8 Beauty Products to Chase Away the Winter Blues
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Blue jeans, robin’s eggs, and blue skies that only come along on sunny days — these kinds of blues always make me happy. If you feel the same way, you’ll love the latest in blue makeup and beauty treatments trending for spring. Here are my eight top picks to boost your mood and regimen.
The bluest eye
I love the ridiculously luxurious amount of pigment found in this eye shadow palette by indie makeup brand Juvia’s Place. Masquerade is my favorite playground for creating pretty-as-a-peacock shadow effects on the eyes.
Tip: Strong brows arched over the blackest black lashes make the perfect frame for bold color shadow.
Juvia’s Place Masquerade Palette ($30)
Black and blue all over
Ardency Inn Modster Black Is Blue lipstick cries out the rebel yell that’s within all of us. Inspired by the downtown Manhattan music scene and upheld by vegan cruelty-free values, the brand employs natural blends of mineral pigments along with plant-based waxes for long-wearing, nourishing color. The lipstick’s matte black packaging and magnetic closure kind of purrs crazy, sexy, cool when you take it out of your purse.
Tip: Use a base of bluish black with a deep burgundy in the center of your upper and lower lips to add a softer touch to a dramatic look.
Ardency Inn Modster Black Is Blue lipstick ($27)
Blue lagoon
When it comes to glitter, personally, I’m a little shy to go all out and wear it on my lips like I’ve seen on the red carpet lately. But when it comes to the eyes, I’ll dive right in with the big boys! OCC is the brand all the makeup artists are buzzing about for its versatility. Try it out and you’ll see why!
OCC Cosmetic Glitters in Aqua ($15)
Pool boy
Sometimes it cheers me up to make my brown eyes blue. Green is the most popular color on the charts for fashion this spring, and blue, especially a greenish blue like this one, is the perfect complement to the shade you’ll see popping up all over the place.
Tip: Wear with a light-wash denim shirt and some turquoise jewelry for an all-time classic summer look.
OCC Cosmetic Colour Pencil in Pool Boy ($16)
Violets are blue
Simple skin care is the best medicine a body can ask for, as both prevention and a cure. Violets Are Blue is a naturally formulated organic line that delivers simple to use, luxurious skin care that is free of potentially toxic ingredients such as parabens and alcohols. By using a special violet blue glass — first employed by the ancient Egyptians for its ability to prevent products from breaking down over time, due to blocking out UV spectrum light — the bottle eliminates the need for chemical preservatives.
Tip: If you have a newborn, are dealing with any health issue, or you just want everyone in the household to be on one beauty regimen, go natural wherever you can and choose organic products.
Violets Are Blue Scar Repair ($48)
Midnight blue
Four shadows. Four textures. Four finishes. Whether you want to be demure during the day or dramatic at night, the L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Bleu Nuit is my favorite foursome to dabble with for mastering the newest blue makeup looks like the pros.
Tip: If you’re learning a new look, try it on while you’re cleaning the house. I’m serious! You’ll catch sight of your handiwork in every mirror you pass by, so you can perfect and critique yourself before anyone else does.
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Bleu Nuit ($9)
Blue crush
Our skin is our body’s first line of defense against germs, free radicals, and the environmental stresses of the outside world. To aid your skin in this heroic battle “to keep it clean” and replenish what’s lost in the war, this essential oil-free formula, which promises a “long kiss of hydration” and delivers a radiant glow derived from ocean and herbal extracts, is a winner for sensitive and acne prone skin.
Kypris Antioxidant Dew ($72)
Blue in the face
Don’t be scared, but rubber is the latest innovation in facial treatment masks. They come out of Korea (where else?) with Dr. Jart+ leading the way with its new Lover rubber-mask systems. No matter your skin tone or type, you should try this two-step process. It consists of first draping a treatment sheet over your face and then overlaying a rubber sheet mask on top of that to ensure none of the precious serums evaporate, but rather are absorbed completely into your skin.
Tip: If you’re looking for a deep treatment with salon results at home, set aside 45 minutes of your precious time for this DIY gem.
Dr. Jart+ Moist Lover Rubber Mask ($12, available in April at Sephora.)
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