Friday, January 29, 2010
Scandalous Beauty refered inmykit.com
Hey I want to give a quick shout out to Erin at scandalous beauty, I watch her You tube videos all the time and just saw the one where she told about www.inmykit.com. Luv that site, it gives honest opinions on alot of cosmetics from drugstore brands to professional. If you are a fan of skin care and cosmetics and/or building a collection to freelance (like me) it is a must check out.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Makeup Tips: How to Create your Own Makeup Tool Box
"Bring out the makeup artist in you with a good collection of makeup brushes, sponges and curlers. Even the most expensive and quality makeup in the world won't look particularly great without the correct makeup tools. For a professional finish you need the right tools. This means investing in a set of good brushes and applicators. Here's your basic cosmetics tool kit .
1. Makeup Sponge
It is best to have a wedge-shaped makeup sponge, so you can use the finer edges to help blend in foundation round your nose and jaw line, while the flatter edges are great for the cheeks, forehead and chin. However, if you prefer not to use a synthetic sponge try the small, natural ones instead.
2. Powder Brush
Get used to using a powder brush each time you put makeup on. To prevent a caked or clogged finish to your face powder, use a large, soft brush to dust away any excess.
3. Blusher Brush
Use to add a pretty glow to your skin with a light dusting of powder blusher. A blusher brush is slightly smaller than a powder brush to make it easier to control.
4. Eyeshadow Brush
Smooth on any shade of eyeshadow with this brush.
5. Eyebrow Tweezers
It is essential to have a good pair of tweezers for regularly tidying up the eyebrows
.
6. Eyeshadow Sponge
An sponge applicator is great for applying a sweep of pale eyeshadow that does not need much blending or applying high lighter to your brow bones.
7. All-in-one eyelash brush/comb
Great for combing through your lashes between coats of mascara for a clump-free finish. Flip the comb over and use the brush side to seep your eyebrows into shape, or soften penciled-in brows.
8. Lip brush
Use to create a perfect outline for your lips and then use to fill in the shape with your lipstick.
9. Eyelash curlers
Once used, they'll soon become a beauty essential! Curlier eyelashes help open up your eyes and make a huge difference to the way you look."
Courtesy of www.free-makeup-tips.com
1. Makeup Sponge
It is best to have a wedge-shaped makeup sponge, so you can use the finer edges to help blend in foundation round your nose and jaw line, while the flatter edges are great for the cheeks, forehead and chin. However, if you prefer not to use a synthetic sponge try the small, natural ones instead.
2. Powder Brush
Get used to using a powder brush each time you put makeup on. To prevent a caked or clogged finish to your face powder, use a large, soft brush to dust away any excess.
3. Blusher Brush
Use to add a pretty glow to your skin with a light dusting of powder blusher. A blusher brush is slightly smaller than a powder brush to make it easier to control.
4. Eyeshadow Brush
Smooth on any shade of eyeshadow with this brush.
5. Eyebrow Tweezers
It is essential to have a good pair of tweezers for regularly tidying up the eyebrows
.
6. Eyeshadow Sponge
An sponge applicator is great for applying a sweep of pale eyeshadow that does not need much blending or applying high lighter to your brow bones.
7. All-in-one eyelash brush/comb
Great for combing through your lashes between coats of mascara for a clump-free finish. Flip the comb over and use the brush side to seep your eyebrows into shape, or soften penciled-in brows.
8. Lip brush
Use to create a perfect outline for your lips and then use to fill in the shape with your lipstick.
9. Eyelash curlers
Once used, they'll soon become a beauty essential! Curlier eyelashes help open up your eyes and make a huge difference to the way you look."
Courtesy of www.free-makeup-tips.com
Sunday, January 24, 2010
MAC Makeup Tips: "It's all in the eyes"
Hello Today
I wanted to share some MAC (a popular cosmetics brand) makeup tips that are courtesy of makeup.lovetoknow.com. I personally like MAC, but if, like me, you can't afford alot of MAC, just purchase a couple unique pieces, mix them into your makeup supply and you are good to go. This tip is using the brow finisher, which can be purchased at Macy.com for $15.
Hope it is useful and I will be back with more:
"One of the unique products sold by MAC is their brow finisher, which can contribute to some pretty amazing MAC makeup tips. This wax-style eyebrow groomer is designed to shape and hold your brows in place while still administering a sheer and conditioned-looking finish. Unlike other eyebrow grooming tools, it will not leave behind a sticky mess and is super easy to use.
You can utilize the eyebrow finisher to top off either your daytime office look or to pave the way for dramatic shadow and liner for an evening out on the town. A great way to get your makeup looking its best is to have shaped and accentuated the contours of your natural face. If you don't exfoliate your skin, or in this instance tame those brows, then anything you put on afterward will simply be attempting to "cover up" and provides only half of the glamour you deserve."
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I am totally feeling Urban Decay
Hello Luvs,
I got into Urban Decay from watching Kandee Johnson videos on Youtube.com (luv her!), so I wanted to share the brand with those who havent heard of it. By the way you can buy Urban Decay at Sephora.com as well as there own website!
Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. It is feminine, dangerous, and fun...appealing to anyone who relishes her individuality and dares to express it. Known for their daring shade names and innovative products (which are all cruelty-free), Urban Decay carries one of the widest selections of color at Sephora—a main reason their brand is so much fun! From a myriad of unique eye products, to performance foundations, and lickable, sexy powders, Urban Decay has always found new ways to excite beauty junkies and makeup artists alike.
