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 can help make your eyes appear larger and more defined. The most common use of an eye pencil is to apply eyeliner to the upper or lower lash line. This creates a defined and polished look that makes your eyes stand out. Depending on the thickness of the line and the technique used, you can create a natural, subtle ..read more

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 across your face.   There are different types of highlighters available, including powder, cream, and liquid. However, the Antonym Endless Summer highlighter is a universal product because it is a baked powder that starts out as a crème and only solidifies through the baking process. Yet it retains some ..read more

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 old us is just fine. After all, it brought us where we are today. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t tweak some things and adopt some new habits that will allow us to live a healthier more balanced life. Here are 7 tweaks that’ll help…  Sleep. If there’s one thing that should be a top priority is getting a good n ..read more

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 means that the work we do now–the resources we extract, the stuff we make–will not compromise people's ability to do the same in the future.” Read the article here. Shop Antonym at Credo Beauty here.   Antonym Cosmetics has been on the forefront of usi ..read more

Antonym Cosmetics is listed among the top clean makeup Brands by Allure. As an indie makeup brand whose philosophy is clean makeup ingredients and high performance makeup, we are grateful for the inclusion: "Antonym's Ecocert certification tells those who insist on organic products everything they need to know. But it's the beautiful colors and impressive formula performance that tell everyone else that this brand deserves a spot in your makeup bag regardless of your ingredient priorities. Although there's something for every part of the face, it's Antonym's Baked Blushes that we find truly ir ..read more

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 to watch the segment. The Antonym Copper Blush provides gorgeous color and radiance to the cheeks. The baking process means that the blush starts as a thick creme and is baked to become a finely textured powder that feels silky and weightless on the skin. The Antonym Blu ..read more

  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 quick and easy 3-step process to get your look on with a quick changeover to take your no-makeup look to festive glam. Step 1. To make an instant impact, start with the eyes. Use Antonym Eye Pencil Brown to accentuate the upper and lower lash line. You can blend with a Large Smudge Brush or use your finger to blend the color out into your ..read more

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 the color. To create the look here on Cristina, the products we used are Antonym Baked Highlighting Blush Lily and Baked Highlighting Blush in Cheek Crush. To prep the skin, we applied a light application of Antonym Skin Esteem Liquid Foundation in Tan all over Cristina’s face using the Foundation Brush #4.  A little e ..read more

Get The Look: Metallic Smokey Eye From Julianne Moore to Lady Gaga, who sported a metallic smokey eye on the red carpet, this is one of our favorite looks, because it’s versatile and fun and can be worn for many different occasions. Check out Kirsten’s makeup and how to do it yourself…   Skin To get the perfect color match for Kirsten’s skin, two pumps of Skin Esteem Liquid Foundation in the color Tan and one pump of Skin Esteem Liquid Foundation in the color Nude were mixed.  Using the Antonym Foundation Brush #4, the foundation was applied to the center of the face and blended out ..read more

  6 ESSENTIAL ‘FACE’ MAKEUP BRUSHES FOR FLAWLESS MAKEUP   When it comes to creating a flawless makeup application, your look is only as good as the brushes you use. To achieve the blended and buffed skin we all crave, it’s important to know what you need and understand that quality makeup brushes are essential tools. A good brush is like a staple piece in your wardrobe. Today we will review the six must-have face brushes that will help you create the makeup looks you love. The base of any makeup application and look is the skin, so let’s break down the Antonym face makeup brushes to ..read more