The Vibe: Girly but a little fierce. “This season, they went a little edgier,” said lead makeup artist Neil Scibelli of Jouer. “So we focused the edge on the eyes, which we’re smoking out.” To create the dramatic, but very wearable look, the team used Jouer’s Amaretto on the lid and lower lid, Cappuccino in the crease, some liquid black liner on the upper lashline, and an eye definer pencil in Noir on the lower lashes. “We also added false lashes just for some extra tszuj,” said Scibelli of the makeup look’s standout feature.
I have discovered a ton of exceptional products since I started working at Birchbox, but there are only a handful that I classify as totally life-changing. One such product: Jouer’s Lumizing Moisture Tint (known as LMT around the office). I don’t go a day without slathering it on my face (it has SPF 20!), even though I regularly skip other fundamentals like mascara and blush.
What makes this tinted moisturizer stand out from the rest? The hydrating formula contains tiny light-reflecting particles that are too small to see with the naked eye, but that give your complexion a visibly radiant finish.
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This winter, forgo the heavy makeup in favor of a refreshingly clean look that places all the emphasis on your eyes. Consider it the beauty equivalent of a detox: instead of eyeliner and shadow, enlist an eye brightener to whisk away dark circles and a false fringe (hey, we didn’t say it was completely low-maintenance) to doll up your lashes. Finish with a generous dusting of blush to create a healthy just-in-from-the-cold look and all eyes will be on you. Read on for the step-by-step instructions.
We’re in the process of shooting February videos today, and we were lucky enough to score Neil Scibelli, a Jouer national makeup artist, to help us with a smoky eye tutorial. Obviously, good concealer is essential to making anyone look camera-ready. While we were prepping, we got a great tip from Neil: always pat your concealer in place. “I see so many people drag their finger under their eyes and it just pulls the concealer off,” say Scibelli. Good to know, we’ll be dabbing from now on—we want our concealer to stay put!
Our office manager, Nicole, is wonder woman. No, really. It’s the only explanation for how on top of everything she is. From human resources and employee benefits to keeping us well fed with treats at all times, she does it all. We snagged a few minutes of her time to take a peek at her desk.
January Birchboxes have shipped! While lots of them have already arrived in homes across the country, we know many of you are still waiting for that pretty pink box to land in your mailbox. Pass the time by watching some of our favorite December un-boxing videos! We subscribed to all three of these lovely ladies and hope you will too!
We love MissVickybee’s holiday-themed music and animation! Hank is cute too ;) She is looking forward to using her L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil and says she’ll let us know how it goes. Can’t wait!
You’re probably still recovering from last month’s holiday festivities, but that doesn’t mean you should spend all weekend lounging around in your sweats. New Yorkers, take note: this Saturday, Birchbox is teaming up with Jouer for an afternoon of beauty and bubbly at the Birchbox Discovery Shop in Chelsea.
Recently, makeup artist Nam Vo stopped by Birchbox HQ to impart some of her never-ending beauty wisdom. The lesson of the day? How to use different foundation shades to give your face definition. I always assumed the goal of foundation was to get a completely uniform complexion — turns out, that’s not always the case. To get a center-lit, movie star look — think J. Lo or Beyonce — you actually want to make the center plane of your face a little lighter than your cheeks and neck.
Color Theory is a weekly post about home decor and beauty. Because we can’t always make over our homes at the drop of a hat, but we can make over our faces. Check back weekly for a new room and a new set of products we love.
I’m crushing pretty hard on this room with navy walls, built-in bookcase, window seat, and zebra print rug. It looks eccentric and cozy, but not too cluttered. To match my makeup to it, I pulled out my favorite navy liner by stila (smudgy but easy to apply), a creamy cashmere eye shadow by Jouer, and a great red lipstick to match the flowers on the table. Perfect for a chilly first official week of winter.
stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Blue Ribbon; Available at Birchbox.com
Jouer Creme Eye Shadow in Cashmere; Available at Birchbox.com
Beauty is Life Kingdom Lipstick; Available at Birchbox.com
Fun with swatching! One of our members called in to ask which Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss shade was closest to Birchbox Pink so we snapped a picture for her. From left: Mirage, Peony, and Birchbox Pink.
