Tag: foundation
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Part 2: More money-can’t-buy beauty tips from the makeup guru himself, Mr Napoleon Perdis
Tue, 10 January 2012 7:30AM
Welcome back to Part 2 of our mini series called Makeup Tips and Treats from the Makeup Maestro himself, Mr Napoleon Perdis. When someone of his notoriety offers to let you in on a few of his best-kept beauty tips, you’d be bonkers not to jump at the opportunity. So, with out pen and paper poised, we… more
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Part 1: Tips from a makeup masterclass with the makeup maestro himself, Mr Napoleon Perdis
Thu, 5 January 2012 10:49AM
A wee while ago, I had the pleasure of attending a VIP makeup session with the man himself, Mr Napoleon Perdis. In this line of work, we’re forever meeting makeup experts, but when it comes to empowering women to step out of their comfort zone and try something new, Napoleon Perdis is in a league… more
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Q: What’s all the hype about BB Creams? And what does BB stand for anyway?
Fri, 9 December 2011 7:50AM
Every year, there’s one standout product or product category that takes the world by storm (think the Clarisonic a few years back and Clinique’s Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour earlier this year). And right now, we’re putting our money on BB Creams as being the next big thing in 2012. Although they’ve been a staple in the Asian… more
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Kate Moss: Stunner; Stylish; Sexy Makeup Wearer
Wed, 12 October 2011 4:07PM
She’s stylish, sexy and has one hell of a figure. But she also knows how to wear ace makeup. True story.
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Can you make your own tinted moisturiser? REALLY?
Tue, 27 September 2011 9:21AM
Back in FruityBeauty days you told us not to mix our moisturiser and foundation to make homemade tinted moisturiser, because it makes the foundation sink in and clog your pores rather than sit on top of the skin like it’s meant to. But recently you’ve mentioned a couple of times that you’ve been doing just… more
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Makeup: What to splurge on and when to save
Tue, 20 September 2011 4:32PM
Following on from my last Splurge Vs Save post on skincare, I thought it was time we moved on to the second most important loot in your life, your makeup. As a beauty editor, I see a truckload of new product each year, and that’s my job, to help you nut out the good from… more
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The two makeup looks every woman should have mastered by now, courtesy of Kate Moss and Georgia May Jagger
Fri, 16 September 2011 2:30PM
Primpettes, you know as well as I do that some beauty trends, read: ombre hair and nails, will come and go, but then there are those, like a classic red lip and smoky eye that are for keeps. Like the little black dress of your wardrobe, the beauty of these makeup looks is that they… more
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New York Fashion Week S/S ’12: Milly by Michelle Smith’s girlie side ponytails and punchy neon lips
Thu, 15 September 2011 1:36PM
THE SHOW: Milly by Michelle Smith. THE HAIR: Centre-parted side ponytails. Freshly cleaned texture. Slightly wispy finish. Hair ties concealed with a section of hair to add a touch of polish. Slightly waved ends to create movement. THE MAKEUP: Punchy matte pink neon-coloured lips. Matte skin. Bare eye lashes. A touch of matte white eye shadow on… more
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If you met Bobbi Brown backstage at New York Fashion Week, what would you ask her?
Wed, 14 September 2011 11:00AM
Zoe, if you finally got to meet one of your idols, makeup artist and product genius Bobbi Brown backstage at New York fashion week, would you be a babbling moron? Also, what would she tell you about the makeup she did for Rachel Roy S/S 12? Love, Your Brain. Dear Brain, Great questions. Best I’ve ever been… more
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New York Fashion Week S/S ’12: Jess Hart’s front row hair and makeup combo
Wed, 14 September 2011 9:08AM
So, a couple of days back, Whitney Port with her mermaid hair and golden smoky eye, was where the magic was at but today, Primpettes, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with a pair of fresh faces, namely, our very own Jess Hart and American actress, Abby Elliott. It’s still early days for fashion week, but… more
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