BEAUTY HOW - TO
BY HEATHER MUIR MAFFEI
Matte lipstick is awesome, but the flat finish can highlight flakes, so this prep step is key, Tran says. Buff a sugar scrub into damp lips in a circular motion to slough off chapped bits. Wipe away the crystals with a wet washcloth and pat dry.
Slick on balm to lock in moisture. This formula has hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and antioxidants to help plump and smooth that thin lip skin. Blot with a tissue to ensure the next products adhere nicely.
Swipe a dot of concealer over your lips. “This neutralizes your lip color so the hue you use pops,” Tran says. “Plus, it acts as a primer.” Next, trace the edges of your lips with a pencil, extending the outline slightly if you want a fuller look.
Fill in lips by dabbing on a lipstick. Then put your finger in your mouth and pull it out to remove excess and keep your teeth clean.
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While fragrances have long been inspired by flowers, here’s something new: Future Society, a line of six perfumes inspired by the DNA of extinct flowers. We’ll back up.
In 2017, biologists extracted samples of long-gone blooms from the Harvard University Herbaria. Through DNA sequencing, they identified genes that might encode fragrance-producing enzymes. They printed the codes, then inserted them in yeast to produce scent molecules.
Even if your brain doesn’t understand the science, your nose will know that the aromas are amazing.
Two of our faves: Solar Canopy (from a Hawaiian flower last seen in 1912, it smells like red currant and pink pepper) and the citrusy Reclaimed Flame (from a South African species that disappeared in 1960).
Try all six in a sample kit. $35; wearefuture society.com
MAKEUP BY SUMMER TRAN; HAIR BY CLAY NIELSEN; WARDROBE STYLING BY SHANDI ALEXANDER. PRODUCT IMAGES COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS