Makeup
Here's a collection of all of our articles filed under makeup
Mother MagnetismTips for a Valentine's Day date night makeover.By Kelly Reising
I want to look amazing for a Valentine’s Day evening out with my husband, I think he has forgotten what I look like without grey sweatpants and a ponytail! How do I knock his socks off with a glamorous look?
You need to pull out all the stops...
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Mother MagnetismAnswers on teeth whitening, body lotion, and is it time to ditch the old makeup?By Kelly ReisingQ: Ever since I had my first child, sleep seems like a faraway memory. I have been hitting the coffee hard in the morning. I have noticed that now my teeth aren’t as white as they used to be, how can I make them whiter?
I know how you feel. My...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: thin lip solutions, an easy homemade spa recipe, and dealing with beauty products and the TSA.By Kelly ReisingQ: My lips are thin, should I use lip liner to draw them bigger?
No! No! No! Just the other day I was leafing through a magazine and I saw a picture of Kathy Ireland in an advertisement. I guess she’s a big brand name now with...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: overplucking, early morning perfection, perms, and the beauty challenge of the weekBy Kelly ReisingI went a little crazy with the tweezers and over-plucked my brows. Now I look like Cruella DeVille! Did you ever notice how all the Disney villainesses always have little skinny eyebrows?! Will they ever come back and what can I do in the meantime? Help!
Put...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: Beauty gift ideas, expensive makeup, and flat irons.By Kelly ReisingWhat are some beauty gift ideas that aren’t your standard, boring makeup gift sets?
Beauty gifts are my favorite! It’s very simple to find something for all the makeup mavens out there, but you have to think outside the gloss a bit. ...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: budget friendly beauty gifts, cellulite creams, and gentle cleansersBy Kelly ReisingI am definitely splurging on my sister and getting her a Sephora train case per your suggestion, but could you suggest a few more budget-friendly items in the $10-15 dollar gift range?
There are lots of great beauty items or stocking stuffers in the...
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Mother MagnetismMother Magnetism's Top 10 Buzz-Worthy Beauty Products of 2006!By Kelly ReisingHow I just love all the “end of the year” wrap-ups. You know, like who was hot in 2006, what were the top destinations spots, top newsmakers, etc., the kinds of lists that are in all the December issues of the magazines? My favorite lists...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: Party, party, party!By Kelly ReisingThis week is all about how to party, party, party and look good doing it! I mean how often do we, as parents, really get to go out for a night on the town? So, if you are headed out for New Year’s Eve this year, these tips will surely get you...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: makeup brush care, Oprah, maintaining baby's skin, and mom spa etiquetteBy Kelly ReisingI received some great new makeup brushes from Origins this year. They are synthetic, but super soft. I know they were expensive so I want to make sure to take good care of them so that they last and last. You made some recommendations previously; do those...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: makeup brush care, Oprah, maintaining baby's skin, and mom spa etiquetteBy Kelly ReisingI received some great new makeup brushes from Origins this year. They are synthetic, but super soft. I know they were expensive so I want to make sure to take good care of them so that they last and last. You made some recommendations previously; do those...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: makeup and beauty tips for tweens and teensBy Kelly ReisingMy daughter is raring to wear makeup. She’s always digging through my makeup drawer, begging to put on just a little. The problem is that she is only 11! Should I let her wear some, and how much?
If I were you, the best thing you can do is indulge...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: makeup and beauty tips for tweens and teensBy Kelly ReisingMy daughter is raring to wear makeup. She’s always digging through my makeup drawer, begging to put on just a little. The problem is that she is only 11! Should I let her wear some, and how much?
If I were you, the best thing you can do is indulge...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: it's all about great lashes.By Kelly ReisingThis week it’s all about the lashes and the favorite product in my makeup case, mascara. I had my first brush with the stuff when my Aunt put some on me. I was only four, and I was hooked! I couldn’t believe how different it made my face look....
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Mother MagnetismThis week: Beauty tips for busy moms, brittle nails and hat head.By Kelly ReisingI just had a baby, and between feeding, clothing, and changing her a million times a day I can’t seem to get myself looking presentable. Help!
