Thirty-two years ago, Yves Saint Laurent rocked the perfume world with the introduction of Opium. It was the exotic sexpot’s answer to Chanel No. 5’s timeless elegance, with suggestive naked advertising to boot. Starting next year, the mandarin, bergamot, jasmine, and sweet myrrh eau will be sporting a “modern” makeover courtesy of Stefano Pilati and [...]

In search of inspiration for Amy Adams’ red-carpet look at the Julie & Julia New York premiere last night, CoverGirl makeup artist Molly Stern looked no further than the actress’ full-length Carolina Herrera gown. “It always seems that inspiration ends up coming from the dress,” Stern said of the charcoal-and-white-patterned floor-length number that was speckled [...]

We’ve done our part to add to the statement lip discourse currently going on in the beauty world by making an effort to keep you abreast of the shades and products that will help you perfect your pout as vivid color continues to make a comeback. But we’re aware that more often than not, we [...]

After the raging success of her campaign for YSL’s Rouge Volupté lipstick last fall, the French house has pegged Kate Moss to front its new fall fragrance as well, which is rumored to be a rose scent called Parisienne, according to our go-to perfume blog. Speculation as to Moss’ new project with the brand arose [...]

As readers of this blog are already aware, my collectible bronzer of choice for this summer is YSL’s Trésor d’Afrique Sun Powder, which still remains on display and untouched in my makeup cabinet. When I’m good and ready, I will break it out and swipe a few upward finger strokes of its warm, shimmering contents [...]

The onset of summer means a few things in beauty terms: a push for new sunscreens and sunless tanners, makeup palettes that channel beach-y hues of sand and aquamarine, and bronzers—the bigger the better. Having been on the receiving end of these new collections for about five years now, I’m always both impressed and confounded [...]

YUZU EXTRACT/ (yoo-zoo ek-strakt)/ n./ 1. A relatively rare, medium-sized, yellow-to-orange citrus that is native to Japan, with a fragrant rind and flesh that is acidic and tart;/ n./ 2. Traditionally used as a scent in perfume and bath rituals, the fruit has recently been lauded for its ability to energize, tone, and brighten skin, [...]

Ethereal pastels and nude makeup typically rear their soft-hued heads this time of year, but a few bold additions to the seasonal color palette are emerging as surprise standouts for spring. Coral, tangerine, and shades of orange are at the top of this list, with backstage looks from shows like Viktor & Rolf and Rodarte [...]

Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has had a hand in pretty much every fragrance success story in the last 15 years. The go-to nose for the houses of Dior, Gaultier, Versace, and Saint Laurent—not to mention the mastermind behind Narciso Rodriguez’s eponymous best-sellers and Acqua di Parma’s classic Iris Nobile—he’s something of an industry giant, the [...]

Designers typically love expanding into beauty because it makes them that much more accessible to their fans. Said fans in turn applaud these ventures for the same reasons, insofar as buying a ready-to-wear lipstick is way easier to rationalize than, say, a runway dress. Fashioned after the iconic women’s tuxedo that Yves Saint Laurent created [...]