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Gucci Mascara: Mascara L'Obscur Reviews With Photos


Gucci Beauty isn’t afraid to cause a stir. When the brand relaunched under creative director Alessandro Michele last spring, it put out bold ’80s style ads that not only showcased its beautiful new lipsticks, but model Dani Miller’s imperfect teeth. The comments section was a mix of comments both trolling and praising the images, and almost a year later the brand launched its first-ever mascara, which once again had the internet divided.

One of the images in the new campaign for Gucci’s Mascara L’Obscur features a close up on Miller’s eyelashes, which are covered in a clumpy coat of mascara to the point of looking like spider legs. I’m personally extremely into it, but the comments are divisive. While there are tons of heart, prayer hand, and fire emojis, there are also comments accusing the brand of joking, telling it to “rethink the concept,” and spider emojis galore.

Personally, I find Gucci to be one of the most interesting makeup brands in the current market. I love the subversive advertising paired with the traditionally feminine packaging, and it feels like the brand is actually doing something fresh and cool in an oversaturated space. I’m also obsessed with mascara, so I was excited to put L’Obscur to the test and see what all the fuss is about.

It’s impossible to talk about Mascara L’Obscure without mentioning the packaging. The pink and gold is so beautiful and feminine, it’s extremely heavy so it truly feels expensive, and I love the way the etched cap matches some of the lipstick cases. The brush is much smaller than I expected, with tiny rubber bristles and a pointed tip that’s designed to grab the smallest lashes at the top and bottom corners of your eyes, which also lengthens and separates, so you can get a minimal look or really load it on.

Gucci’s global makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver likes to use the brush to create two distinct looks, which he demonstrated on the brand’s Instagram. For the Classic Look—traditional length and separation—he recommends holding the brush horizontally and sweeping it through your lashes.



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Kate Middleton Shares New Photos With George and Charlotte to Celebrate Mother's Day in the U.K.


For Mother’s Day in the U.K., Kate Middleton and Prince William spread a little cheer online by posting a few rare photos that offer a personal look at their family.

On Sunday, March 22, the royal couple sent happy wishes to all the moms out there while showing off a selection of sweet, intimate shots on their joint Instagram account, @KensingtonRoyal. The first photo portrayed Kate giving Princess Charlotte a piggyback ride while William carried Prince George on his back. If you scroll all the way through, the post also shared a card George made for his mom to celebrate today’s occasion.

The card George made is an adorable example of his handiwork, featuring a hand-drawn vase with cut-out paper flowers. The post also included images of Prince Diana with Prince Harry and Prince William, and Kate with her mother Carole Middleton.

In the caption, the duke and duchess referenced the difficult period of isolation and social distance happening throughout the globe as a result of the coronavirus health pandemic. “To mothers new and old and families spending today together and apart – we are thinking of you all at this difficult time,” the post read.

Kate and Prince William reached out to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in London last week, visiting first responders to thank them for their work during the health crisis. They reportedly met with a few met staffers and sent regards from the Queen and Prince Charles.

“That is why Catherine and I were proud to visit staff working at NHS 111, to pass on our personal thanks, along with those of my grandmother and father, to staff working around the clock to provide care and advice to those that need it most,” Prince William told the first-responders. “All of us have a part to play if we’re going to protect the most vulnerable. That means acting on the latest expert advice, staying home if we or those we live with have symptoms, and avoiding nonessential contact to help reduce the spread of the virus.”



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Why Eva Mendes Doesn't Share New Photos of Herself and Ryan Gosling on Instagram


Eva Mendes just won best celebrity/fan interaction of the week on Instagram.

After posting a photo of herself on March 3 wearing a pretty floral dress and trench coat (from a campaign she did for her collection at New York & Company), the actor stuck around to respond to fans in the comments section. Usually, that’s a terrible idea, but in this case, Mendes had some pretty awesome conversations with her followers.

There was a lengthy response to one fan’s comment that I’d like to delve into, specifically. “You look amazing, Eva,” user @mandica17 began with a heart-eye emoji. “Just wanted to say how much it means to us fans to be able to talk to you and how great [it] is that unlike many other celebrities you acknowledge us. So thank you! P.s. wouldn’t mind an [appearence] by Ryan on this page.”

Eva Mendes met her partner, Ryan Gosling, on the set of their movie The Place Beyond the Pines in 2011, and they’ve been together ever since. They have two children together: Their first daughter, Esmeralda, was born in 2014, and two years later, they had another daughter, Amada. They rarely discuss each other or their kids with the media, but they’ve given us a bit of info here and there…as a treat.

