by denise del russo
The Dish with DDR: Meet the 83 Year-Old Fitness Instructor!
I took barre class with an 83 year-old fitness instructor. And she rocked!!
What You’re Missing in Your Makeup Kit!
Whether you are a makeup artist or a beauty novice, ittse will make you rethink and revamp the way you customize your makeup palettes!
The Dish with DDR: Debi Mazar’s No.1 Red Carpet Beauty Secret!
Denise Del Russo works the red carpet at The 37th MUSE Awards to discover Debi Mazar’s No. 1 Red Carpet Beauty Secret. It’s not what you think!
The Dish with DDR: Six Holiday Gifts for Her Under $60!
Denise Del Russo shares six last-minute beauty holiday gifts for her that are under $60!!
The Dish with DDR: New Beauty Must Haves for Resort Season!
Spending the holidays out of town or planning a hot getaway for NYE? Whatever it is, don’t leave home without these resort season beauty MUST-haves!
The Dish with DDR: 6 Sweat Proof Makeup Products!
You want to go hard at the gym or a spin class but hate wearing a full face or no makeup at all. Denise has some sweat-proof makeup suggestions for you!
The Dish with DDR: Beauty Book Roundup
Want to look and feel great? There’s a book for that! Five books actually that pro makeup artist and health and wellness devotee Denise Del Russo highly recommends.
The Dish with DDR: DIVAlicious X Map My Beauty
The DIVAlicious team is partnering with virtual beauty app Map My Beauty to bring you custom beauty looks. Check out our summer 2016 collab!!
The Dish with DDR: Miami Swim Week!
Denise attends Miami Swim Week and reports back on her faves!
The Dish with DDR: Oh, What a Night at The 10th Annual Independent Handbag Awards!
Denise attends The Independent Handbag Designer Awards and the fan favorite 2016 winner is a totally unique design in a flirty feminine shade!
The Dish with DDR: Masterclass with Mario Dedivanovic
Denise attends Masterclass with Mario Dedivanovic, the beloved makeup artist to the Kardashians. His process is painstakingly precise and intentional.
The Dish with DDR: The Makeup Show, NYC
Denise attended The Makeup Show and scored in terms of the industry talent she got to see and the cult fave beauty products she picked up that you need too!
The Dish with DDR: Instant Beauty at Your Fingertips!
Take a selfie, answer a few questions, and receive a personalized look just for you! Denise checks out the new makeup app, Map My Beauty.
The Dish with DDR: Basic Beauty in a NYC Minute! (Ft. Emma New York Cosmetics)
Beauty in a New York minute? Not an urban legend! Denise reviews Emma New York Cosmetics collection kits.
The Dish With DDR: Joey Maalouf, ISH, and FabFitFun Makeup Launch!
Introducing Joey Maalouf ISH! A new confidence-boosting celebrity makeup line to get you ‘smokin hot’ with ease.
The Dish With DDR: Packing for Resort Season with PurseN!
It’s resort season and PurseN makes packing beauty and toiletries a breeze.
The Dish with DDR: No More Dry & Dull Hair with Briogeo
Denise (and her army of Briogeo natural haircare products) will not be defeated by winter hair.
The Dish with DDR: 7 Sites & Shops for Organic Natural Healthy Beauty
Denise dishes on her top 7 organic natural healthy beauty shops and sites!
The Dish With DDR: Take A PUR-fect Selfie This NYE!
Denise shares her pur-fect selfie look for NYE using PUR Minerals and other faves.
The Dish with DDR: Paraben-Free Mascaras That Work!
Always on a quest for healthier beauty, Denise Del Russo shares her 5 favorite paraben-free mascaras!
The Dish With DDR: Sephora Stocking Stuffers
From Josie Maran to Hourglass to Beauty Blender, Briogeo and Farmacy, Denise shares 6 Sephora Stocking Stuffers for the DIVAs on your list!
The Dish with DDR: Beauty Foods Fit For Thanksgiving!
Want to look pretty? Denise suggests you Eat Pretty with these seasonal beauty foods.
The Dish with DDR: Natural Deodorant, 5 Tried and True
Given the potential risks of traditional deodorant, Denise decides to make the switch to natural. But which natural deodorant is her fave? She shares SIX!
The Dish with DDR: SHE’s Fit, SHE’s Beautiful!
Denise discovers some new products and services at the SHE event for women who aim to be fit and stylish.
