Chrissy Rutherford on the Perfect Foundation & Changing Car...
The longtime fashion editor-turned-2BG founder talks hair, skincare, and changing careers in her 30s.
A medium-buildable foundation with a smooth, soft-matte finish.
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
30W
Deep with Warm Red Undertone
29N
Deep with Neutral Red Undertone
28W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
27C
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
26N
Deep with Cool Red Undertone
25W
Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
24W
Medium-Deep with Warm Olive Undertone
23C
Medium-Deep with Cool Pink Undertone
22N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
21W
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
20N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Golden Undertone
19N
Medium-Deep with Neutral Undertone
18W
Medium-Deep with Warm Golden Undertone
17C
Medium with Cool Pink Undertone
16W
Medium with Warm Olive Undertone
15N
Medium with Neutral Golden Undertone
14W
Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
13N
Medium with Neutral Undertone
12C
Medium with Cool Neutral Undertone
11W
Medium with Warm Golden Undertone
10N
Light-Medium with Neutral Olive Undertone
9W
Light-Medium with Warm Peach Undertone
8N
Light with Neutral Undertone
7C
Light with Cool Pink Undertone
6W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
5N
Light with Neutral Undertone
4W
Light with Warm Golden Undertone
3N
Fair with Neutral Undertone
2N
Fair with Neutral Olive Undertone
1C
Fair with Cool Pink Undertone
31N
Deep with Neutral Undertone
Medium Coverage, brightening, balancing
A hydrating cream that brightens and blurs with a radiant...
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
Wisteria
Coral pink
Anemone
Coral
Heliotrope
Apricot
Delphine
Muted peach
Daylily
Rich taupe
Foxglove
Warm terracotta
Ophelia
True pink
Camellia
Mauve
Hibiscus
Bright plum
Azalea
Berry
Dahlia
Deep berry
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
Brightening, blurring and longwearing
A does-it-all concealer that brightens, blurs and contours while nourishing...
LX 200
Very Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 190
Very Deep Skin Tone, Cool Red Undertone
LX 180
Deep Skin Tone, Warm Neutral Undertone
LX 170
Deep Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 160
Deep Skin Tone, Red Undertone
LX 150
Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 140
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 130
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Warm Golden Undertone
LX 120
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 110
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 100
Medium/Deep Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 090
Medium Skin Tone, Olive Undertone
LX 080
Medium Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 070
Medium Skin Tone, Golden Undertone
LX 060
Medium Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 050
Light/Medium Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 040
Light/Medium Skin Tone, Golden Neutral Undertone
LX 030
Light Skin Tone, Pink Undertone
LX 020
Light Skin Tone, Peach Undertone
LX 010
Fair Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
LX 200
Very Deep Skin Tone, Neutral Undertone
Medium coverage, brightening, blurring
A hydrating skin tint that delivers powerful skincare and sheer,...
140
Very Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
130
Deep Skin Tone/Neutral Undertone
120
Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
110
Deep Skin Tone/Golden Undertone
100
Medium Deep Skin Tone/Golden Undertone
090
Medium Deep Skin Tone/Olive Undertone
080
Medium Tan Skin Tone/ Peach Undertone
070
Medium Skin Tone/Peach Undertone
060
Medium Skin Tone/ Neutral Undertone
050
Medium Skin Tone/ Pink Undertone
040
Light to Medium Skin Tone/ Neutral Undertone
030
Light Skin Tone/ Warm Golden Undertone
020
Light Skin Tone/Warm Peach Undertone
010
Fair Skin Tone/ Cool Pink Undertone
140
Very Deep Skin Tone/Red Undertone
Sheer Coverage, illuminating, hydrating
WELCOME TO THE CONSULT, YOUR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT WITH THE WORLD’S MOST IN-DEMAND BEAUTY EXPERTS.
Beauty trends turn over quickly, which is a daunting idea when it comes to eyebrows. After all, even the most minor changes to our brow hairs can take weeks or even months to recuperate. Illingworth recommends taking a step back from chasing “it” shapes and placing more emphasis on what works best for each of our individual faces. “There are new trends circling every day, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that your brows have to accommodate them,” she says. “I would say that everyone can recreate a trend to some extent and this is where makeup is great for it. The key then is to tweak according to what works for the hair type, bone structure and eye shape.”
