Bit By the Beauty Bug

If this collection were a movie, it’d no doubt be TWINS, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. While at first the nudes and neon combo may seem to be a bit like an unlikely pairing – they actually do compliment each other.  The easiest way to use it is to do what makeup artists have been preaching since [...]

Every year after Christmas, after all the glitter, glitz and glam settles, MAC turns The Beauty Bug into a hoarder with their post-holiday collection. One packed with the most versatile, stunning nudes and neutrals that are simple, fresh and understatedly sexy. This year, Naturally is just that. Shades are soft, yet lush and sheer – [...]

Sequins, glitter and Johnny Weir – what more does your holiday need? Collections include Glitter and Ice – a winter wonderland of marbleized eye shadows, Paint Pots, glosses and nail lacquers, Ice Parades – ice shadow quads complete with shakable snow globe compacts and other giftable makeup kits, DazzleSphere – lip glass stuff ornaments, and Viva Glam. [...]

From left to right… 1) Lancome’s Ô My Rose Collection – A collection marked by coral-peach and teal hues, the Pop’n Cheeks Gentle and Lasting Blush promises to be the star product and the centerpiece of the collection. 2) Chanel’s Les Impressions Collection – This spring season Chanel goes neutral and classic  with a stunning [...]

It’s always a good day when The Beauty Bug gets to visit Boston’s best makeup artist, Dani Wagener. Everyone remembers the first time The Beauty Bug met with her to learn about The Rebirth Collection – The Beauty Bug’s lashes and eye makeup were out of control gorgeous. On the agenda this time around was [...]

There’s something strangely appealing about this photo, no? Something very modish, very gothic chic – as though she’s channeling Marilyn Mason. The high contrast colors against her pale skin is overwhelmingly striking – especially to someone who’s skin is equally as pale. The new MAC Sonic Chic Collection is comprised of nine mineralized baked blushes [...]

Who remembers Lightscapade and Glissade Mineralize Skin Finishes from the MAC Danse Collection? Ahhh what fond memories those precious powders evoke. The Beauty Bug remembers buying both powders at the MAC counter at Bloomingdales at the Town Center Mall in Florida in December ’06. Thus began an uncontrollable obsession with these wondrous baked powders that [...]

Today, pioneer makeup artist Shu Uemura would have celebrated his 80th birthday. In honor of him, and to commemorate the first Shu Uemura boutique which celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Shu brand introduces its annual anniversary limited edition collection consisting of the seasons most festive colors as a special memento. The Beauty Bug attended an [...]

As promised, here’s part 2 of what The Beauty Bug’s recommendations for June… Prescriptives All You Need Continuous Action 24-Hour Moisturizers – Prescriptives has reformulated their All You Need franchise to 24-hour moisturizers! Available in normal, drier and oilier, The Beauty Bug loves the normal moisturizer because it absorbs quickly and She can readily apply [...]

Summer is a busy, crowded time at the MAC counter – here’s a handy-dandy guide that provides you with all you need to know about each new summer collection: Collection: Neo Sci Fi What it is: This collection runs the gamut of colors from hot fluorescent nail polishes, to beiges and flesh tones. How you’ll [...]