Is there any makeup look more universally coveted (and universally failed) than the glamorous cat-eye? When I see a woman with a perfectly sculpted flipped liner end, I feel simultaneously awed, jealous, congratulatory, humbled, and pretty much every other feeling imaginable. After ordering to-go lattes several days in a row at a small, conveniently-located Italian restaurant, I couldn’t help myself. “Your makeup is beautiful. I just can’t do it and I’ve given up ages ago. Is it hard to do?” The barista smiled (that polite bitch had perfectly dewy skin and an infuriatingly radiant smile) and said, “It’s really easy for me now. I’ve been doing it pretty much every day since I was 14.” Continue reading →
Welcome to the second post of the new weekly series: Slores on Beauty. The divine Dancing Queen and I will alternate bringing you advice on a range of beauty products from hair care to make-up to skincare. We are also seeking advice from you, as well as taking any questions. Continue reading →
Let’s talk about make-up! Quick. Empty out your purse. Run to your bathroom/closet/desk drawers. Your jacket pocket. Your nightstand.
How many lip products do you own?
I did this the other day to take a quick inventory of all of the lip products I owned and managed to find 15 different types of lip gloss/lipstick/lip balm and “enhancing” products. Continue reading →
Yes, you, with the medicine chest bursting with lotions, potions, notions and cosmeceuticals you couldn’t possibly use in one lifetime on one face. You with the basket of Kiehl’s samples slopping over onto a tray on the bathroom counter. You, straight dude, with 10 bottles of cologne that you can’t bear to part with even though you wear only two of them.
Hai! I am Teh Prezident of Ur Club: The Wastrels. And I am here to talk repurposing your unused cosmetics, AHA stuff, deodorant, cologne and all the other crap cluttering up your bathroom, linen closet and the top of your dresser.
Rare and only a few people get ever get to experience its attendant glory.
Not anymore!
All strikes!
As a (lazy) disciple of Gwen Stefani’s style and a fan of the Golden Age of Hollywood, I’ve wasted a lot of time and money searching for the perfect red lip color. One that is easy to wear (READ: did not end up on my teeth in 3 minutes), not too costume-y and most importantly, long-wearing. After extensive testing of dozens of products and numerous (and embarrassing) misses, I have found the perfect red lip color and it’s NOT a lipstick.
Who said crayons are for children?
Tarte LipSurgence in Firey* will give you the perfect red lip. It has the perfect balance of blue undertones that are reminiscent of that perfect Rita Hayworth smile, NOT the Mommy Dearest grimace. It doesn’t require a separate lip liner and if you let it set for a few minutes after applying, it will last through a few drinks without requiring a touch-up.
Added benefit: Because it’s from Tarte it’s actually good for your lips, without sacrificing longevity or intensity. Lipsurgence is paraben, petrochemical, sulfate, synthetic fragrance and phthlates free. It’s also moisturizing and has a slightly minty taste. This is nice because if some individual is brave enough to lean in, knowing they will get a face full of red, they get a little bonus for their daring.
Because it’s a crayon, and not a lipstick, you also have far more control over the intensity of your color. One swipe gives you that “just ate the perfectly colored popsicle stain” a few more swipes and and you get this:
Sneers work best in red.
It goes on matte. If you want to vamp it up a bit you can layer a gloss over it. I like Kiehl’s colorless lip gloss, but Cover Girl works just as well.
I may have worn this to the grocery store.
Out of 5 possible Glitter Unicorns Tarte LipSurgence in Firey earns:
*The link takes you to Amazon, but please go through the Crasstalk Amazon store to feed the badger!
