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Get Katy Perry’s Makeup at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Phyllis — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:30:04 +0000

To go with her lavender Blumarine dress, Misaki silver bangles and purple hair, Katy Perry took a break from her usual bright colors and winged eyeliner and donned a glamorous 90′s goth look with defined eyes, groomed brows and bold, wine-colored lips. See what celebrity makeup artist Todd Delano used on Katy after the jump!

Products Used On Katy

* Lancome Blush Subtil Palette in Nectar Lace (available August 2012)
* Lancome Color Design 5 Pan Palette in Taupe Craze
* Lancome Liner Design Gel EyeLiner in Black Fishnets
* Lancome Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara in Black
* Lancome Le Lipstique LipColouring Stick in Portelle
* Lancome Rouge in Love Lipcolor in Fiery Attitude

See who else is rocking the vampy lip!

Celebrity Makeup Breakdown: Fan Bing Bing at 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Phyllis — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:30:31 +0000

At the 65th Cannes International Film Festival, Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing showed us how a vibrant orange lip paired with black eyeliner and mascara can be simple yet so elegant. Keep reading to see a breakdown of the look and some of Bing Bing’s red carpet must-have!

Products Used To Create The Look

* L’oreal Base Magique (Bing Bing’s must-have)
* L’oreal Infallible Liquid Foundation
* L’oreal Instant Impact Felt Liner
* L’Oreal Curl Impact Collagene Mascara (Bing Bing’s must-have)
* L’oreal True Match Blush in Rosy Cheeks
* L’oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Burning Sunset (Bing Bing’s must-have)

And here’s a clip of Bing Bing with her stylist Christopher Bu talking about some of her favorite products.

How To: Wear Dark Vampy Lipstick

Phyllis — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:42:55 +0000

Vampy lips totally made a comeback on the red carpet at the 2012 MET Ball and Lana Del Rey, Camilla Belle and Kate Bosworth were just a few who rocked the look. To learn how you too can nail dark lipstick, check out the tips below.

* Pick the right shade. If you have fair skin tones, go for brick red or berry; medium skin tones should stick to burgundy and maroon; while dark skin tones can pull off wines and browns.

* Prep your lips. Exfoliate them to remove dead skin and apply the lipstick can go on more evenly.

* Precision is a must. To prevent bleeding, clean up your lip line with a brush dipped in concealer and line your lips with a lip liner in a similar shade before and after applying the lipstick.

* Dark matte colors can have an aging effect and make your lips appear thinner. To make the look more wearable, add a dash of gloss like Camilla. Just make sure you don’t go overboard as too much glosses can cause the color to migrate more easily.

* With so much focus on the lips, it is best to keep the rest of your face simple. Stick with a neutral eye, understated blush and clean brows.

Note: In the picture above, Kate Bosworth is wearing NARS Volga Pure Matte Lipstick while Camilla rocks ck one lipstick in smooch topped with ck one lipgloss in mad.

Rihanna’s Makeup In “Where Have You Been” Music Video

Phyllis — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:59:44 +0000

Rihanna‘s latest music video, “Where Have You Been”, finally dropped today and just as expected from the hipster, the makeup and styling was totally fierce! Keep reading to see more looks from the video and some inside scoop from Rihanna’s makeup artist Kabuki.

Since the video was set in the jungle and the desert, Kabuki went for a look that consisted of “smoldering eyes and glowing skin and anything that could reference an animal without being ridiculous.” The end result? Looks that consisted of an ’80s dark, smoky cat eye; metallic red eyeshadow with spiky, brushed-up brows (a trend that is totally hot this spring!) and my favorite, a gold mask made out of Chanel logos, crucifixes and dollar signs nail art pieces glued on with Spirit Gum.

When asked the one product Kabuki couldn’t do without for the video? My favorite Blingtones from myface cosmetics (haha no surprise there!)

Are you guys digging these looks too? Watch Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” Music Video to see the looks in action!

Credit: MTV.

Celebrity Makeup Breakdown: Kristen Stewart at 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards

Phyllis — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:29:49 +0000

At the 25th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Kristen Stewart looked gorgeous in a blue smoky eye with matching Stella McCartney dress and Barbara Bui heels. Get the 411 on the look from Kristen’s makeup artist Jillian Dempsey!

Jillian put the focus on Kristen’s eyes, layering a metallic blue shadow (Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Smokifier in Blue Grey) over a blend of multiple shades (Arcancil Khol Kajal in Bleu Gauloise and Alcone Professional Makeup Cream Eyeshadow in Lilac 2) for a modern take on the classic smokey eye. Jillian then upped the drama by using a dark shadow as liner and swiped black mascara on lashes for the finishing touch. Jillian also darkened Kristen’s brows with Kevyn Aucoin Brow Pencil, further accentuating her eyes and framing her face.

To offset the intensity of the eyes, Jillian kept the rest of Kristen’s face simple. After using Avon MagiX Face Perfector and Avon Ideal Flawless Pressed Powder in Translucent on the skin, she added a rosy flush of color on Kristen’s cheekbones with Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Contour Powder in Blissful and Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Violet Orchid. The look was finished with a nude lip, which Jillian achieved by simply layering L’Oreal HIP Professional Jelly Balm in Ripe over Stila Lip Stain in Yumberry Crush for an effortlessly natural, worn-in effect.

On a side note, do you like matching your makeup with your clothes?