What Is Eyeshadow Jelly and Why Do You Need It?

Aug 16, 2016

Since the makeup market opened up to include some seriously inventive indie brands, the creations rolling out of cosmetic labs have been blowing our minds. Even drugstore brands are stepping their game up with the most covetable beauty bag must-haves. From liquid lipsticks in every color and finish to Pat McGrath entering the game (finally) with her must-have products and Korean beauty everything, beauty girls and recent converts have been left drooling. Now, we bring you the latest thing from the minds of the beauty gods — eyeshadow jelly (or eye gloss).

Imagine this: Silly Putty and your favorite metallic eyeshadow got married and had a baby. That’s basically what eyeshadow jelly is. It’s a gel-cream hybrid that combines the very best of both worlds — it applies like a gel but is dry like a powder. (Photo via Vogue Brasil/Ricardo Toscani)

Why Do You Need It?

When it comes to eyeshadow, we all want the same thing: something that’s super pigmented but won’t crease. If you’ve tried a lot of the powder shadows on the market, you know how difficult it is to find a product that meets those demands. That’s where jelly eyeshadow comes in. It gives your eyes an enviable hyper-pigmented look without compromising the shimmer, glitter and sparkles you love. The formula ensures the sparkles remain suspended, rather than sinking to the bottom, for an even application every single time. (Photos via Butter London)

Where Can You Buy It?

1. Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly Eye Shadow ($15): The jelly eyeshadow trend first started in Korea, of course, with everything from lipsticks, blushes and eyeshadows coming in a jelly formula. This shadow from Holika Holika is a buildable, long-lasting shadow that can be worn sheer or more opaque. It’s also water-based, so no worrying about clogged pores. It comes in four shades that definitely don’t skimp on the glitter.

2. Butter London Glazen Eye Gloss ($24): Beauty gurus have absolutely nailed the dewy no-makeup look, but it takes some serious skills to master this mix without going overboard. Glazen Eye is exactly the product you need if you want to take your eye game to the next level — plus, it’s lightweight, crease-resistant, long-wearing, buildable and comes in four shades.

3. Moonshot Jelly Pot ($18): Most jelly shadows do glitter, shimmer and pearl really well (and this line does too), but Moonshot adds something different to the mix: Their range also comes in matte finishes. The line contains 18 hues that will stay on through the day and evening but easily wash off with water when you’re ready to call it a night.

4. Jill Stuart Jelly Eye Color ($28): While the consistency of this eyeshadow is pretty cool, it’s what it does on your eyelids that really makes it a must-purchase. These shadows do the whole shimmer thing really well, and are easy to blend and even easier to build. Bonus points for the light rose scent.

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Spring's Top 5 Hair Color Trends, As Told By Experts

Warmer weather just entered the chat, and with that comes so much opportunity to try something new to get you out of the winter funk — including new spring hair color trends for 2024. But trying a new color can feel tricky at times, so we turned to hair experts to let us know what the latest trends are and how to best achieve the look. Looking for a new cut to shape your face? Or perhaps a new color to go with your complexion? We've got it all, so keep scrolling for your new hair inspo for spring and summer!

Hair Trend: Old Money Highlights + 90's Supermodel Layers

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This new hairstyle is the key to getting that luxurious, old money look. The light blonde highlights really help to accentuate your face and the butter blonde is so flattering. Pairing it with heavy '90s supermodel layers and a blowout are sure to give you that rich, luxe look that you're seeking.

Chase Kusero, Co-founder of IGK Hair Care said this about the Old Money highlight trend, "I love a nice buttery blonde that gives a healthy “Old Money” look. For upkeep, two great golden shades in the IGK Permanent Color Kits are Almost Blonde and Olsens – these are a great way to achieve the same look at home."

Hair Trend: Messy Bangs + Espresso Martini Brown

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This cute, classic shade and cut speaks for itself. It's a pure brown that looks flattering on many different skin tones and face shapes. We love this coloring with a beautiful messy curtain bang like presented above — think Sabrina Carpenter bangs for this cut.

