The dawn of a new year is upon us, Clutchettes, and it’s the perfect time for self-evaluation. As the year progresses, it becomes easier to let bad beauty habits go unchecked. The new year presents a great opportunity to nip those faux pas in the bud. From sleeping in makeup to keeping products long after…
Kissing under the mistletoe, greeting family and friends, smooching as the New Year rings in…there are plenty of reasons to pucker up this month. Here are some lip looks, from neutrals to brights, that you’ll look lovely in as you’re celebrating the season.
Although MAC is a mainstay in cosmetic bags across the globe, sometimes it seems we forget that other beauty brands exist. In fact, I recently overheard a woman carelessly toss an Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics lip tar back in its bin while saying “$16 and it’s not even MAC, no thank you!” Sigh. If she only…
Say what you want about Rih-Rih’s behavior but her makeup is perpetually on point and her hair is consistently laid to the heavens. Her “I wear what I want” attitude towards beauty means she’s braved makeup looks that few would dare. From barely-there nude lips to a fiery red cat eye, Rihanna has mastered the…
Does your face need a little pick-me-up? Remember a few months ago when you hardly needed anything on your skin because you were looking sun-kissed and good-to-go? As we head into winter, the dry air and cold temperatures can zap our usually glowing skin. Illuminators or highlighters and bronzers (yes, even for us brown girls)…
Fashion has an interesting relationship with blackface. America’s Next Top Model once painted models in blackface, Beyonce was photographed in blackface for L’Officiel Magazine and Claudia Schiffer posed in blackface for Karl Lagerfeld. Each time, people were outraged and yet here we are again with a blackface holiday ad by Illamasqua. The UK-based beauty brand introduced its holiday ad…
Concealer is one of those beauty items that women either love or hate. And I’ve found that a lot of people who hate it aren’t using it properly. Whether you’re using concealer to hide a blemish or to add definition to your look, it can be a girl’s best friend when worn the proper way….
One of the best parts of the spring/summer season is being able to rock a glowing sunkissed makeup look! The key is to effortlessly pull the look off in a natural way. To achieve a subtle, natural glow, you’ve got to use the right tools. Two of CLUTCH’s picks are a makeup primer called Camera Ready…
If a full-on lid of colored eyeshadow is too bold for your taste, you just may fall in love with summer’s colored eyeliner trend. It’s a noncommittal way to make your makeup pop with just a dab of color along the water line or above your lashes. The trend was recently spotted on the spring…
As beauty enthusiasts, you’ve probably been there before — digging deep down into your makeup pouch to pull out “old faithful.” That go-to product in a signature shade that you swear was created just for you and no one else. Often, it’s a lipstick or blush that was likely a limited edition, discontinued, or just…
