Inside The Life Of A Makeup Artist & Reiki Practitioner in Hawaii
Aloha, Welcome to Honolulu Hawaii Celebrity Makeup Artist, Lifestyle Blogger and Reiki Practitioner Brandy Gomez-Duplessis blog, Inside The Life Of A Makeup Artist. She shares makeup tips, how to, on set entertainment, BTS, beauty industry pics, bridal makeup, and beauty testimonials, all while living with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, RA & Asthma. This Oahu Hawaii Makeup Artist and Blogger was selected by her peers as The Top 15 People to Follow During The Golden Globes. In 2018, Brandy was introduced to Reiki at her Rheumatologist doctor appointment. After seeing what Reiki did for her Lupus she decided she needed to learn it. In 2020, Brandy received her calling to become a Reiki Practitioner and a Spiritual Life Coach. Her first goal was to help ALL auto immune warriors. But after seeing what COVID did to her peers, Gomez-Duplessis decided that she need to help everyone that her Spirit Guides sends to her. Gomez-Duplessis says she will use her hands once again, this time instead of making people beautiful she's going to help heal them and make them a happier person, by doing Reiki. So, follow her on this new journey as she does Healing Touch Reiki Sessions in Hawaii on residents and tourists…and yes BLACK PEOPLE do live here in Hawaii.
Normally I’m on the other of the camera side helping with makeup but today I was the talent at this photo shoot. I am so elated about what’s coming up in September. I look forward to sharing with you all the new chapter in my life. This is one of many photo shoots that a fabulous business woman is orchestrating for me.
Looking at this pic I need to go on a quick diet before the next one. See ya bye & luv you mean it!
My new makeup tool obsession is from Jane Iredale it’s such an innovative synthetic fiber makeup brush that any girl on the go would love. The Snappy Brush Wand  has three interchangeable magnetic brushes to use with eyes & lips. I luv that the brush can fit easily in your handbag and a tiny clutch. It’s so easy, just snap on the brush head you wish to use and switch as needed.
If your a makeup junkie you will be just as obsessed as I am when I first laid eyes on this fab makeup brush.
When you find a foundation that can handle New Orleans 98 degree weather in you still look beat, yass!!! I’m wearing L’OREAL Paris Infalliable Pro-Glow Foundation. It’s definitely a long wearing foundation that’s buildable to make it a full coverage foundation. I actually like to mix 211 Creme Cafe & 212 Cocoa together to get a custom color. Then finish with Infallible Pro-Spray and Set for a lasting glow look…SLAY!!!
Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray
What’s your summer lipstick color that make you feel flirty? Mine is called FOXY from Absolute New York. Guess what it’s only $5.99
Bare Minerals new Gen Nude Lip Collection just hit the shelves this month and it’s a winner. So many ways to go nude this summer featuring; lipsticks, lip glosses, matte liquid and lip liners, 60 shades with 4 different finishes. The MATTE LIQUID LIPCOLOR is a full coverage, long wearing formula, moisturizing cream to matte finish, lightweight with no tack texture. BUTTERCREAM LIPGLOSS is sheer to medium coverage, plumping, moisturizing formula, non sticky, balm shine, with a ultra buttery texture. RADIANT LIPSTICK has a medium coverage, moisturizing color, with a addictive creamy texture. UNDER OVER LIPLINER has a creamy blendable formula that comes in 5 shades that will complement all finishes. So whatever your mood you will find a signature nude right for you. See pics here that I wrote for HEARST Connecticut News Blog
While having a little ME TIME I’m going over my notes one last time before tomorrow beauty cluster class that I’ll be teaching in West Farms, CT. I normally go to Cool Nail Spa in Brookfield because it’s 5mins from my home. Each time I have visited here I have gotten Zoey, a very sweet girl. I can get my foot rub for hours, what’s your favorite service to get at the nail shop?
On the shelves at Sephora we have so many mascara’s to use on clients. At the present time I’m enjoying the following 3 mascara’s to give volume, length, and curl. What’s your favorite?
Lancôme HYPNÔSE DRAMA Instant Full Body Volume Mascara
When it comes to skincare, Vitamin C is not just about fresh oranges or a taking a lot of it when you have a bad cold. Skincare companies have found a way to add Vitamin C to products to help with anti-aging. Vitamin C helps to prevent the signs of aging by keeping the skin firm and youthful.It’s incredibly essential for creating and maintaining collagen. Vitamin C is so powerful that it helps to reduce the appearance of brown spots and sun damages. Because Vitamin C is water soluble, our bodies don’t store it which is why daily intake is highly important when using it. Here are 10 skincare items that your face will love. See the skincare products I shared with Connecticut Hearst newspaper here.Â
Sugar to polish. Honey to hydrate, See your skin glow with  Ole Henriksen truth sugar glow polishing mask. It’s normal during the winter for your skin to look dull and swallow. This sweet botanical blend energizes the senses and imparts a healthy glow. It’s perfect for all skin type so know need to worry that your face will miss out on this luxurious treat. It deeply cleanse, smooth and brighten with sugar, honey and pomegranate. This decadent complexion polisher deeply cleanses and smoothes to instantly reveal a glowing complexion. Just leave on for 15mins and it can be used 3-4 times a week if needed. So now, your on your way to a naturally brighten and radiant skin.
Us girls love opening up new beauty products, doesn’t matter if we are beauty editors, beauty bloggers, or a beauty lovers. One thing we have in common is the love of new items. Here are 20 new things that I have fallen in love with this month or should I say this week. Let me know what you think, is there anything you obsessing over?
