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June 30, 2017

New Mask Packs from Sephora

[From left to right: Red Clay for anti-fatigue & energizing, Grey Clay for skin balancing & mattifying, and Yellow Clay for revitalizing & toning]

All masks are NOT created equal; depending on your skin’s current state and needs, it can be rather complex to determine which mask will enhance and not harm your delicate, precious face. Sephora‘s latest collection of clay masks ($8 each) are designed to achieve just what you desire, be it brightening, purifying, mattifying, or soothing. Each colored mask (eight in total) offer different benefits with clay being the star ingredient. My ideal mask is the purple clay, which moisturizes and smooths the skin, but there is one for everyone, I promise! Each handy dandy travel-size pouch offers a great value of up to five uses, which are enough to keep the clay fresh and active, as well as get you accustomed to achieving premium skin results!

The Sephora Collection Clay Masks will be available starting in July at Sephora and Sephora inside of JCPenney stores.

June 9, 2017

Beauty Trend: Powderless Dry Shampoo

by Rachael Comeau

[Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam, $28, Sephora.com]

Dry shampoo is a true go-to for many women on the go, and can be a lifesaving beauty staple for use in between washes. However, the product in its most well known form, obvious from its name, can sometimes dry out the scalp and cause hair to become course in texture, among other issues such as expediting the fading of colored hair. Luckily, the newest trend in hair care provides an easy solution to this problem: powder-less dry shampoo. This is otherwise known as mousse or foam dry shampoo, which can seem like a contradiction since both mousse and foam are known to be wet in texture and can actually weigh down hair. However, products like Ouai’s Dry Shampoo Foam and Drybar’s Detox Whipped Dry Shampoo Foam will immediately make you forget these previous assumptions. Both formulas go on dry and won’t add bulk or ruin a recent blowout, but instead will actually refresh hair, absorb all excess oil, and add a boost of volume. What do you think, will you give it a try?

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June 6, 2017

5 90’s Makeup Trends That Have Made a Comeback in 2017

by Rachael Comeau


	
			
			
			[Berry Lips on Drew Barrymore]

			
			[Berry Lips on Reese Witherspoon]

			
			[Blue Eye Shadow on Angelina Jolie]

			
			[Blue Eye Shadow on Tyra Banks]

			
			[Metallic Eye Shadow on Christina Aguilera]

			
			[Glossy Lips on Mariah Carey]

			
			[Glossy Lips on Kate Moss]

			
			[Lined Lower Lids on Christina Aguilera ]

			
			[Lip Liner on Victoria Beckham]

			
			[Lip Liner on Pamela Anderson]

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Trends from the 90’s have made successful reappearances on the runway over the past few seasons, but the return of the aesthetics of the decade doesn’t merely stop at clothing. More recently, iconic beauty trends worn on 90’s icons like Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore, and Winona Ryder have made significant comebacks in the beauty industry. The most prominent of these trends include berry lipstick, metallic and blue eye shadow, glossy lips, lip liner, and lower lid eyeliner.

Berry lipstick was the ultimate shade choice of the 90’s; to channel this look yourself, try Maybelline’s Color Sensational Lipstick in Gone Greige, available online at Ulta, or Bite Beauty’s Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Jam, available online at Sephora. Pair lip colors with a shiny top coat via Glossier’s newest Lip Gloss, available now at Glossier.com. Another beauty staple of the decade was heavily lined lips, usually a shade or two darker than the wearer’s lipstick color. Duplicate the look or truly make it your own with Bite Beauty’s Lip Pencil in 084 or 042 (available online at Sephora). Inky to bright cobalt blue and daring metallic shadows have both made a triumphant return with the launch of Pat McGrath’s Dark Star 006 in Ultraviolet Blue, available online at Sephora. For lower lid liner, be sure to check out Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer, available online at Marc Jacobs Beauty.

Click through the slideshow above to see how some of your favorite 90’s icons wore these memorable beauty trends.

January 30, 2017

How to Wear 2017’s Color of the Year: Greenery

by Rachael Comeau


	
			[Balenciaga Spring 2017 Ready to Wear; image via Vogue.com]

			
			[Gucci Spring 2017 Ready to Wear; image via Vogue.com]

			
			[Valentino Spring 2017 Ready to Wear; image via Vogue.com]

			
			[Topshop Razzmatazz Facet Mules, $92, available at topshop.com]

			
			[Burberry Small Banner Leather Tote in Pale Pistachio Green, $1,395, available at nordstrom.com]

			
			[Ray-Ban Wayfarer Liteforce Sunglasses, $185, available at ray-ban.com]

			
			[H&M Rhinestone Earrings, $24.99, available at hm.com]

			
			[NYX Cosmetics Vivid Brights Creme Eye Color in True Green, $10, available at nyxcosmetics.com]

			
			[MakeUpForEver Artist Rouge Creme Lipstick in Peacock Green, $22, available at makeupforever.com]

			
			[Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche Fragrance, $125, available at chanel.com]

			
			[Sephora Green Tea Eye Mask, $5, available at sephora.com]

			
			[Butter London + Pantone Nail Polish in Greenery, $10, available at butterlondon.com]

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This past December, Pantone, the global authority of color trend information, debuted its newest color of the year: Greenery. Each color of the year choice is a symbolic representation of what is predicted to occur in global culture that year, and usually influences fashion, beauty, architecture, technology, food, and travel. Last year came with the release of not one, but two colors of the year, Rose Quartz and Serenity, a pale pink and pastel blue respectively. The pairing was meant to represent the recent blur of of gender norms in terms of fashion and everyday life, coinciding with gender equality movements around the world. The last time we saw a shade similar to this year was 2013’s color choice of Emerald, which was chosen to symbolize elegance and luxury.

Referred to as “nature’s neutral,” this years yellow-green tone carries the lightheartedness of the first days of spring, representing new beginnings, and a refreshing, revitalizing mood. Arriving in the midst of major changes to the social and political landscapes, Pantone wanted to evoke hopefulness, rebirth, and rejuvenation. Although the idea of “going green” is not a revolutionary one for 2017, the color also symbolizes a growing movement to protect nature amidst the ongoing fight against climate change.

Greenery has already made an appearance on several Spring 2017 Ready to Wear runways, like Gucci, Balenciaga, and Valentino. Although this shade may seem hard to wear, new arrivals in the beauty, accessories, and fashion industries are proving the tone to be easily wearable for anyone. Butter London released a nail polish to commemorate the newest color of the year, and cosmetics brands like NYX, MakeUpForEver, and Sephora all carry easy-to-use products in the green hue. In the accessories department, check out Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer Lightforce sunglasses in green and Burberry’s Small Banner Leather Tote in pale pistachio green. Surprisingly, Greenery can be easily paired with a wide variety of color combinations; try pairing the green tone with last year’s colors of pale pink and blue for a more bold look, or with neutral tones of beige, gold-browns, and cream for a more subtle pop.