Bobbi Brown
Freelance Makeup artist Paula, $85 per face,
Trial @ Holts with purchase of $100 in products.
Holt Renfrew @ Yorkdale
416.789.5377 x5002
Nars Cosmetics
Holt Renfrew Yorkdale Shopping Center 3401 Dufferin, Toronto ON (416) 789-5377
Holt Renfrew 50 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON (416) 922-2333
Sephora Toronto-Eaton Centre 220 Yonge Street, Toronto ON (416) 595-7227
Sephora Yorkdale Shopping Centre 3401 Dufferin Street , Toronto ON (416) 785-4400
Tayaba Jafri
tayabajafri@yahoo.com
She's listed in Laura Mercier's website.
International Makeup Artist
Tayaba Jafri has developed her reputation with over a decade of experience in the fashion and cosmetics industry. Tayaba is based out of Toronto, Canada, and currently travels nationally and internationally teaching Laura's philosophy and educating women on makeup style and trend. She joined the Laura Mercier Company in 2003. Tayaba was initially inspired by the glamour of film and the runway. As a student, Tayaba pursued her passion by working at the corporate office of a major cosmetics company. Following high school, her love of the arts and fashion took her to Ryerson University in Toronto where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Fashion Marketing. As Tayaba grew within the industry, she found a new enthusiasm in education and began training others on the most current makeup application and trends. During this time, she learned to take her artistry skills to a new and higher level. Tayaba has worked in nearly every facet of the industry. Along with being the makeup artist of choice for several independent films, Tayaba has been actively involved in Toronto Fashion Week and the Toronto International Film Festival for several years.
Carla Naylor
http://www.facesbycarla.com/portfolio.html
She began making a name for her while working for makeup brands such as L’Oreal Paris at the Toronto Fashion Week and for Laura Mercier and Brown Bobbi at the Holt Renfrew flagship store in up-scale Yorkville in Toronto. Carla’s superior makeup talents were soon recognized and she started getting makeup projects from clients from all walks of life.
Carla has specialized training in major makeup and skin care lines such as Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Chanel, L'Oreal, Nars, Sisley, Clinique, Smashbox and Makeup Forever, and uses the best-of-breed products based on her clients’ skin tones, health, lifestyles and needs.
Carla and her affiliates have done over 450 weddings for brides of all lifestyles, skin types and cultural groups.
Carla Naylor | Makeup Aritst E:Carla@FacesByCarla.com
T: 416.356.6004
Makeup requests
E:GreatFaces@FacesByCarla.com
T:416.356.6004
Margot Keith (GTA)
http://www.margot.ca/services.html
Her retail experience:
Tarte Cosmetics 2006
Canadian Makeup Artist and representative
fSchool of Makeup Art 2006
Makeup Instructor
Holt Renfrew 2006
Freelance Makeup Artist for Laura Mercier, Armani, Prescriptives, and Bobbi Brown
Lancome January 2006 – July 2006
Freelance Makeup Artist
M.A.C. Cosmetics 2003 -2005
Makeup Artist/ Event Coordinator/ Application, Lesson and Fashion Show Certified Artist
Screenface Professional Makeup 2002-2003
Head Makeup Artist/ Manager/ Buyer/ Trainer/ Head of PR
Chanel Cosmetics 2001-2002
Counter Manager/ Chanel Skin Analyste
Price for her services:
Bridal Parties
$85 per person
$75 per person for groups of 5 or more
$100 bridal trial
Bridal Make Up includes:
45 minute application for each member of the party
One hour for the bridal consultation
I've emailed her already, askn her where can her trials be done.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
Wedding Cakes
I love how this cake has a veil...
We met Sharon at the Total Wedding Show @ International Centre
I like the taste of her buttercream cakes.
www.sharoncakes.ca
http://www.mycanadianwedding.com/wedding-cakes-gallery.php
http://www.cakeodyssey.com/wedding.htm
http://www.frugalbride.com/weddingcakes.html
We met Sharon at the Total Wedding Show @ International Centre
I like the taste of her buttercream cakes.
www.sharoncakes.ca
http://www.mycanadianwedding.com/wedding-cakes-gallery.php
http://www.cakeodyssey.com/wedding.htm
http://www.frugalbride.com/weddingcakes.html
In search for a perfect makeup primer
Reviews: primers i've tried
1. laura mercier oil-free makeup primer
->
my verdict, it doesnt help my makeup to stay put and its too thin to do anything much
2. Nars oil free makeup primer ->
similar to laura mercier, but not as good...smells & feels somewhat like white glue, thin watery, sticky and takes a long time to dry
3. coverfx primer ->
nice but not meant for comb & acne prone skin, maybe nice for dry / mature skin coz it does have some moisturizing & smoothing properties
4. Smashbox primer (clear)
->
the silicone does help to smooth out indents, creates a smooth canvas for makeup application... but might not be good to use on tzone, since it might create more oil...
5. Benefit dr. feelgood
->
breakouts, clog pores, makeup slides in 3 hrs time...
6. Clinique pore minimizer - instant perfector & tzone control ->
the tzone one does do its job to control oil but it sinks in the pores and its visible; instant perfector -> smooths pores, but not uneven texture
Tested Mac's primer at a makeover, my skin is reli red from allergies & sensitivity, but after applying the primer, it already tones down most of the redness , but i dunno if it can fill my indented scars... the makeup artist used studio fix foundation only, and didnt need to blot oils for more than 4-5 hrs...
I'm wondering if its necessary to use a sillicone base primer on my cheeks while a non-silicone, thinner primer (ie. laura mercier) on other areas of the face, but of course, it'll be necessary to prep t-zone with a mattifyer (non-alcohol).
Other possibilities:
Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
This modern, magic makeup base with innovative line-filling technology instantly banishes lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores with acacia micro pearls to reveal a complexion that's near perfect.
Apply over your daytime moisturizer, concentrating on areas that are finely lined or less than smooth. Can also be mixed with foundation.
MM... this one is meant for wrinkles, i wonder how it'll be with younger skin...
