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Entitled Beauty Small Business Saturday Online Shopping

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No need to hit the busy mall and deal with crazy traffic if your shopping for a new lipstick on Small Business Saturday.Entitled Beauty a new indie makeup brand, owned by Connecticut own Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis  & Aspiring Actor Johnny Luoma are participating in Small Business Saturday. Just use code: ENTITLED when checking out of the website.

Entitled Beauty is a mineral based makeup line. Gomez-Duplessis wanted something that would be health for her and her clients. Having health issues (Lupus, Lyme & RA) she knew she would be using the products daily that it had to be healthy. Both Gomez-Duplessis and Luoma are beauty influencers who joined together to bring consumers a luxurious mineral brand to the beauty industry. With a passion for makeup they have carefully selected products that are highly pigmented, of exquisite quality, and something to be proud of leaving supporting consumers wanting more. Entitled Beauty honors the finest mineral ingredients that is compliant with the FDA regulations. This indie makeup brand derived from earth’s natural resources containing only the highest-grade ingredients, it’s makeup you can sleep in. It’s designed for sensitive skin and has been ophthalmologist tested. The products are all 100% cruelty free, so they do not believe in ever testing on animals and their products do not contain any harsh chemicals or dyes.

 

Entitled Beauty launched with 10 bold liquid lipsticks this month just in time for the holidays. The liquid lipsticks are 3x pigmented, they go on opaque, dries perfectly matte and they stay put for hour. Gomez-Duplessis recently used Entitled Beauty at The Oscar de la Renta fashion show on the models. The color she used was “In The Nude” a hit among the models that they wanted to take them home.

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With Johnny’s love for luxury and Brandy’s love for health they both agreed to Entitled Beauty being a brand for everyone. Entitled Beauty is not just for teen girls and women, it’s for anyone who loves being beautiful. They decided to price their products to fit every wallet so that  Everyone Is Entitled To Feel Beautiful.

Follow Entitled Beauty (https://www.instagram.com/entitledbeautyworldwide/) here on their Instagram page.

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9 drugstore beauty buys to keep you hydrated through a long, dry winter

Hot Off The Press…beauty writer from the Today Show reached out to me being that I am a Beauty Expert and a Celebrity Makeup Artist what I could suggest for the article. Below you will find my 2 picks but read the full article to see the others.

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While we love counting down to the holiday season, we are not a fan of how dry our skin gets as the weather gets cold.

TODAY Style is here to help! We asked celebrity experts, dermatologists and makeup artists to share their favorite products to stay hydrated this winter season. The best part? Everything can be found in the beauty aisle at your local drugstore.

3. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint, $15, Jet

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“This foundation will bring moisture to your skin and plump it for 24 hours. That means a radiant, flawless, natural look thanks to the main ingredient: hyaluronic acid. Using a damp beauty blender, I like to apply it in an upward and outward motion. It’s a weightless, non-greasy, oil-free, non-comedogenic formula that won’t settle into fine lines. And it comes in 10 blendable shades,” said Brandy Gomez-Duplessis, a celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of Entitled Beauty.

Brandy Gomez-Duplessis doing Jenni JWow Farley makeup
JWOWW makeup artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis using Stila Cosmetics Hue Highlighter in Kitten on her…look at that GLOW

4. e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer, $6, Jet

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“This primer will boost your skin making it look radiant and hydrated (and flawless and smooth) like you’ve been Photoshopped. The primer is infused with grape and vitamins A, C and E to nourish your skin with anti-aging benefits that will help reduce the appearance of fine lines. Apply the primer with a damp beauty blender by patting onto the entire face. Your makeup will last all day, keeping you selfie ready!” said Gomez-Duplessis, who has worked with Kerry Washington and Jennifer Aniston.

Read the full Today Show article from writer Aly Walansky here.

