10 New Sexy (and Speedy) Makeup Looks

Sexing up your look takes more than a red lip stain and tousled hair (but that's a good place to start). It also takes restraint, grace, and the ineffable ability to make it look like you didn't fuss for hours over every last detail. In that spirit, we offer you our favorite sexy new looks that actually only take about 30 seconds to create.


Natural Moisturized Lips
Sex kittens the world over swear by this one: Apply a lipstick that matches your natural lip color, then make your mouth superglossy by coating it in clear balm or gloss.

Glowing Skin
If you're wearing anything cut up to here or down to there, you can't neglect your arms, decolleté, and legs. A good body lube, like Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Dry Oil, will make the skin look smooth, dewy, and that most tantalizing of adjectives, supple.

Orange-Red Lips
Every woman is a mere two lipstick swipes away from sexpot. The key is getting the shade right—too red spells harlot, too orange is plain ugs. Try mixing shades, like makeup artists did to create the perfect shade at the spring 2010 Prada show: a little bit of Make Up For Ever Lacquered Lipstick in Fluorescent Orange blended with Laura Mercier Crème Lip Colour in Truly Red. (Or M.A.C. Lipstick in Lady Danger will get you there in a single swipe.)

Metallic Lids
It takes a certain kind of woman—specifically, the smoking hot kind—to get away with eyelids dripping in rich gold shadow. Don't wimp out with safe bronze or pale copper—try pure gold, like Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal, smeared on from the lashes to the crease.

Warm Cheeks
Nothing says corn-fed, golly-gee sweetness like naturally blushing cheeks. And since you can absolutely fake that kind of Lolita glow, there's rosy cream blush. Rub it on the apples of your cheeks and let the hair twirling begin.

Light Pink Lips
You can keep biting your lips for hours, or you can do it the easy way. Apply a light—almost peony—pink lipstick and blot it slightly so it looks more natural. L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Pink Lady is the perfect demure shade.

Lived-in Eyeliner
Smoky eyeliner always makes the sexy list for two reasons: 1) It makes people think of sex and 2) we forget the second one. The trick is to take a black pencil, cream liner, and powder shadow and go to town around the eyes—trace the lashes with the pencil and cream liner, smudge the lines gently with a brush or cotton swab, and then swipe black cream and powder shadows from the lids to the crease, brusquely blending as you go.

Warm Skin
To gives skin a warm, sunny glow, try St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse—it doesn't streak, and thanks to its Aromaguard technology, it doesn't stink, either.

Dramatic Winged Liner
In the interest of full disclosure, this does take more than 30 seconds, but not much. And once you have winged eyeliner in place, no one will notice your other makeup anyway. Line the top and bottom lashes with black liquid liner, then flip the upper line out slightly at the outer corners (a credit card is good for making the wing straight).

Violet Eyes
Your neutral greige shadow will not exactly leave the opposite sex panting. Kick up the intrigue level with a shimmery purple shade applied from the lash line to the crease, then line the upper lid with deep violet liquid liner—a look inspired by one of the sexiest shows we've seen to date, Versace spring 2010.

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33 Ways To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

From erasing dark circles to lengthening wimpy lashes, we got the scoop from top-tier beauty pro's on how to troubleshoot tired eyes.


Stencil Your Brows

"Before you tweeze, use a beige pencil to color over the hairs you want to remove. This takes the guesswork out of grooming and prevents you from over-plucking," says makeup artist Charlotte Willer, whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss.

Lash Out

"To get your longest-looking lashes, start by taking the tip of the mascara wand and apply formula directly to the ends of your lashes in an upwards direction," advises Madonna's go-to makeup maven, Gina Brooke. "For thickness, wait a few seconds, and continue to apply mascara to the base of the lashes using quick right-to-left strokes. This all works to coat the lashes as much as possible."

Twin Peaks

"Using two different eye shadow shades from the same color family creates instant dimension on your lids," explains celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey. "I did this for Katy Perry when she attended the Smurf's premiere, and the effect was dazzling."

