It doesn’t matter how much you spend on a blush. It also doesn’t matter how rich an eye shadow’s color payoff is. If you don’t apply high quality products with the right brush, the product won’t operate at peak, intended performance. With make up, brushes and applicators are as crucial as matching foundation shades to <... >

Who doesn’t love Target? The store that gives you an all-access pass to some very hip designers. From mass-market versions of designs by Erin Fetherston, handbags by Botkier, jewelry by Subversive and Richard Harris, the corporation should be commended for its renowned “high-low” collaborations. Now, with its Prestige Beauty initiative, the company is turning its <... >

Every autumn it seems beauty editors, designers and pouty-lipped champagne sippers engage in debates of their own – over whether lipstick or lip gloss will reign supreme. For Fall ’08 magazines and cosmetic counters are rife with matte lips expertly painted with lipstick and a brush! Mouths are bold and bright, or nude and subdued. <... >

Dianne Brill is fabulous and not just because she created an eponymous and extensive cosmetics line that is packaged in sexy and sleek lingerie motifs. Seriously, the packaging on products like lace-covered Eye Lingerie Liquid Eye Liner (essential for creating flawless cat eyes) or her full coverage/color lip-glosses, which are nestled in cupcake liners, is <... >

Ain’t that the truth! Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Color Intrigue Eye Shadow Duos enhance the natural beauty of the windows to your soul. The expertly coordinated duos are contained in sleek black squares stamped with that inspirational phrase, ensuring that you are pretty on the inside and out! Golden Moss allows you to achieve this <... >

Once, when purchasing an iconic Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler, this writer complained to the salesperson that she had impossible-to-curl lashes. Said salesperson waved off my concerns, offering to show me how curled my lashes could be with the right technique and curler. After a series of crimps, she threw her hands in the air <... >

Festive fall is right around the corner and it’s the keyest of key seasons for beauty. This month’s Best Bets revolves around the first wave of fall’s best beauty products. Heavy Metal Heavy metal makes a statement and we’re not referring to the music genre, either. This fall, shimmery metallic eye shadows ruled the runways. <... >

The beauty industry isn’t focused solely on making women beautiful on the outside. Cosmetic companies, large and small, specialize in charitable endeavors, whether it’s creating a product expressly for donated proceeds or donating a portion of profits from already popular products. It’s not only a gesture of good will towards worthwhile causes, but also a <... >

Bronx-born make up artist Samantha Lennon has been working her magic for 10 years now. She traipses across the five boroughs to work on films, photo shoots, fashion shows, you name it! She also offers a customized make up service where she educates clients on latest trends and offers tips on how to apply the <... >

Growing up in Australia and having such incredible natural resources at my fingertips, it occurred to me that I wanted to capture that experience as much as possible and deliver it to women all around the world. My objective is to bring a unique, healthy living approach to beauty and skin care that doesn’t exist <... >