[Image via Sephora]

Introducing Urban Decay‘s newest way to apply eyeshadow: the 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil.  With crease-proof and waterproof characteristics, this new launch of eye shadows (available in an array of colors ranging from metallic black to jade green, to golden bronze and more) will cause a revolution in eyeshadow substances.  The pigment is stored inside a jumbo-pencil in a creamy, slightly crayon-like substance and is easily applied like normal eyeliner to complete any desired effect.  Plus, it is formulated without the use of parabens. It’s easy to apply, doesn’t smudge, lasts well into the night, easy to blend, and unlike other cream-based eye shadows, this one really doesn’t cause creases that can ruin your look – it works with you, not against you.

-Rose Lou

Before and After

We’ve still got Zac Posen’s s/s ’09 collection on our minds, and it’s not just because of the fabulous clothes. We were intrigued by his use of electric purple lipstick contrasted against the pale pink garments, that made even the sweetest-faced models look fierce, and of course instantly cool. Beauty experts agree that purple is the new “it” color for makeup this season, so we decided to put our favorite sheer lip gloss aside, and try this bold new look.

We found out that MAC did the makeup for the Zac Posen show, so in order to truly mimic the look, we first filled in our lips with the MAC Magenta Lip Pencil, ($13, Macy’s), as a defined base. Layered over the pencil, we took the big step and coated our lips with a thick and even stroke of the nearly black MAC ‘Cyber’ Lipstick ($14, also Macy’s). To soften the intense color and to add shine, we finished with a few finger dabs of the fuchsia MAC ‘Violetta’ Pro Lipstick, that can be found at MAC Pro stores (7 West 22nd St. in New York), or you can substitute with the Urban Decay Trainwreck Lipstick ($22,Sephora).

After our transformation, our reflection in the mirror was barely recognizable, but we loved it! To get  the complete Zac Posen look, use a neutral colored eyeshadow, like a slightly shimmery brown, to make the purple really pop. MAC also created a light pink lip style for the show using MAC ‘Viva Glam II’ Lipstick, and MAC ‘Nymphette’ Tinted Lipglass, both $14 at Macy’s. However, if you’re looking to spice it up, or reinvent your habitual style, we think the purple lip is the perfect way to do it!

–Sarah Ferguson

Courtesy of MAC

We get a bit scared of products that can potentially turn our skin blotchy — and orange. This Santa Tanita Body Bronzer by Urban Decay ($28, Sephora) comes in mousse form, which is an interesting, and in our opinion, helpful way to apply self-tanner. Its foamy, not streaky, and is easy to apply, with virtually no mess to worry about afterwards. Plus, it doesn’t give a super-dramatic color change, the color is gradual so that you don’t go into the office pasty as Elmer’s glue one day, and with an extremely tropical glow the next!