An Ode to Makeup!

Oh, makeup, we do love thee! Whether it's just a little concealer to hide a blemish or some under eye circles, or a full face of makeup to glam up for a night out, makeup is a dear friend to most women. I love watching how a little makeup can play up a woman's features and a whole face of it can completely transform her any way she wants! A makeup-less face is a blank and beautiful canvas, but we admit to sometimes wishing we could just wake up our "most beautiful!" Like the celebrities do, right? Wrong! Check out these naked faces of some of our favorite celeb beauties (Kellie Pickler, Faith Hill, and Hilary Duff), along with their makeup transformations.

The It Lady's Look on Inaguration Day

Ever since Obama won the election, we have been debating over what the soon-to-be first lady will wear on Inauguration day. While we don’t know who designed her certain to be fabulous gown, we do know a very important piece of the puzzle…makeup! Mrs. O’s makeup artist, Ingrid Grimes-Myles, revealed to US Weekly what products she will be using to glam up the already gorgeous Michelle for the big day.
Grimes-Myles said she would choose "chic neutrals" for the daytime Inauguration ceremony, including:
It Cosmetics Lip Plumping Pencil in Attract and Energy
Model Co Colourbox Eye Shadow in Seychelles
Stendhal Mascara in Noir Black
POP Beauty Blush Cake in Natural in Nudes

For the evening ball, the executive makeup artist hinted that she will be going for “major glam, with deep, smoky plum-lined lids.” She will be using:

Mineral Essence Eye Shadow in Merlot
Bloom Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black
Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten in Berry
Paula Dorf Lip Color Sheer Tint in Innocence

We at It Cosmetics are truly honored that our lip pencil was selected by Mrs. Obama's makeup artist! For more information on sculpting YOUR perfect presidential pout, click here!