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We're proud to present the following post by celebrity makeup artist and Vanitymark Cosmetics founder, Brett Freedman. I don't know anyone that doesn't have a mix of department store and drugstore cosmetics in her bag. Makeup artists, too, pull from both sources for their arsenal. It used to be that drugstore brands were obviously lower-watt than their larger price-tagged friends. These days the Read more
Dr. Anthony Youn is one of the US's top-ranked cosmetic surgeons, and you've probably watched him on Rachael Ray or seen his memoir, In Stitches. But besides being one of the coolest doctors around, he's also an inexhaustible fount of knowledge on all things cosmetic and surgical. Here, Dr. Youn shares some big changes in the world of cosmetic surgery we might just see in 2012. Check out the Read more
Express has long been a staple for your jeans and sparkly top needs, and now you can also hit up the clothing retailer for beauty products. The company has just begun selling a few cosmetic items, such as a limited-edition Shimmer Body Powder ($30), Love and Cheers lip gloss trio ($17), and its Love Express scent ($16 to $60), a blend of lily of the valley, vanilla musk, and tiare blossom. The Read more
Get ready for some serious sales because Black Friday is upon us, the official kickoff to holiday shopping season. So whether you'll be heading out at 3:00 a.m. for some doorbusting action or snuggled up with your laptop scoping out the deals, there's something here for everyone. To see some amazing deals, just keep reading. Read more
Beauty companies rarely get wrapped up in budget politics, but one independent brand is using the economy as a talking point. San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet has announced that from here on out, it will stock only beauty products made in the US. "We cannot rely on nor expect Congress to solve this current economic dilemma," says founder and longtime makeup artist Chris Scott. "Change will Read more
Scarlett Johansson is once again representing Dolce & Gabbana as its spokesmodel for the company's Fall/Winter 2011 “Sweet Temptations” line of cosmetics. The actress has represented D&G since early 2009, gracing the print and television ad campaigns with her sexy presence. While the current makeup campaign doesn't offer much in the way of decorating eye candy — a black wrought iron Read more
On Thursday, the Oakland, CA-based Center For Environmental Health (CEH) filed a suit against 26 cosmetic companies, claiming the beauty brands have been misleading the public with their misuse of the term "organic." Even though the California Organic Products Act of 2003 states that any product with an "organic" label on the front must consist of 70 percent organic ingredients (and those with Read more
Vincent Longo is a celebrity artist who has worked with the likes of Heidi Klum, Hillary Clinton, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Naomi Campbell, and he's also the CEO and creative director of Vincent Longo Cosmetics. And after a little hiccup with his namesake company, the brand is making a big comeback with revamped products. More on the products to come, but in the meantime Vincent has many great makeup Read more
It's a banner year for beauty brands, with many of them celebrating anniversaries spanning over 10 decades. That's a whole lot of lipstick. So join in on the festivities and see what fun facts you may know about the history of a few well-known cosmetics companies. Take the Quiz Read more
It's Earth Day, and that means beauty companies are offering up deals galore. Of course, it's also a time to reflect, appreciate, and be aware of nature and the effects we have on our environment. So to celebrate the occasion, here are loads of deals and steals from brands that are doing something extra special for Earth Day. Get 15 codes here. Read more