The Dish with DDR: Backstage with INGLOT at Cristina Ruales NYFW SS16
The Inglot at Cristina Ruales beauty look MESMERIZED. Denise Del Russo breaks down the products and steps used to achieve the makeup.
The Dish with DDR: Beauty Products Expiration Dates
You really love that eyeshadow or discontinued lipstick, we know, we get it, but if it’s gone bad, YOU MUST TOSS IT. Unsure? Refer to these Beauty Product Expiration Dates.
The Dish with DDR: Get Obsessed With The New OCC Lip Tar
Makeup artist Denise Del Russo shares the NEW version of cult-classic OCC Lip Tar, and swatches some hot shades!
The Dish with DDR: Four Fave (Paraben Free) Bronzers
Makeup artist Denise Del Russo waxes poetic on her 4 fave paraben-free bronzers. Go ahead, get a faux glow without the risk of sun damage!
Tips to Keep Skin Healthy This Summer
Keep your skin healthy all summer. Til the bitter(sweet) end, guys!
The Dish with DDR: Motivation + Exercise= Moticise
Based on scientific research, this workout blends motivation and exercise to rewire your brain for success. Denise tests out Moticise…
The Dish with DDR: My Top 10 Beach Bag Essentials
Denise dishes on her Top 10 Beach Bag Essentials. Check out her list of summer beauty & style must-haves.
The Dish with DDR: New York’s BEST Kept Beauty Secrets Uncovered!
Denise unlocks some of New York’s best kept beauty secrets…
The Dish with DDR: Wine Not? (Pur Minerals Chateau Cheek Stains)
Wine not?? These cruelty-free Pur Minerals Chateau Cheek Stains are perfect for flushed summer cheeks and fun summer travels!
The Dish with DDR: Cool Beauty. Literally.
Denise shares her top picks for cool beauty. Literally. These amazing products will cool you this summer. #getonit
The Dish with DDR: Five-Free Nail Polish!
Amazing shades. Killer payoff. None of the toxic stuff. Helloooo, Lauren B nail polish!
The Dish with DDR: Why You Should Try A Non-Toxic Lipstick!
Pucker up, Denise is sharing her favorite non-toxic lip shades, products and brands! #HealthyBeauty
The Dish With DDR: Get Dry, Winter Skin Ready for Spring!
Winter can be extremely rough on the skin and if you don’t take care of it properly you can go into spring with not so desirable skin. Here are my favorite tips to keep you looking fresh, moisturized and ready for the upcoming spring season! It’s...
The Dish with DDR: Oil for Your Face?!
To use or not use, that is the question. I received a sample recently of Palmers Face Oil and I was a bit wary about putting oil on my face because I have very sensitive skin and usually opt for oil-free products. However, I was intrigued. So, after...
The Dish with DDR: Get Flashy!
Flash Tattoos are all the rage lately! They're sleek and flashy, jewelry-inspired temporary tattoos that can be worn anywhere, anytime. They're great for when you want to show some skin and don't feel like wearing actual jewelry. So fun and easy to use! Also, a great...
The Dish with DDR: Banish the Bloat…Naturally!
Ladies! I have some groundbreaking, (well for me anyway) discoveries that I must share! If you’re like most females, who experience pre-menstrual cramps and don’t love the fact of popping a pill to ease the pain, and would prefer a more natural way, I think I...
The Dish with DDR: Trending – The Orange Lip
We've seen it on Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, and Amy Adams. Now, you can learn how to pick your own shade and get the look! Orange is the perfect shade to make a statement this summer. It's a bit edgier than pink or nude but not too over-the-top. There are...
The Dish with DDR: My Lust for Lemons!
Since I can remember, I’ve always loved lemons. I love a wedge in a nice cold glass of Pellegrino, or when I was 18 I liked to squeeze a bit of lemon juice in to my hair to add some extra blonde to my coveted highlights (yikes!), or when driving through the...
The Dish with DDR: Get Beach Hair Now!
So, as the North East gets pounded with snow storm after snow storm, I can't help but try to think of the warm beach days that are approaching (118 days to be exact). To get me there a little quicker I've been using Toni & Guy's Sea Salt Texturizing...
The Dish with DDR: First Date Makeup Tips!
Soo... it’s been a while since you went on a first date, OK, it's been a while since I went on a first date. And besides the initial jitters about meeting someone you're interested in for the first time, you also have to think about how you want to present your best...
