With cold, dry weather, your skin often looks and feels flaky and dull. That goes for your lips too. To get beautifully smooth, soft lips, follow these simple steps. Moisturize To get the perfect pout, you need to start with smooth, soft lips. If you have chapped lips, keep them moisturized by using a lip balm on a daily basis. Try to find a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or more, particularly if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Image: L'Oreal Exfoliate Get into the habit of exfoliating your lips, like you do the rest of your face and body. However, you shouldn’t use scrubs or exfoliating creams on you lips — the skin is too sensitive. Instead, use a washcloth when you are in the shower each morning to gently scrub your lips and... [Read more]

Do you want longer, stronger, fuller eyelashes? In recent years, a variety of different eyelash stimulators have hit the market, promising lush results. And though some of them have been duds, one of them that really works, in my experience, is LashFood. Image: LashFood You use LashFood like liquid eyeliner by applying it along the root of your lashes nightly. For faster results, you can use it in the morning too — it won’t interfere with makeup. LashFood contains all natural ingredients that condition, repair, restore and create long, thick and healthy lashes. You should start to see results in 2-4 weeks, but continue to use it over time for best results. LashFood retails for $129.00 and the tube lasts about 5 months. This week... [Read more]

Lauren Luke does the best makeup tutorials on the internet. If you are looking for a new look, whether glamorous or more natural, check out here YouTube channel and visit her website at bylaurenluke.com. Recently, she did this tutorial for icy peacock and squid ink blue makeup. I think this look could be fabulous for a winter party or holiday event. The eyes really have that glitzy, icy look that is perfect for wintertime. Image: Lauren Luke The makeup that Lauren uses includes: My Fierce Violets Porcelain Dust Eye Shadow Ben Nye Eye Shadow (peacock) Ben Nye Eye Shadow (cosmic blue) My Smokey Classics Eye Shadow (twilight ash) Collection 2000 Glitter Liner (hustle) My Sultry Blues Blush (wind flush) MAC Blush (lightscapade) MAC Pencil (jealousy) MAC... [Read more]

The Make-Up Designory (MUD) is a private school that provides training for makeup artists. With campuses in LA and NYC, MUD has established themselves a a top destination for makeup artistry for film, TV, fashion and retail. In addition to being a private, post-secondary institution, MUD also develops and markets their own line of professional quality makeup products and tools. MUD products are available online at mudshop.com and from a variety of retailers around the world. Image: MUD This month, MUD introduces Lip Glaze in three fabulous shades. Packaged in a squeezable tube with an easy-to-apply tip, these glosses give your lips a touch of color and picture-perfect shine. You can wear these Glazes over bare lips, or fill in your lips with... [Read more]

We can all use a little pampering — whether at the spa or at home. Today, we are giving you an opportunity to win a wonderful, pampering product — Votre Vu Tart D’amande Body Soufflé.  The scent is divine and the results are absolutely wonderful. Image: Votre Vu This almond pie soufflé is made from terrific ingredients such as macadamia oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter, coconut oil and much more. These ingredients nourish, soothe and hydrate your skin. Dive into a big scoop or this soufflé, apply liberally to your body and massage until absorbed. The warm, rich fragrance is deliciously intoxicating. This product leaves your skin silky soft but never greasy. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and... [Read more]