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Donate Your Beauty & Skincare Items To Caribbean Magazine POSHgirl Project

As many of you know I’m the Beauty Editor for Caribbean Posh magazine. This summer the Caribbean was hit by two hurricanes back to back. I been begging on my blog and my social media platforms for many to help by donating supplies to families. Well, I’m begging again. To all of my friends, followers, and peers who always talk about their makeup hauls that is looking to giveaway makeup, hair and skincare products that they will never use. Here is your chance to do some beauty cleaning by donating your unopened items to the women in the Caribbean. Below you will find the info, I hope you can help…Thanks!

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Prior to Hurricane Irma and Maria, Caribbean Posh magazine is in the process of planning their annual Caribbean POSHgirl POWER Brunch for 2018 and the launching of a FALL Fashion Issue. The passing of these historic hurricanes has forced them to rethink their plans.

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As they work to re-prioritize their plans it became apart that high priority should be given to helping those in need. Reiterating their commitment to the women empowerment movement they are introducing The Caribbean POSHgirl Project. The goal of this initiative is to provide a new start for women affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria. Your support can make a difference in the lives of so many women.
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Power Still Out So I Checked In Hotel Zero Degrees In Danbury

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Happy Halloween! It’s now Tuesday and we are still without power after Sunday storm so I checked in at Hotel Zero Degrees around 3pm because I couldn’t go another day, yes ladies the DIVA kicked in. I was so behind with beauty articles that I had to get my work done. After getting my work done I decided to pamper my overworked hands by doing Karuna Age Defying Hand Mask. I am obsessed with caring for my hands because the hands really show you age. Also, with me having Rheumatoid Arthritis, I hate my ugly looking hands so I like pampering them as much as possible.

So here are the steps I do with Karuna Hand Mask. Do you like using hand mask?

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Skin Care Makeup Review With Makeup And Martini’s

We’re back with a makeup review on skincare makeup from First Aid Beauty Hello Fab collection. It’s a quick 5 mins review that we are calling “Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays”. We are trying to do fun reviews on Makeup And Martini’s that we hope you all like.

So here is First Aid Beauty 5 Minute FAB Fridays Skin Care video, let us know what you think.

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6 Skin Enhancer From First Aid Beauty “Hello Fab” Line

first aid beauty hello fabBeing that I’m a makeup artist, beauty editor, beauty influencer, and blogger I’m always looking for great skincare products both for myself due to health issues (lupus, lyme, ra) and for my makeup kit to use on clients. For the last 5 years I noticed more of my clients seems to have fussy skin so I am always looking for quality products.

When I was introduced to First Aid Beauty I instantly fell in love with their skincare products. Their products gave me instant relief & results each time I used it. How FAB is it to have great skin everyday. First Aid Beauty newest collection Hello Fab is all about complexion that gives you a flawless finish with ingredients to help give the skin an instant smooth and blur appearance. The Hello Fab line also excludes petrolatum, is allergy-tested, and formulated to deliver high potency without irritation.

Here are the 6 items (skin tint, multi stick, primer, color corrector, wipes & mist) you definitely need to try if you have sensitive skin and/or looking for great affordable skincare products.

1. HELLO FAB TRIPLE PROTECTION SKIN TINT SPF 30

This ultra-light, breathable fluid glides easily and effortlessly onto skin for simple, brush-free, buildable coverage. Non-comedogenic and formulated for all skin types, even sensitive, this natural-pigmented formulation is available in four adaptable shades to suit a wide spectrum of complexions.

2. HELLO FAB MANGO BUTTER MULTI STICK CHAMPAGNE

All in one, cream-to-powder multi stick that imparts a natural, lit from within glow.

3. HELLO FAB COCONUT SKIN SMOOTHIE PRIMING MOISTURIZER

Formulated with Coconut Water and other superfood ingredients, this natural, complexion-enhancing moisturizer instantly brightens, hydrates and smooths in one simple step, while helping blur the appearance of pores and imperfections.

4. HELLO FAB 3 IN 1 SUPERFRUIT COLOR CORRECTING CUSHION

A customizable, cushion compact incorporating blendable color-correcting pigments that help instantly erase common complexion concerns. “Green” neutralizes redness; “Pink” helps even skin tone; and “Purple” helps reduce dullness and brighten skin.

5. HELLO FAB VITAL GREENS FACE MIST

A cooling facial mist fortified with green superfoods to instantly quench, cool and nourish skin and set makeup, while helping protect against environmental aggressors.

6. HELLO FAB CAFFEINE MATCHA WAKE UP WIPES

Superfood-infused portable facial wipes remove dirt, excess oil and makeup, while hydrating, reviving and helping protect skin against environmental aggressors. Perfect for a quick pre-workout cleanse or whenever skin needs a quick, easy refresh.

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Connecticut Bloggers Makeup Review On Rihanna FENTY BEAUTY

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With so many makeup brands out there, what’s the big deal about music artist Rihanna new makeup line Fenty Beauty. Fenty Beauty launched with 40 shades from very pale to very dark with their ultimate PHOTO FILT’R foundations. It’s one of their most talked about items. Usually makeup brands start off with lighter shades of foundation then every few years they add on darker shades. Well, Fenty Beauty has shouted from the mountain top that they are here for ALL WOMEN of all shades.

Finally a makeup company that embraced all skin tones. Rhianna’s makeup is for all ages, all races, and for all sexes. Many people don’t seem to understand why it’s a big deal that every woman can now have a foundation that matches their skin tone perfectly. As I always say wearing the perfect foundation is like wearing the perfect bra.

Like many makeup lovers, we at Makeup and Martini’scould not wait to get our hands on a few items from Fenty Beauty. Guess what! We did. So, we did a video of us playing with the makeup. During the video I tested the products on both Johnny and myself.

photo credit: Johnny Luoma

Fenty Beauty is being sold at Sephora, some of the items you can purchase now are: primer, foundations, matte skinsticks, shimmer skinsticks, highlighters, contour skinsticks, luminizers, brushes, blotting powder and blotting paper.

Check out Makeup and Martini’s makeup review video by clicking here.

Have you tried Fenty Beauty yet? If so, share with me what you purchased and what you think about it?

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Fenty Beauty By Rhianna Is The Best Thing That Has Happened To Makeup

FENTY BEAUTYFenty Beauty is a new brand own by music artist Rihanna that’s represents beauty for all, that’s who she is and that’s what she stands for. Something that many makeup brands have never really embraced. So this is why her products are flying off the Sephora shelves everywhere especially the foundations. It’s one of the most expensive items that majority of makeup companies sell besides makeup brushes.

One of the most talked about item from Fenty Beauty is their ultimate PHOTO FILT’R foundation in 40 boundary breaking shades. Usually makeup brands start off with lighter shades of foundation then every few years they add on darker shades. Well, Fenty Beauty has shouted from the mountain top that they are here for ALL WOMEN of all shades. Finally, so many boogie down brown women will now walk around feeling really good because they are wearing the correct foundation shade. To me wearing the correct foundation is like wearing the correct bra, this is why I think Fenty Beauty is the best thing that has happened for women. I feel that Rhi Rhi will not overlook so many women hue when producing products. I can’t wait to see all the fun holiday collections, seasonal and limited edition makeup items Rhi Rhi will add to her makeup line.

Some of the items you can purchase now at Sephora are: primer, foundations, matte skinsticks, shimmer skinsticks, highlighters, contour skinsticks, luminizers, brushes, blotting powder and blotting paper. I’m so grateful for so many reasons but one being that so many women now have a makeup brand to count on…Chi Ching!!!

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Yesterday my partner and crime Johnny and I we filmed Makeup & Martini’s for our YouTube page our makeup review on Fenty Beauty products. I’m so elated that I can’t wait for you all to review. Here are a few of the items I got to play with while filming Makeup & Martin’s.

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PRO FILT’R soft matte long wearing foundation…I’m #420
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GLOSS BOMB universal lip luminizer

 

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KILLAWATT IN TROPHY WIFE a freestyle highlighter

 

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CHEEK HUGGING HIGHLIGHT BRUSH
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I LOVE IT!

Have you tried Fenty Beauty yet? If so, share with me what you purchased and what you think about it?