1. laura mercier oil-free makeup primer
-> my verdict, it doesnt help my makeup to stay put and its too thin to do anything much
2. Nars oil free makeup primer ->
similar to laura mercier, but not as good...smells & feels somewhat like white glue, thin watery, sticky and takes a long time to dry
3. coverfx primer ->
nice but not meant for comb & acne prone skin, maybe nice for dry / mature skin coz it does have some moisturizing & smoothing properties
4. Smashbox primer (clear)
->
the silicone does help to smooth out indents, creates a smooth canvas for makeup application... but might not be good to use on tzone, since it might create more oil...
5. Benefit dr. feelgood
->
breakouts, clog pores, makeup slides in 3 hrs time...
6. Clinique pore minimizer - instant perfector & tzone control ->
the tzone one does do its job to control oil but it sinks in the pores and its visible; instant perfector -> smooths pores, but not uneven texture
Tested Mac's primer at a makeover, my skin is reli red from allergies & sensitivity, but after applying the primer, it already tones down most of the redness , but i dunno if it can fill my indented scars... the makeup artist used studio fix foundation only, and didnt need to blot oils for more than 4-5 hrs...
I'm wondering if its necessary to use a sillicone base primer on my cheeks while a non-silicone, thinner primer (ie. laura mercier) on other areas of the face, but of course, it'll be necessary to prep t-zone with a mattifyer (non-alcohol).
Other possibilities:
Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
This modern, magic makeup base with innovative line-filling technology instantly banishes lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores with acacia micro pearls to reveal a complexion that's near perfect.
Apply over your daytime moisturizer, concentrating on areas that are finely lined or less than smooth. Can also be mixed with foundation.
MM... this one is meant for wrinkles, i wonder how it'll be with younger skin...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
150 Best Beauty Products
Makeup -- Face
1. Laura Mercier Foundation ($38). A sure bet for a perfectly polished finish. It's especially good for evening. In oil-free and moisturizing formulas.
2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($48). Elegantly enhances without masking skin.
3. Chanel Vitalumière Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 ($50). Sheer to medium coverage with a dewy satin finish.
4. Diorskin Pure Light Sheer Skin-Lighting Makeup SPF 15 ($38.50). Illuminating and oil-free, for that I'm-not-wearing-makeup look.
5. Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation ($65). Hand-mixed, while you wait, to match your skin tone precisely.
6. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick ($36). Portable and user-friendly, for the girl on the go.
7. Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Foundation ($22). Fade-resistant, with the smooth texture of a liquid and the convenience of a compact.
8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($38). An ingenious product for casual wear -- or the foundation-phobic.
9. Dermablend Cover Crème ($27). Cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists recommend this heavier preparation to postsurgical patients.
10. Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer ($42). The standout-favorite concealer among makeup artists and beauty editors.
11. Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer ($66). This stick is another overwhelmingly popular pick because of its silky consistency and effective coverage.
12. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($28). Classic, and still the best blend-to-match concealer around.
13. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat ($36). Every purse should hold this totable complexion-brightening pen.
14. Prescriptives Vibrant Vitamin Infuser for Dull, Stressed Skin ($45). The pearlescent finish awakens tired-looking complexions.
15. Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder ($42). Matte, transparent and oil-controlling, and everyone loves its big mirror.
Makeup -- Cheeks
34. NARS Blush in Orgasm ($22.50). In spite of its X-rated name, this golden-peach hue gets an A+.
35. M.A.C Powder Blush in Margin ($16.50). This M.A.C. staple is best on peachy skin tones.
36. YSL Touche Blush ($38). Application is clean and sure with this clever sponge-topped pot.
37. Stila Convertible Color ($20). Compact and chic, this cream does double duty on lips and cheeks.
38. Bobbi Brown Cream Blush Stick ($25). Leaves a soft, dewy finish on cheeks, without greasiness.
39. Clinique Gel Blush ($10.50). A natural-looking wash of translucent color that's fade-proof.
40. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder ($34). Twenty years old and still the best bronzer around.
41. NARS The Multiple ($35). Versatile cream-to-powder color for eyes and cheeks. We especially love the South Beach and Copacabana tones.
Makeup -- Lips
42. Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Color ($19). Hues that say, "I was born with lips this beautiful."
43. Lorac Lipstick ($17.50). The original celebrity brand, with colors that take drama to a new level.
44. Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick ($22). For high shine and notice-me shades.
45. Clé de Peau Beauté Lipstick in #51 ($55). A multidimensional translucent brown that's sensual and elegant.
46. Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in Coco Red ($23). A scarlet worthy of bearing Coco Chanel's name.
47. M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Spice ($11.50). Still the iconic color for lining (or filling in) your pout.
48. La Prairie Luxe Lip Liner in Nude ($45). Features a lip brush on one end and a refillable color cartridge on the other.
49. Kiehl's Lip Gloss in Golden Berry ($11.50). The prettiest sheer cherry wash.
50. Lancôme Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss ($15.50). Beautiful, wet-looking color in "juicy" seasonal shades.
51. Chanel Glossimer ($24.50). Its gel texture gives lips an ultraglossy shine.
52. Origins Lip Gloss in Sheer Fig ($11). Never feels sticky, and your lips always look luscious.
53. Chantecaille Lip Gloss ($25). Lip gloss for ladies -- sophisticated hues in a stylish silver compact.
54. Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 ($5.50). Still the quintessential chapped-lip soother.
55. Smith's Rosebud Salve ($5). At 112 years old, it has a devoted following among makeup artists and civilians alike.
56. NARS Artist Palette ($60). Travel-friendly combinations in usable colors -- all you need.
Makeup -- Tools
57. Paula Dorf Foundation Brush ($35). Cut and shaped by hand for precise application.
58. Kevyn Aucoin Large Blush & Powder Brush ($65). Extraordinarily plush for powder, blush and bronzer.
59. Trish McEvoy Tapered Blush Brush #37 ($58). Soft blue-squirrel hair with a tapered head that makes you feel like a pro.
60. Shu Uemura Kolinsky Sable Eye Shadow Brush #12 ($130). The gold standard, period.
61. Stila #13 Eyeliner Brush ($18). Two left hands? Turning eye shadow into liner is a cinch with this tool.
62. Shu Uemura Handy Wool Brush ($20). A slanted-head, badger-hair brush for filling in brows.
63. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Brush ($26). This synthetic-fiber brush fits snugly into corners, crevices and anywhere else you might need concealer.
64. La Prairie Lip Brush ($28). Small enough to toss in your purse, and the cover protects your bag's lining.
65. Trish McEvoy Velour Puff ($12). Gently blends blush and powder for a seamless finish.
66. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($15). Still the best in the biz; Shu Uemura's signature tool.
67. Tweezerman Slant Tweezer ($18-$20). Grabs even the finest hairs.
68. Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Paper ($14). Lightly powdered sheets quickly transform skin from shiny to matte.
69. M.A.C. Blot Film ($11.50). Absorbs skin oil without altering makeup or depositing powder.
70. Shu Uemura Non-Latex Sponges ($2-$4.50). Plush square, oval and round sponges.
71. Q-Tips Cotton Swabs ($3.50 for 500). Easily the most useful (and multifunctional) beauty tool around -- you can't live without them.
Makeup brushes pictured from left: Paula Dorf (57), Shu Uemura (62), Trish McEvoy (59), Kevyn Aucoin (58), Laura Mercier (63), Shu Uemura (60), La Prairie (64).
Skin Care -- Cleansers and Toners
72. Jo Malone Eucalyptus & Mint Frothing Cleansing Cream ($35). A wake-up call in an invigorating, soap-free lather.
73. Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam ($18). Removes makeup and oil with purifying microbeads.
74. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Cleansing Cream ($18.50). A decadent whipped formula for very dry skin.
75. Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($29). Talk about multitasking: this cleans, exfoliates, detoxifies and tones.
76. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser ($6). Recommended by dermatologists because it's gentle enough for sensitive skin.
77. Yon-Ka Lotion PNG ($29). Refreshing botanical mist toner that even calms irritation, sunburn and shaving rash.
Skin Care -- Eye Creams
78. Sisley Sisleÿa Eye and Lip Contour Cream ($150). Quickly diminishes signs of fatigue and telltale fine lines.
79. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex ($45). The secret to waking up looking refreshed.
80. RéVive Intensité les Yeux ($175). Banishes dark circles and plumps fine lines.
Skin Care -- Moisturizers
81. Crème de la Mer ($110). The precious sea-kelp formulation with legions of followers.
82. Jo Malone Vitamin E Gel ($90). Legendary: this panacea (finally available in the U.S.) treats ultradry skin everywhere -- lips, cuticles, hands and feet.
83. Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex ($20). A seven-vitamin/mineral cocktail with SPF 15.
84. Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi-Protection Moisturizer SPF 15 ($37.50). Shields your complexion from exposure to the sun and pollution.
85. Clarins Radiance-Plus Self Tanning Cream-Gel ($48.50). Contains a smidgen of self-tanner to imbue skin with a subtle glow while it moisturizes.
86. Sisley Lisley Day Cream ($115). A botanical infusion that's lightweight and elegant.
87. Natura Bissé Diamond ($235). A superluxe energy booster for your skin.
88. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Creme ($82.50). Need extra moisturizing? This rich formula is tops for nighttime.
Skin Care -- Wrinkle Fighters, Skin Enhancers, Treatments and More
89. Chanel Précision Lift Sérum Extrême ($110). Your first line of defense against fine lines and wrinkles.
90. Remède Sweep ($44). This nonabrasive facial exfoliator has a cult following and even inspired a body polish.
91. Darphin Aromatic Care ($62). Essential oils for the face that purify, nourish and detoxify skin.
92. Osmotics Blue Copper 5 Intensive Treatment Ampoules ($150). A seven-night copper-peptide regimen to improve firmness and hydration. Ideal for soothing skin following sun damage and laser or peel treatments.
93. B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea Treatment ($62). Neutralizes the blotchy, red inflammation of rosacea.
94. MD Skincare Alpha-Beta Home Facial System ($68). An uncomplicated, not too aggressive, at-home chemical peel.
95. Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret ($95). Late night? A few drops erase signs of fatigue by morning.
96. Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask ($37). Zaps oiliness and breakouts. Also a great spot treatment.
97. Valmont Nature Moisturizing Mask ($85). Staves off the early signs of aging.
98. Clé de Peau Beauté Facial Contour Treatment ($120). A quick pick-me-up in a box.
99. Aquaphor ($6). Apply it on dry or cracked skin, diaper rash, cuticles, sunburns, burns, lips, eczema, scrapes and shaving bumps. Its uses are endless.
Body -- Products for All-Over Use
100. Frédéric Fekkai Crème Luxueuse ($65). Puts the "treat" in treatment. This decadent shea-butter cream smells divine.
101. Kiehl's Creme de Corps Pump ($42). This much-loved skin softener tackles the driest skin conditions.
102. Acqua di Parma Cologne Cream ($48). A must for fans of the citrus-scented Acqua di Parma Colonia.
Body -- Hands and Nails
103. La Prairie Cellular Hand Cream ($85). Moisturizes and shields hands from environmental damage.
104. La Mer The Hand Treatment ($70). Formulated with La Mer's precious broth to leave hands unbelievably soft.
105. Essie Nail Polish in Fed Up ($8). A T&C favorite; we think it's the perfect neutral pink.
106. NARS Nail Polish in Jungle Red ($15). Sun filters prevent this sexy siren red from discoloring.
107. OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Not Really a Waitress ($7.50). Make an impression with this ravishing red.
108. Nailtiques Formula #2 ($18). Prevents nails from peeling and splitting.
109. Dior Diorlisse Ridge Filler for Nails ($16.50). Smoothes nails -- and the subtle pink hue is more than pretty enough to wear solo.
110. Essie Quick-e Drying Drops ($15). Put two drops on each polished nail and you'll have a rock-hard finish.
111. Creative Nail Design Solar Oil ($8). Jojoba, vitamin E and rice-bran and sweet-almond oils condition nails and cuticles.
112. OPI Mini Nipper ($15). Just the right size and shape to nip cuticles in the bud.
Body -- Feet
113. Origins Reinventing the Heel ($19.50). For feet that need some TLC. Slather it on for overnight moisturizing.
114. L'Occitane Exfoliating Foot Cream ($23). Poppy seeds, walnut powder and clay whittle away dry patches.
115. Diamancel Foot File #20 ($36). Made with industrial-grade diamonds to obliterate dry skin and calluses.
Teeth
116. Supersmile Whitening Toothpaste ($16). The calcium-peroxide mix removes the sticky film to which stains and plaque adhere.
