The world of paint can be a confusing one. Just when you’ve narrowed down dozens of testers and committed to the perfect shade, you’re hit with another conundrum: matte vs gloss paint? Now, when it ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...

A friend of mine got a new Porsche 911 GT3 last year and before he even brought it home, he had it wrapped in a paint protection film by local company Xpel. Porsche doesn’t offer a matte finish for ...

Choosing the perfect lipstick can be an exhilarating yet overwhelming experience. With countless options available, one critical decision you'll face is selecting the finish. The finish of lipstick ...

It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...

Trend watchers who look to style markers such as hemline lengths and lipstick shades to measure the zeitgeist can add another indicator to the list: car finishes. In London, where glossy Rolls-Royce ...

Finding the perfect foundation can sometimes be a long and tumultuous journey. Not only do you have to match your skin tone, undertone and coverage but there’s also the matter of the finish. As a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consider me guilty for riding the matte paint bandwagon decades ago. Fueled by the relentless prodding of my idiot friends to make my ride ...

DETROIT - You can get a matte finish on your photos or your cell phone, so why not on your car? Dull was the new shiny at last month's North American Auto Show in Detroit, where at least eight cars ...

Matte foundation provides a flat, shine-free, matte finish to your skin. It minimises the appearance of oil and controls shine throughout the day. Matte foundations usually have a thicker consistency ...