Style & Living

Nude lipstick can be paired with anything from a smoky eye to a most casual look achieved with a swipe of liner, blush, and mascara. The main thing is to find a lipstick that flatters your complexion. This will create chic, effortless magic and instant gratification.  The trick is to find the nude shade that’s slightly darker than your skin tone, yet works in a complementary fashion.  When a lipstick color is too light, it can make you look sickly and pale. When lipstick is too dark, it no longer looks natural. Therefore, pay attention to your skin’s undertones in order to find the right match.

If you’re intent on preserving your youthful face, you’ve probably heard of retinol. This ingredient has been credited for targeting wrinkles and other skin imperfections. Retinol is actually a derivative of Vitamin A, which helps renew skin cells, thus providing anti-aging benefits. 

Although smoky eyes have always captured attention, they often made a strong statement. This season’s smoky eye has evolved into a softer and more wearable option. The way that the matte, satin, and shimmery shades blend together can certainly be a work of art.  Here’s a simplified way to take this eye makeup look one notch up.  Instead of opting for the usual charcoal shades, the updated version stars metallic shades like gold, silver, and copper, which illuminate and transform the eye instantly.

Rosh HaShanah, the first day of Tishrei, coincides with the sixth day of creation and marks the anniversary of mankind, the day Hashem created Adam and Chava. It’s also the beginning of the lunar calendar year, which will begin this Friday evening at 6:47 p.m.

Although you may not consider yourself a brow pro, there are several tricks of the trade that will make your brows look great! Shaping your brows begins with a pair of quality angled tweezers. First, remove all stray hairs to shape your eyebrow, before applying any brow makeup. Steer clear of overplucking, which is one of the worst moves when you desire thick, luscious brows. This may require some restraint, but will be worthwhile. Once you achieve the desired shape, you will be ready to fill in sparse brows or any missing hair. You may need to incorporate a few different products to achieve the perfect look. 

Although makeup is an art and allows you to creatively express yourself, it can sometimes lead to mistakes.  A  few errors often create an unattractive look, including a cakey, flakey appearance.  This can be quite frustrating after you spend time applying your makeup.  Instead of a dewy finish, cakey makeup, which basically appears thick, patchy, and flakey, can usually be prevented.