I know the feeling. Right after my first daughter was born, I felt like I had been...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: Lipstick! Featuring an interview with lipstick queen Poppy King.By Kelly ReisingThis week I am bringing you a special feature on the comeback of lipstick, starting with an interview with the color comeback Queen herself - Poppy King!
You know you probably have more lipglosses in your handbag right now than lipstick. Color creator...
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Mother MagnetismCommon makeup mistakes.By Kelly ReisingMy sister-in-law was over the other day and made a comment about my eye shadow. She said that “women of a certain age” should not wear shimmery shadows. I’m only 32! Should I not wear it? Are there any other mistakes I could be making?
First...
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Mother MagnetismWhat makeup products do you *really* need, and the beauty challenge of the week.By Kelly ReisingWhenever I venture out into the aisles of the cosmetic counters it seems like there are a million products. I have no idea what most of them are used for. For example, do I really need a makeup primer?
As a Beauty Editor, I get a lot of questions...
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Mother MagnetismPermanent eyeliner, blush techniques, discontinued makeup colors, and the next hot idea in skincare.By Kelly ReisingI find it very tiring to do a full face of makeup everyday, so I am hoping to skip a step by getting my eyes done with some permanent eyeliner, what do you think?
Needles near your eyes!! Needles near YOUR EYES!! That’s all that I need to know...
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Mother MagnetismMakeup and Sex -- Whatever Makes You BlushBy Kelly ReisingI have to say, my column this week is inspired by my friend Kristen of Mominatrix fame. This idea came to me while I was doing her radio show in Chicago at Blogher 07. We attempted to relate sex to beauty products, and all we came up with was a skincare...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: dealing with stingy cosmetic samples, celebrity fragrances, Brazilian waxing and puffy eyes.By Kelly ReisingWhy are saleswomen in the cosmetics aisle of department stores so stingy with samples? I just want to sample a moisturizer and they act as if I am asking for their first born child! How do I let them know I am sincerely interested in trying a product...
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Mother MagnetismSkin care for dads, stylish baby bags, and a fix for stained nails.By Kelly ReisingMy husband’s skin is a mess; dry and dull, but he won’t use any fancy, girly skincare products. Are there any good “manly man” skincare lines that won’t make him feel too metrosexual?
Major skin care...
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Mother MagnetismMineral makeup, lip gloss with staying power, Carmen Electra's embarrassing momentBy Kelly ReisingI have slightly oily skin and have found that liquid foundation often "slides" off by mid-day. I've been interested in the various mineral powder foundations that I’ve seen advertised, but I'd love to know from a more impartial source...
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Mother MagnetismYour beauty horoscope.By Kelly ReisingSo, how did I come up with a “beautastic” horoscope for each sign? Well, I looked into my big blue crystal ball and abracadabra! Poof! Well, the truth is that I don’t really have any of that fortune telling crap, but I took a general...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: Free gifts, matching toenail polish, and stretch marks.By Kelly ReisingWhich cosmetic company first came up with the idea for the “Free Gift with Purchase” or, what I call, “the only time I ever buy any department store makeup?”
This is up for debate because more than one cosmetics company claims...
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Mother MagnetismApplying eyeliner, the shrinking pores myth, thicker lashes, and the Fifis!By Kelly ReisingI am all thumbs when it comes to applying eyeliner. Any tips on how to get the perfectly defined eye? My line always comes out kind of crooked.
Applying eyeliner the right way takes a little practice. First, make sure you have a liner that isn’t...
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Mother MagnetismMakeup for men?By Kelly ReisingMy husband is a doctor and is getting his picture taken for a brochure at his office. The problem is that his skin is super oily and I don’t want him to look like a greasy, shiny mess in the picture. Is it OK if I just powder his nose and forehead...
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Mother MagnetismMakeup for men?By Kelly ReisingMy husband is a doctor and is getting his picture taken for a brochure at his office. The problem is that his skin is super oily and I don’t want him to look like a greasy, shiny mess in the picture. Is it OK if I just powder his nose and forehead...