Pop It and Lock It

"To appear more doe-eyed, concentrate color at the middle of the lash lines," notes celebrity makeup artist, Sarah Lucero (Katherine Heigl and Olivia Wilde are fans). "You can apply a thicker line on the top lashes and fade it out to the sides, but keep the color focused on the highest and lowest points to emphasize the widest section of your eye shape."

Get the Blues

"Experiment with blue-hued eyeliner," says QVC-regular, Laura Geller. "The cooler tones will make the whites of your eyes appear brighter."

Go for Seconds

"Doubling up on mascara coats along your top lashes will create a lifting effect for droopy lids. I like to use wands with angled bristles so I can catch every hair," says makeup artist, Daniel Martin, who routinely created the face look for this season's Chris Benz fashion show.

Curl It On Up

"When you curl your lashes, start at the root of your lash and gently pulse the curler shut three times. Then, move the curler half way up the length of your eye lashes and repeat. This will ensure that you'll get a natural curl, instead of a funky crimp," explains wedding makeup expert, Raychel Wade.

Follow the Crease

"To get the most out of the natural contour of your eye, only apply liner as far as your crease extends," explains celebrity makeup artist, Joanna Schlip (Eva Longoria and Jessica Simpson are among her many clients).

Use a Top Coat

"After applying mascara, use a dermatologist-tested top coat to make your lashes look inky black and shiny," recommends Brooke.

Color Wheel (and Deal)

"As a general rule of thumb, warm sandy shades are great for women with green eyes. Pinks and golds complement brown-eyed girls. And blue hues work for everyone," says Bailey.

"Curl your lashes!

Everyone says it, but few people do it daily," Brooke notes.

Kohl It

"Try soft, kohl eye pencils if you have trouble blending other formulas. When in doubt, use a Q-Tip to feather the pigments towards your crease. This will emphasize the hood of your eye," says Wade.

Lighten Up

"Especially if you're wearing glasses, use light colors on your lids to draw attention to the shape of your eyes," Geller adds.

Go Bright

"If you think smoky eye makeup makes your eye area appear smaller, experiment with brighter shades to get an exaggerated look without the moody side effects," recommends Wade.

Try Peach

"Salma Hayek actually taught me to use peachy, pink concealers, instead of yellow-based ones, to erase under-eye circles. The orange undertones are better for camouflaging blue tones," Bailey tells us.

Splurge When Needed

"Invest in a quality eyelash curler. The extra padding and gentle hinge technology will make it harder for you to accidentally break any hair follicles," warns Bailey.

Swoop For Coverage

"After you apply concealer to your under-eye area, use a makeup sponge to lightly buff out any globs. To prevent distracting streaks, you should blend all the way out to your temples to catch any lingering foundation traces," Bailey adds.

Beam Some Light

"Don't be afraid to use a light, illuminating highlighter to open up the eye area," explains Geller. "You won't look like a glitter-happy middle schooler if you brim soft, light reflective pigments along the inner corner of the eyes and the contour of your brow bones."

Mind the Line

"Always remember to keep the majority of color and product around the lash line," says Lucero. "This creates structure and shape, which ultimately helps to enhance eye size."

Try Creams

"As colder, drier months approach, try a cream-based eye shadow to prevent flaky lids," recommends Bailey. "They don't crease as much as powders, and you won't need to prep the eye area to ensure staying power."

Go Ombre

"A great eye-opening trick is to apply a light color eye shadow on the base of your eyelid and a darker color at the crease. This adds dimension to you face," Willer tells us.

Go Natural

"To really make your eyes pop, dab a pearl-colored eyeliner along the inner corner of your eyes to illuminate the area around your nose," notes Willer. "The key is to choose a beige pencil instead of a stark, white one, because it looks more natural."

Blend Away

"When applying shadow in the crease, extend your brush strokes up towards the contour of the brow bone to illuminate the curve of your profile," Schlip says.

Outsource

"Don't be afraid to try false eyelashes," recommends Lucero. "There's a reason why they're so popular."

Tidy Up

"Groom your brows!" exclaims Wade. "Even if you have a nice, natural arch, a few errant hairs can pull attention downward. Keeping a clean shape will also make your eyelids look bigger."

