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Glamour argues that Hudson Williams’s Met Gala makeup by Aika Flores—inspired by Black Swan and praised by Donni Davy—was an intentional, chaotic art moment that challenges makeup norms, with social-media debate framed as part of art’s subjectivity; the piece uses a Monet-esque lens to suggest that controversy often signals progress in fashion and beauty.
Hudson Williams's Met Gala 2026 makeup by Aika Flores drew sharp online critique for an intentionally chaotic Black Swan–inspired eye look; Williams said the vision mixed chaos with austerity, but fans criticized heavy, uneven liner. Flores defended taking risks and handling feedback with grace, later posting a celebratory highlight reel that suggested she’s moving on.
At the Met Gala 2026, Hudson Williams wore a bold, two-tone makeup look—iridescent blue on the right (White Swan) and matte red on the left (Black Swan)—crafted by his longtime groomer Aika Flores. After mixed online reactions, Flores addressed the feedback on Threads, noting that while input is part of growth, there’s a human behind the work and urging everyone to be kind.
Hudson Williams turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom vintage Balenciaga look with the jacket and undershirt left open, a train, and a bold Black Swan–inspired makeup look paired with Bulgari jewelry; the ensemble, crafted with his groomer Aika Flores and stylist Anastasia Walker, highlights his rising status as a fashion-forward star as he and co-star Connor Storrie continue to shine on red carpets and in upcoming projects like the series Yaga.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella look was created by her longtime makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez as a modern-nostalgia, doll-eyed glam. The look centers on Armani Beauty foundations, cheek tints (shades 12 and 50.5) for a soft ombré blush, a four-shade Armani Eye Tint eye palette for big, doll-like eyes, Lip Power lipstick for a matte lip, and Luminous Glow Setting Powder to withstand sweat and a water fountain, all guided by Carpenter’s mood-board input to keep the look polished and timeless.
Sephora's Savings Event has begun with Rouge members getting 20% off, VIB 15%, and Beauty Insider 10%, plus 30% off Sephora Collection for everyone. The Cut gathers editor-recommended buys spanning makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance, highlighting items like Armani Beauty Eye Tint, Kulfi Zari Eyeshadow, Diamond Bomb All Over Diamond Veil, Patrick Ta Major Glow Balm, and Make Up For Ever lip pencils, with tips on shopping the SPRINGSALE discounts across multiple purchases.
A lifestyle-leaning piece critiques how MAGA women often rely on heavy filters, showcasing several public, filter-free photos that reveal makeup flaws, heavy foundation, and makeup mistakes when lighting and angles aren’t flattering.
Makeup artists share a 15-item routine to help mature skin look younger, pairing skin prep (exfoliation and a rich moisturizer) with targeted makeup techniques—light, glow-friendly powders, strategic highlighting, brown eyeliner, a gel-based foundation, concealer, bronzer, and a cream-powder blush duo—along with a curated lineup of products like Credo exfoliator, Hourglass setting powder, Embryolisse moisturizer, Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, Mac Teddy liner, Chantecaille Future Skin foundation, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, and Patrick Ta cream-powder blush duo for a refreshed, youthful finish.
Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu’s post‑medal lip moment sparked online chatter when she confirmed Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil in Delight as her go‑to; in a chat with The Cut she shares a simple beauty routine centered on Rare Beauty, Sephora, and E.l.f. products, detailing steps from a cream contour stick and black eye‑shadow stick to Rare Beauty gel eyeliner, Tarte tubing mascara, Rare Beauty brow pencil, lip oil, blush, and setting spray, with heavier eyeliner on camera days. For skin she uses Shiseido Anessa sunscreen; hair care includes &Honey hair oil and an Asian-market regimen, and she finishes with Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine perfume. She trains four times a week, leans on friends and family to stay calm, and describes herself as an ENFP; the piece also sketches her evolving hair journey (halo stripes) as part of her beauty approach.
This shopping-focused profile traces Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s timeless beauty—from her signature burnt-red lips (Face Stockholm Veil in Cranberry and Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Ruby) to her glossy hair care (Kiehl’s Creme with Silk Groom and Philip Kingsley Elasticizer) and subtle accessories (Evita Peroni tortoise headbands), noting that many of these products or close equivalents remain available today for a modern, easy-to-recreate CBK look.
Martha Stewart reveals in Vogue's Beauty Secrets that she uses Armani Beauty Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow on her lips—she even bought every color at Sephora—and praises it as a surprisingly effective lip color; the 21-shade line offers buildable, crease-free wear for up to 16 hours, and the feature complements her luminous, everyday routine with other favorites from drugstore to luxury brands.
A beauty expert reviews the top 21 products of the year, including serums, moisturizers, hair masks, sunscreens, and more, highlighting their benefits and recommending the best buys for various skincare and beauty needs.
Gwyneth Paltrow mistakenly thought Timothée Chalamet had acne scars due to his makeup in their film 'Marty Supreme' and offered skincare advice, only to realize the scars were actually makeup, leading to a humorous exchange.
Jim Carrey and Ron Howard recall the grueling production of 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas,' highlighting the painful makeup process, which included hiring a CIA-trained special ops instructor to help Carrey endure the discomfort, and the physical and emotional toll it took on the cast.
Makeup artist Mike Hill applied full body prosthetics to Jacob Elordi around 20 times for Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' adaptation, emphasizing practical effects to create a humanized creature with subtle enhancements to evoke the classic monster without overdoing the horror elements.