There are a number of reality competition shows I just don’t get (don’t even get me started on the ridiculousness that is “Cupcake Wars”), but here’s one that actually looks intelligent, entertaining, and, best of all, can provide inspiration and practical advice for aspiring makeup artists: It’s called Face Off, and it premieres tonight on the Syfy Network.
The show pits 12 professional makeup artists against one another to compete in increasingly challenging makeup design competitions, including doing a full-body paint job on a model and crafting their own original horror villains. The contest
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It’s been barely a week since the news broke that Gwen Stefani is the new face of L’Oréal Paris, and already the platinum bombshell is making her red-lipped mark across magazines and television screens. Her first commercial for Infallible Le Rouge Lipcolour debuted this past Sunday during the Golden Globes (in case you missed it, you can watch it here), and her print ads for the lipstick are splashed throughout the February glossies. And while we don’t yet know which other makeup products Gwen will soon be modeling for the brand, one thing’s for certain: Gwen has a lot of fans. I’ve rep
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Today is the oh-so-special day when Black Swan finally hits the silver screen and the anticipation has been building all day. To top it off, Grazia Team Beauty were lucky enough to have a chat with the brains behind the film’s amazing beauty looks, Makeup Department Head Margie Durand and Makeup Designer Judy Chin. From the challenges they faced, the products they used and how us mere mortals can get Natalie Portman‘s dramatic look, we can all learn a thing or two…
Q: How does a makeup artist prepare to work on a film? D
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We’ve got to put it out there, loud and proud. When it comes to A-list red carpet beauty, The Golden Globes is without a doubt THE awards ceremony to float our beauty boat. Why? Well, it’s the single show that always seems to win in it the fashion stakes with its mood that is neither overly casual nor too fussy but somewhere (extremely stylish) in between. Last night’s ceremony was no exception with old school Hollywood glamour playing a key role. The recipe? Serious quantities of voluminous, shiny, bouncy locks with a healthy dose of nude, dewy makeup thrown in. Here’s our round-up of the best beauty looks…
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There are two reasons to love this reddish-coral lipstick: 1) It’s richly pigment for vibrant, full-on color, and 2) it’s quite possibly the most comfortable matte lipstick you’ll ever try. I swear. This is because the formula uses a light-diffusing gel as opposed to drying powders to create the matte finish, and also contains waxes and emollients for a creamy feel.
Tags: Lancome, Lancome Color Design, matte lipstick, Red lipstick