Aside from brilliant coverage and a feather-light formula, another selling point of this concealer is its shade range. At present, there are 30 gorgeous tones to choose from. Indeed, diversity was integral to Nars’s founder, makeup artist and photographer François Nars’s vision when he launched the brand in 1994. “I started the brand because I was frustrated with not being able to find the best makeup or the best colours,” recalls Nars. “I believe the brand has stayed true to its roots because of that. When creating shades, I follow my instincts and use everything I’ve learned over the years. I feel that makeup is universal and should apply to everybody. I didn’t want to create a makeup line for one ethnic group—it had to be multiethnic....
Well, the beauty is in its simplicity. It ticks all the boxes for being soap and fragrance-free, plus it won’t clog pores. So, it won’t irritate most skin types. Honestly, there’s not much going on and that’s exactly what makes it so great. There aren’t many ingredients and the gentle formula is effective for sensitive skin. Dermatologists usually recommend it for this reason, and its accessible price point means that everyone can get in on the action. It’s the kind of cleanser that your skin craves when you’ve overdone it on the retinol and actives and your skin is tired and in need of a serious break. As it’s such a gentle cleanser and won’t strip the skin, it’s a great wash for the morning. If you’re wearing makeup, it...
First up, the shades. Honestly, I was more concerned with how the formula held up but I was actually most impressed by the 6 colours. This is probably the first product range where all of the shades have suited my dark skin tone. Even the Hot Pink. There’s usually, always a dud for me and I was pretty shocked that they all worked. When I applied the stain with the doe-foot applicator, it felt like all I had on my lips was water. It dried quickly and I was left with the coveted ice-lolly stained lips that everyone seems to want to replicate. Of course, the real test came when I popped my face mask on and headed out. When I came home I was pleasantly surprised to find that the pigment was still on my lips but there wasn’t a hint of it on my mask. It was also...
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrived in the city yesterday from Anmer Hall, the Cambridge country home in Norfolk, to attend several engagements in East London. Kate and William were keen to understand how local businesses and communities have been affected by COVID-19 in the past six months, and visited the London Bridge Job Centre, the East London Mosque, and London Muslim Centre in Whitechapel, and Beigel Bake Bakery in Brick Lane to gain more insight. For the day’s engagements, Kate wore a red floral tea dress with beige pumps, a floral face mask, and Missoma earrings — more details ahead. Catherine thoughtfully rewore her Calla Dress by Beulah London (£550) for the day’s engagements, which is made of 100 percent silk in an A-line fit and has a contrasting white cotton c...
I spend a lot of my time testing makeup and the large boxes of products underneath my bed exemplify just how vast my collection is. But, when it comes to my own makeup bag, I only use a handful of staples. The core components of my look haven’t really changed from my early days of makeup experimenting. The primary difference is that I’ve had significant product upgrades since then. One of these is liquid eyeliner. I studied fashion and beauty history and exclusively wore vintage clothing for a long time, so my affection for winged eyeliner has been a mainstay. I was captivated by the doe-eyed actresses in 1950s and 60s films and their ever-so-precise feline flicks. My first foray into the world of eyeliner came courtesy of a chunky kohl eyeliner I picked up at in a local market...
More recently, however, I found that the majority of the newer mascaras are genuinely great and the amount of so-so formulas in my collection has started to dwindle. And this year, there have been more mascara launches than I can count on my hands. From seriously amped-up volume to curl-holding abilities like no other, the claims that they carry mean business. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that my top five favourite mascaras ever made all came out in 2020. It seems that suddenly, clumpy, irritating formulas just stopped existing. Instead, what we have are new-gen mascaras with almost unbelievably good results. But with so many formulas out there, how are we supposed to separate the wheat from the chaff? Well my beauty-loving friends, luckily you have me, a mascara hoarder that has tried...
Here at Who What Wear, we are very much proponents of timeless fashion trends that will transition from season to season seamlessly, however, we can’t pretend that every now and then we don’t love a divisive style that triggers debate within fashion circles. This season, it comes in the form of Bottega Veneta’s thigh-high boot. High-shine, skintight and oh-so-chunky, this is not one for the fashion fainthearted. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Kate Middleton and Prince William had a busy day today, making me feel just a tad embarrassed about still being in pajamas at 3 p.m. The duo visited the London Bridge JobCentre, Brick Lane Bakery, and the East London Mosque to meet with Brits and discuss the impacts of the pandemic on their lives. Ever the good role models, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both wore masks and socially distanced for their visits. As we’ve said before, there’s no reason not to have a little fun with face masks, and Kate Middleton is inspiring me to coordinate my mask with earrings in a similar shade. She wore the same Amaia Cotton Face Mask in Pepper Liberty ($19) that she wore last month, but this time she found the perfect pink jewelry item to...
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrived in the city yesterday from Anmer Hall, the Cambridge country home in Norfolk, to attend several engagements in East London. Kate and William were keen to understand how local businesses and communities have been affected by Covid-19 in the past six months by visiting the London Bridge Job Centre, the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre in Whitechapel, and Beigel Bake Bakery in Brick Lane. For the day’s engagements, Kate wore a red floral teadress, with beige pumps, a floral face mask, and Missoma earrings — more details ahead. Catherine thoughtfully rewore her Calla Dress by Beulah London (£550) for the day’s engagements, which is made of 100 percent silk in an a-line fit, with a contrasting white cotton collar, and broderie lace-...
This Morning‘s Holly Willoughby might not be considered a directional style icon. Like most mainstream television personalities, she tends to favour cheery items with mass appeal rather than trend-led fashion buys. However, ever since she wore a long-sleeved rainbow dress by London Fashion Week designer Ashish a couple of years ago, editors have been paying closer attention to what she wears in her daily outfit posts. Right now, we’re all about Holly’s new back-to-work wardrobe. After the summer off This Morning duties, she’s back on our screens and is already nailing her outfits. So what is her stylist Angie Smith’s tips for making the most out of a high-street budget? “I think that certain brands excel in specific styles. For example, if I need a...
In my mind, the autumn months have always lent themselves to the minimalist aesthetic, and while this may sound counterintuitive (after all, it’s a season defined by an abundance of layering, rather than the simplicity of a summer dress), it’s the perfect time to embrace the “less is more” mantra. Some of the most beautiful outfits I’ve ever seen have been comprised of just tailored trousers, brogues and a chunky cashmere knit. Perhaps the beauty lies in the simple textural contrasts that the season can offer. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards...
I get it—secondhand and vintage shopping isn’t for everyone but for me is a real treat. The bargains I’ve found: from a £15 Aquascutum jacket to a £110 classic Burberry trench coat, as well as an embroidered cardigan French influencer and founder of Rouje, Jeanne Damas complimented me on. Not to mention the pieces of vintage sportswear I wear religiously and a checked shirt I bought for £3 from the Salvation Army charity shop, which I still wear 11 years on. Outside of COVD times, I genuinely loved nothing more than browsing my favourite retro clothing shops. However, right now, I have to settle for the digital options available—thankfully they are plentiful. From Etsy to eBay as well as Vestiaire Collective and Oxfam’s online store, there are many way...