117. Glide Dental Floss ($4). So thin and easy to slip between teeth, it'll convert even anti-flossers.
118. Crest Whitestrips Premium ($35). No trays, no visits to a dentist, no lasers -- teeth whitening has never been so simple.
Hair -- Shampoos
119. Kérastase Bain Satin in Level One or Two ($24). Especially great for colored tresses or locks that need serious moisturizing.
120. Lancôme Hair Sensation Volumizing Gel Shampoo ($16.50). Gives oomph to flat, fine hair, especially when paired with Lancôme's Extra-Body Non-Rinse Conditioner.
121. Frédéric Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo ($18.50). Removes styling product buildup and mineral residue that cause dullness.
122. Aveda Black Malva Shampoo ($8). Enhances tones in dark hair while discouraging brassiness.
123. Neutrogena T/Gel ($7). A surprisingly luxurious (and pleasant-smelling) shampoo that stops dandruff in its tracks.
Hair -- Conditioners and Treatments
124. Kérastase Lait Vital Protéiné ($31). Supernourishing to hair without weighing it down.
125. Terax Original Crema Conditioner ($16). We can't get over how well it moisturizes our overworked hair.
126. Matrix Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic ($11). Eliminate flyaways with this lightweight leave-in conditioner.
127. Phyto 7 Plant-Based Treatment Cream ($22). A leave-in cream for dry, stressed hair.
128. Bumble and Bumble Leave In (or Rinse Out) Conditioner ($16). The name says it all. Your choice.
129. Aveda Rosemary Mint Equalizing Hair Conditioning Rinse ($8.50). Makes fine hair fabulous.
130. John Sahag Condition ($15.50). Three great conditioners, for fine, coarse and chemically treated hair.
131. Kérastase Masquintense ($36). The ultimate cream mask for putting life back into overprocessed hair.
132. John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor ($28). A blend of exotic fruits and oils so natural you could eat it.
Hair -- Detanglers, Gels, Mousses and Sprays
133. Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam ($8). Pumps volume and hold into your hairstyles.
134. Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme ($10). Calms and adds texture to coarse hair.
135. Philip B. Drop Dead Straightening Baume ($20). As the name promises, this balm delivers pin-straight, perfect hair.
136. Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Gel ($10). Lasting control that washes out like a dream.
137. Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax ($19). Great for adding texture, definition and perhaps even some spikiness.
138. Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum ($14). The answer to bad-hair days, whatever the weather. It banishes frizzies and imparts high shine.
139. Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray ($11.50). Great hold without stiffness.
140. Rene Furterer Fioravanti No-Rinse Detangling Spritz ($18). A daily-use detangler that also adds sheen to hair.
141. Kiehl's High-Gloss Conditioning and Styling Oil ($20.50). This featherweight oil gives hair incredible luster and shine.
142. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Volumizing Spray ($5.50). Delivers lift at the roots as well as overall volume to skimpy strands.
Hair -- Brushes and Tools
143. Super Solano Hair Dryer ($89). Top-notch turbo power that's just the thing for creating sleeker styles.
144. Hot Tools Curling Iron ($28-$35). Its variable heat settings and multiple barrel widths create perfect curls.
145. Solano Sapphire Iron ($85-$135). The choice of discerning stylists, despite the rising popularity of ceramic irons.
146. Conair Ion Shine Instant Heat Hairsetter ($30). Hot rollers charged with ions to eliminate static and frizz.
147. Goody Ouchless Elastics ($3). Fabulous colors, great hold, no metal.
148. Frédéric Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush ($65). An essential boar-bristle tool that's perfect for styling shoulder-length and long hair.
149. Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Paddle Brushes ($57.50-$195). You'd be hard pressed to find a hairstylist who doesn't own (and rave about) these.
150. Denman Vent Brush ($10). Great for detangling wet hair, and its open design makes for speedy blow-drying.
Source: Ivillage
1. Laura Mercier Foundation ($38). A sure bet for a perfectly polished finish. It's especially good for evening. In oil-free and moisturizing formulas.
2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($48). Elegantly enhances without masking skin.
3. Chanel Vitalumière Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 ($50). Sheer to medium coverage with a dewy satin finish.
4. Diorskin Pure Light Sheer Skin-Lighting Makeup SPF 15 ($38.50). Illuminating and oil-free, for that I'm-not-wearing-makeup look.
5. Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation ($65). Hand-mixed, while you wait, to match your skin tone precisely.
6. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick ($36). Portable and user-friendly, for the girl on the go.
7. Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Foundation ($22). Fade-resistant, with the smooth texture of a liquid and the convenience of a compact.
8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($38). An ingenious product for casual wear -- or the foundation-phobic.
9. Dermablend Cover Crème ($27). Cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists recommend this heavier preparation to postsurgical patients.
10. Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer ($42). The standout-favorite concealer among makeup artists and beauty editors.
11. Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer ($66). This stick is another overwhelmingly popular pick because of its silky consistency and effective coverage.
12. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($28). Classic, and still the best blend-to-match concealer around.
13. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat ($36). Every purse should hold this totable complexion-brightening pen.
14. Prescriptives Vibrant Vitamin Infuser for Dull, Stressed Skin ($45). The pearlescent finish awakens tired-looking complexions.
15. Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder ($42). Matte, transparent and oil-controlling, and everyone loves its big mirror.
Makeup -- Cheeks
34. NARS Blush in Orgasm ($22.50). In spite of its X-rated name, this golden-peach hue gets an A+.
35. M.A.C Powder Blush in Margin ($16.50). This M.A.C. staple is best on peachy skin tones.
36. YSL Touche Blush ($38). Application is clean and sure with this clever sponge-topped pot.
37. Stila Convertible Color ($20). Compact and chic, this cream does double duty on lips and cheeks.
38. Bobbi Brown Cream Blush Stick ($25). Leaves a soft, dewy finish on cheeks, without greasiness.
39. Clinique Gel Blush ($10.50). A natural-looking wash of translucent color that's fade-proof.
40. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder ($34). Twenty years old and still the best bronzer around.
41. NARS The Multiple ($35). Versatile cream-to-powder color for eyes and cheeks. We especially love the South Beach and Copacabana tones.
