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  • Falling for orange this fall with Marissa Nemes

    In a recent interview with Beautypress, Miami-based film and editorial makeup artist, Marissa Nemes gives us the 411 on Fall 2010 makeup trends and how to achieve an 'undone face' with minimal effort.Observing trends that emerged from NYFW Fall 2010 last September we saw lots of orange hues dominati

  • Sensitive skin needs this: First Aid Beauty Anti-Redness Serum

    Sensitive skin can often be exacerbated in summer. The sun and environment can conspire to wreck havoc on normally calm skin, while sun and wind burn can leave you looking redder than a lobster. Sure you can reach for that 1% hydrocotisone cream to relieve sensitized skin, but did you know that long

  • A small wedge that you must have

    The humble wedged sponge doesn't get too much press these days. Brushes and various tools garner most of the limelight when it comes to makeup. The humble sponge on the other hand, costs less than $1 a piece and is a staple for makeup artists. These wedges can be found at your local drugstore, beaut

  • Brighten up honey! Avon's ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum

    For many Asian women hyperpigmentation and skin tone clarity are aging concerns. First, our complexion color composition can make us more susceptible to both sun damage and spots. Second, even tone and clarity are amongst the most desired traits and culturally significant (moreso than wrinkling) amo

  • Smart Products That Streamline Your Makeup Bag: MAC Give Me Liberty of London Beauty Powder

    The MAC Give Me Liberty of London collection commemorating the trademark prints by Liberty of London was recently launched in Australia. My fave MAC products of all time are the limited edition Beauty Powders that regularly in collections. Give Me Liberty's offering is no exception.

  • Beauty Book Review: Crazy Busy Beautiful by Carmindy

    Beauty books are my bible for research and leisure reading. Many are well written and offer great tips and tricks for everyone - male or female, young or old. What not to wear's resident celeb makeup artist, Carmindy, recently launched her third book, Crazy busy beautiful. I was invited to the Carmi

  • IMM's Highlights from the New York 2010 International Beauty Show and 2010 Trend Report

    The annual International Beauty Show held in New York is a professional beauty show that covers trends, technology, tools and innovation in hair care, nails, cosmetics, tools, furniture, business technology and practices.

  • IMM's Trend Prediction for 2010: Orange

    When I was in Australia over Christmas I took note of what

  • Dear IMM: Please help me find a long wearing blush

    Welcome to my inaugural weekly makeup agony aunt segment, "Dear IMM." Simply email me your makeup dilemmas and I will provide you with some IMM makeup wisdom. Feel free to have a creative screen name - great for entertainment value ;) Dear IMM, I am looking for a blush that will last longer than a

  • How to choose a red and pink lipstick

    Chanel lipsticks are the bomb. I'm a long time user and will continue to use the house's lippies. Chanel and Nars are my staple lipstick brands, although, since Heidi Klum lipstick for VS 2009, VS ranks pretty high up there too. Here's a simple guide on how to choose a red/pink lipstick and a descri

  • One palette, one complete look: Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Powder Makeup SPF 10

    Ever since I spied Dior's new Skin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Powder Makeup SPF 10 over the Halloween weekend, I've been lusting after it. Thanks to the VIB 20% off event, I finally picked it up. I haven't looked back since and here's why.Skin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Powder Makeup is a finely m

  • Make your own lip color corrector

    Sometimes we buy a lipstick that looks great in the tube but then looks blah when worn. Based on the color wheel, certain colors can counter color imperfections by adding depth, lightening/darkening or adding a new dimension to the color. Just like color correcting concealers and foundation primers,

  • Making any mascara work for you part II

    ast week I featured a video on how to make any mascara work for you using old applicators. This week I'd like to share the wonders switching a brush can do.

  • Making any mascara work for you

    It sucks when you buy a new mascara and soon discover it doesn't work as well as it should.I've experienced this feeling too many times to count. Having Asian eyes and mono lids aren't the best combo as mascara and eye products tend to migrate. Furthermore, finding a mascara wand that works my eye s