Beauty 911
"I really want to use more organic and natural beauty products, but don’t know where to start. Can you give me some advice?"
We looove products that come straight from Mama Earth, especially after we started reading the labels of not-so-natural soaps ‘n’ shampoos (triethanola-whaa?). Here’s our guide to some of nature’s best bath and body goodies. No worries, glam girlies, we’ll be comin’ atcha with plenty of organic makeup soon!
How sweet! This bee-autiful lotion is free parabens and sulfates (a.k.a., icky chemicals). It’s perf for transitioning skin from winter to spring. You'll smell delicious, too.
No need to buy a loofah to accompany this awesome soap ball. It’s wrapped in wool for a natural scrubbing effect—instant exfoliation. The best part? It’s recyclable. When the soap runs out you can slip a new bar right back in.
Dabbing essential oil behind your ear and on your wrists serves double duty as a perfume and a de-stressing tool. If you feel like need a little help in the energy department, then opt for scents with ginger or mint. If ya wanna chill out, pick lavender or chamomile.
A scrub made with real fruit is about as fresh as it comes. This one’s made with blueberry’s and organic fruit oils. Or you can make your own by mixing sugar, honey and chopped up strawberries. Just don’t eat it!
-Megan Parker
BY CAITLIN R. ON 3/4/2010 7:00:00 AM 90 COMMENTS
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"OMG—my skin looks soo dull. What can I do to make it look prettier?"
After a long winter inside, it’s normal to look less-than-perf. But you can get your skin buffed and beautiful in time for spring. We’ve got tips to bring out the best in your complexion and make your skin so amazingly soft.
Steam It Up
Give yourself a little face-time. Skip the expensive spa treatment and take some time in the shower to try out this facial. It works with the steam of the shower to clean deep down and lift away dirt and oil. Clear pores make us say “aahhh…”.
Ride the Wave
Washing your face every morning and night is super important to keeping your skin clean and fresh. Once a week, opt for a deeper clean or use an exfoliator to get rid of dead skin cells. Beware of overbuffing—that’ll just cause more grease.
Be Super Sun Smart
All those rays can damage your skin, so use a facial moisturizer with an SPF before heading outside! It’ll soften your skin while also protecting it. One with a slight tint evens out your skin tone, too. Don’t forget to sip water all day long to make your face radiate!
-Allee Swick
BY CAITLIN R. ON 2/25/2010 7:00:00 AM 114 COMMENTS
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Liquid eyeliner is key to getting that cute, catty eye we keep spying on all our fave celebs or a fab, thick liner to define your eyes. We’ve got all the secrets for mastering this sometimes tricky (but always gorgeous!) liner.
Get prepped for seriously pretty peepers.
If you have trouble keeping your hand still, then try resting your elbow against the bathroom counter. That way, you’ll be able to line your lids in a super-straight line. To be extra precise, choose a liquid liner that has a pointy felt tip instead of a brush. It’s way easier.
Draw it On
Use a regular liner to draw a few dots across your lash line. Hold the brush at an angle, and carefully connect all of the dots. A plum hue flatters all eyes!
MAC Liquidlast Liner , $17, beautyencounter.com
Go Catty
To get retro-cool cat liner, extend the liner slightly past the edge of your and up a li’l (it’ll almost look like a check mark). Made a mistake? A Q-tip loaded with makeup remover should clean it up. Then, dab the area dry and start over.
-Megan Parker
BY CAITLIN R. ON 12/24/2009 7:00:00 AM 217 COMMENTS
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There’s no better way to look holiday party ready than painting your lips a pretty shade of red. Thing is, most girls shy away from the bright color 'cause they think they can’t pull it off.
The trick to wearing rouge lips is to pick the right shade. Colors can be divided into two groups: cool and warm. Cool shades are blue-based and include hues like cranberry. These shades look great on gals with fair skin. Warm reds are orange-based and look great on peachy and tan skin tones. We've got the best shades for your skin!
Fair-skinned femmes
Porcelain pretties should choose a pretty blue-pink hue. The color will go on darker and really make your kisser stand out.
Medium-skinned mamas
For this type of skin tone it's best to pick a red lipstick with an orange undertone. The color will appear brighter and more orangey, and make your pucker pop.
Darker-skinned dames
Chicas with dark skin can usually go both ways with color. You ladies look luscious in cool AND warm reds. It really depends on if you’ve got more of a pinky or orangey complexion. A cherry lipstick with pink undertones looks great on most gals with dark skin.
-Liz Lebedda
BY CAITLIN R. ON 12/10/2009 7:00:00 AM 166 COMMENTS
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