Loose Powder vs. Pressed Powder: Makeup Experts Explain the Difference

The differences between a pencil and liquid eyeliner, for example, are pretty obvious. The more subtle nuances of a pressed powder vs. loose powder, however, have been taunting us forever. Meet the Experts What Is Loose Powder? @kosas/ Instagram Loose powder is also a popular option when it comes to creating ablurred effect. “For consumers, though, it can feel like a relatively intimidating part of makeup utility.” And the tool method you choose will depend on whether you’re setting, baking, or neutralizing discoloration....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · David Johnson

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April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Michael Hull

Lori Harvey Just Tried Out a Blonde Pixie Cut

And matching bleached brows. What is Lorinotoften associated with? Most goth or edgy aesthetics that call for experimentationbut that all just changed. @loriharvey/instagram Normally, Harvey wears her black hair in a shoulder-grazing bob. She often styles it wavy with a middle part and lots of shine and bounce. So imagine our surprise when none of those things were visible in this look. @loriharvey/Instagram No more than a few inches, Harvey’s hair was genuinelythe shortest we’ve ever seen it....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Lauren Crawford DVM

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April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Richard Reynolds

Love Kate Middleton's Makeup? Learn How to Get Her Signature Look

Her lipsticks are typically pink or nude tones with a slight glossy finish. She recommends the Hi Beautiful You Be You Skin Perfecting Tint to achieve Middleton’s natural look. Makeup artist Maria I. Rincon Djuro seconds the skin tint recommendation. Getty Images “Steer clear of full coverage products that could produce a cakey finish.” It gives light, glowy coverage without looking cakey. Steer clear of any products with shimmer or orange tones because that won’t look natural....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Mary Herman

Loving My Rosacea Is Not the Antidote

I’m tired of being told I should embrace it. Note This is about one author’s personal, anecdotal experience and should not substitute medical advice. If you’re having health concerns of any kind, we urge you to speak to a healthcare professional. In middle school, I developed a habit of studying my appearance whenever I passed by a store window. In the forgiving reflection of windows, any redness and inflammation from my puberty-induced rosacea was invisible....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Lisa Smith

Lowlights vs. Highlights: The Key Differences Explained by Stylists

Meet the Experts What Are Lowlights? Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks. Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color). @matildadjerf/ Instagram What Are Highlights? There are manydifferent types of highlighting techniques, includingbalayage, “money pieces,” andombre. Lowlights vs Highlights: What’s the Difference? Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Mark Wilson

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April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Darrell Kent

Lukas Gage On Wedding Bronzer, Smelling Sexy, and Wanting Hugh Grant Hair

The Armani Beauty face tells us all his tips to feel the best inside and out. Byrdie Boy Byrdie Boy is our series to break outdated perceptions of men and beauty. Actor Lukas Gage tells us about everything from his new Armani partnership to his grooming essentials. Lukas Gage has a knack for giving the ultimate scene-stealing performances. Of course, there wasthatscene inThe White Lotusone of the most widely discussed in modern T....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Sara Bell

Lululemon InStill Leggings, Belt Bags, and More Must-Haves Are Up to 50% Off

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stock up on your faves before they sell out. The Best Lululemon Deals Lululemon Whats so special aboutthese leggings? Byrdie / Jaclyn Mastropasqua Lets start with the material. Made from the brands LuxtremeTM fabric, theyre buttery soft, sweat-wicking, and fast-drying. They contain nylon and lycra, making them both stretchy and capable of maintaining their shape. Lululemon Best Lululemon Bag Deals If youre like us, you already know and love the Everywhere bag....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Stephen Aguirre

Lupita Nyong’o Wore Futuristic Mermaid Makeup to the Toronto Film Festival

Her makeup artist gave us the exclusive details. To create the look he started by prepping the actor’s skin withBeau Domaines The Fluid CreamandG.M. Collins Diamond Eye Contourunderneath the eyes for a hydrated and luminous base. Getty Images Barose’s goal for the glam? He layered onLe Rouge Francaise Pasiphae Lip Oilin the center of her lips for a touch of shine. “Pastels can be wearable and sophisticated when youre focusing it in small doses,” said Barose....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Michael Whitaker

Lupita Nyong’o's Silent Film-Inspired Makeup Is Perfect for Party Season

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. We have all the exclusive details on her Governors Awards look. Getty Images No matter the occasion,Lupita Nyongois going to have the coolest, most inspired makeup look. Getty Images Of course, before going in with any makeup Barose prepped the skin using Femmue’sRose Infused Toning Pads. Lastly, he created a hydrated base for her lips. “For bold tone lips, its important to check that the lips are extra hydrated....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Selena Barton

Lush Just Dropped a Package-Free, Waterless Mascara

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Obviously, I had to try it. Add to the fact that the product has gone viral on TikTok, and I needed to know more. Lush Ahead is everything you gotta know about Lush’s Naked Mascaraplus, my honest review. The mascara, like the rest of the Naked line, was born fromLush’s sustainability program. While some mascara packaging is technically recyclable, a huge amount of it ends up in landfills....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Anthony Williams