Topshop finally opened its doors on Michigan Avenue last week, but fabulous fashion isn’t the only thing filling its shelves. The British retailer has also launched a line of beauty products, and Make It Better’s editors took them for a test drive. Lips Lip Polish ($8): Associate Editor Liz Logan swears by this balm in […]
Hair, perfume and beauty products are essential (no arguments there!), but many contain controversial ingredients called parabens. We investigated the p-word to see what all the hoopla is about, and if you really need to toss that paraben-laced lipstick. What are Parabens? Parabens are chemicals that act as preservatives to extend the shelf life of […]
Welcome to Better or Bust, a new column where we determine whether a product will make your life better, or if it’s just a flat out bust. On today’s dock: Burberry’s new “Lip Mists.” As a lipstick for summer, when we typically want to wear less makeup and look dewier and more relaxed, the lip […]
Every season brings a flood of new cosmetics to store shelves, but deciding which ones to try can be confusing. We’ve taken out the guesswork and discovered the latest and greatest products, just in time for spring! Cargo EyeLighter Make your eyes pop with this dual-ended shadow stick. Apply the white shimmer shade to the […]
Color, color and more color. From your lips to your nails, this spring’s makeup is all about bright, eye-popping looks. Take a chance and embrace the season’s explosion of vivid hues. Dark purple shadow Vibrant violet is the go-to shade this spring and a refreshing change from typical gray and brown shadows. Estee Lauder Spring […]
Oh to be a girl again. Well, this spring you can be. Delightfully soft makeup trends are coming straight off the season’s hottest runways. According to makeup artists Lynda Coleman and Emma Bruzzesi—who work at Lake Forest’s Bluemercury—here are the five musts for makeup this spring: Fresh face Restore your skin’s natural glow by changing […]
Is the dry winter weather turning your skin into a desert zone? Whether it’s the outdoor winds or the indoor heat that are causing it, dry skin is one of winter’s itchiest conditions. We asked some experts to weigh in on how to keep our skin as smooth and soft as a baby’s bottom. […]