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Mother MagnetismGABA info, the right nail polish color, and seasonal trendsBy Kelly ReisingQ: I have a style question for my favorite fashionista: What nail polish color are we supposed to be wearing now? Dark? What is around the corner for summer? Inquiring minds want to know!
Good question! As with any new season, the times and colors...
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Mother MagnetismThis week: organic beauty.By Kelly ReisingWhen I hear the term "organic beauty," I immediately think of the words “crunchy beauty” and it conjures up images of tree-hugging. To me, "organic beauty" sounds like it should be right up the alley of tree-huggers, and...
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Mother MagnetismFacial massages and tackling gray hair.By Kelly ReisingI am starting to see quite a few grey hairs peeking through my naturally brunette hair. I’m only 32, is it too early to start coloring them?
You know what I have to say to your hair? GO AWAY, PESKY GRAYS! Go ahead and color it. In the immortal...
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The View From HereOn making-up.By Amy Sue NathanThe best advice I ever got was from my aunt. "Never leave the house without lipstick," she said. I took it to heart. I rarely do go out without lipstick – and make-up of some sort – and if I do, I always wish I hadn't. I never gave...
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Mother MagnetismSummer makeup tips.By Kelly ReisingI hate wearing a lot makeup in the summer, but I still want to look nice when I am out and about with my kids. Can you give me some tips for hot weather beauty?
Summer is almost here! Even though where I live we are still seeing some 50 degree days....
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Mother MagnetismLaundry mishaps and summer sundresses.By Kelly ReisingYesterday, I managed to wash a tube of red-tinted lip balm along with an entire load of nice clothing. Help! I have red, greasy splotches all over my clothes, not to mention that my husband is ticked because some of his stuff took a hit, too. Is there...
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Mother MagnetismDIY Summer Beauty Guide -- First EditionBy Kelly ReisingWho has the time or money to head off to the spa for an entire day to get buffed, waxed, and polished to shiny perfection before you expose your entire body during the summer sun season? I know that after a long, hard winter wearing boots and all, my...
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Mother MagnetismDIY Summer Beauty Guide -- Second Edition: Sunless tanningBy Kelly ReisingAs I covered last week, us moms need some help when trying to fit summer beauty maintenance into our hectic warm weather schedules. Here are some more helpful, easy DIY tips to help get by until the kids are back in school!
DIY SELF TANNING
I...
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Mother MagnetismSunscreen is our friend.By Kelly ReisingODE TO SUNSCREEN - My True Friend
Oh, Sunscreen! How I love you so!
You do so much for me that you will never know
How your SPF of at least 30 protects me from the UVA
And UVB rays
So that my skin won’t end up looking like a prune
With...
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Mother MagnetismA coffee fix without the caffeine; lipstick newsBy Kelly ReisingI love coffee…love it, love it, love it, love it. Now that I am pregnant with my second child, how can I get my coffee fix without actually drinking any of it?
Ah, the smell and taste of a cup of coffee. I love it, too. You just can’t...
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Mother MagnetismMy bikini line is on fire! Also, lip gloss hating husbands and fresh fragrance funBy Kelly ReisingI have a serious problem. My bikini line is on fire! I have to shave everyday in order to be bathing suit presentable, and for some reason I keep getting horrible razor burn. What can I do?
The easiest solution would be to find one of those granny...
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Mother MagnetismGetting ready in a hurry.By Kelly ReisingNo time! No Time! There's never any time! Remember that scene from "Mommie Dearest" when Faye Dunaway, who was brilliant as Joan Crawford by the way, is screaming bloody murder at her oldest daughter about not having enough time for everything?...
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Mother MagnetismDealing with an unexpected short haircut and summer hair care tips.By Kelly ReisingI went to my stylist, and wanted a trim. I did not get a trim. It’s beyond short at the moment. The poor girl actually cut my neck with her scissors. People say it looks cute, but I am a little freaked. My makeup isn’t looking right...
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