A rare photo of the couple out on the town in 2017.

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In her response to @mandica17, Mendes opened up about her “struggle with social media” and explains why she won’t post pictures of Gosling or her children.

“I struggle with social media but I love the constant connection with women,” she wrote in her reply. “I try to post responsibly and try to make sure I don’t portray myself in a way that makes other women feel bad.”

Mendes emphasized that the campaign photo is not a completely accurate portrayal of how she looks. “Instagram can be hurtful in that way. Like with this picture, this is actually a campaign shot and it was retouched. So I want women to know that,” she said. “I want women to know it takes a lot for me to look this way and that I struggle with food among many other things.”

After calling on her fans to call her out for “any bullshit,” she got to the stuff about her partner. “As far as Ryan, I’ll only post flashbacks of things that are already ‘out there’ (like pics from movies we did or stuff like that),” she explained. “My man and kids are private. That’s important to me so thanks for getting that. Have a beautiful day. Sending so much love!” She finished her response with a heart emoji.

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If only every comments section could looked like this!





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Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte Lip Crayon Review With Photos


A creamy, pigmented, long-wearing, and Gaga-approved lipstick sounds almost too good to be true, so we had Glamour editors put them to the test. Read on for our honest thoughts.

Le Monster Matte in Pusher

Talia Gutierrez 

The lip crayon effortlessly glided along my lips, and the gorgeous maroon Pusher complimented my complexion perfectly. A single layer was all I needed, acting as both a lip liner and lipstick (no blotting necessary). The crayon itself is also a twist up, which takes the drag out of searching for that little sharpener of yours that has conveniently made its way to the dark abyss (also known as the bottom of your makeup bag). Overall I was pleased with the color, even at the end of a long day. —Talia Gutierrez, beauty assistant

Le Monster Matte in 1950

Brionna tests le monster matte in 1950
Brionna Jimerson 

I’ve become a big fan of lip crayons lately because they’re easy to layer over lip gloss for a tinted, almost blurred-lip effect. One downside is that the color doesn’t tend to last, though. But not with this. The color stays in place throughout the day, and I like to dab any extra onto the apples of my cheeks to make myself look alive. Typically I’d go for a creamier crayon (this runs a little drier since it’s a true matte formula), but it’s a great Swiss Army Knife-style lip product to keep in your bag. —Brionna Jimerson, associate social media manager

Le Monster Matte in Mastered

Bella tries Le Monster Matte Lipstick in Mastered
Bella Cacciatore 

While I’m eagerly awaiting LG6, I was happy to have something new from Gaga to tide me over. I’ve been avoiding matte lipsticks like the plague this winter, so I was a little nervous, but this one is surprisingly smooth. It glided right on and didn’t feel tight whatsoever. It’s crazy pigmented, I only needed one swipe for opaque coverage. My one gripe was that it was a little tricky to apply a crisp line, but that’s nothing that can’t be fixed with some lip liner. —Bella Cacciatore, beauty associate

Le Monster Matte in Hot Rod

Khaliha tries the Le Monster Matte in Hot Rod
Khaliha  Hawkins 

This is the first Haus Laboratories product I’ve tried, and I enjoyed the functionality of the lipstick. The crayon is retractable and I also like that I could change the angle of the lipstick to line my lips and then fill it. It applied smoothly, but clung to some dry spots, so I liked that the formula was buildable. You can wear it more sheer when your lips are chapped or bold when they’re hydrated. —Khaliha Hawkins, producer

Le Monster Matte in Destroyer

Lindsay testing le monster matte lipstick
Lindsay Schallon 

I recently got a Hydrafacial that did wonders for my skin, but left my lips dry and cracked. So the first time I tried this, it didn’t immediately wow me. Even though the color was incredible (love a plummy-berry!), the formula settled into chapped spots, which made it look patchy. The next time I took Gaga’s makeup artist’s advice by slicking on a thick balm and blotting first. The difference was night and day. The lipstick went on smooth, lasted the entire day (even through a chicken and kale lunch), and got me no less than three compliments. —Lindsay Schallon, senior beauty editor

Le Monster Matte in Talk Dirty

Madeline tests Le Monster Matte in Talk Dirty
Madeline Hirsch 

Thank you, Gaga, for finding the romantic, dusty rose of my dreams! This color pairs well with lace, ruffles, and lost love. Plus, it’s easy to get precise with my lip line and really emphasize that cupid’s bow. Considering I only had to touch up my look once in the afternoon, I’d call it a win. —Madeline Hirsch, senior social media manager

Le Monster Matte in Dust

Erin tests Le Monster Matte lipstick in Dusk
Erin Parker 

It’s hard to keep up with all the celebrity beauty drops these days, but this matte lip crayon didn’t disappoint. I’m a sucker for nudes, and this dusty pink shade reminds me of my all-time favorite (now discontinued) lipstick, MAC Doe. It’s got great color payoff and seems to have impressive staying power. —Erin Parker, commerce writer

Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte Lip Crayon will be available on amazon.com and hauslabs.com on February 18.

Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.



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L'Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara Review With Photos


I’ve always been enchanted by huge, cartoonish eyes. After graduating from Disney princesses, I fixed my obsession on anime characters, whose colorful outfits and huge eyelashes equally spoke to me. Early on in high school, I idolized Zooey Deschanel and her wide-eyed look, and drew Twiggy lashes on my lower lash line when I went out at night.

I’ve since moved on to more sophisticated methods of enhancing my lashes in hopes of making my tiny eyes look like a cartoon. Lash extensions and lifts have been the most successful, but they’re expensive and time consuming, so finding a good mascara has been crucial. While I have some go-tos, I’d yet to find one that replicates the doll-eyed look of a lash lift.

Then the new L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara came along, and I knew I had something to be excited about. For starters, L’Oréal makes some of my all-time favorite mascaras (at any price point), and anything that promises crazy volume and “a doe-eyed effect” has my attention. But, let’s be real here, obviously the real draw was the name. Bambi is the ultimate big-eye icon in my book. The fact that model Camille Rowe is heavily featured in the ads alongside Bambi himself just adds to my theory that this mascara was made specifically with me in mind.

Adorable branding aside, where this mascara truly stands out is the brush, which has a mix of long and short bristles to grab every lash. It’s on the spiky-plasticy side, which is great for shorter lashes like mine, yet has some heft to it to help with volume.

The first time I tested it out, I was ridiculously sick—I more closely resembled the Corpse Bride than my usual self. But after one swipe of the stuff (singing the Bambi eyes line from “This Is What Makes Us Girls” to myself, naturally), I was wowed. I looked wide awake, and all the life instantly came back to my face. It fanned out my lashes so they were super fluttery, and the brush made it seem like I have double the lashes I actually do. My lashes were instantly lifted and crazy curled (no lash curler needed!), giving me the doll-y eyes of my dreams in seconds. Essentially, it gave me the same effect as my beloved lash lift, without the trip to the salon. In short, I’m obsessed.

Look at that curl.

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If you’re looking for a natural look, this might not be the best choice for you, although it doesn’t clump no matter how many layers I apply. It just definitely looks like you have mascara on, a look I personally love. But despite the crazy volume I didn’t sacrifice any definition, and the inky black formula stays on all day without any flaking or smudging.

It didn’t turn me into a cartoon character, but it came pretty damn close.

L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara

L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara

$10.99

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Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore.





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Kendall Jenner Now Has an Ombré Hair Color — Photos


Between being a model, a member of the Kardashian-Jenner brood, and a spokesperson for a styling-tool brand, Kendall Jenner‘s hair is pretty much always in the spotlight. So even if she posts an Instagram photo that has nothing to do with her hair, it can steal the show, especially when she’s sporting a look other than her signature glossy, dark-brown style. And such is the case in the series of photos she posted to Instagram on Friday, November 29.

Jenner shared three post-Thanksgiving photos in which she’s enjoying the “coziest weather”—at least Southern California’s version of it—wearing black leggings and a black turtleneck next to a beautiful pool with a view of the mountains. We see her from several angles, but it’s in the very first photo, in which her back is to the camera and she’s arching backward, that it’s apparent Jenner is currently rocking an ombré look. Her roots are her natural dark brown shade, and color shifts to a golden caramel shade toward the ends.

It’s not entirely clear if Jenner visited a colorist to intentionally give her hair color a gradient look or if this is just the natural evolution of couple of quick changes she made earlier in the fall. In September, Jenner surprised everyone by bleaching her hair, walking in London Fashion Week’s Burberry show and Milan Fashion Week’s Versace and Fendi shows with sandy blonde hair—a color we’d never seen on her without the help of a wig. And then, just a few days later, her hair was dyed back to nearly black for the Emmy Awards. And as anyone who’s ever put dark dye over a lighter color can tell you, that dark dye will inevitably fade and let the lighter tones peek through, regardless of if your hair is naturally dark to begin with.

Bur whether Jenner’s current color is an accidental or intentional ombré, it looks fantastic and is sure to send a few fans running to the salon for their own versions of the look.



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