Makeup -- Lips
42. Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Color ($19). Hues that say, "I was born with lips this beautiful."
43. Lorac Lipstick ($17.50). The original celebrity brand, with colors that take drama to a new level.
44. Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick ($22). For high shine and notice-me shades.
45. Clé de Peau Beauté Lipstick in #51 ($55). A multidimensional translucent brown that's sensual and elegant.
46. Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in Coco Red ($23). A scarlet worthy of bearing Coco Chanel's name.
47. M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Spice ($11.50). Still the iconic color for lining (or filling in) your pout.
48. La Prairie Luxe Lip Liner in Nude ($45). Features a lip brush on one end and a refillable color cartridge on the other.
49. Kiehl's Lip Gloss in Golden Berry ($11.50). The prettiest sheer cherry wash.
50. Lancôme Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss ($15.50). Beautiful, wet-looking color in "juicy" seasonal shades.
51. Chanel Glossimer ($24.50). Its gel texture gives lips an ultraglossy shine.
52. Origins Lip Gloss in Sheer Fig ($11). Never feels sticky, and your lips always look luscious.
53. Chantecaille Lip Gloss ($25). Lip gloss for ladies -- sophisticated hues in a stylish silver compact.
54. Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 ($5.50). Still the quintessential chapped-lip soother.
55. Smith's Rosebud Salve ($5). At 112 years old, it has a devoted following among makeup artists and civilians alike.
56. NARS Artist Palette ($60). Travel-friendly combinations in usable colors -- all you need.
Makeup -- Tools
57. Paula Dorf Foundation Brush ($35). Cut and shaped by hand for precise application.
58. Kevyn Aucoin Large Blush & Powder Brush ($65). Extraordinarily plush for powder, blush and bronzer.
59. Trish McEvoy Tapered Blush Brush #37 ($58). Soft blue-squirrel hair with a tapered head that makes you feel like a pro.
60. Shu Uemura Kolinsky Sable Eye Shadow Brush #12 ($130). The gold standard, period.
61. Stila #13 Eyeliner Brush ($18). Two left hands? Turning eye shadow into liner is a cinch with this tool.
62. Shu Uemura Handy Wool Brush ($20). A slanted-head, badger-hair brush for filling in brows.
63. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Brush ($26). This synthetic-fiber brush fits snugly into corners, crevices and anywhere else you might need concealer.
64. La Prairie Lip Brush ($28). Small enough to toss in your purse, and the cover protects your bag's lining.
65. Trish McEvoy Velour Puff ($12). Gently blends blush and powder for a seamless finish.
66. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($15). Still the best in the biz; Shu Uemura's signature tool.
67. Tweezerman Slant Tweezer ($18-$20). Grabs even the finest hairs.
68. Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Paper ($14). Lightly powdered sheets quickly transform skin from shiny to matte.
69. M.A.C. Blot Film ($11.50). Absorbs skin oil without altering makeup or depositing powder.
70. Shu Uemura Non-Latex Sponges ($2-$4.50). Plush square, oval and round sponges.
71. Q-Tips Cotton Swabs ($3.50 for 500). Easily the most useful (and multifunctional) beauty tool around -- you can't live without them.
Makeup brushes pictured from left: Paula Dorf (57), Shu Uemura (62), Trish McEvoy (59), Kevyn Aucoin (58), Laura Mercier (63), Shu Uemura (60), La Prairie (64).
Skin Care -- Cleansers and Toners
72. Jo Malone Eucalyptus & Mint Frothing Cleansing Cream ($35). A wake-up call in an invigorating, soap-free lather.
73. Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam ($18). Removes makeup and oil with purifying microbeads.
74. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Cleansing Cream ($18.50). A decadent whipped formula for very dry skin.
75. Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($29). Talk about multitasking: this cleans, exfoliates, detoxifies and tones.
76. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser ($6). Recommended by dermatologists because it's gentle enough for sensitive skin.
77. Yon-Ka Lotion PNG ($29). Refreshing botanical mist toner that even calms irritation, sunburn and shaving rash.
Skin Care -- Eye Creams
78. Sisley Sisleÿa Eye and Lip Contour Cream ($150). Quickly diminishes signs of fatigue and telltale fine lines.
79. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex ($45). The secret to waking up looking refreshed.
80. RéVive Intensité les Yeux ($175). Banishes dark circles and plumps fine lines.
Skin Care -- Moisturizers
81. Crème de la Mer ($110). The precious sea-kelp formulation with legions of followers.
82. Jo Malone Vitamin E Gel ($90). Legendary: this panacea (finally available in the U.S.) treats ultradry skin everywhere -- lips, cuticles, hands and feet.
83. Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex ($20). A seven-vitamin/mineral cocktail with SPF 15.
84. Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi-Protection Moisturizer SPF 15 ($37.50). Shields your complexion from exposure to the sun and pollution.
85. Clarins Radiance-Plus Self Tanning Cream-Gel ($48.50). Contains a smidgen of self-tanner to imbue skin with a subtle glow while it moisturizes.
86. Sisley Lisley Day Cream ($115). A botanical infusion that's lightweight and elegant.
87. Natura Bissé Diamond ($235). A superluxe energy booster for your skin.
88. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Creme ($82.50). Need extra moisturizing? This rich formula is tops for nighttime.
Skin Care -- Wrinkle Fighters, Skin Enhancers, Treatments and More
89. Chanel Précision Lift Sérum Extrême ($110). Your first line of defense against fine lines and wrinkles.
90. Remède Sweep ($44). This nonabrasive facial exfoliator has a cult following and even inspired a body polish.
91. Darphin Aromatic Care ($62). Essential oils for the face that purify, nourish and detoxify skin.
92. Osmotics Blue Copper 5 Intensive Treatment Ampoules ($150). A seven-night copper-peptide regimen to improve firmness and hydration. Ideal for soothing skin following sun damage and laser or peel treatments.
93. B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea Treatment ($62). Neutralizes the blotchy, red inflammation of rosacea.
94. MD Skincare Alpha-Beta Home Facial System ($68). An uncomplicated, not too aggressive, at-home chemical peel.
95. Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret ($95). Late night? A few drops erase signs of fatigue by morning.
96. Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask ($37). Zaps oiliness and breakouts. Also a great spot treatment.
97. Valmont Nature Moisturizing Mask ($85). Staves off the early signs of aging.
98. Clé de Peau Beauté Facial Contour Treatment ($120). A quick pick-me-up in a box.
99. Aquaphor ($6). Apply it on dry or cracked skin, diaper rash, cuticles, sunburns, burns, lips, eczema, scrapes and shaving bumps. Its uses are endless.
Body -- Products for All-Over Use
100. Frédéric Fekkai Crème Luxueuse ($65). Puts the "treat" in treatment. This decadent shea-butter cream smells divine.
101. Kiehl's Creme de Corps Pump ($42). This much-loved skin softener tackles the driest skin conditions.
102. Acqua di Parma Cologne Cream ($48). A must for fans of the citrus-scented Acqua di Parma Colonia.
Body -- Hands and Nails
103. La Prairie Cellular Hand Cream ($85). Moisturizes and shields hands from environmental damage.
104. La Mer The Hand Treatment ($70). Formulated with La Mer's precious broth to leave hands unbelievably soft.
105. Essie Nail Polish in Fed Up ($8). A T&C favorite; we think it's the perfect neutral pink.
106. NARS Nail Polish in Jungle Red ($15). Sun filters prevent this sexy siren red from discoloring.
107. OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Not Really a Waitress ($7.50). Make an impression with this ravishing red.
108. Nailtiques Formula #2 ($18). Prevents nails from peeling and splitting.
109. Dior Diorlisse Ridge Filler for Nails ($16.50). Smoothes nails -- and the subtle pink hue is more than pretty enough to wear solo.
110. Essie Quick-e Drying Drops ($15). Put two drops on each polished nail and you'll have a rock-hard finish.
111. Creative Nail Design Solar Oil ($8). Jojoba, vitamin E and rice-bran and sweet-almond oils condition nails and cuticles.
112. OPI Mini Nipper ($15). Just the right size and shape to nip cuticles in the bud.
Body -- Feet
113. Origins Reinventing the Heel ($19.50). For feet that need some TLC. Slather it on for overnight moisturizing.
114. L'Occitane Exfoliating Foot Cream ($23). Poppy seeds, walnut powder and clay whittle away dry patches.
115. Diamancel Foot File #20 ($36). Made with industrial-grade diamonds to obliterate dry skin and calluses.
Teeth
116. Supersmile Whitening Toothpaste ($16). The calcium-peroxide mix removes the sticky film to which stains and plaque adhere.
117. Glide Dental Floss ($4). So thin and easy to slip between teeth, it'll convert even anti-flossers.
118. Crest Whitestrips Premium ($35). No trays, no visits to a dentist, no lasers -- teeth whitening has never been so simple.
Hair -- Shampoos
119. Kérastase Bain Satin in Level One or Two ($24). Especially great for colored tresses or locks that need serious moisturizing.
120. Lancôme Hair Sensation Volumizing Gel Shampoo ($16.50). Gives oomph to flat, fine hair, especially when paired with Lancôme's Extra-Body Non-Rinse Conditioner.
121. Frédéric Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo ($18.50). Removes styling product buildup and mineral residue that cause dullness.
122. Aveda Black Malva Shampoo ($8). Enhances tones in dark hair while discouraging brassiness.
123. Neutrogena T/Gel ($7). A surprisingly luxurious (and pleasant-smelling) shampoo that stops dandruff in its tracks.
Hair -- Conditioners and Treatments
124. Kérastase Lait Vital Protéiné ($31). Supernourishing to hair without weighing it down.
125. Terax Original Crema Conditioner ($16). We can't get over how well it moisturizes our overworked hair.
126. Matrix Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic ($11). Eliminate flyaways with this lightweight leave-in conditioner.
127. Phyto 7 Plant-Based Treatment Cream ($22). A leave-in cream for dry, stressed hair.
128. Bumble and Bumble Leave In (or Rinse Out) Conditioner ($16). The name says it all. Your choice.
129. Aveda Rosemary Mint Equalizing Hair Conditioning Rinse ($8.50). Makes fine hair fabulous.
130. John Sahag Condition ($15.50). Three great conditioners, for fine, coarse and chemically treated hair.
131. Kérastase Masquintense ($36). The ultimate cream mask for putting life back into overprocessed hair.
132. John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor ($28). A blend of exotic fruits and oils so natural you could eat it.
Hair -- Detanglers, Gels, Mousses and Sprays
133. Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam ($8). Pumps volume and hold into your hairstyles.
134. Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme ($10). Calms and adds texture to coarse hair.
135. Philip B. Drop Dead Straightening Baume ($20). As the name promises, this balm delivers pin-straight, perfect hair.
136. Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Gel ($10). Lasting control that washes out like a dream.
137. Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax ($19). Great for adding texture, definition and perhaps even some spikiness.
138. Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum ($14). The answer to bad-hair days, whatever the weather. It banishes frizzies and imparts high shine.
139. Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray ($11.50). Great hold without stiffness.
140. Rene Furterer Fioravanti No-Rinse Detangling Spritz ($18). A daily-use detangler that also adds sheen to hair.
141. Kiehl's High-Gloss Conditioning and Styling Oil ($20.50). This featherweight oil gives hair incredible luster and shine.
142. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Volumizing Spray ($5.50). Delivers lift at the roots as well as overall volume to skimpy strands.
Hair -- Brushes and Tools
143. Super Solano Hair Dryer ($89). Top-notch turbo power that's just the thing for creating sleeker styles.
144. Hot Tools Curling Iron ($28-$35). Its variable heat settings and multiple barrel widths create perfect curls.
145. Solano Sapphire Iron ($85-$135). The choice of discerning stylists, despite the rising popularity of ceramic irons.
146. Conair Ion Shine Instant Heat Hairsetter ($30). Hot rollers charged with ions to eliminate static and frizz.
147. Goody Ouchless Elastics ($3). Fabulous colors, great hold, no metal.
148. Frédéric Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush ($65). An essential boar-bristle tool that's perfect for styling shoulder-length and long hair.
149. Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Paddle Brushes ($57.50-$195). You'd be hard pressed to find a hairstylist who doesn't own (and rave about) these.
