November 2006
November 2006
Going Nude
Sounds intimidating, doesnāt it? Actually, flesh-tone lips are easy to pull off if you make sure they have a ātiny bit of roseā and some shine, says makeup artist Leslie Lopez, who used a nude lip pencil (Pout 34C, $12; sephora.com) and a clear, shimmery gloss (LancĆ“me Juicy Tubes, $16.50; at department stores) to create Kate Hudsonās nude lips. When choosing a nude lipstick, look for a sheer texture (try Tom Fordās new Amber Nude Collection). āIf itās too opaque, it will wash you out,ā says Lopez.
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Applying Dark Polish
Playing the vamp isnāt easy. To prevent a goth disaster, Ji Baek of Rescue Beauty Lounge in N.Y.C. suggests wiping off one side of the application brush as you remove it from the bottle. Then apply the polish in three quick passes: one down the middle and two on either side. āThe most common mistake is going over it again and again and making the polish too thick,ā says Baek. Apply a second coat; when itās dry, dip a pointy cotton swab in remover and clean up the edges.