Antonym Cosmetics Blog
Nine Uses For The Awesomely Versatile Eye Pencil
Posted on April 22 2023
Eye pencils are such an essential part of every makeup bag and routine they’re a must-have. But they are such a versatile makeup tool they can be used in so many different ways to achieve different looks. Check out these 9 uses for the amazing eye pencil. Eyeliner: Eyeliner...
Sculpt Your Face With Highlighting
Posted on March 28 2023
Highlighting is a great way to add a gorgeous glow to your skin and enhance your natural features including the cheekbones, brow bone, and Cupid's bow (the top center of your lips). When applied correctly it helps create a sculpting effect, achieved by the reflections of light as they move...
Seven Ways To A Better New Year
Posted on January 03 2023
New Year. New Me/You/Us? Ah that cliché. The earth completed another rotation…and it seems like a perfect moment for New Year’s resolutions, plans, etc. but what does that mean for us, and how can we make it work for us? First, we believe there’s no need for a new us. The...
New Buffing Brush!!
Posted on November 07 2022
Very excited to announce the latest addition to the Antonym brush collection: the buffing brush. Ideal for smoothing and buffing for a flawless natural look.
Antonym Cosmetics in Vogue: How To make Your Beauty More Sustainable
Posted on May 20 2022
We are honored to be included in this great Vogue article about sustainability in beauty, makeup and skincare. From the article: “I am grateful that sustainability has become a major focus for consumer products recently,” says Mia Davis, vice president of sustainability and impact at Credo Beauty. “Sustainability in beauty...
Antonym One Of Allure Clean Makeup Brands
Posted on May 05 2022
Antonym Cosmetics is listed among the clean makeup Brands by Allure.
Antonym Cosmetics on KTLA5 For Earth Month
Posted on April 30 2022
Excited to have Antonym Baked Blush featured on the KTLA5 segment For Earth Month. Presented by Anna Griffin, the publisher of Coco Eco magazine, she shares some of her favorite products that help you make more sustainable choices and reduce plastic use in your daily beauty routine. Click here or the image...
Out Of Time? Glam Up Your Makeup In 3 Easy Steps
Posted on December 16 2021
With the holiday season upon us, who hasn’t been faced with a surprise party or a last-minute invitation straight from work. If you are heading to a celebration after a long day of work and no time to do a more elaborate makeup, fret not, as we have a...
The Watercolor Blush Technique
Posted on November 09 2021
The watercolor blush technique is a creative way to create a simple yet feminine makeup look. This watercolor effect is created by using two colors in a pink or rose tone in one continuous wash of color on the eyes and continuing it onto the cheeks without a break in...
Get The Look: Metallic Smokey Eye
Posted on September 10 2021
How to create a gorgeous metallic smokey eye look using Antonym Cosmetics.
6 ESSENTIAL ‘FACE’ MAKEUP BRUSHES FOR FLAWLESS MAKEUP
Posted on August 04 2021
The six essential makeup brushes
Elevated Look Part 1: Skin Prep & Contouring
Posted on June 17 2021
Elevated Look Part 1: Skin Prep & Contouring We’re excited to share the latest makeup tutorial: the Elevated Look by Antonym. This makeup is classy and elegant without calling attention to itself. It's a look you can re-create using multi-purpose Antonym products. It's a great look for every day or...
Get The Look: Everyday Glowing & Confident Makeup
Posted on April 29 2021
Today we are sharing a deceptively simple, yet lovely everyday makeup look that will leave you looking and feeling glowing and confident! Here’s a breakdown of how to achieve this makeup look in a few simple steps.
8 WAYS TO GET THAT GLOW
Posted on April 13 2021
Everyone is after that sought-after skin glow, but as with everything worthwhile, it’s a process, an investment in time and lifestyle choices. You have to research and educate yourself to find out what works best for you and here are some universal tips that might help answer the question, how...
Smudgy Eye Look Makeup Tutorial Video
Posted on March 26 2021
Watch this video tutorial to create a gorgeous Smudgy Eye Look using Antonym makeup.
Antonym At The Movies
Posted on October 23 2020
We are super excited about this!! Antonym was the official makeup used in the hilarious comedy Reboot Camp. The film won Best Comedy Award at Austin Film Festival. Several Antonym products even made it into one of the scenes (below), with David Lipper (from Full House) and Corinne Olympios (from...
The Antonym Powder Brush
Posted on August 13 2020
The Antonym Powder Brush is designed for applying all kinds of powder makeup, foundation, blush, bronzer, loose or pressed powder. This makeup brush is big, fluffy with dome-shaped bristles, which allow even distribution of makeup all over the face. From setting your foundation to applying bronzer or highlighter, it also...
8 Steps To Lessen The Impact Of Social Distancing
Posted on April 03 2020
Hello, we are certainly in a historical moment. Nobody could have imagined anything like this Coronavirus outbreak only a little while ago. We’re all feeling the impact. But there is a way to lessen that impact and focus on the positive (we’re eternal optimists). Here are 8 things to...
Antonym Cosmetics in Zayn Malik Entertainer Music Video
Posted on August 09 2019
Antonym Cosmetics makeup in Zayn Malik Entertainer music video.
Get Amazing Eyebrows With These 6 Easy Steps
Posted on August 09 2019
Brows define the face more than any other feature. Recent studies at MIT and the University of Lethbridge in Canada have shown that eyebrows play a larger role in facial recognition than other facial features. Brows frame the face, express emotion and give the face a “look.” Here are 6...
New Eye Pencil Color!!
Posted on February 07 2019
After the great popularity of NOIR and BROWN, we are psyched to share the latest shade in our eye pencil collection: STEEL. Sophisticated GRAY shade with subtle blue undertones. Rich color payoff and smooth texture. VERSATILE color, great for day or night. Made with ingredients from natural origin and organic...
New Makeup Alert: Bronzer Highlighter Duo (limited edition)
Posted on December 11 2018
We are super excited to announce our latest makeup launch…Sunkisses, a Bronzer/Highlighter Duo. The highly pigmented Bronzer seamlessly blends on the face providing a healthy summer radiance all year long, while the translucent Highlighter brings a luminous glow to the skin. The finish is matte, with excellent skin adhesion and...
Facts You May Not Know About The Amazing Kabuki Brush
Posted on November 04 2018
The kabuki brush is a popular makeup brush with a short handle and dense bristles. It is named after the Japanese Kabuki dance-drama theatre known for the elaborate make-up worn by the performers. The heavy makeup is an important part of the characters and the design of the brush allows...
New Product Announcement: Highlighting Blush Lily
Posted on October 01 2018
We are super excited to announce the arrival of our brand new Baked Highlighting blush Lily. A multi-purpose makeup that contains both color and highlighting pigments, it provides cheeks a sweep of gorgeous antique rose color while highlighting the cheekbones. Made with ingredients of natural and organic origin (certified by...
8 Tips For Choosing The Right Makeup Foundation
Posted on August 31 2018
Do you remember watching your mom apply makeup in the morning? If you’re like us, this routine was both an introduction to the world of beauty, and what shaped and influenced our choice of makeup. With makeup it’s easy to fall into a routine, sticking with the same products out...
Karina Del Bel, Makeup Artist
Posted on August 23 2018
With an incredibly heavy heart we say goodbye to our dear, wonderful friend and amazing makeup artist Karina. She was always such a joy, both on and off set. Karina has a special place in the history of Antonym Cosmetics as she was the key makeup artist on the first...
How To Use Antonym Organic Highlighter
Posted on August 06 2018
Hi! Check out our latest video by Ashley, aka The Green Bunny, about the Antonym Endless Summer Organic Highlighter. She provides a great overview and shows you how to use the highlighter. It’s a baked powder highlighter in a luminous champagne/pink champagne color. This melange-swirled combo gives skin a brighter...
3 Antonym Products Win Awards
Posted on May 23 2018
We are super excited to share the awesome news that there Antonym makeup products have received the Earth Day Beauty Award by Healing Lifestyles. The winners are Antonym Organic Eyeshadow Quattro To The Moon and Black, Antonym Organic Highlighter Endless Summer and Antonym Natural Black Eyeliner Noir. Learn more about each...
Antonym Lola Lash Too Mascara Video
Posted on May 09 2018
Lengthen, separate with a deep black color...learn about the amazing Lola Lash Too Antonym certified organic mascara in this short makeup review video done by Ashley, aka the Green Bunny. Ashley brings her fun, informative style to showing how to get the most use of this organic mascara. Enjoy and please...
ANTONYM FOUNDER INTERVIEW ON APRES AVANT
Posted on April 09 2018
Interview with Valerie Giraud, founder of Antonym Cosmetics. "...it’s worth noting that the collection doesn’t compromise on performance or quality for all of its sustainability efforts and ingredient-conscious formulations. Dubbing it “gentle face fashion,” Antonym Cosmetics embraces “a philosophy of kind ingredients with strong performance. Its signature products include powders and blushes which transform creams into fine textures after being baked in terracotta pans, as well as luminous eyeshadows featuring velvety finishes. The result is fierce makeup looks that debunk the fallacy that natural makeup only produces natural effects."
It's Here!! The brand new Antonym Brow Pencil
Posted on February 22 2018
The Antonym Eyebrow pencil is made with 100% natural ingredients, which are certified by Ecocert. It comes in three shades Blonde, Medium Brown and Dark Brown, covering a broad range of tones.
Withstood a Sweaty Yoga Class and Therapy Session
Posted on December 19 2017
Love this Antonym Mascara review in Women's Health Magazine!!
Organic Makeup? Is it a Yes or a No?
Posted on December 12 2017
Happy to share this Antonym makeup review by the lovely and smart Katie Willcox, author of Healthy is the New Skinny: Your Guide to Self Love in a "Picture Perfect" World. She runs a blog called Healthy is the New Skinny, a hub for everything that embodies female empowerment, health,...
Antonym Black Friday Sale
Posted on November 23 2017
Starting 12am November 24th and ending midnight November 27th, enjoy 30% off and free shipping on all Antonym Makeup purchases on this site.
Use Code: BLACKFRIDAY2017
Click on this link to shop.
Love Thyself
Posted on November 15 2017
Love Thyself: We are bombarded with images of celebrities and models with perfect skin, shiny hair, svelte figures and an overall aura of impossible beauty standards. Well, hang on. Perception is not reality! First, celebrities, models and actresses invest way more time than a regular person into their looks. It’s...
ANTONYM HALLOWEEN MAKEUP - THE WINGED LOOK
Posted on October 24 2017
Halloween is usually all about scary characters from movies, pop culture and literature. Many of those require more of a special effects makeup than beauty. But at Antonym, we say, why not have a stylish Halloween makeup? Something that’s not necessarily every-day but still looks cool and hip and different....
Yay, Bunnies! Antonym Receives Leaping Bunny Certification
Posted on October 20 2017
We are very proud to share our latest certification, the Leaping Bunny. The Leaping Bunny program is a Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) of eight national animal protection groups banded together to promote a single comprehensive standard and an internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo. They work with companies...
How to Create a Gorgeous Fall-Inspired Smokey Eye
Posted on October 04 2017
Fall is here! That means it's time for some fun bold looks inspired by autumn's beauty. We're going to show you how to create the perfect smokey eye featuring our Certified Organic Quattro Eyeshadow Noisette. This palette absolutely embodies the beauty of fall with its copper, gold, and earthy tones....
Antonym Croisette Eyeshadow Quattro Review by The Lilly Mint Blog
Posted on September 29 2017
Excited to share this review from The Lilly Mint Blog, she writes: "I could’t stop raving about the Antonym Cosmetics Croisette Eyeshadow Quattro... was actually the first of the two palettes I purchased, and was the palette that caused me to fall in love with Antonym Cosmetics. Much like Noisette, Croisette...
