Topic: hourglass cosmetics

Shopping Guide: Our Favorite Spring Lipsticks, Glosses And Stains

Shopping Guide: Our Favorite Spring Lipsticks, Glosses And Stains
S.W. Basics Organic Lip Balm
Sara Happ "The Lip Scrub" Brown Sugar Lip Exfoliator
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish
DIY Sugar Honey Lip Scrub
Hourglass No 28 Lip Treatment Oil

It’s Springtime! That means big changes to makeup routines: gone is the matte skin, the moody ’90s lip colors, the heavy mascara, the cat’s eyes. Instead, skin gets dewier, cheeks get highlighted, liner is going from black to electric blue and moss green and lips are getting real, real bold.

This is the second of a few Spring beauty features we’ve got planned for May–the first is here. Right now we’re focusing on that tried and true warm weather character: the statement-y Spring lip.

Spring 2013 runways from Jason Wu to Prada (that’s Kati Nescher on the Prada runway up there) showed a variety of bold lips in shades from saturated pinks to electric corals and bright reds. Don’t be afraid, though! While bold lipsticks can be intimidating, a minimal, fresh face and a bright lip is easy to wear and really flattering.

We have been testing LOTS of lipsticks and stains these past few weeks and ahead you’ll find some of our favorites from NARS, Tarte, MAC, Hourglass, Make Up For Ever, Tom Ford and more… More »

Shopping Guide: 25 Excellent Ways To Wear Oxblood Right Now

Shopping Guide: 25 Excellent Ways To Wear Oxblood Right Now
Tom Ford Lip Color in Black Orchid
Tarte Cheek Stain
Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick
MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Shadow #131
Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

If you’ve been paying much attention to the fashion press lately, you probably know all about oxblood. The dark, wine-ish shade of red has been dominating runways for a season or two now, at Gucci, YSL, Valentino, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Acne, Miu Miu and more (it’s also all over red carpets, especially as beauty). For those of you who can’t go out and drop a few grand on a trend-straddling McQueen frock coat, though, we’ve got a few more affordable options (and some aspirational pieces to oogle too). More »

21 Awesome Products For A Beautiful Face (In Hot, Humid, Or Dry Summer Weather)

21 Awesome Products For A Beautiful Face (In Hot, Humid, Or Dry Summer Weather)
Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41
Fresh Soy Moisturizing SPF 20
Lily Moisture Mist
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 40
Skin Trip Coconut Moisturizer

So we’ve reached August. That means two things: 1) mounting dry cleaning bills because there is sunscreen smeared on everything we own and 2) accumulating bug bites. Oh, it also means that–depending on where you are–it’s either really hot and dry or really, really hot and humid. Therefore, it may be time to ramp up your skincare regime (and tone down your makeup). Show your face a little love with these gentle, exfoliating, or hydrating skin products and a few indispensable summer beauty tools. We can’t help the bug bites, though. More »