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.
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 …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.
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 …read more

This season is all about color in makeup — bold lipstick, colorful mascara, green nail polish. Today, let’s take a look at some bright eyeliner from Milani Cosmetics.
Infinite Liquid Eyeliner is a waterproof eyeliner that last up to 24 hours. It comes in vibrant shades of green, blue and purple, as well as brown and black.
If you are looking for an affordable way to add a pop of color to your makeup routine, this is definitely it. This liquid liner is priced at just $5.99 online at milanicosmetics.com and at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
Dramatic purple eye makeup is really “in” right …read more

If you are looking for a unique gift for the glamour girl in your life (or even for yourself!), consider a compact. This Limited-Edition Starlit Night Metal Compact from Estee Lauder features dozens of sparkling crystals in shades of blue and purple.
Priced at $200 at Neiman Marcus, this beautiful compact comes in an exquisite gift box along with a velvety pouch. The compact is filled with Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Comfort Press Powder.
Whether you are looking for a bridesmaid’s gift or holiday gift, check out these other elegant compacts from Estee Lauder as well.

Limited-Edition Pure White Linen Jukebox by Jay …read more

The best part of holiday makeup is the sparkle. If you aren’t generally into glitter and glam, it’s the perfect excuse to branch out a little bit and get into the glitz. You don’t have to go with full-on glitter makeup, however. There are ways to get just a touch of holiday sparkle without overdoing it.
My new favorite eye liner is M·A·C Softsparkle Eye Pencil. This limited edition liner is a creamy eye pencil that is infused with glitter. The soft texture makes this pencil glide on smooth. The micro-fine glitter offers just the right amount of sparkle that you …read more

Around the holidays, you can always find terrific makeup sets packed with cosmetics that are perfect for the party season. If you are a fan of Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics, check out the YSL Holiday Collection 2009, which includes several holiday essentials packed in a large black tuxedo clutch.
The set contains:

Full Size Touche Eclat in No.1 Luminous Radiance
Full Size Golden Gloss in No. 10 Golden Peony
Deluxe Trial Size of Luxurious Mascara in No.1 Black
Deluxe Trial Size of Long-Lasting Eye Pencil in No.1 Black

If you have never tried the Touche Éclat, you are really missing out. This luminizing pen brightens up …read more

Though I would probably never splurge on this makeup set myself, I was delighted to receive the Laura Mercier Gemstone Eye Collection as a gift from a friend. I’m a fan of Laura Mercier makeup. However, I primarily stick to the concealer and tinted moisturizer. This limited edition Christmas 2009 collection features five amazing jewel tone baked eye shadows that can be used wet or dry.
The set also includes:

Black Thickening and Building Mascara
Black Violet Kohl Eye
All Over Eye Colour Brush and Eye Crease Brush
Double-ended Smudge and Corner Eye Colour Brush
Double-ended Crème Eye Colour Brush and Crème Eye Detail Brush

Priced at …read more

This two-page palette from Lorac features both warm and cool shades. Makeup artist Carol Shaw has put together two pages that showcase eight cool and eight warm eyeshadows along with two blushes, two lip glosses, one bronzer, one highlighter, one lipliner and a dual-sided shadow/liner brush.
If you are looking for a beautiful gift for the glamour girl in your life, the Lorac Double Booked Full Face Collection is a fantastic buy. Valued at $350, this makeup kit is available at Sephora right now for just $55, and shipping is free! The palette comes in a luxe iced-platinum jewelry box with …read more

In today’s economy, we are all looking to save money whenever and wherever we can. If you are cutting back on your beauty budget, experiment with cheaper brands of eye shadow and lipstick. You may find that you like the bargain brands as much as your department store favorites.
N.Y.C. New York Color offers Ultra Last Lip Wear ($1.99) and Ultra Moist Lip Wear ($0.99) at chain drugstores around the country. These bright, bold lipsticks will make your lips pop with color while protecting your pucker from the cold winter wind.
Using vitamins A and E, Ultra Moist nourishes, soothes and conditions …read more

Some of my favorite makeup tutorials are from Amy B. of Ask Me Makeup. And though she hasn’t made any new YouTube videos in a year (come back Amy!), her YouTube channel is still very popular.  Here are two fabulous looks that I’m sure you will enjoy.
First up, if you love the glamour of old hollywood makeup, this tutorial can’t be missed. Amy uses the following cosmetics in the video and the results are beautiful.

Mac False Eyelashes
Lashgrip Glue
Shiseido Liquid Eyeliner
Rimmel London Eyeshadow no.241 Matte White
Napoleon brown eyeshadow
Lancome Definicils Mascara – black
Chi Chi Red Lip Liner
“Mac Red” Lipstick
Mac Sheertone Shimmer Blush …read more