 

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Fun Makeup Assignment At The Bravo Media Studio

I am so excited about working this assignment at Bravo Media Studio in New York. After a busy week working the Bruno Mars & The Hooligans assignment I was happy to be working on 2 females that I have so much respect for. Without giving away any info on the assignment my talents were TV Personality JWow, actress Tichnia Arnold and 2 female talents that will have a major role on this episodes.

I had such a great time with JWow in the morning on set, she is such a sweet girl. Love her energy and I luv that she likes to play with makeup. So JWow gave me free range to do what ever with her makeup, my kind of girl. We both luved how Stila cosmetics highlighter showed up on her. The foundation I used was Stila cosmetics Stay All Day Foundation, it’s one of my favorite to use on set because I like the way it shows up on camera and on photos. Here are some of the items I used on JWow.

Tichnia flew in this morning and came straight to the set to work. Now that is what I call A-LIST. On Tichnia I gave her a sultry dark eyes with a nude lip from Dior Beauty. I don’t even know how I got through with doing her makeup. She had me laughing the entire time. I wish more celebrities have her energy and personality on set. We connected over me being a lupus warrior and she luv how I did her makeup. Here are some of the items I used on her.

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On the ladies I could not wait to pull out the few Fenty Beauty items I had. The products looked beautiful on the ladies. Fenty Beauty and Stila cosmetics made for a great team for my boogie down brown ladies.

 

 

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6 Beauty Items I Used At Apollo Fundraiser In The Hamptons This Weekend

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Life is great can I get an AMEN!

On Saturday morning I received a text from Holly, a woman who I luv & respect in the production world. When I saw her text I knew that it would be work related, but what I didn't know was the how fabulous. After only receiving very little information I was booked for the assignment and packed up my makeup kit and was whisk away from Warren Tricomi Salon in Greenwich to the East Hampton. While in route, I was receiving info from Holly on who was being added to my list for hair & makeup. When I started seeing words like butler and security then followed by confidential, I knew this assignment was a major one. Once on the property my driver was talking with security then I realized it was a star-studded event from what I over heard. So my phone was put away no pics was going to be taken I was going to enjoy my blessings of being in this environment doing hair and makeup for the chosen ones.

Once the evening was done my driver brought me to my hotel I still didn't digest everything because I was tired that I feel right to sleep. For me as I write this article I am now thinking about my glamxurious evening in the Hamptons. There were so many great run in's with celebrities but my favorite was when a woman  mistaken me for the fabulous Cookie, actress Taraji  P. Henson.

So do you want to know about my lovely evening? The Historic Apollo in the Hamptons fundraiser is held at Ron Perelman’s magnificent home, The Creeks, in East Hampton. It was the 8th Annual fundraiser for The Historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. I was slated to work on one of my childhood music artist, the talented Patty Smyth. She was the opening artist and she sung my favorite Patty Smyth song "Warrior". I even shared with her while doing her hair and makeup that I would be doing a lot of hair flips when she perform that song. Another person I was slated with was the beautiful actress Rashida Jones and the amazing singer Alice Smith. This night was operated under the supervision of the Apollo Theater Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization who's goal is to preserve and honor its storied legacy. For Ron Perelman to host this glammed out event says a lot about him. I was hoping for an opportunity to meet Ron Perelman, just for what he was doing for the Apollo theater was amazing. I'm crossing my fingers to get a call back next year. I'll be better prep with the right hair & makeup items. But I had a great kit for the misty weather and I think the ladies makeup held up really well.

Patty Smyth…can you see that highlight & contour

Alice Smith…her glow was from Stila & lips from Dior

So many fab guest I saw were: Alicia Keys, JLO, Jrud, Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Bon Jovi, Chris Rock, Mavis Staples, Justin Timberlake and many many more.

My Top 6 Beauty Items I am So Glad To Have With Me For Apollo In The Hampton were:

Beauty Blender

 Urban Decay Optical Illusion Complexion Primer

 Urban Decay All Night Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day Foundation + Concealer

Stila Cosmetics Heaven's Hue Highlighter in Kitten

L'OREAL Paris Elnett Satin  Strong Hold Hairspray