If there’s anything that I’ve learned from my dear friend Sarah Conley of Style It Online, it’s how to wear lipstick.  And I’m not talking a natural looking nude or YLBB (that’s “your lips but better”) kind of shade. I’m talking big, BOLD color.
But the best way to wear any color (especially bold ones) is with ease and Neutrogena’s new MoistureShine Lipsticks ($9.49) make that a breeze.

These buttery, moisturizing lippies go on like a lip balm (really, I’m not exaggerating) yet they deliver a nice, solid dose of color. I’ve been digging the Mauve On in particular but you can …read more

Intense lip shades are always in for Fall, but this season, the trend has taken a dramatic turn. Whether you blame it on Twilight or True Blood, gothic-inspired black lips are everywhere!
While the look may seem intimidating at first glance (and second too…let’s be honest), if you choose the right products and apply correctly (that’s always key!), it can be surprisingly wearable.

Unlike some of the opaque black shades that you can find on counter right now, our favorite Lipstick Queen – Poppy King – has made this Goth-inspired trend gorgeous with Black Tie Optional Lipstick ($18) and Shine Gloss ($22).
The …read more

Designer Rachel Roy is as well known for her flawless appearance as she is her great style and design sense, so when she offered up some beauty tips, I knew Makeup Minute readers would want the scoop!
Check out Rachel’s tidbits below and if you have any questions or comments, please share!

Rachel says:

I feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you’ve have a good night’s sleep, even when that is not the case.  I use 2-3 coats of Lancome Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.
Because …read more

This week is a VERY special week in the world of fashion and beauty as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off in New York’s Bryant Park.
I’ll be attending the Spring 2010 shows (it’s my 5th season covering backstage beauty and runway style!), as will countless other beauty journalists and bloggers, so stay tuned for daily updates here on Makeup Minute.
I have to say that undoubtedly my fave part of New York Fashion Week is the inspiration that it provides me for months to come.  Exhibit A?  The Twinkle by Wenlan look below, created by Gregory Arlt for MAC Cosmetics at the …read more

There are some brands that I adore for their performance and others that I adore for aesthetics. The dreamy Paul & Joe collection is the rare exception…a brand that I adore for BOTH.
Exhibit A? The absolutely gorge Fall 2009 lipstick shown left, Reckless.
Yes, it’s true that the deep red hue a stunner, and the formula is rich and smooth.
But let’s face facts, when it comes to Paul & Joe, it’s all about the unequivocally feminine packaging of their limited edition lipsticks and eyeshadows, which differ each season and by shade.  I must admit that I’m guilty of hoarding these in …read more

Okay, okay, I know it’s still August but seriously, how ready are YOU for Fall?  I’m just itching to embrace some of the fall makeup looks, including the vivid, deep lip colors that were all over the runways and the red carpets (see Megan Fox below!)

That said, a vivid dark lip can be pretty intimidating, so I tapped into celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman of Vanitymark for some tips.  Here are his tips!

To ease into deep shades, try a sheer gloss version. The shade in the tube will have a huge color impact, but it goes on sheer and …read more

Inspired by the YSL Fall RTW Fashion collection, which featured exquisite tailoring and sumptuous textures, the beauty look spotlights a flawless complexion offset by magnetic pearl grey eyes and intense plum lips.
FACE:
· Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation
· Touche Éclat Radiant Touch #1 Luminous Radiance
· Limited Edition Palette Y Collector Palette for the Complexion
· Limited Edition Crème de Blush Cream Blush #2 Powdery Rose
EYES:
· NEW Ombres 5 Lumières 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes #8 Midnight
· NEW Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara #8 Sublime Grey
LIPS:
· NEW Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick #22 Exquisite Plum
NAILS:
· NEW La Laque Long Lasting Nail …read more

Can you believe it’s already the end of July and fall is just around the corner?  Here at Makeup Minute, we’ve already shared some details about fall collections but today, I received word from Estée Lauder and just had to post!

Hitting counters this month is the limited edition Sensuous Gold, a uniquely feminine, luxurious new color collection for Fall 2009, which includes:

5-Tone Shimmer Powder for Eyes, Cheeks, Face in Pink Shimmer (available September – permanent addition to the EL line)

Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Gold
Signature Lipstick in Cinnamon
Signature Lipstick in Plum Terracotta
Pure Color Multi-Shimmer Gloss in Rose Gold
Pure Color Nail Lacquer …read more

Fall’s runways were dominated by two words: bold and feminine. Strong shouldered and form-hugging silhouettes, extreme heels and provocative thigh-high boots, and a color palette of classic hues turned up a notch to Technicolor volumes. These trends also illustrate the NARS Fall collection.
“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of the brand, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

NARS Fast …read more

Color is the name of the game for MAC’s latest collection, Euristocrats – big, bold, bodacious color. And maybe it’s the influence of friends like Style It, but I am really digging it!

This lippie-only collection includes eight lipsticks, eight of MAC’s glittery Dazzleglass lip glosses and four versatile shades of lip pencils to add polish to your look.
If you’d like something bold and unique, be sure to check out Saint Germain (that’s the poppin’ pink to the left) or Via Veneto Dazzleglass, a shimmery light violet.
Prices range from $13-$18. Visit www.maccosmetics.com now to shop!