Our resident hair expert, Chase Kusero, said, "I also love this beautiful chocolate brunette with a lot of shine – kind of like an “Espresso Martini” color. For brunettes, a beautiful chocolate shade in the IGK Permanent Color Kits is Hot Chestnut or Bold Brown. I would top it off with IGK Color Depositing Mask in shade Electric Bronze." Sounds perfect to us!

Hair Trend: Red Tones

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If you've been considering jumping the gun and going full-force into this trend, then we've got the scoop for you! I've seen so many people go red and it ended up being the most flattering look for their coloring.

Hair expert and colorist Renee Valerie says, "Red tones are experiencing a surge in popularity this year. They can lean towards a copper-based Clementine, which is a brighter and richer take on the golden copper we have seen the last few years, or a rose-hued Ruby Slipper – think Dua Lipa."

Hair Trend: Honeysuckle Highlights

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This hairstyle is definitely here to stay! The tone of it blends so effortlessly but the highlights make for the most beautiful blonde. It's incredibly sought after at the moment, due to its striking look with fun dimension in the highlights. We absolutely love this trend, and we know you will too!

Hair expert Renee Valerie says, "Honeysuckle-toned, dimensional blondes continue to be a highly sought-after choice. We can expect to see their popularity grow even further this year. This trend is favored for its ability to infuse hair with a radiant shine, making it a timeless and glamorous option for many. I would use R+COLOR in shade Honeysuckle to achieve this look."

Hair Trend: Hitchcock Blonde

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I love this stark white, and have seen it circulating the internet heavily as of late. It's definitely a fun way to try a new style and go bold! After all, spring and summer is the perfect time to try something new, given the fresh start of it all! Warm weather, a tan, and a nice vacation would go perfectly with this bold hairstyle.

Hair colorist Renee Valerie says, "The “Hitchcock Blonde” or "icy blonde" epitomizes sophistication with its cool, understated platinum shade. This color creates timeless elegance and effortlessly adds a touch of luxury to any style.I would use R+COLOR in shade Hitchcock to achieve this look."

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This Is The Only Brisket Recipe You'll Ever Need For Passover And Beyond

Whether you're cooking one for Passover or just to pass around your dinner table, a solid brisket recipe is a must-have in your repertoire. And while this brick of beef can seem intimidating, we've got you covered with a fool-proof (and delicious) recipe. You see, Brit+Co's very own President, Matthew Schulte, boasts a fantastic brisket, so we had to ask him what he does to make the magic happen. His mom's recipe was a little too watery and he loves Italian, so this recipe is a bit of a blur between classic Osso Buco and the tried and true Jewish tradition. Luckily for us — and you! — he sent along every thoughtful detail. So, without further ado, here's our favorite brisket recipe!

Brisket Recipe Ingredients:

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Prep time: 20 mins
Oven time: 7-8 hours. Low and slow!

1 Dutch Oven — Le Crueset preferred, but not required 😉
4-5 lbs of flat cut brisket (brisket reduces as it cooks, so this accounts for 1/2 lbs per person and a 20-30% reduction)
1 small can of tomato paste
1 large can of chopped tomatoes
1 1/4 cup of a full bodied red wine (Matthew recommends something Italian)*
1 32 oz beef broth, or enough to cover your vegetables
4 whole, peeled cloves of garlic
2 Vidalia onions, cut into large pieces
3 shallots, diced
8+ peeled carrots — the more the merrier, but 2 per person for sure
Fresh chopped thyme
Fresh chopped oregano

Brisket Recipe Instructions:

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Preheat your oven to 250 degrees.
Heavily salt, pepper, and thyme your brisket. (Both sides)
Set your stove to high heat, sear your brisket for 5 minutes on each side in the dutch oven. Remove from the dutch oven when done.
Lower the heat on your stovetop and add little beef broth to deglaze your dutch oven.
Keep the heat low and add your shallots and garlic. Sweat those for 1-2 minutes.
As the shallots and onions sweat, separately add tomato paste and smooth all over the brisket with the fat side down, keeping the paste is on top of the meat. Add some thyme to that once done.
Add carrots and herbs to the shallots and garlic. Sweat the veggies for 4 more minutes.
Add onions to veggies, and prepare the base for the meat to rest on top.
Pour in 1 cup of wine and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Add in enough beef broth so it covers most of the veggies.
Add the brisket (with tomato paste facing up) back to the dutch oven on top of the veggies.
Add the diced tomatoes.
Bring to boil and cover. After that, you can put it in the oven.
Check meat in 3 hours — be sure it doesn't need more liquid, and add in more if it does.
Check meat again in 2 hours — this is now the fifth consecutive hour in the oven.
Increase the oven temperature to 300 degrees for the last 2 hours, and add some beef broth (or wine if needed).
Take the meat out and slice against grain — it's likely going to fall apart.
Put your brisket back in the oven for last 30 mins to an hour.
Voila! It's ready to serve.

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The Prettiest Spring Nail Colors To Pick At The Salon (Or At Home) Right Now

It’s that time to say goodbye to your winter nail shades, and hello to spring. Spring has always represented beautiful pastels, vibrant colors (adjacent to the blooming flowers), and underrated shimmering tones. To prepare you and your nails for the freshest springtime looks, we turned to longtime licensed lashes and nail expert, Michelle Nguyen.

“When it comes to classic spring fashion, neutrals are the unsung heroes for our professional nail artists,” Nguyen told Brit + Co. The nail artist predicts that light corals and oranges are going to be the “hidden gems of the season,” due to their sun-kissed glow and ability to “pop off a tan perfectly” — especially when paired with a white outfit. Wearable nail art will likely also be on the horizon this Spring, with trend aesthetics like “mob wife” and “cottagecore” continually taking over our FYP.

To prepare your very best looks, we hand-selected the prettiest nail colors that you should sport this year!

Shop The Best Spring Nail Colors!

OPI Polly Want a Lacquer?

This light purple shade from OPI named, Polly Want A Lacquer?, screams spring. Throw on your favorite flowing floral dress to complete the look!

PLA’s Succa For Blue

Nguyen told us that “icy blues are IN this spring,” so get ahead of the trend with PLA’s nail polish. The color succa for blue brings a subtle brightness that’s perfect for daily wear, with the brand being a favorite of celebs like Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and Kylie Jenner.

Essie Spring Fling

Never underestimate the power of a sparkly pink nail polish. Essie’s spring fling color will add some much-needed shine to your looks.

PLA’s Take It Or Leaf It

Nothing says “spring” more than blossoming greenery — so why not bring that into your nail color! PLA’s take it or leaf it is a subtle gorgeous green polish that lends to a more mature look.

Dior 558 Grace

Dior’s nail polish may be on the pricier side, but the 558 Grace color is certainly worth it. This stunning shade of medium pink is ideal for your upcoming bridal showers, weddings, or Sunday brunches.

Essie Set In Sandstone

With light oranges predicted to be the hit of the warmer season, we picked out Essie’s polish in the color set in sandstone. It’s one of those stunning colors that all of your friends will be asking you about!

Beauty Pie Wondercolour - Le Milk

“Sheers are in high demand by nail artists,” Nguyen said. Grab your go-to sheer now with Beauty Pie’s Wondercolour polish in shade Le Milk. It’s the perfect natural and nude option that screams classy.

Essie You Do Blue

An effervescent blue is a stand out nail color. Essie’s you do blue shade will bring your outfits to life and is available at Target.

Butter London Hottie Tottie

Another predicted season color trend: coral. Butter London’s nail polish in the shade hottie tottie is similar to a lighter coral that will make you and your nails feel so pretty!

Olive & June Bright & Focused

How could we give spring nail color recommendations without including a vibrant yellow? Olive & June’s bright & focused shade is a gorgeous option for both spring and summer.

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7 Binge-Worthy Short Story Collections For When You Need A Break From Novels

As no stranger to sifting through books to read and round up, it suddenly dawned on me that R.L. Stine's Fear Street series helped introduce me to the brilliance that are short story collections. There were several endearing elements about friendships in those books that I loved, but the horror and thriller aspects kept me on the edge of my seat. Now that I'm older (and more well-read), I realize that R.L. Stein isn't the only one killing the short story game — there are so many other talented authors who have unique and gripping tales to tell outside of novels.

I'd obviously be remiss if I didn't share some of the stunning short story collections I've found since then. Here are 7 amazing short stories that will have you edge of your seats, so be sure to grab your reading journal to jot them down! From learning how to love someone in spite of their flaws, reclaiming your life after heartache, and facing your fears before they swallow you completely, these stories truly have it all.

Short Story Collections To Read Right Now

No Diving Allowed by Louise Marburg

What lies beneath the surface of a pool's shimmery surface? It's something Louise Marburg seeks to answer with three short story collections in No Diving Allowed.

Two brothers are seemingly unable to move past tension that's followed them since their childhood in "Identical" and it's revealed how much this has taken a toll on them. On the other hand, "Let Me Stay With You" shows how assumptions can paint a negative picture of someone that's not true while "Minor Thefts" shines a glaring light on one family's drama.

The people found in this story are imperfect, but love still finds a way to help them stay afloat.

Have Mercy On Us by Lisa Cupolo

Have Mercy On Us is similar to No Diving Allowed, but the stories found in its pages focus more on people who are fighting to live a life that's meaningful to them. From an older man who's determined to rescue his son in Kenya to a woman who decides she's not going to let her spouse's infidelity crush her, these stories will change the way you look at love and forgiveness. You'll also feel a renewed call to choose how you want to live your life.

What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

Short story collections are meant to grab your attention and sometimes they break your heart because their message is received long before their tale ends.

You'll meet a woman whose desperation for a child causes her to make a drastic decision, two teens who truly begin to see each other in a new light, and more characters who must come to terms with the roles they've taken on.

It'll only be a matter of time before you find yourself reaching for a few tissues while reading this book.

The Rock Eatersby Brenda Peynado

Brenda Peynado explores the relationship people have with being considered an outsider and how far people are willing to go for those they love. Whether from a personal or political standpoint, the characters you'll come across will make you shake your head in disbelief and have hope for them at the same time. You'll come across families who believe that worshipping angels is the answer to their prayers in one story and children whose ability to fly causes them to have a very close relationship with rocks.

There's hints of magic, mysticism, and the human ability weaved throughout each tale that we know you'll love.

The Thing Around Your Neckby Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has a beautiful way with words that makes it easy to get lost in her world. She uses The Thing Around Your Neck to help explain how men and women are more connected than they think, and she also explores the relationship parents have with their children.

It's a beautiful telling of how worlds can collide and whether it's worth trying to find common ground between two seemingly opposing things.

What Is Not Yours Is Not Yoursby Helen Oyeyemi

How do you handle the keys in your life and what would people find if they used them to unlock the doors they're designed for? In What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours, four sets of keys determine the fates of two lovers, someone who purposely closed themselves off from others, a mysterious house filled with locks, and a magical diary that's full of things that shouldn't be unlocked.

Four Past Midnight by Stephen King

You may want to read Four Past Midnight early in the morning because these short story collections are sure to give you nightmares. Four stories — One Past Midnight, Two Past Midnight, Three Past Midnight, and Four Past Midnight — make up the pages of Four Past Midnight and each of them are filled with horrifying scenarios that'll make your imagination run wild.

In One Past Midnight, a family finds themselves among a group of people who survive a terrifying plane experience only to realize their terror has just begun when they reach land again.

Two Past Midnight follows writer Mort Rainey's sad life as he deals with the fallout of his marriage in Tashmore Lake. He doesn't think things can get any worse until an imposing man named John Shooter starts making threats that take an evil turn.

Three Past Midnight details Sam Peebles' attempt to figure out what's going on in his mind and if he can stop what's threatening to come out before it's too late.

Four Past Midnight introduces readers to what happens when one man — Old Pop Merrill — decides to try to exploit a supernatural force he doesn't understand for profit.

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A Fan Favorite Guest Is Coming Back For "The Bear" Season 3

2023 proved to be one of the best years in television history, and one new TV show that everyone was talking about was The Bear. Not only did it provide even higher career stakes for all of our favorite chefs, but it also deepened the relationships, connections, and heart the first season gave us. I can't wait to see how The Bear season 3 takes the drama a step further — and hopefully brings in a slew of guest stars that rivals season 2's "Fishes" episode. The Bear season 3 is officially coming summer 2024! Here's everything you need to know about the new installment. Yes, chef!