150. Denman Vent Brush ($10). Great for detangling wet hair, and its open design makes for speedy blow-drying.
Source: Ivillage
Tips for a blusing bride
"Brides want to look like themselves, but better" according to Geller, "so it's more about enhancing your own beauty and features than it is about what makeup artist or trends dictate." Click here for Laura's professional wedding day essentials.
Take care of beauty treatments such as facials and waxing at least two weeks before the wedding. They can temporarily irritate the skin, so give yourself time to recover.
Always start with a clean face prior to applying your wedding day makeup. Having to remove makeup can irritate skin, and any left over residue will cause the new makeup not to set as easily.
Experiment with a dewy complexion. Skin that glows is softer and complimentary to the camera.
The one day you may want to consider wearing waterproof mascara is your wedding day. Amid tears, there is no room for error.
Make sure to explain any allergies you may have to your makeup artist, red skin and flare ups can be avoided!
Summer weddings require special care. Use sun block under your makeup. Standing outside for a few hours can lead to burning. Also use a lightweight foundation so skin can breathe in the heat (otherwise you may perspire more than usual, and makeup can run). Finally, remember that perfume and heavy hairspray can attract bees, so keep the extra scents to a minimum.
Lipstick will be put to the test, as it must stay fresh for hours. Use a lipstick sealer after applying lipstick, and apply loose powder on top for even better results.
Always appoint that one friend or relative to be responsible for holding your lipstick, powder and other make up essentials, and making sure it is well applied, you'll never have time (or remember) to check your own makeup during the reception. Another good idea is to place your lipstick and powder under the flowers on your table for easy access.
Your pictures are as important at the end of the night as at the beginning. Touch up with lipstick, powder and blush after a few hours. Also, matte lipstick can appear flat and dull in photographs, so opt for something creamy.
With the many variety of long wearing cosmetic items available, consider using some of these products for your special day. They are sure to help your make up endure for hours longer.
Source: Laura Gellar
Take care of beauty treatments such as facials and waxing at least two weeks before the wedding. They can temporarily irritate the skin, so give yourself time to recover.
Always start with a clean face prior to applying your wedding day makeup. Having to remove makeup can irritate skin, and any left over residue will cause the new makeup not to set as easily.
Experiment with a dewy complexion. Skin that glows is softer and complimentary to the camera.
The one day you may want to consider wearing waterproof mascara is your wedding day. Amid tears, there is no room for error.
Make sure to explain any allergies you may have to your makeup artist, red skin and flare ups can be avoided!
Summer weddings require special care. Use sun block under your makeup. Standing outside for a few hours can lead to burning. Also use a lightweight foundation so skin can breathe in the heat (otherwise you may perspire more than usual, and makeup can run). Finally, remember that perfume and heavy hairspray can attract bees, so keep the extra scents to a minimum.
Lipstick will be put to the test, as it must stay fresh for hours. Use a lipstick sealer after applying lipstick, and apply loose powder on top for even better results.
Always appoint that one friend or relative to be responsible for holding your lipstick, powder and other make up essentials, and making sure it is well applied, you'll never have time (or remember) to check your own makeup during the reception. Another good idea is to place your lipstick and powder under the flowers on your table for easy access.
Your pictures are as important at the end of the night as at the beginning. Touch up with lipstick, powder and blush after a few hours. Also, matte lipstick can appear flat and dull in photographs, so opt for something creamy.
With the many variety of long wearing cosmetic items available, consider using some of these products for your special day. They are sure to help your make up endure for hours longer.
Source: Laura Gellar
Article: Make Sure Makeup Is Sweat-Proof
(CBS) The record-setting temperatures and humidity levels blazing across the country are not exactly what you'd call "beauty enhancers." Makeup can melt halfway down your face in seconds.
Fortunately, The Early Show makeover master David Evangelista says that you can still look pretty and put together with a few sweat-defying cosmetics.
The following are the products he recommends:
Sunless tanner – This product gives you a wash of color and idoesn't run down your face at mid-day. One application can last up to a full week. It also acts as a concealer and foundation alternative to many women, who just need a little pop of color to even out their skin tones.
Many self-tanners give your skin a glow, without making you look "fake-baked" or orange. The key is to pick a color that closely resembles your natural skin tone. If you're fair, try a light or medium color. If you usually tan to a deep bronze, try a dark formulation. Make sure you blend the sunless tanner onto your ears, neck, and décolletage so it's not obvious that you faux-tanned.
If you're a devote of the "old-school" forms of sunless tanners, try crème formulations like: Sonia Kashuk's Sunless Tanner ($14.99) or Peter Thomas Roth's Natural Looking Self Tanner ($25).
If you're scared of creams and lotions, towelettes may be the perfect solution: Estee Lauder ($23), Lancome ($28) and L'Oreal ($9.99).
If you don't want to commit to a week-long self-tan, try a long-wearing liquid bronzing tint that can be removed at the end of the day with soap and water, like Benefit's Glamazon ($26).
Tinted moisturizer - If the idea of wearing foundation isn't appealing, but you still want more coverage, the sheer hint of color that tinted moisturizer provides could be the perfect choice for you.
Not only do they provide moisture and coverage to your summer-ravaged skin, but many (if not most) will give you SPF coverage as well. Stilla's Sheer Color ($28) Trish McEvoy's Protective Shield Moisturizer ($38) Estee Lauder's Daywear Plus ($38) and Clinique's Moisture Sheer Tint ($26) all provide an SPF 15. Juice Beauty has a tinted moisturizer ($29) that provides an SPF 30. Other tinted moisturizers like Balance B ($22) use vitamins and minerals to provide added benefits to your skin.
Primers - It sounds wacky, but using a primer on your skin will help makeup stay in place. Some of the best primers around have an added bonus: They make your skin more matte and absorb excess oils.
Those in the beauty business swear by Paula Dorf's Perfect Primer ($28) and Aura Science's Airbrush Primer ($22) to get a grease-free, smooth canvas of skin. EI Solutions has a tinted primer ($39) that does the job of a primer and foundation in one. Peter Thomas Roth's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel ($35) is a lightweight formula. A few drops spread over skin absorb and control excess oil on contact without stripping natural moisture. Alcone's SuperMatte Antishine Kit ($28) removes any signs of oil or shine, and is a favorite of magazine beauty editors all over the world.