I am really sad I did not get one of the "Alice in Wonderland" Sets!!
I got into Urban Decay from watching Kandee Johnson videos on Youtube.com (luv her!), so I wanted to share the brand with those who havent heard of it. By the way you can buy Urban Decay at Sephora.com as well as there own website!
Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. It is feminine, dangerous, and fun...appealing to anyone who relishes her individuality and dares to express it. Known for their daring shade names and innovative products (which are all cruelty-free), Urban Decay carries one of the widest selections of color at Sephora—a main reason their brand is so much fun! From a myriad of unique eye products, to performance foundations, and lickable, sexy powders, Urban Decay has always found new ways to excite beauty junkies and makeup artists alike.
I am really sad I did not get one of the "Alice in Wonderland" Sets!!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Say NO to Contamination at Home or at the Studio
To keep your cosmetics from becoming contaminated and old, follow these tips from Makeup Artist Linda "Shadows" Shonning from Boca Rotan, FL.
For more information e-mail Linda
How long do cosmetics last?
Here's a list of commonly used cosmetics and their expected shelf life...
1. Mascara - will usually last 2 months or when the label is worn off, it clumps, specks, or becomes dry or smells bad
2. Foundation - has a shelf life of 18-24 months.
3. Powder - Expect 2 years unless it becomes dry or has an odor other than its original fragrance. You can protect your powder from contamination by being sure to change your sponge or powder puff after every application. Sponges are a haven for breeding bacteria and the fastest way to pass on germs.
4. Lip Pencils -1 year- Always dip in alcohol-kills germs
5. Eye Pencils -Typically 3 months. Always sharpen or dip in alcohol after each use. Either of these methods will kill germs.
6. Eye Shadow and Blush - dry, loss of pigment. Always wipe off with alcohol
7. Brushes - When your brushes start to look like fans and the tips become colored. Keep brushes clean with brush cleaner or alcohol. I use alcohol for sterilizing my brushes and applicators. Use an alcohol with a strength of 90%. To clean brushes use a good brush cleaner. You can use soap and water but soap and water has a tendency to dry out brush bristles and reduce the longevity of your brushes.
TIP* If you want to bring back the original shine on your makeup containers use Pledge furniture polish. Pledge shines a faded container and makes it look brand new.
TIP* Put a small piece of tape on the back of containers, and record the date you purchased it. This will assure that you will not use after the recommend expiration date.
"Sanitation is the most important process we, as Makeup and Hair artists, must implement if we are to keep our makeup, brushes and kits germ free. As working artists, we are constantly moving from face to face and head to head. The opportunities we have to pass germs and viruses from person to person are numerous. Therefore it is our responsibility to safeguard our clients and practice diligent sanitation techniques. By doing so we set a standard of excellence that goes far beyond just doing great makeup and hair! " Linda "Shadows" Schonning
To view Linda's portfolio click here
For more information e-mail Linda
How long do cosmetics last?
Here's a list of commonly used cosmetics and their expected shelf life...
1. Mascara - will usually last 2 months or when the label is worn off, it clumps, specks, or becomes dry or smells bad
2. Foundation - has a shelf life of 18-24 months.
3. Powder - Expect 2 years unless it becomes dry or has an odor other than its original fragrance. You can protect your powder from contamination by being sure to change your sponge or powder puff after every application. Sponges are a haven for breeding bacteria and the fastest way to pass on germs.
4. Lip Pencils -1 year- Always dip in alcohol-kills germs
5. Eye Pencils -Typically 3 months. Always sharpen or dip in alcohol after each use. Either of these methods will kill germs.
6. Eye Shadow and Blush - dry, loss of pigment. Always wipe off with alcohol
7. Brushes - When your brushes start to look like fans and the tips become colored. Keep brushes clean with brush cleaner or alcohol. I use alcohol for sterilizing my brushes and applicators. Use an alcohol with a strength of 90%. To clean brushes use a good brush cleaner. You can use soap and water but soap and water has a tendency to dry out brush bristles and reduce the longevity of your brushes.
TIP* If you want to bring back the original shine on your makeup containers use Pledge furniture polish. Pledge shines a faded container and makes it look brand new.
TIP* Put a small piece of tape on the back of containers, and record the date you purchased it. This will assure that you will not use after the recommend expiration date.
"Sanitation is the most important process we, as Makeup and Hair artists, must implement if we are to keep our makeup, brushes and kits germ free. As working artists, we are constantly moving from face to face and head to head. The opportunities we have to pass germs and viruses from person to person are numerous. Therefore it is our responsibility to safeguard our clients and practice diligent sanitation techniques. By doing so we set a standard of excellence that goes far beyond just doing great makeup and hair! " Linda "Shadows" Schonning
To view Linda's portfolio click here
Josie Maran
I am totally into Josie Maran and I just got the "My Favorite Lips Palette" on Sephoras website for my clients, it is a lip collection with four sheer lip glosses and four conditioning lipsticks.
BTW:
"Josie Maran My Favorite Lips Palette includes Josie's favorite shades from her natural lip line. You can use each hue alone or layer and blend for endless possibilities. Josie's signature ingredient, 100% pure organic Argan Oil, replenishes and repairs skin cells while other natural and organic ingredients, such as Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil, moisturize and protect the lips. The packaging is a chic, biodegradable compact that's easy to take anywhere you go."
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