Best Blush and Lip Colors for Mature Skin
Best Blush and Lip Colors for Mature Skin: As a makeup artist I work with a huge range of face shapes, colors, and ages. I love color and how it can create a feel on the skin. What I have learned over...
View ArticleMakeup Artist or Mascara Junkie?
Which is it? Am I a makeup artist or mascara junkie? As a makeup artist I think that it would be wise to carry an assortment of mascaras in my kit. After all, different mascaras do different things,...
View ArticleMascara Brushes and Application
What about mascara brushes and application? Where last week we talked about formulas and what to look for, this week I want to talk about the brush shapes, sizes, and the best way to get mascara on....
View ArticleFlexinail Nail Repair Update
For those of you who have asked, here is my Flexinail Nail Repair Update: Last fall I posted about my weak brittle nails and that I was going to be using a product called Flexinail. After 20+ years of...
View ArticleMakeup Shopping in Paris
Makeup shopping in Paris sounds like something I’d see on an episode of Sex in the City! I recently spent time in Paris and the Alsace region of France and found some lovely products I wanted to share...
View ArticleThe Truth about Dark Circles
Last week I discussed the truth about dark circles and what cosmetic products were allowed to do. The most basic conclusion that I wanted to convey is that beauty products are not able to truly...
View ArticleFall Makeup Colors Part 2
Last week we started looking at fall makeup colors as they correspond to Pantone’s Fall Forecast 2014. Today we will continue through the hot colors that are forecast to be popular and how to bring...
View ArticleOxygen in Skin Care
Oxygen in Skin Care is a fairly new concept. Oxygen facials have become popular as a way to plump and smooth the skin (supposedly Madonna uses them), and now I am seeing skincare products that have the...
View ArticleFavorite Makeup Items
There are a few makeup related items that I am very fon of at the moment. As many of you know I have my own makeup line and an arsenal of steady products I use in my daily work. However other products...
View ArticleNew Cheek Color for Winter Flush
New range of cheek color at MTA Studio. Nothing to me is more warming and softening to a face than blush. I am a makeup artist who loves cheeks. A well placed “flush” in the skin adds youth, creates...
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