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The Gloss-ary: L is for Lipstick
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| Lactic Acid: a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor. Can be used as a caustic in concentrated form. |
| Lanolin: an emollient with moisturizing properties and an emulsifier with high water absorbing capabilities. |
| Lavender: evens irregular skin tones, helps reduce acne scars. |
| Lecithin: naturally occuring phospholipid derived from soybeans. Both water and oil loving, lecithin helps protect the skin and replenish the acid mantle as well as improve the skin's feel after application. |
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Lemon: natural purifier, astringent and tonic, prevents skin discoloration. |
| Licorice: treats acne, calms allergic skin. |
How-tology: Powder Puff
Powder is a must in every makeup routine! Indispensable for setting foundation, giving your face a smooth finish and keeping shine under control, powder is definite must. Brush it over a clean, moisturized face for a fresh, no-makeup look. Makeup won't last the day without powder. When choosing a powder it is important to choose one that is closest to your skin-tone or translucent, which is completely sheer. In essence, powder = make-up power.
Loose Powder
Loose powder can give you the finished, poreless look better than anything else. It provides more coverage than its pressed counterpart.
Pressed Powder
Always carry a pressed powder compact for touch-ups during the day. When on the go, no-spill pressed powder is the perfect pocketbook companion for a flawless finish.
Mineral Powder
Mineral Powders are Talc-Free, Fragrance-Free, Dye-Free and Non-Comedogenic and provide long lasting coverage with a light weight natural look and feel. They are made exclusively from micronized minerals. Mineral powders have natural healing qualities and an exceptional silky texture. Their exceptional adherence and crease resistance keeps makeup looking fresh all day.
Q&A: Slick Fix
 What styling products should I use for a good slicked back style?No rockabilly pompadour could stand up to the dance floor heat without several dabs of pomade. Designed to add shine, texture and hold to short and long hair, this styling aid works best when applied to dry hair, but can also be used on wet hair for a soft, less-sculpted look. We Love: Blow Mane Tame Weightless Pomade, Phyto Nourishing Styling Pomade, A Beautiful Life Surf Wax |
The Gloss-ary: K is for Knockout
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| Karite: a natural emollient, protects and nourishes skin. |
| Keloid: a thick scar. |
| Keratin: a surface protective agent with film-forming and moisturizing action. |
| Kiwi Extract: extract of the tropical kiwi fruit. Natural additive. |
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Kojic Acid: skin-lightening agent. |
Celebrity Spotlight: Sofía Vergara
The always beautiful and funny Sofia Vergara might as well be queen of the Emmy’s. Her show, Modern Family, has been a fixture at the awards show since 2010! While the Emmy’s were last week, we at BeautyofaSite, thought we would showcase this comedy knockout!
Beauty Bio: Sofia VergaraBirthday: July 10, 1972, born in Barranquilla, Colombia Relationship Status: Sofia married Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello in 2015. Yeah, I know it's not fair. Where You've Seen Her: Aside from her role as Gloria in Modern Family, Vergara's also has been on the silver screen in films like Hot Pursuit (2015), and the critically acclaimed Chef (2014) Style Staples: Body hugging sweet-heart silhouettes, a good red lip, beautiful body-wave hair, and bold colors |
Get the Look
While it may be officially fall now, we thought we'd say goodbye to a hot September with a bang! Sofia Vergara's sunny style exudes warmth. We love her bold lip color choices and overall glow. We've broken down her style below so you can get her look!
Hair:
Sofia's hair looks effortlessly straight and smooth. We all know that comes down to either a good blowout or straightening. Always used heat protecting products when styling hair to prevent damage, and get a healthy look like Sofia.
We recommend: S Factor Flat Iron Shine Spray, Tigi Catwalk Sleek Mystique Haute Iron Spray
Make-up:
Sofia Vergara is loves a good red lip. Warm toned reds are great for the summer, but here's a tip to keep wearing reds into the fall. Go for a cooler toned red, like berry red, to go with the more subdued tones of fall! We love using stains to get that great color!
