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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Beautiful Eyes

First off ,I don't want to sound like a conceited snob but the first thing I get are compliments on my eyes.
When asked what my favorite feature is I always say my eyes. I cant stress how important it is to take care of the eye area , and if you are anything like me you like to play up those eyes!

Winter is approaching faster then a stampede of  zebras, and I always encourage my clients ( and I practice what I preach)  to up the moisture in the skincare regimen . It doesn't matter what type of skin you have, when the winter comes you  need extra moisture. The area that gets hit the hardest is the delicate eye area. 

I recently came across this product that  has kept my eyes looking fresh and fab and now that I found it I will use it until the day I die. I have tested many eye serums out there but this by far ranks #1 on my list.

ELITE EYE SERUM
    A little bit goes along way with Elite eye serum
I just dab a little around the eyes in a circular motion each morning. It is really important to have a good eye serum before applying your makeup, especially your concealer, if your schedule is anything like mine , you thrive on coffee, concealer and a good eye cream, to keep you going. 

Gear up , winter my be brutal battle  but you can win the fight with a good eye serum!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Beauty 101: Tips & tricks for combatting dry /dull skin


Anyone who has dry skin knows that the winter weather brings about its own unique skin care challenges.  Dry skin tends to appear dull and flaky in the cold, making it difficult to keep your makeup looking dewy.  Use the following tips to help your dull skin glow and your makeup looking fresh all day long.

1.            Once to twice a week use a gentle exfoliator that is designed for dry skin.  This means it will effectively exfoliate the dead skin cells and clean the skin, but will not strip the skin of its natural oils.  For in-between uses, choose a hydrating cleanser.

2.            Use a hydrating oil free moisturizer; it is essential in any dry skin care routine. Dry skin needs hydration to stay healthy; however, omitting oil based moisturizers ensures that your face will not look greasy.

3.            Use a foundation primer. Primers tend to be silicone based, which make them ideal for sealing in moisture with the added benefit of reducing the appearance of fine lines and pores. Smashbox Photo Finish which is one of the preferred primers of make-up artists everywhere has a hydrating primer.

4.            Choose makeup that is designed for dry skin.  Formulas that work well for dry skin are designed to be hydrating, long-wearing, and has a creamy consistency.

To keep your makeup looking dewy and fresh throughout the day, use a refreshing mist, such as Evian refreshing spray, which will help keep the skin moisturized and your makeup flawless.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Summer wedding look I like.....

Summer is upon us, and I am super busy with weddings. What is popular among my brides is a brighter lip! I am happy to oblige because I think red lips are great for a summer weddings, especially a vintage theme one! So if you have a wedding planned this summer dont be afraid to request a nice shade of red, coral or pink.
Elite Makeup Artistry & Hair Styling

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

GO ORGANIC MAKEUP!

I am thrilled to introduce a mascara I have recently fallen in love with , On the quest to find a  great mascara that is lash friendly (free of toxins and chemicals) I came across physicians formula organic wear mascara in cvs, after reading the label ingredients I was sold:
Ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water.* Glycerin. Iron Oxide. Microcrystalline Cellulose. Glyceryl Stearate. Water. Beeswax.* Jojoba Esters. Tapioca Starch.* Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax.* Stearic Acid. Glyceryl Caprylate. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.* Cellulose Gum. Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract.* Glycine Soya (Soybean) Oil.* Hydrolyzed Oryza Sativa (Rice) Protein. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract.* May Contain: Titanium Dioxide.

This mascara is great for anyone who would like longer , conditioned and healthy lashes. The down side is you must replace it quicker than normal mascaras with preservatives.  It does take a couple coats to see fullness and length but let it dry in between coats. After  two weeks of using this mascara I’ve seen a difference in the length of my lashes because of non-drying ingredients.