Tag: kohl

What to Buy This Week: A Lovely Eye Buy From Clarins

Tue, 26 February 2013 12:32PM

You might remember I raved about the new Clarins Limited Edition 3-Dot Liner late last week? If not, you can read all about it here, but aside from being all-round fabulous at creating a range of eye makeup looks, its other claim to fame is that it is a part of the new Clarins Ombre… more

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Valentine’s Beauty Special 2013: All-Night Makeup

Tue, 12 February 2013 5:04PM

We’ve clarified that Valentine’s Day is two sleeps away, right? Which hopefully means you’ve ducked out to buy a present and also plan to wow your loved one with your lingerie-inspired nails. Ooh la la. Depending on the date and where you’ll be heading out, I’m guessing there’s a good chance you’ll want – and need… more

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What to Buy this Week: Rimmel London Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eye Liner

Mon, 26 November 2012 11:17AM

Oh, look! It’s a new eye pencil! Okay, I know what you’re thinking: Ho-hum. Well, stop right there, ye jaded Primpers! Because this newbie is not only worth reading about. It’s worth buying. And then some. Because with 15 shades available, I’m thinking you’ll want at least three. Possibly six. Very likely even more. Which won’t be an issue… more

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Halloween 2012: The Bourjois Eyes Buys Guaranteed to Bring out your Inner Cleopatra

Fri, 26 October 2012 3:10PM

So you’re heading out to a Halloween party this weekend. But you’re not sure what costume-dress (or –makeup) theme to go with … If Hayley’s Glampire and Poison Ivy looks don’t tickle your fancy, may we suggest Cleopatra? Surely there’s no better dress-up icon around? You get to wear a sexy black wig, loads of glitz… more

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Three Ways to Prettier Eyes, Thanks to Clarins

Fri, 10 August 2012 12:55PM

You might have noticed. It’s almost spring! That means many things. Dusting off the bottles of fake tan. Dusting the house. Buying a puppy. Falling in love. Filling vases with pink cherry blossom. Saying hello to hayfever. And also, playing with the slew of new colour stories hitting makeup counters right about now. Early this week… more

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Cleopatra: A Timeless Beauty Icon

Mon, 30 April 2012 9:56AM

Prior to heading out on Saturday night, I applied my makeup, but rather than choosing a traditional smoky eye or bright lip, I channelled my inner Elizabeth Taylor and played the part of a wannabe Cleopatra. Before you get any ideas about me wandering about Sydney in a blunt-banged black wig, Primpettes, I attempted a… more

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Welcome Back, Kohl. We Missed You.

Wed, 18 April 2012 12:20PM

It might sound cliché, but when it comes to kohl I instantly think all things exotic and Middle Eastern. Golden bronzed skin with a shimmering décolletage and heavy black-rimmed blue-green eyes peeping out from glossy blunt bangs. Well that, and the scene from Sex And The City 2, where Carrie prepares for her rendezvous with… more

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How to: Lush up Your Lashes

Fri, 6 April 2012 11:00AM

I’m used to seeing signature-Taylor Swift on the red carpet – you know, the bold red lip and glossy hair. However, I did a double-take when I spotted her at this week’s Academy Of Country Music Awards… How fabulous does she – and her eyes – look? Are you, like me, in awe of such luscious lashes… more

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Twuestion time: Just some pretty awesome eyeliner techniques you’ll love. Whatever.

Thu, 3 November 2011 2:40PM

Zoe answers: “What’s the best way to use eyeliner? As in, inside lid or on top of lid??”

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London Fashion Week S/S ’12: Front row at Temperly London: Is Pippa Middleton’s eye liner flattering?

Wed, 21 September 2011 4:05PM

Pippa Middleton, owner of the world’s best rear end (apparently), has always held a soft spot in her almost-royal heart for black eye liner. (So does her pretty princess sister, Kate Middleton, but I’m not here to talk about her today.) Having said this, you can guess what kind of makeup Pippa was seen sporting when… more

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