We recommend: DuWop Pure Venom Stain,
by Rosie Jane Cheek and Lip Gloss
How-tology: 4 Bold Bangs Looks
Forget those bowl-cut wisps you wore way back when! Today's bangs are downright stylish! Below, some of our favorite options:
Piece-y or razor-cut bangs
Multi-layered, with the longest strands hitting midway down your forehead.
Good For: Symmetrical faces and petite features.
Tapered bangs
Extend about an inch above the bride of the nose and angle down the sides of your face.
Good For: Most face shapes and hair types.
Wide bangs
span the width of your face, from temple to temple.
Good For: People who are confident about revealing plenty of profile.
Long bangs
These should dangle right below your eyebrows.
Good For: Long foreheads or noses; this length shortens your features.
Q&A: Flaunt Your Right Red Shade
How do I choose a good red lipstick that works with my complexion?Whether it was faked on or baked on, your summer tan took work. Don't blow that glow - flaunt it with the right red. This season's new crop of reds are sheerer and more wearable than ever before. Here's a basic way to choose the right shade for you. Reds really come in two tones, warm reds and cool reds. If you have medium skin choose warm orange-red lipsticks like crimson. They tend to warm up lighter skin. If you have olive or dark skin look for blue-red lipsticks. Those with a purple-pink or fuchsia effect. These shades are especially dramatic and will set off darker complexions beautifully. And remember - anyone can wear red, just give it a try! |
The Gloss-ary: J is for Jewel
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| Jasmine: essential oil extracted from plants and used in perfumes. |
| Jojoba: a tonic, emollient and moisturizer. Treats dry skin, wrinkles and stretch marks. |
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Juniper: a fragrance considered a mild skin stimulant. |
How-tology: Baby You Can Style My Hair
Banish bad hair days. Blow-dryers have become irreplaceable tools. When properly used (and not to excess), they shouldn't cause hair any problems; to prevent damage, use the high-heat setting only when your hair is very wet. And be sure your dryer has enough wattage: Anything under 1,200 watts is probably not powerful enough to dry and style your hair quickly and efficiently. Vrooom, let's get started!
How To Do Your Basic Blow Out:
Before blow-drying, blot your hair with a towel to absorb excess moisture (don't rub).
Hold the dryer 8 to 10 inches from your head and use high heat to partially dry your hair (about 60 percent), concentrating on the roots. Be sure to keep the dryer moving at all times so your hair doesn't overheat -- don't aim hot air at a constant position for a prolonged period. Apply gel or mousse at this stage, if you need it. (Use hairspray only after blow-drying so the alcohol doesn't singe your hair.)
With the dryer on medium heat, style your hair with a vent brush until it's about 80 percent dry.
For the final drying, use a round, half-round or paddle brush to smooth your hair and minimize frizz.
When your hair is completely dry, finish on the cool temperature setting -- cool air helps set the style.
Tools of the Trade:
Diffusers
Diffusers are cone-shaped attachments that fit on the barrel of a dryer to diffuse the airflow, or spread it over a larger area. They're great for curly hair because they dry slowly and softly, keeping the curls in place; use low speed and a low temperature. Diffusers can also give volume and lift to straight hair: Flip your hair down by bending over, then direct the dryer to the crown of your head and the nape of your neck.
Volumizers
Volumizers or finger diffusers are attachments with long "fingers" that lift and separate hair at the roots, adding fullness without unraveling individual curls. This tool is especially good for long, curly hair that tangles easily.
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Q&A: Eye Liner on Point
I'm terrible at getting my liquid eyeliner to come out clean. Any tips for getting a good line?
You can draw a straight line with liquid eyeliner, by following these key tip: Prop the elbow of the hand you're drawing with on a table for extra stability. Gently stretching your skin with the other hand also keeps you on the straight and narrow. Pretty simple? We hope this helps! |
Celebrity Spotlight: New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week is coming to a close! Today’s the final day of fashion running the city, and designers put forth their visions for the spring of 2017. There were some trends, like intense nostalgia for the 70s and 80s, but today we’ll focus on the beauty looks we loved! Take a look at what we noted this season, so you can be on the beauty cutting edge.