Antonym Liquid Foundation - One of WELL + GOOD's Must Have Beauty Products (THAT’LL REACH CULT STATUS THIS FALL)
Posted on September 24 2017
From Well+Good: "You’d think that full, comprehensive coverage from a foundation that’s also breathable is impossible—but it’s not. Antonym’s new liquid foundation manages to do both expertly, while also nourishing your complexion with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and sunflower oil. The finish is matte and velvety, and I find that I barely...
Allure - In Love with Antonym
Posted on September 14 2017
And we're in love with this article! And so product to have Antonym as one of the indie beauty brands with which Allure is in Love!! Allure: "One thing I used to find lacking in green beauty was palettes. Enter Antonym, whose certified organic Quattro Eyeshadow palettes have changed all...
6 Simple Tips For Switching To Cruelty Free Makeup
Posted on August 09 2017
Antonym was founded on the belief that amazing makeup can be made with clean ingredients and that testing on animals is WRONG. We are animal lovers through and through…our mascara, Lola Lash Too, was named after Val’s dog Lola who had amazing lashes. There’s a good chance that, right now,...
Revolutionary Multi-purpose Makeup: Highlighter and Blush In One.
Posted on July 30 2017
Cheek Crush, an organic Highlighting Blush is finally available. It’s a two-for-one to die for, an organic blush that gives cheeks a sweep of gorgeous color, while highlighting and sculpting the cheekbones. Creator Valerie Giraud, “I wanted to create a product that makes life easier for the modern woman, a...
Emma Watson Wearing Antonym Cosmetics Certified Natural Brown Eye Pencil
Posted on June 23 2017
The always stunning Emma Watson was seen rocking Antonym on the red carpet. Her gorgeous look includes our Certified Natural Brown Eye Pencil, a best-seller that just so happens to be a prize in our on-going giveaway!
Follow this link below to find out how to achieve Emma's red carpet style!
5 Beauty Essentials Travel Tips
Posted on June 14 2017
Summer is here (yay). Travel, vacations, road trips, flights, and… limited luggage space? With the right products, you can achieve the perfect makeup looks without hauling your entire beauty collection. Moisturize Always pack a facial and skin moisturizer in a travel size. Especially when flying, your skin needs to...
Antonym's Endless Summer Highlighter Featured in Stylecaster
Posted on June 07 2017
We're so honored to be featured in Stylecaster, who named our Organic Endless Summer Highlighter as a "tried-and-true" favorite. There's no better time than now to try this beautiful formula for yourself, giving you the perfect glow for all summer long!
Multi-Tasking Makeup: The Four Uses of Antonym Organic Foundation
Posted on May 31 2017
If you already adore our organic baked foundation as much as we do, prepare to fall for it even more. Using different makeup brushes, the Antonym Organic Foundation becomes a major multi-tasking makeup product, providing you with everything from a base of coverage to a beautiful bronzer. FOUNDATION...
Antonym's Eye Pencil and Organic Baked Foundation Featured in Byrdie
Posted on May 15 2017
We couldn't be happier to see Antonym's Noir Eye Pencil and Organic Baked Foundation featured in Byrdie! Author Lindsey Metros loved Antonym's Eye Pencil for its ability to glide on easily and stay put (two reasons we adore it as well). The Antonym Organic Baked Foundation also acts as a great...
Organic Spa Magazine Recommends Antonym Endless Summer Highlighter
Posted on May 12 2017
We're so honored to be featured in Organic Spa Magazine, who recommends Antonym Endless Summer Highlighter for a perfect, flattering glow! This versatile highlighter is a must-have for year-round radiance. To pick it up for yourself, simply click here - your makeup bag will thank you.
Meet Antonym Cosmetics In Dallas @ Indie Beauty Expo
Posted on May 03 2017
Very excited about participating in this year's Indie Beauty Expo in Dallas, TX. Come and meet us May 9-11.
SIXTY FIVE HUNDRED6500 CEDAR SPRINGS ROADDALLAS, TX 75235
See you there!