features a step-by-step video tutorial that works with voice commands so you don’t even have to touch your phone. Once your color is applied, the app offers a timer with a playlist to make the waiting game much more enjoyable. Did we mention it’s only $29.95 a box?    Fragrance: Pinrose

If your vanity looks like the fragrance section of Sephora, you’ll love this unique new line of scents, dubbed Pinrose. But how do you shop for a fragrance you’ve never smelled via the internet? It’s easier than you think. The newly launched site helps you choose your scent of choice based on colors, sounds and textures you like.   The folks at Pinrose created a special scent profiler that asks a series of questions, such as "How adventurous are you?""What shape makes you smile?" and "What fragrance do you currently wear or have you worn?" Once you fill out the questionnaire, Pinrose suggests three of their 10 delicious, introductory fragrances. Pick the one you want and they'll send you a free sample, or pay $5 to sniff them all and get a set of samples in scented wipe form.    What’s really great about Pinrose is their gifting option. Send your friend a gift set of all 10 fragrance wipes housed in a canvas pouch and let them choose their favorite. It comes with a gift card to redeem one full sized bottle of their scent of choice. Prices start at $50 for one bottle.   Beauty Samples: eDivv.com

Obsessed with beauty subscription boxes? Us, too! But, sometimes you don’t get stuff you like, right? Enter eDivv.com, the first online marketplace that lets you swap beauty samples with “trading partners.” Simply upload photos of your unwanted samples, find your trading partner and divvy it all up. Shipping is on you, though! The marketplace allows you to connect with other beauty fanatics through "divvy" requests, where you can accept, decline or make counteroffers.    Finally, all those samples wasting space in your medicine cabinet will be put to good use, and you score new freebies while you’re at it. Win-win!   Foundation: Prescriptives Custom Blend

Tired of buying foundations only to find that they don't match your skin tone when you get home? Been there, done that. Prescriptives has taken foundation shopping to a new level with their Custom Blend service.    For makeup that matches your complexion to the T, simply go to the Prescriptives website and video chat with a "Beauty Genius." They will help you choose the right shade, finish (candlelight or radiance) and even skincare option (oil control, hydrating, lifting, etc) of your foundation while you sit back and relax on your own couch. There's even a special wedding photo-friendly option that lets you leave out SPF that can look weird with camera flashes. When it's all over, simple place your order and wait for your new makeup to arrive at your door. They even send you a travel-size container of your custom foundation for travel. Easy peasy. 

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February 14, 2014, 1:48 pm

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I get it; sometimes you're just too tired to spend the necessary amount of time removing your makeup and deep cleaning your face at the end of the night. I am right there with you. As much as I love my Clarisonic, I rarely get the opportunity to treat my skin to a good scrub down. But all that has changed since I came across these Olay Fresh Effects {As Fresh As New} Exfoliating Wet Cloths. If you're a lazy girl (like me), they are going to change your life. 

  Exfoliating my face in bed while watching my nightly dose of The Golden Girls has become a ritual thanks to these. One side features a soft texture, perfect for wiping off your eye makeup, while the other side is roughly textured and gets down to the nitty gritty. I start with the soft side, wiping off my mascara and eyeliner. The gentle formula doesn't irritate my eyes whatsoever — major plus. Then, I give my face a once-over with the textured side. Just chill out when using the rough side, as you don't want to overdo it. But seriously, these have taken off my makeup better than any cleanser/water combo I've used. For real. Plus, my skin is extra radiant come morning!    At just $5.99 for a pack of 25, it's like the cheapest facial, ever. Add these to your shopping list ASAP.