Thursday, September 4, 2008

Make-up Trend: Berry-Stained Lips

If you've always avoided red lipstick because it feels too severe, try a natural-looking wash of color that won't rub off on your teeth. Sushmita Sen went for a hint of berry tint, giving a youthful I-just-ate-a-popsicle flush to her pout. It looks puckery and stays on pretty well.

To make the look stay-put, apply balm once the stain sets in to bare lips.

Rec
: Vincent Longo Lip and Cheek Gel Stain in My Sunshine

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Verve Picks Their Favorite Kohls

M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack
This gel-based eyeliner dramatically emphasizes your eyes to give your peepers the intensity you desire to go from day to night.

Bourjois Khol and Contour in Noir
Super convenient, this twist-and-turn-up retractable pencil doesn’t need sharpening. Presto power!

Estée Lauder Artist's Eye Pencil in Black
If you prefer pencils, this one runs easily along your lids to create elegant definition.

Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner in 1

The creamy, rich and long-lasting pot eyeliner is smooth textured and is sure to give you the perfect sultry look.

Lakmé Kajal in Black
You can’t go wrong with this legendary fat-stick kajal with a soft texture that glides like a dream on the eyes. Perennial favorite!

Chambor Loose Powder Kohl in Black
Want the très sexy, smoky-eyed look? This powder is your best bet as it blends over your eyes with a brush.

Shahnaz Husain Shaeyes Herbal Kohl
This herbal kohl in a twist-up lipstick case acts as an ayurvedic medicine that relaxes the eyes. Good for lash growth.

Make-up Trend: Flattering Brows

One-size-fits-all may work when it comes to handbags or mascara, but not for eyebrows. If you have large, expressive eyes like Kareena Kapoor, brows should not be too thick or you might seem intimidating. But a skimpy brow on a big eye is very unflattering and makes eyes look too large for the face.

Don't be afraid to fake it! Extend the line of your brows past the outside corner of your eyes to fully frame your eyes, keep thickness moderate to heavy.

Rec: Anastasia Beverly Hills Go Brow Universal Brow Pencil