THE DISH WITH DDR: A chocolate bar without the guilt! Indulge!
Who wouldn’t love a bar of chocolate!? Well, this season I am giving you permission to indulge… In the latest eye shadow collection from Too Faced , that is - the Chocolate Bar. Why it's amazing? You will want to devour this palette the moment you open it,...
The Dish with DDR: Don’t Dread the Dry Season!
Winter is quickly approaching and with it, head to toe dryness! Don’t fret though, I’m here to tell you about two products that may just hold the secret to keeping your hair and skin hydrated throughout the frigid months ahead. For me, the first parts to...
The Dish with DDR: Get Enviable Skin Now!
For the past few months I have been testing a revolutionary skin care line that has changed my skin for the better and the future! The line is called Previse. The name says it all, the word previse literally means prevention. This brand is about...
THE DISH with DDR: Juicy!
I am currently in the process of turning my kit into an eco-friendly, effective yet luxurious case of healthy beauty products. I make it a point to test every powder, blush, lipstick…you name it, on myself first, to ensure that I carry only the finest quality...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Fall’in for PIXI!
I was lucky enough to have THE Ms. DIVAlicious herself ( a.k.a Lauren Cosenza) paint my face with some new fun-for-fall beauty products... from much-loved brand, PIXI! I first found PIXI while perusing the aisles of Target, bringing me to purchase the tinted...
The Dish with DDR: Good and Green
If it’s good enough for a small child, it’s good enough for me! Seriously. Loving this pure hair detangler made for kids by Little Green! I have extra coarse hair so even after I condition in the shower, I still need an extra boost of moisture when I...
THE DISH WITH DDR: This Shiny must be… Sinful
Nails: another weekly maintenance for us ladies! The job of going to a salon to get your mani and then sitting there waiting for it to dry can be galling, but if you're a DIY kinda gal like myself and willing to do it at home, SinfulColors is worth a shot! I was so...
THE DISH WITH DDR: How To Get THE Perfect Brows
The eyebrow mastermind, Anastasia of Beverly Hills, has done it yet again with her newest addition to the brow world, The Brow Genius Kit. This kit, that you can purchase at Sephora stores or online at Anastasia Beverly Hills, is all about long-wear. It's perfect...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Tell Me Something Güd
Oh just singin' in the rain...uhh...I mean shower! Like the bottle says, "If you don't sing in the shower, you will now!" I happily tested out Güd (pronounced just like the word “good”) shower gel and let me tell you, this little bottle of "güdness" is so pure and...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Cheryl Burke, Salsa and Nails!
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love LOVE LOVEE dancing! Spanish style dancing to be exact. So, with that being said, I could not pass up the chance to get an intimate lesson from Cheryl Burke herself, of Dancing with the Stars. And also to get my...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Milano Makeup
Recently I traveled to Italy to explore the land of wine, cheese and …………….makeup! I mean, how could I not stop to check out what cosmetics Milan had to offer while enjoying a heavenly gelato cone after visiting the historical Duomo?! I happily came across Kiko...
THE DISH WITh DDR: Saving (Summer) Face
Summer is all about the no-makeup makeup. It is a time of year to wear the least amount but still have flawless, glowing skin. I personally hate to wear anything heavy on my face when the days are hot and humid. Dense foundation just doesn't feel good. So I hunted...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Beach Bag Buys
Summer is quickly approaching which means warm, sunny beach days ahead. What better way to start getting excited than to prep your beach bag?! Check out some of my fave must-have items... 1. SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint by Coola I love this brand because they have...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Top 5 Bridal Beauty Must-Haves
Are those wedding bells I hear? Tis the season to tie the knot! Get beautified and stay gorge all throughout your wedding day (and night!) with my bridal beauty tips... #1 - Get Primed: Primer is key. Make sure before applying a stitch of makeup, skin is...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Celeb Scents….I Actually Like ( GASP!!)
Usually when a celeb comes out with a fragrance I'm not impressed, nor do I want to wear it. It's like a reverse appeal. However, truth be told, I'm quite captivated by these... Celine Dion Sensational Eau De Toilette It's a late spring afternoon, tea date......
THE DISH WITH DDR: Artemisia Absinthium…Whaaa?!??!!
Yes, I know it's a mouthful. Hear me out. With Earth Day (April 22) around the corner, what better way to celebrate and show some love for Mother Earth than by using her healthy, pure and natural resources in a sustainable way. Like the Absinthium plant. The...