November 21, 2009
- 10:00 am
By Caitlin-University of Alabama

As I was going through the mascara aisle at my local Rite Aid, I saw the same old blacks, dark blacks, super black blacks, and midnight blacks that I usually set my big green eyes on. Then I stumbled upon green mascara for green eyes! I thought it was a little strange, but I was intrigued so I tried it out.
And take my word for it: this mascara is wonderful!
Mascara should bring attention to your eyes and bring out the color. For many of us, though – especially those of us with lighter eyes – black mascara doesn’t do that. Sure, swiping some ultra black onto those lashes makes your eyes look better, but it doesn’t make that color pop. And why wouldn’t you want those bright blues to pop?!
Well, this mascara does that; it highlights your eye color and your eyes. It’s brilliant and I just had to share! Read More »
Tags: almay, almay intense i-color, almay mascara, beauty advice, beauty review, blue eyes, brown eyes, eye color, eye makeup, eyes, green eyes, makeup, makeup for your eye color, mascara
August 13, 2009
- 11:00 am
By Ali - Syracuse University
Want to look absolutely perfect all the time like Hollywood’s biggest celebrities?
Get a makeup artist.
Makeup artists know that one of the keys to creating a perfect makeup look is to consider what a person already has. Skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc. all have an effect on what colors look best on a person. You’ve probably heard the ladies at the makeup counter talk about people being “seasons,” and what colors look best on a face. But you may have never done the research to figure out exactly which colors are meant to consistently work best for you.
And that’s where I come in. Consider me your personal makeup artist for the day. I’ve checked out a couple of different sites and compiled a summary of what you should be looking for when shopping for staple makeup items.
In the past, makeup specialists used “seasons” to classify people’s skin tones and find the best color for them. However, now most makeup rules classify people into either “warm” or “cool” tones. Summer and winter tones are under the umbrella of “cool” and fall and spring are under “warm” tones.
A big key to figuring out if you are cool or warm is figuring out your skin’s natural undertones. Take a look at the veins on your wrist. If they are blue, you are probably “cool,” and if they are green you are probably “warm.” Check out some detailed ways to find out your tone here, but I’ll give you a quick summary: Read More »
Tags: almay intense i-color, beauty, cool tones, cosmetics, e.l.f. makeup, eye color, makeup, makeup advice, makeup artist, skintone, warm tones