Tag: Makeup

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Color Correcting: Solution To Skin Imperfections

Contouring, Strobing, and Color Correcting are three techniques that are well-known by pro make-up artist.  Looking in the mirror (at-home) we often discover a few nasty skin imperfections. Some would say that wearing make-up is the issue but truthfully it’s more about the natural environment and heredity.

Color correcting is the solution to this problem.  It’s considered the one technique that will neutralize your complexion and skin tone.  This magical concealer is different from the average cover-up and can be found in the rainbow colors of purple, green, pink, and yellow.  The cream or stick will mask dark circles (or tattoos) underneath your foundation.

One of the most important tips to remember is that Color Correcting sticks are based on your skin complexion.  For example, darker skin tones should use an orange concealer while lighter complexions are encouraged for yellow primers.

Do you have any Color Correcting tips?  If so, leave a message in the box below.

 

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Artis Elite Mirror Oval 7

It’s no secret that celebrities, influencers and makeup artists can’t get enough of Artis. So, why would it be a surprise that everyone’s favorite celebrity makeup artists, Sir John (responsible for achieving Beyonce’s flawless looks), and Ana Marie Rizzieri (behind Rose Byrne’s gorgeous looks in Henrietta Lacks on HBO), have one major thing in common – they both love using the Artis Elite Mirror Oval 7!

Artis Elite Mirror Oval 7 ($62 at ArtisBrush.com):

This patented, perfect size face brush brilliant applies foundation, blush, highlighting, bronzing, skincare, and setting powders. Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre made for applying cosmetic and makeup products.

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Sephora Grand Opening in Riverchase Galleria

Sephora cosmetics store will be opening on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the Riverchase Galleria.  If you don’t know about Sephora, they offer an array of beauty products such as fragrance, makeup, nail polish, and hair care.  

The grand opening will be located inside of JCPenney from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  More details about the event are below:

“Join us on May 5th as we launch the newest addition to our store!  We will have entertainment, door prizes and LOTS of fun for our Grand Opening!  With over 40 years of experience in the cosmetic industry and the company’s rapid expansions inside JCPenney since 2006, Sephora continues to be a leader in the beauty industry by providing unbiased, personalized service in a fun, interactive, client-inspired environment!”

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Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette

Just in time for Spring, Rimmel London’s adding fresh new products to their collection! Rimmel London is introducing their amazing and first ever Eye Contouring Palette in three amazing color combinations, allowing you to customize your eye look with an array of amazing shades in any hue that suits you!

Get ready to take your eye-look from day to night! Rimmel introduces new Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette, a twelve-pan all-in-one pressed eyeshadow, liner and highlighter kit. Now it’s easy to create endless contoured eye-looks, just like a beauty pro.

Rimmel has put everything you need for multi-dimensional eye looks in one handy kit. A spectrum of stay-true shades with a soft, double-ended applicator.

The line-up is a mix of twelve high-shimmer and matte shadows, which offers the perfect complementary colour range for infinite creations. Sculpt, shade and define your eyes to create day to night, and nude to daring looks. The beautifully blendable, ultra-smooth powder can be used on the lid, in the crease of the eye and as a liner to enhance and magnif’eye your eye color and shape. The non-crease, non-fade formula has serious staying power for eyes with lasting impact.

 With three on-trend shade combos to choose from, there’s a kit for every Rimmel girl:

Keep Calm & Wear Gold offers a molten mix of gold and copper hues with pale taupes to highlight and rich coffee and grey blue colors to define. Ideal for an edgy-elegant daytime eye. Or build-up the drama to create shimmering party looks.

London Nudes Calling spans an array of warm blush tones from beige through tawny to taupe to rust and plum. It’s easy to create a multitude of wear-anywhere nude eye-looks that look natural or intense.

Grunge Glamour is the perfect palette for a sultry smokey eye. Neutral greys and browns are set against fierce, bronze and pewter hues for irresistible eyes. Be as subtle or as bold as you dare.

Presented in a chic transparent case, Magnif’Eyes Eyeshadow Palette has a contemporary look. The lid is see-through to reveal the full array of shades inside as well as two duo sponge applicators.

Get creative! Design limitless eye-looks to take you from day to night with a single kit, with Magnif’Eyes Eyeshadow Palette. Get the London look.

Price: $7.99

 

 

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COVERGIRL OUTLAST ALL-DAY Soft Touch Concealer: Review

COVERGIRL has a new collection titled the OUTLAST All-Day product line.  This advanced formula was perfect because I have been searching for makeup that will give a flawless appearance.

Aside from having an unblemished face, I needed something to remove the shine and last for hours without fading away.

COVERGIRL sent the Soft Touch Concealer for a product review.  I was skeptical because concealer is a serious topic for beauty bloggers.  To my surprise, this product is amazing!  After staying up all night I needed makeup to camouflage my under-eye circles.

This concealer has a matte finish and doesn’t require a lot of application.

OUTLAST ALL-DAY Concealer #850 Medium/Deep

MATTE Finishing Powder #850 Medium to Deep | Natural Glow Foundation #875 Soft Sable

I forgot that I applied the outlast concealer (after looking in the mirror) and appeared “refreshed” all-day.  The Soft Touch Concealer inspired me to try the entire collection.  I was impressed with the OUTLAST ALL-DAY 3-in-1 Foundation and OUTLAST ALL-DAY MATTE Finishing Powder.

