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What Will You Be Wearing On Your Lips This Summer
Just in time for the summer some new yummy lip products to try out.
1. Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30
2. NARS Lipstick in Barbarella
3. DIOR Rouge Brilliant Lipgloss in Darling #775
4. Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Lip in Carmine Red #40
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3 Must Have Kiehl’s Skincare Items You Need This Summer
During the summer we spend more time outdoor enjoying activities. This can be challenging on the skin if not properly cared for. The first thing that normally comes to mind during the summer is applying SPF. By now we all know that the SPF should be at least 30+ and higher, wear it every day during the summer, and reapply every couple of hours. But what about keeping the skin looking healthy and radiant after being damaged from all the UVA & UVB rays from being outside. With so many skincare products to choose from how do you decide what’s best on the skin. I selected Kiehl’s skincare products because it’s made up of the finest naturally derived ingredients like Lavender, Squalane, Calendula, Caffeine, Vitamin C, Beech Tree Extract, Jasmonic Acid, and Rosa Arctica just to name a few. Give your skin a treat by using concentrated products to restore and replenish the skin. Read the full article on Connecticut Post blog here.
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It’s All About A Beautiful Complexion Glow
I always love when my clients send me pictures of themselves after I’m done with makeup. Tasha has become a regular client of mine using my services for all her special occasions.I love that my clients don’t give me restrictions when it comes to doing their makeup. I decided to give her a sultry eye with a soft high glossed lip from Buxom. I wanted her skin to be flawless so I used Dior Airflash Spray Foundation on her. Keeping the contour to a minimum because it’s all about beautiful skin. To give her skin a radiance luminous look I put on her skin Dior Glow Maximizer Primer. I finished the look with a pair of wispy lashes to give her a flirty look.
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JLo Was My inspiration For This Wet Makeup Look
Many of you know that I am now the Senior Artist at Sephora in Connecticut. With this position I spend more time with the cast coaching to them, doing certification, teaching beauty classes and getting the cast ready for elevated position. So I don’t often do makeup everyday. As a die hard makeup artist, sometimes I miss my brushes.
Alyssa Perez a nail tech from Florida came in to get her makeup done by me. I was so elated when I saw how pretty she was. I knew she would make for a perfect canvas. What made it sweet was that Alyssa told me that I could do whatever I wanted. Now this is the type of client I’m use to. At Sephora it’s the opposite.
Anyway, the first look that came to mind was an old picture of JLO with this wet hair and luminous look. That was my inspiration that I wanted to recreate because Alyssa had the features and personality to pull of that look. I knew that her features would be able to handle all of what I was going to do. I started pulling products and lashes that I wanted to use. That’s the great thing about doing makeup at Sephora. Any thing I need when I’m creating a look I have it right in my hands. It’s like having my own personal makeup studio when I’m working. I showed Alyssa a variety of ways to wear the look, starting with matte to a full out South Beach glow.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer in Eden
Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation
Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation
Stila Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palette-Medium/Tan Palette
NARS Limited Edition Orgasm Blush
BECCA Luminious Blush in Copper
Sephora Collection MicroSmooth Baked Foundation Face Powder
Smashbox Contour Kit in Medium/Dark
Lancome Glow Silky Creme Highlighter in Amber Lights
Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eyeliner in ME42
Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner in Black
Sephora Collection Rouge Shine Lipstick in 48 My Everything
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Sunset Strip
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown
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Rain Rain Go Away
A Fun Filled Inspirational Day With Sephora
I started my morning by going down to the lake to collect my thoughts in enjoy the beautiful weather before getting on the road. Today I had to attend a Sephora training for the Specialists, Beauty Studio Coordinators & Senior Artists in the Connecticut market. Being that I’m the only Senior Artist now in Connecticut I was the only representative. This was both Stephanie Hilgendorf & Sam Michalska first time visiting Connecticut. The day was split up in two section, Lizzie went in at 9am and Ilse and myself at 1pm. It was very motivating and to hear the ladies talk about things that I want to teach the cast was music to my ears. Glad to hear that I was on the same page with them. I just want the Connecticut makeup artists to be industry ready makeup artists that’s on the same level as the artists in bigger market. With all of my experience in the beauty & entertainment industry I have a lot to share with them. Definitely a great training class, it was inspirational & motivating
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BEAUTY HAPPY HOUR Make Up For Ever “Amp Up Your Color” Event At Sephora
Over the Memorial Day Weekend Sephora in Danbury Fair Mall held a fun event with Make Up For Ever called “Amp Up Your Color” with their new Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner. Make Up For Ever and Sephora makeup artists treated the clients to a free mini makeovers. The staff all wore colorful eye makeup looks using the Aqua XL Eyeliners so clients could see all the different ways the eyeliners could “Amp up” your look.
Make Up For Ever joined forces with pop star Charli XCX to create the Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliners collection. These eyeliners are favorites amongst pro makeup artist because of it’s high pigmented colors. The eyeliners glides effortlessly and don’t smudge, crease, or fade. The 20 shades range from neutrals to bright pastels that work great for tight lining, eye liners, and for a pop of color as eye shadows. These liners are both waterproof and long lasting and applauds creativity by designing any look you want with these creamy eyeliners. Be sure to stop by any Sephora and let a certified makeup artist teach you all about it. Click here to read the full article.
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5 New Goodies From bareMinerals to Try This Spring
This spring makeup is all about the No Makeup Makeup Look. The perfect season to take a break from all the heavy contouring, and highlighting to the face. Spring makeup should be about clean effortless makeup. After chatting with Angela Mullins, bareMinerals Regional Sales Manager about Bare Escentuals new products. She trained me on the new items so I selected 5 items from bareMinerals that you won’t be able to live without. Full article here.
bareMinerals PREP STEP SPF 50 MINERAL SHIELD DAILY PREP LOTION
This 2-in-1 daily prep lotion protects and preps the skin for a flawless makeup application. Use it before primer and makeup making it easy to blend seamlessly on the skin.
bareMinerals BARESKIN SHEER SUN SERUM BRONZER
For a sheer shade of liquid sunshine that gives a warmth of color giving radiance to any skin. You will enjoy this serum bronzer and the sun kissed veil it gives.
bareMinerals INVISIBLE LIGHT FINISHING POWDER
This is my favorite new item that has come out this spring. A compact that gives two finishes, Matte & Glow. The Matte powder absorbs oil that makes for a perfect setting powder while the Glow, infused with rose gold pearls for a sheer luminosity that is perfect for highlighting and strobing.
bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION INK LINER
For a thick or thin line bareMinerals came through with an ink liner that is Hypoallergenic. It’s rich in color a strong black liner to help give a fuller looking lash line. Just give it a good shake to activate the pigment, now your ready to create your signature cat eye.
bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION VOLUMIZING MASCARA
The new and improved formula is smudge resistance with a Pro Twist 180˚ brush. It’s a 10-in-1 mascara that gives you everything you can want in a mascara; Volume, Length, Curl, Thickens, Lift, Separates, Smudge, Clump, Flake Resistant and All Day Wear.
bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION VOLUMIZING MASCARA PETITE PRECISION BRUSH
Another favorite item from bareMinerals, this is a must have for me personally because this mascara caters to anyone with short barely there lashes. The petite brush head is tapered with a curve bristles that help with top and bottom lashes giving you the look of faux lashes.
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Vitamin C Does The Skin Good When It Come To Aging
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.