Who's going to be in The Bear season 3 cast?

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You can expect all your favorite The Bear cast members to return for season 3, including Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Ayo Edebiri. And it's official: fan favorite guest star Will Poulter will be back for season 3 too!

Jeremy Allen White also told Deadlinethat he'd love to see another episode where “we can get as many (guest stars) to come back for one day,” just like the chaotic family Christmas episode of The Bear season 2.

Erin Jones on TikTok makes the fantastic point that bringing in another chef, possibly one from Carmy's past life, that shows interest in Sydney could help steer the romantic side of the show because it could help Carmy realize he likes her. I, for one, am totally here for Sydney x Carmy endgame, and while it's still up in the air, you simply cannot deny that Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri have incredible chemistry. (And I am still waiting on Ayo Edebiri to star in a romantic comedy!!)

Did The Bear win any SAG Awards?

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The Bear once again won big at the 2024 SAG Awards, winning for Comedy Series Ensemble, Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and Female Actor in a Comedy Series. During our Q+A with Inside Out 2's Ayo Edebiri, she mentioned the biggest lesson she's learned from Sydney is to embrace good lessons — not just the hard parts of life.

"You don't need to learn lessons from hard things or bad things, it's equally as important to learn them in wonderful moments, [even if] it sometimes might feel hard to," she says. Check out our interview here!

When is The Bear season 3 coming out?

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Seasons 1 and 2 of The Bear filmed in February and premiered in June of 2022 and 2023, respectively.FX announced in late 2023 that a third installment of the hit TV was coming, with a promise that it'd hit screens before the end of 2024 – and they will deliver on this timeline!

According to Variety, FX chairman John Landgraf confirmed a more concrete release date for the series during a presentation at the Television Critics Association’s winter 2024 press tour. He said that The Bear season 3 will come out in June of 2024.

Due to the show's natural "anxiety-inducing" nature, Landgraf said that all of the episodes forThe Bear season 3 will release on one day (like season 2), rather than a weekly schedule.

"We made a decision to drop the whole thing because it has a beautiful, uplifting ending,” he detailed.

During the 2024 SAG Awards, Matty Matheson let us know that filming for season 3 is going "really well."

"It's just heads down, full hearts," he says. "We're just back in Chicago, weather's kind of nice. Big scripts, big scenes, cameras are on and we're ready." Until we get to see The Bear season 3, feel free to rewatch seasons 1 and 2 on Hulu — I know I will!

What is The Bear season 3 about?

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In an interview with Variety, Jeremy Allen White revealed that after all of season 2 focused on Carmy and the gang opening a brand new restaurant, The Bear season 3 will feel more aligned with season 1.

"Now, in the third season, I think we’re going to go back to that functioning kitchen atmosphere that we had in the first," White said in the interview.

Now that the staff of The Bear has finished opening the restaurant, they're able to just run it!

"In January, I’m going to spend a fair amount of time getting together with some chefs," White continued. "There’ll be a menu set, I believe, that’s going to be for the restaurant in the third season. And I know that I’m going to start putting together that menu with different chefs and cooking and just trying to get prepared to do more of that stuff on camera."

Who are the Faks in The Bear?

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The Faks are family friends of the Berzattos. The two Faks we know best are the hilarious brothers Neil (Matty Matheson) and Theodore (Ricky Staffieri). Neil is always around to help Carmy and the gang fix something (because, naturally, something is always broken) and we hope he's around a lot more for The Bear season 3!

Did The Bear win any Emmy Awards?

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Yes, The Bear won a bunch of Emmys this past year, including: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Jeremy Allen White, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Ayo Edebiri.

Who plays Carmen's mom in The Bear season 2?

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Natalie and Carmy's mom, Donna (who you can see in the season 2 episodes "The Fishes" and "The Bear"), is played by Academy Award winner, Jamie Lee Curtis.

Why is Carmy called Bear?

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Carmy's last name is Berzatto, so multiple family members are called different forms of "Bear" as a family nickname or term of endearment (like "Sugar Bear" or "Mikey Bear"). Carmy is most frequently referred to as just "Bear," and decides to name his restaurant The Bear.

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