I have a very distinct memory of glueing my eye shut in an attempt to apply false eyelashes. I was probably 12 or 13, and it was Halloween. While I can’t remember exactly what I was dressing up as, I do remember the burn from the lash glue and the seconds of terror that I…
Just like a classic white shirt and little black dress, there are some things in beauty that will never go out of style—red lipstick, clean skin, defined brows. But perhaps the most timeless of all is the cat eye. I mean, it literally dates back to the ancient Egyptians and also has strong roots in…
Farsáli is not a brand that’s particularly known for subtlety. You’ve likely seen their creations all over Instagram, dripping off hot pink Beautyblenders or lending their hypnotic sparkle to macro product shots. When the company famous for launching the aptly named Unicorn Essence came out with something called Liquid Glass serum, I had high expectations.…
I have a love-hate relationship with liquid eyeliner. It hovers closer to love given that I’ve been proudly wearing a cat-eye nearly every day since middle school, and the only way to achieve a dark line and sharp wing is with a liquid. A wing has become my signature, I love the way it frames…
No hate on Dry January, but why does the New Year have to be all about self-deprivation? After months of spending our time, energy, and money on everyone else, we’re ready to treat ourselves. Welcome to our series To Me, From Me. I’ve always been a sucker for eyeliner. When I first started wearing makeup,…
Ever wonder how other people manage to get their flawless—okay, and maybe not so flawless—makeup on in the morning? We did, too. Enter Glamour‘s new beauty series, which we’re kicking off with a look at how women do a cat-eye. (Don’t worry, none of them are makeup artists.) We asked 50 women, including a few…