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Scared To Try Something New? Start With…Lipstick!
I’ve been wanting to be better at trying new things. But being “better” is a really vague statement so I thought I needed something specific that I could do regularly, that pushed me a little each day. I wanted to start with something small and simple…but not too small. If I wanted to be pushed, I […]
Natural Flower Extracts Can Be Allergenic?
Gorgeous as these flowers are, it’s important to remember that if you have very sensitive skin, even the most natural extracts and oils of flowers, fruits, and various plants can be allergenic. Many flowers are on published allergen lists — individually, or as part of Fragrance Mixes. Other flower or plant oils are comedogenic, too (to […]
Bright Eyes! Check Out This Playful, Modern Look!
By Jess Arnaudin This icy ultramodern look is playful while still being professional. Barely-there nude or clear lipstick balances out the aquamarine blue lids. And the great thing about this set is that the eyeshadow comes in a duo (and you can re-create this same look using the gold powder for equally beautiful results!) To get […]
Ultra-Simple Makeup Looks For Any Party!
Makeup trends turn with the seasons. But here are 3 looks perfect for any festive occasion that work every holiday season. They’re also incredibly easy to achieve, giving us less time in front of the mirror and more time celebrating with family and friends! 1. Red Wine Glow The “no makeup” look is always popular, especially […]
Ideas For A Healthy Approach To Makeup For Your Child
by Laura Verallo de Bertotto There is no hard and fast rule for the “right” age to start wearing makeup. I started when I was thirteen because my acne started when I was ten. I seriously thought that not covering it up with concealer and foundation was “rude.” In college, makeup became entirely about getting attention and being […]
6 Steps To Survive Party Season Like an A-Lister
If your holiday calendar’s looking as full as an A-lister’s, it’s time to plan like one (or like an A-lister’s personal assistant). Winging it won’t work — not for your schedule, wardrobe, gifts, or your skin. Successive late nights take their toll and makeup can do only so much to hide stress acne and eye bags. […]
Brushes 101
By Jess Arnaudin Using cosmetic brushes in your daily beauty routine is simple! VMV makeup ambassador Jess Arnaudin breaks down the basics… For most women, owning an arsenal of beauty tools is both overwhelming and unnecessary. Say goodbye to cosmetic confusion with these five sublimely soft, skin-safe brushes. Skintelligent Beauty Foundation Brush Similar to […]
Turn Drab Into FAB With These Four Gorgeous Looks!
The cold and dark can make it hard to get back into the rhythm of a new year…or to get out of bed! What can help? Makeup tricks that are super quick but deliver maximum impact. They help you get out of the door quicker but not look like you rushed it. Powerful makeup can be a great […]
Lip Service: 8 Ways To Pamper Your Pout
Did you know lip care is skin care? Like the rest of your skin, your lips have a stratum corneum (the skin’s outermost layer) — but this protective layer is thinner on lips than on any other skin on your body. Combine that with a lack of oil glands (lips rely on saliva for moisture), absence of […]