Tom FordCollection Tom Ford's Autumn/Winter 2016, kind of a big deal since most collections at fashion week are for the spring season. Tom Ford, in a kinda game changing move, goes for the see now buy now model. Since the collection is for the colder months, it features some great geometric fur jackets, and almost metallic takes on warm colors you'd see from falling autumn leaves. Loose silhouettes paired with dynamic, long pencil skirts give the collection variety. Get the Beauty Look Dewy and minimal makeup. To get that look use either liquid foundation with a good highlighter or find yourself some tinted moisturizer. Works wonders! Also a good way to emulate Tom Ford's metallic clothing is with warm-toned metallic polishes. |
Cushnie Et OchsCollection The fashion duo Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs (making Cushnie Et Ochs, get it?) build their brand on clothes that are luxurious, yet understated and are crafted to celebrate the female body. Their Spring 2017 collection features color blocking in tans, black, and white, in a variety of jumpsuits and dresses. The usage of geometric cut-outs give their pieces unique silhouettes. Get the Beauty Look Cushnie Et Ochs self describe their beauty looks as inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface. Think pouty bold lips and a light smokey eye. To get the lip look, use a red lipstick on your top lip and a lighter shade on the bottom. The two-toned lip gives subtle dimension and drama. We love: DuWop Mini Private Lipstick Trio, Lola SOS Liquid Lipstick |
Tommy HilfigerCollection Tom Ford isn't the only one with an Autumn/Winter 2016 collection. Tommy Hilfiger's showing was everything you'd expect from the brand (think nautical, punchy red/white/navy blue, comfy sweaters, over-sized sweatshirts) enlivened by the show's spectacular setting on a carnival pier. It was also a star-studded event, with Gigi Hadid as the flagship model, supported from the sidelines by Taylor Swift and here ever present squad. Get the Beauty Look Think California girl that makes it look like she doesn't try to hard, but there's definitely some effort made. Sun-kissed skin, slightly tinted glossy lips, and of course a good beachy wave. We love: Naked Princess Tinted Lip Treatment, A Beautiful Life Pre-Game Texturizing Spray |
Jeremy ScottCollection Jeremy Scott's Spring/Summer 2017 collection was full of love for the eighties, with colors so bright you might need shades. Pop-culture influenced, the dresses, swim suits, shirts, and skirts featured punchy prints (I personally loved the toothpaste print because, why not) and text proclaiming "Hot Hot Hot" and "X Rated." The collection on the whole communicated a rambunctious night out, and who doesn't love that for fashion week? Get the Beauty Look We love Jeremy Scott's play with pop culture and iconography. This slime outfit with orange makeup screams Nickelodeon, which is pretty great. Emulate the look with pops of neon eye shadow that contrast you outfit. We love: DuWop Isla Sirena Sea Shell Compact Eye Dual, Tigi High Density Eyeshadow Single Shades (Green) |
Baja EastCollection Another fashion duo, John Targon and Scott Studenberg make up the New York based Baja East. Their Spring/Summer 2017 collection featured elements the brand in known for (animal and psychedelic prints) in the form of loose fitting lounge wear. The kind of sock/sandal pairing you'd expect an athlete to wear added a comfortable vibe to the collection, which ran the line of grunge meets athletic. Get the Beauty Look Hello Axel Rose. The Baja East styling really went for the grunge look with greased out eyes, wet slick hair, topped off with a variety of bandannas. We loved the matte black hombre nails this model's sporting, that add a great texture to her look. We love: Zoya Matte Velvet Collection Sampler |
The Gloss-ary: I is for Iconic
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| Inaidazolidinyl Urea: a by-product of human metabolism used as an anti-microbial agent. |
| Inositol: Vitamin B; an emollient. |
| Isopropyl Myristate: the ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid. It spreads very easily and promotes a dry feeling. |
| Isopropyl Palmitate: the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. Spreads more readily than isopropyl myristate. |
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Ivy: a mild irritant botanical believed to stimulate blood circulation to the areas on which it is applied and known for its toning and tightening properties. |