“Nail polish is like the icing on the beauty cake.” Mary Helen Bowers
Cleaning pearl
Plastic everywhere, and the tubes are piled up in the bathroom like the FACES issues on the coffee table. But there is another way to cleanse your face – without any unnecessary packaging. The solid bars from Foamie (approx. 5.-www.foamie.com) not only do without plastic, but also without soap, which would only dry out our facial skin anyway. Aloe vera and almond milk leave dry skin velvety soft, while clarifying activated charcoal and antibacterial tea tree oil deeply cleanse combination skin.
Plant based
The eucalyptus withers on the windowsill and the olive tree dies? Just because you don’t have green fingers, you can still try out the latest eyeshadow trend. Labels such as Altuzarra and Anna Sui dust their models’ eyelids with all shades of green. Iridescent colors that sparkle in the autumn light are particularly beautiful. Whether eyeliner or smokey eyes: the green version gives make-up classics a seasonal upgrade.
Kjaer Weis, Cream Eye Shadow in “Sublime”, creamy consistency, approx. 47.- (niche-beauty.com)
Huda Beauty, Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in “Emerald“, approx. 33.- (net-a-porter.com)
Tom Ford, Shadow Extreme in “Emerald Green“, approx. 40.-
Surratt Beauty, Prismatique Eyes in “Mesmer Eyes”, duo of powder and cream eyeshadow, approx. 66.- (net-a-porter.com)
Painting
YouTube and Instagram are full of talents who turn make-up into art. It’s quite difficult to keep track of everything. Well, that’s what print is for. Cosmetics editor Lan Nguyen-Grealis has now collected the best tips that anyone can use to become a make-up artist. In her book “PROMakeup Design Book”, she shows how to apply glitter to your face without spreading it all over your home and explains the inspirations behind her looks, which have been featured in Vogue, Elle and Vanity Fair. A book that offers more than just beautiful pictures and tons of inspiration, but serves as a reference book whenever we have a make-up brush in our hands.
Lan Nguyen-Grealis, “PROMakeup Design Book”, Laurence King Publishing, ca. 30.-
Crown jewels
Time to sparkle – in the right way. That’s why pearls now belong on our heads, woven into tight braids, tucked into loose buns or put up in the form of a headband. There are plenty of options so that even less talented hairdressers can get in on the trend. Whenever you work with accessories, skip shampooing beforehand and use dry shampoo to give your hair the right grip. Fashion jewelry accessories are tough guys, but real pearl jewelry must not come into contact with hairspray and the like – otherwise the pretty things will easily lose their shine.
Jennifer Behr, “Primavera Pearl Hair Pin“, approx. 221.-
Shrimps, “Antonia Beaded Hairclip”, made of brass, approx. 83.- (farfetch.com)
Jennifer Behr, “Henley”, with faux pearls, approx. 82.-
Rosantica, “Canasta”, with artificial pearls, approx. 166.- (net-a-porter.com)
Muscle man
Did too much sport during the lockdown? Or used the summer to finally learn how to crawl properly? Exercise is good for you – if it weren’t for the persistent sore muscles. If you need to relax after a tough workout, it’s a good idea to pamper your arms, legs, neck or back with the sports gel from the Berlin label VAAY. Strained muscles relax, and thanks to the essential oils and a little of the current hipster ingredient CBD, the mind also calms down. VAAY, “Sport Gel”, 100 ml, approx. 40.-
Pon de Replay
Whatever Rihanna tackles turns to gold. And recently, these are not just songs bursting with beats and hot lines, but beauty products. Now the Fenty family is growing: Fenty Skin includes skincare products that are as catchy as Rihanna’s music. The idea: no division into skin types or tones, but a skincare routine for every skin type. It includes cleansing products and sun protection, which Rihanna believes is the most important thing for maintaining beautiful skin. The formulations of cleansers, toners and creams are vegan, oil- and gluten-free and packaged in recyclable and refillable tubes and jars. With this knowledge in your luggage, dancing to Rihanna’s songs is twice as good.
