Fashion Week isn’t only about the clothes. It’s about the crowds, the hair and of course, the makeup too. Let’s take a look behind the scenes at the United Bamboo Spring 2010 show as Dick Page, Shiseido’s artistic director, put together the makeup look.
I thought the faces of the United Bamboo models on the runway looked very doll-like but not overdone. This season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we are seeing a lot more natural, wearable makeup than we have seen in some season’s past.
Get the look from United Bamboo …
Face:
Dick lightly applied Shiseido Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation where needed. …read more

By Guest Blogger Sidory Dan-Perry
A beauty product that can take all that guesswork away, who wouldn’t want this?
The Origins Lipstick Pencil does all the work for you! It’s a lipstick and liner, all-in-one. All you have to do is choose the shade and texture you want.
The Origins Matte Stick ($13) is a velvety smooth lipstick pencil with a matte finish. It’s great for those who want full and even color.
If you desire a natural sheer finish with minimal color, Origins Sheer Stick ($13) is for you.
For a more glitzy and sparkly look try Origins Shimmer Stick ($13). It gives a …read more

Becki Newton, the trendy receptionist, Amanda Tanen, at the fictional Mode magazine on ABC’s Ugly Betty is anything but ugly. And in September, she shares her opinions on beauty and tries out some of the fall season’s hottest makeup trends in REDBOOK.
Fall Colors
Don’t look to the leaves for inspiration—your autumnal glory will come from this season’s rich palette of purples, blues, and nudes.
The Plum Lip: Wear it as if it were a statement necklace—it’s all you need.
The Nude Face: It’s meant to be natural-looking, not completely bare, which can look washed out. Choose light shades with shimmer and use muted …read more

By Guest Blogger Sidory Dan-Perry
For those of you who have no time to fuss with make-up, Prescriptives Colorscope Plush Blush will come to your rescue.
I know what you are going say, “I don’t have time” or ” It looks too hard to use.”
You love the look but you’re afraid it will take more than five minutes of your time?
The Colorscope Plush Blush is a multi-purpose product that can be worn on your cheeks and lips.
Not sure which color to choose? Visit a Prescriptives counter and they can assist you by using their color analysis system called color printing.
How do you …read more

In June, Sephora introduced their new Sephora Beauty Studio. Sephora beauty experts are teaching complimentary in-store Express Services to show you how master a particular look in just a few minutes. You can learn how to get the perfect smoky eye or any number of other beautiful looks.
“Over the years, Sephora has noted that no matter which season or the trend, certain application requests remain a constant,” says Christie Jack, Sephora’s VP of Stores. “With this in mind, we saw an amazing opportunity emerge, Express Services at the Sephora Beauty Studio: a complimentary in-store service that not only educates clients …read more

Recently, I came across this article by Anne Fritz, About.com’s guide to 15 Minute Fashion. It’s a great piece on 5-Minute Summer Makeup. Anne (with the help of professional makeup artist Ildiko Juhasz) puts the emphasis on healthy, “summer-proof makeup.”
She narrows things down to moisturizer, bronzer, simple eye makeup and lip protection.
For me (if I’m going out but not to anywhere special) I use Neutrogena press powder to even things out (or grab a tinted moisturizer), put on a little grey eyeliner and a dab of lip gloss. Then I’m good to go.  For evening, I add black mascara, gold, …read more

By Guest Blogger Hillary Rubin, Stylist for GlassesUSA
Many years ago, when I was just studying the field of cosmetology, I scored the mother of all beauty internship in my area. I began working as the assistant to one of the top makeup artists in Detroit. My interview consisted of me sitting in my former bosses makeup chair while she tweezed my eyebrows and instructed me to ditch my eyeglasses in order to get contacts.
Her words were harsh — “No one can see your eyes behind your dork-gear. You need contacts if you want to keep this job,” she barked. I …read more

By Guest Blogger Maria Grieco
Just because you have a vision defect, such as astigmatism or nearsightedness, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your beauty in any way. Girls, who prefer to wear contact lenses rather than glasses, can use make-up without it ever affecting their eyes.
It is important that you take proper care of your contact lenses and only choose appropriate high-quality cosmetic products, which will help avoid eye irritation, allergic reactions, dry eyes, and infections. Make sure that the contacts are never contaminated by your cosmetic products; always clean your hands and fingers, with pH neutral soap if possible, …read more

When you are shopping for anything, it’s important to shop smart. Read up on the products you are buying and look around for helpful tips from the experts in order to find high quality merchandise at the best prices. Also check out Consumer Reports, CNET and other review magazines and websites, when you are making a major purchases.
For beauty products, you can get a lot of helpful information right here at Splendicity, of course. I also love checking out magazines like Lucky, Real Simple and dozens of others.
When it comes to shopping for cosmetics, we all have our favorites. But …read more

It’s easy to spend a lot of money on makeup – but are there areas where you can stretch your budget and still look good?
Eyeliner is one product that doesn’t necessarily need the luxury label to be a good choice. I have always been happy with relatively inexpensive drugstore brands, which are a fraction of the cost to their high end counterparts.
Here are a few quality eyeliner options you should be able to find at your local drugstore:
Almay Amazing Lasting 16 Hour Eye Pencil – waterproof, hypoallergenic and includes soothing Vitamin E for sensitive skin. Comes in black and …read more