Keeping it as low-key as possible is another piece of Illingworth’s expert protocol. “I prefer to use brow pencils over pomade because you can get precise brow strokes with a more natural coloring,” she says. “I also recommend a good brow gel for a soft but natural hold”. The Rose Inc Brow Renew Enriched Clear Shaping Gel can certainly get the job done, as can Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze or REFY Beauty Brow Sculpt , which Illingworth calls out as two of her favorites. Aside from the standard daily styling options available, Illingworth also points out the benefits of more permanent solutions like eyebrow lamination. “As a chemically straightening treatment, it helps to tame the brows. No matter your hair type—coarse or fine—the treatment helps to lay the brows flat and straight for up to 10 weeks.” As always, be sure to seek out a licensed professional to help you determine if such a treatment is right for you.
A conditioning pomade-serum hybrid that volumizes and grooms for expertly shaped brows.
Volumizing, grooming and conditioning
Perhaps her most emphasized brow care lesson, Illingworth believes that tweezing should be done sparingly. “You can get so easily carried away tweezing at home and as a result lose the shape and focus of the brow.” The takeaway? Leave the heavy lifting to the professionals. Between appointments, though, she advises using a spoolie brush or tinted brow gel to keep your brows looking well-groomed. “If you absolutely must tweeze, tweeze below the brow bone to maintain shape,” she implores.
Makeup removal is key for healthy skin and according to our expert, it’s also important for healthy eyebrows. “Make sure you remove any makeup or setting gels from your eyebrows every night. If not, you may find that you’re losing brow hair over time,” she says. Chances are your wash day routine for your eyebrows isn’t quite as involved as your wash day routine for the hair growing from your scalp, but Illingworth makes a case for stepping it up there as well. “Double cleanse and then apply an oil or brow serum each night to promote conditioning,” she instructs, calling out the Dior Hydra Life Lotion To Foam Fresh Cleanser as her go-to makeup remover. Another tip she mentions is to avoid rubbing the brows, as the vigorous motion can unsettle the hair and increases fall out.
“Perfect brows take time. It all comes down to maintenance and caring for your brows with a minimal but effective routine,” says Illingworth. She explains that the typical hair growth cycle is between six and eight weeks long and can vary from person to person. Eyebrow hair that grows in patchy, in unwanted areas or over a longer cycle is no cause for alarm. “Don’t get discouraged. With a tailored brow routine and nighttime treatments, you will certainly see a difference over time,” she adds.
The longtime fashion editor-turned-2BG founder talks hair, skincare, and changing careers in her 30s.
Seamless blush application is both an art and a science.
An intensely hydrating treatment that restores pillowy bounce to lips.
An intensely hydrating treatment that restores pillowy bounce to lips.
A hydrating cream that brightens and blurs with a radiant...
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
Wisteria
Coral pink
Anemone
Coral
Heliotrope
Apricot
Delphine
Muted peach
Daylily
Rich taupe
Foxglove
Warm terracotta
Ophelia
True pink
Camellia
Mauve
Hibiscus
Bright plum
Azalea
Berry
Dahlia
Deep berry
Hydrangea
Light cool pink
A hydrating cream that brightens and blurs with a radiant...
Creamy lipstick that plumps the lips while drenching delicate skin...
Besotted
Beige pink
Hypnotic
Sandy beige
Poetic
Muted coral
Enigmatic
Terracotta pink
Persuasive
Warm rose
Graceful
Golden brown
Poised
Deep brick
Demure
Cool blush
Intuitive
Deep mauve
Eloquent
Soft plum
Besotted
Beige pink
Creamy lipstick that plumps the lips while drenching delicate skin...
A powerful hydrating serum that instantly brightens the complexion with...
A powerful hydrating serum that instantly brightens the complexion with...
Two mini versions of our bestselling shades and one limited...
Two mini versions of our bestselling shades and one limited...
A conditioning pomade-serum hybrid that volumizes and grooms for expertly shaped brows.
A conditioning pomade-serum hybrid that volumizes and grooms for expertly shaped brows.
An angled brush designed for control and seamless blending along...
An angled brush designed for control and seamless blending along...
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