Of course men should love women for who they are, au naturel. But there’s a reason why ancient tallow and kohl residues pop up on archaeological digs — makeup draws the attention of men. This is something of a given, but French psychologist Nicolas Gueguen (who also researched men’s unconscious behavior after thinking about love) has found empirical evidence that men &mdash... Read More

Good news LUXies, Swiss chemicals manufacturer Clariant has just announced an eco-labeling initiative to help distinguish sustainable, green products from the rest.  Clariant has just introduced ‘Ecotain’ to the world.  In an opportunity to help the personal care industry focus on creating eco-friendly, economical and sustainable formulations, Clariant has created ‘Ec... Read More

You may already know that cosmetics last longer if kept in the fridge. In fact many of the items in your make up bag have a shorter life than you might think, with mascara going off after about 6 months. Unfortunately it is not convenient to keep all your kit in the fridge downstairs and that is why Japanese company IDOCI have come up with a mini fridge designed especially for your cosmetics, be... Read More

I'm all about eye shadows. In a matter of minutes, the right shades can light up your entire face. As a makeup lover, I feel it my duty to inform my readers whenever I come across products that I adore. Enter  Pin-Up Cosmetics . This line was created in November 2007 by San Francisco native, April Lacey, a professional makeup artist turned entrepreneur. Being a member of the cosmetics indu... Read More

It’s the hap, happiest time of the year! C’mon, everyone, sing along with me! As I mentioned in a previous post , my parents used to get me the giganto Estee Lauder holiday color collection each Christmas. I could barely wait for Christmas day to dive in and play with all the gorgeous colors. Ever since then, I eagerly anticipate the holidays and all the glorious gift sets. Sweet ... Read More