Bathroom Selfie | OUTLAST ALL-DAY Foundation, Concealer, and Finishing Powder

Visit your local Ulta Beauty, Target or drugstore and see the results for yourself!

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America’s Next Top Model Season 23 – Episode 8 Recap

The Glamorous Life:  this week’s episode theme for Season 23 of America’s Next Top Model. Contestants were asked to present a live fashion show for designer Philipp Plein.  Cody and Marissa won the first challenge; giving a high fashion presentation.  As the winners, they selected an item from the designer’s exclusive boutique.

The second challenge included contestants modeling with singer Jason Derulo on a Private Jet. Cory Anne had a difficult time with the challenge and struggled to focus on creating a luxe life picture.  Courtney also shared a very personal moment with the other models staying in the house.

During elimination, the judges made a suggestion to Binta, “learn to click with yourself to take a good photo”.  Tatiana received best picture for episode 8 and Binta was eliminated from the competition. Next week, the models will create a music video!

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Jean Paul Gaultier Hair and Makeup – Paris Fashion Week SS17

Photos are from IG @jpgaultierofficial

Beautiful, backstage “texture and curls” are shown at the Jean Paul Gaultier runway show during Paris Fashion Week SS17.

How To Achieve The Runway Look:

Featured JPG Model – Blowout and Side Braid.  Elevate the look with Coral Eyeshadow on the entire lid.

JPG Model #1 – Natural (chemical-free) Hair Twist Out 

JPG Model #2 – Texture straight hair and create Braided Pigtails.  Use “high fashion” makeup skills by applying Blue Eyeshadow and Red Lipstick.

 

 

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RIMMEL LONDON THE ONLY 1 MATTE LIPSTICK

The lipstick revolution goes matte! Rimmel London introduces The Only 1 Matte Lipstick, a new-generation, all-in-one matte lipstick that delivers long-lasting, non-drying color, moisture and wear. It’s Matte lipstick that lets you have it all in one. No compromise.

Formula:

Rimmel is powering the matte revolution with a new volatile hybrid formula that’s been specially developed to meet your every lipstick need:

  • COMFORT & MOISTURE: A light emollient oil is combined with a liquid polymer to provide the comfortable, moisturizing feel throughout wear. Feels so good!
  • NON-DRYING: The oil is absorbed on application, creating a thin-film between the skin and the pigment and banishing that irritating dry sensation often felt with matte lipsticks.
  • LONG-LASTING COLOR: The formula features volatile silicon to give a smooth and even colour release, which helps to set the lipstick for superior colour wear.

Shades:

10 new matte shades

PINK/ROSE:  #110 Leader of The Pink and #120 Call The Shots

MAUVE/ROSE : #200 Salute and #610 High Flyer

RED : #500 Take The Stage

CORAL/ORANGE : #600 Keep It Coral

NUDE/BROWN: #700 Trendsetter and #750 Look Who’s Talking

BURGANDY/ PLUM : #800 Run The Show and #810 The Matte Factor

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WUNDER2’s Perfect Selfie HD Photo Finishing Powder + Kabuki Brush

Want to fake the perfect skin? Now, the latest innovation from WUNDER2 will leave you INSTA-ready! We all want bright luminous skin and now we can have just that with WUNDER2’s new launch the Perfect Selfie HD Photo Finishing Powder ($22, WUNDER2.com).

It is formulated with High-Resolution and Vanishing Veil technology that magically transform skin to become poreless and pixel perfect. The powder is ultra-soft and bouncy, eliminating the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and shine while promoting an ‘elastic-like’ effect so the skin is able to move without setting into fine lines.  As an added bonus it is paraben-free, oil-free & is a universal shade for all skin types!

How to Use: Apply all over face using the WUNDER2 Kabuki Brush ($9.95, WUNDER2.com), an ultra-soft synthetic hair and domed shaped head perfect for diffusing and buffing powders into the skin in a circular motion.

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COVERGIRL SO LASHY! BLASTPRO MASCARA – Morning Routine

COVERGIRL has a new Lash Equality campaign.  I like this campaign because makeup has no boundaries or restrictions.  It’s simply about using a product to enhance the physical appearance.  Makeup also has internal healing properties. There are several individuals that purchase cosmetics for corrective purposes (such as skin deformities) or cancer patients that suffer from the side-effects of chemotherapy.

Due to the previous reasons, I am an advocate for wearing makeup and finding the right product.  Many people are not aware that I have eczema – inflammation of the skin.  As a child, my mother taught me proper skincare techniques and (how-to) use makeup to protect my face from environmental impurities.

My three-step morning routine is:

  1. Use a facial scrub
  2. Apply a moisturizer – a must do
  3. Beauty Blend (in a T-formation) on my face COVERGIRL Custom Blend Foundation

My last step is to complete the look with a voluminous mascara.  The COVERGIRL SO LASHY!  BLASTPRO MASCARA has a three-in-one brush; allowing beauty enthusiast to reach eyelash.  Some of the other mascara wands won’t reach every hair and can create a smudge effect.  This is not the case with SO LASHY!  BLASTPRO MASCARA!  Try it for yourself and pick-up a tube at Target.

Pro Tip: apply more than one coat for volume