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Archive for the ‘makeup tips’ Category

May 5th, 2008

Global Goddess Look: Emmanuelle Chriqui

Shalini Vadhera, celebrity makeup artist and author of Passport to Beauty, recently created a stunning beauty look for actress Emmanuelle Chriqui (HBO’s “Entourage”) before she walked the red carpet at a Beverly Hills event.
Here’s how to duplicate Emmanuelle’s chic, but natural sexy look:
Shalini prepped and brightened Emmanuelle’s skin with Global Goddess Beauty Upgrade Complexion Face […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

March 18th, 2008

Chad Hayduk of Three Custom’s Concealer Tips

I’m sure you all know by now that I am in love with 3 Custom Color Specialists. I’ve probably made that more than obvious, right? While you are waiting on my review of 3C’s Concealer Trio (heaven!), I asked Chad Hayduk, MUA and co-founder of 3C to share his concealer tips–
Concealers can be used to […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

March 3rd, 2008

Shadow Shields

When I was backstage at Jason Wu’s show for Fashion Week, MAC’s MUA Gina Bettelli was giving a great tip for catching that residual eyeshadow that sometimes sprays off your lid and onto the area below your eye–wet a round cotton pad and hold it under your eye as you apply the eye shadow. I […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

January 1st, 2008

Ada Cosmetics’ Top Ten Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid

Ada Cosmetics, one of the first mineral makeup companies born for women of clolor, has comprised a top ten list of synthetic ingredients in your makeup to stay away from.
“Our extensive research has led us to make the following recommendations. It is important to know the possible causes of skin irritation so they may […]

By Shannon -- 7 comments

September 3rd, 2007

Word for Word Author Series: “What Not to Wear” Makeup Artist Carmindy

This just in from my friends at Bryant Park!
Monday, September 10th: 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Carmindy, The 5-Minute Face: The Quick & Easy Makeup Guide for Every WomanDiscussion and Booksigning
Join us for a special fashion week edition of the summer reading series “Word for Word” at Bryant Park with Carmindy. Every week, millions […]

By Shannon -- 9 comments

August 30th, 2007

Besame Cosmetics How-To: Smoky Eyes

Here’s a great expert tip from Besame Cosmetics owner, Gabriela Hernandez on how to get that smoky eye look. She always offers great tips and expert advice in her newsletter!
 

Things you’ll need:
Foundation or primer for your lids
Loose powder to set
Light shimmer shadow
Dark grey shadow
Black liner
Black mascara
* False lashes
Step One: Begin by applying your foundation. Spread […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

July 31st, 2007

Prime(r) Advice From billy b

Remember when I was less than impressed with Smashbox’s Photo Finish Primer that all my friends had raved about? It made my skin feel greasy, look shiny and it didn’t really make that much of a difference (I thought) in the way my makeup looked on my face.
For me, primers are the least understood […]

By Shannon -- 11 comments

May 11th, 2007

Copy Kate Walsh’s Evening Look With NYX Cosmetics

While I am not a huge fan of Kate Walsh’s Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, I am definitely a fan of hers and NYX Cosmetics. Below is a simple guide for re-creating her evening look with NYX Cosmetics.
1. To achieve Kate’s new version of the “smokey eye” use the Single Eye Shadow in Prune. This is a […]

By Shannon -- 4 comments

September 20th, 2006

Keep your makeup looking fresh!

Candace Corey, Makeup Artist, offers some tips on how to keep your makeup looking fresh from day to night.

Here are 5 more tips to keep your face and makeup looking great, even in the heat!
1. Use tinted moisturizers and concealer instead of a heavy cream or liquid foundation.
2. If you do use a liquid or […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

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