Warm Shades

"For more impact, sweep warm-colored eye shadow shades along your lower lashes," notes Brooke. "This draws attention to the whole contour of your eye."

Powder Power

"Shade your natural eye contour with a pressed powder two to three shades darker than your natural skin tone," adds Martin. "This trick creates the look of having larger eyes without using a lot of makeup. Plus, it always looks great in pictures."

Dot the Line

"After you apply mascara, dot liquid eyeliner between your lashes to fill in any sparse spots. This will also help to elongate the line of your eyes," Martin adds.

Let It Gel

"Use soft pops of color to draw attention to your eyes," advises Schlip. "I like gel liners in purple, navy, green, or violet, because I can smudge them easily into the crease after application."

Stick to Liquids

"Use liquid concealers instead of cream-based ones to cover your under-eye area," Bailey says. "They won't settle into lines and creases like thicker, opaque formulas."

Fill 'Em In

"The best way to look wide-eyed sans makeup is to keep your brows thick and full," explains Schlip. "If nothing else, use a pencil to fill in any bare spots along your arches before you head out the door."

The Bottom Line

"An easy way to enlarge eyes with minimal effort is to line your lower lids with a shimmering shadow," adds Lucero. "Avoid dark hues for daytime, but try mixing in bolder navy, plum, or gunmetal pigments to get a sexier look for happy hour."

Get Pouty

"Wearing a bright lip color with no mascara or shadows on your eye can also make your eyes look bigger," Martin notes. "Just be sure to cancel out any uneven tones around the eye first with color-correcting concealer."

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The 10 Commandments of Lipstick

Step aside, gloss. Lipstick is back in a big way, making mouths look strong, rich, and thoroughly refined. Here, the rules for doing lipstick right, right now.



1. START FRESH
Start fresh. Exfoliate lips once or twice a week (Cantello uses a mix of salt and almond oil), then follow with balm.

2. AVOID TOO MUCH SPARKLE
"Shimmer can look cheap," says makeup artist Troy Surratt. Look for lipsticks with a creamy finish. "Light reflection should come from moisture in the formula, not metallic pigments," he says. Two hydrating options: Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick and Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick.

3. FIND THE RIGHT BRIGHT
Choose a bright shade based on your lips' natural color—not your skin tone. Women with pale lips look best in cherry red or coral; for naturally reddish lips, try hot pink, orange, or cranberry; for dark lips, brick red and burgundy are ideal. Try Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 01 (for pale lips), M.A.C. Lustre Lipstick in Lustering (for reddish lips), or L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux (for dark lips).

4. LOOK GOOD NUDE
The prettiest nude lip color is slightly brighter or deeper than your skin tone. If you're pale, look for something with a hint of pink, like Burberry Beauty Lip Cover in Nude Rose. Those with yellow or olive undertones or dark skin look best with sandy beiges, like CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Delish.

5. AVOID THE VAMPIRE EFFECT
Blue- or black-based shades that are too dark can be severe, aging, and even a little scary. Look for lipsticks with berry undertones instead.

6. DON'T WORRY ABOUT LINER
Liner is no longer a must—today's lipsticks don't bleed," says Surratt. To enhance your Cupid's bow or add symmetry, use a pencil that matches your lips, not your lipstick.

7. SOFTEN THE EDGES
Careful application is good; clinical precision isn't. Just smudge the border of your lips slightly.

8. START IN THE MIDDLE
When applying any shade of lipstick, start at the center of lips and blend color out toward the corners of your mouth. (Never apply it directly to the corners of your mouth—it will look clownish.)

9. DON'T OVERDO IT
Prevent a strong lipstick shade from looking heavy by swiping it on just your bottom lip, pressing lips together, and using your finger to distribute the color over your mouth.

10. BLOT, BLOT, BLOT
To make your lipstick last longer, apply it straight from the tube, blot with a tissue, then swipe it on again. "Blotting will create a base, and the second coat adds shine and coverage," says Surratt.

Via Allure