Oil-free foundation and concealer - If you're really determined to get as much skin coverage as possible and imagine not wearing a drop of foundation or concealer, have no worries. Look for products that specifically say they're oil-free. Look for products with silica, a mineral that reduces shine.
LycoGel's Camouflage ($58 for foundation, $35 for concealer) was developed to use on the most sensitive skin types in the healing process of acne, rosacea, scarring, burns, chemical peels, laser treatment and other cosmetic procedures. Its gel formula allows the skin to breathe as it conceals, never melting or sliding off your face. Lola's Oil Free Creme Foundation ($35) is packed with SPF 8, plus vitamins A, C and E. Victoria's Secret Oil Free Cream-to-Powder foundation ($15) is lightweight and has an SPF 10, while Cargo's liquid foundation ($30) is packaged in a squeeze pouch an dhas an SPF 30. Cover FX ($35)is a full-spectrum UVA/UVB-blocking concealer/foundation that binds to the skin and is water resistant.
Stay-put eyes - Pick non-oil-based products and look for gel and liquid-based formulas. Eye pencils tend to be wax-based and prone to running in humid weather, so look for smudge-proof and water resistant gel and liquid liners.
To ensure your mascara and liner don't rub and smear onto your brow bones, dust the upper eyelids and brow bones with a light pressed powder. Waterproof mascara, a must-have for humid days, becomes notoriously smudgy against the eyelid, so "priming" the upper eye is vital.
There are lots of liquid liners available, from the inexpensive (L'Oreal Extreme Wear Liquid Liner, $7.95) to the quite expensive (Kanebo 38 degree C Silk Performance Liquid Eyeliner. Gel liners are also great to use in the summer heat.
For a smokier, sultry look try Stilla Smudge Pots ($16) to line upper and lower lids.
If you're a fan of a defined line, but don't like the liquid or gel route, there are products that can transform your eye shadow into a liner in seconds. Dip an eyeliner brush in Paula Dorf's Transformer ($17) and then in your favorite shadow, and you have an instant, waterproof liner. Benefit's She Laq ($24) comes with various makeup tools that you coat with the She Laq liquid formula, then dip those tools into shadows, liners, lipsticks, and cheeks and apply. Your makeup will be frozen in place until you remove it with cleanser and warm water.
Stay-put lips and cheeks - If you tend to have very oily skin, a cheek tint will probably work best for you. Cheek tints have long staying power, and you don't need to apply much to the skin; only 2-3 drops on each cheek are enough for the rest of the day.
If you're normal to dry, powders are a good bet.
Cream formulas work best on normal skin, but remember that a light hand is best. Choose a color that will make your cheeks pop without heavy application, and set in place with a light dusting of translucent powder.
For your lips, avoid creamy lipsticks. Again, lip tints work well, as do lip pencils. If you're attached to your favorite lipstick, look for a lip sealant, but remember to blot before applying the sealant over your lipstick.
Benetint for cheeks ($26) is an all-time favorite among makeup artists for a cheek tint that has staying power, as is Lorac's Lip/Cheek sheer wash ($17.50). Jouer Creme Blush and Lipsticks ($18 each) are sheer and can be layered. Pixi's hydrant duo ($38)combines a sheer tinted SPF 20 moisturizer in a tube, and a lip and cheek tint in a bullet-tipped applicator that serves as the cap to the moisturizer tube. If you are not willing to toss aside your lipstick for the summer, try Sephora's Lipstick Sealant ($15). And Lancome's Le Lipstique lip liner and brush gives you the staying power of lip liner with the look of lipstick.
Shine controllers - Shine controlling papers and gels are vital for almost any woman to carry around. If you want a no-muss, no-fuss solution to shine, use the blotting papers; if you're shinier than most and want a product to obliterate any sign of shine, try a gel.
Some blotting papers are very basic. Paul + Joe blotting sheets come in a wallet-style dispenser, as do Victoria Secret's blotting sheets. fancier. Oil-control rolls are like paper toweling, you can rip off a piece of it when you need it. Napoleon's Voila! Oil Control Roll ($14) and Trish McEvoy's Oil Control Paper ($13) are two popular roll-styles. Biore Shine Control blotting sheets ($5.99) also deposit powder onto the skin to help set makeup and maintain a shine-free look.
Biore has a Shine-Control moisturizer ($5.99) that leaves skin looking smooth and matte looking. The hottest product in the gel realm is Lancôme's Pure Focus T-Zone Instant Mattifying Gel ($26) a "powder gel" that can be used under or over makeup to combat shininess or to touch up makeup.
Source: CBC News http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/01/earlyshow/living/beauty/main713089.shtml
Fortunately, The Early Show makeover master David Evangelista says that you can still look pretty and put together with a few sweat-defying cosmetics.
The following are the products he recommends:
Sunless tanner – This product gives you a wash of color and idoesn't run down your face at mid-day. One application can last up to a full week. It also acts as a concealer and foundation alternative to many women, who just need a little pop of color to even out their skin tones.
Many self-tanners give your skin a glow, without making you look "fake-baked" or orange. The key is to pick a color that closely resembles your natural skin tone. If you're fair, try a light or medium color. If you usually tan to a deep bronze, try a dark formulation. Make sure you blend the sunless tanner onto your ears, neck, and décolletage so it's not obvious that you faux-tanned.
If you're a devote of the "old-school" forms of sunless tanners, try crème formulations like: Sonia Kashuk's Sunless Tanner ($14.99) or Peter Thomas Roth's Natural Looking Self Tanner ($25).
If you're scared of creams and lotions, towelettes may be the perfect solution: Estee Lauder ($23), Lancome ($28) and L'Oreal ($9.99).
If you don't want to commit to a week-long self-tan, try a long-wearing liquid bronzing tint that can be removed at the end of the day with soap and water, like Benefit's Glamazon ($26).
Tinted moisturizer - If the idea of wearing foundation isn't appealing, but you still want more coverage, the sheer hint of color that tinted moisturizer provides could be the perfect choice for you.
Not only do they provide moisture and coverage to your summer-ravaged skin, but many (if not most) will give you SPF coverage as well. Stilla's Sheer Color ($28) Trish McEvoy's Protective Shield Moisturizer ($38) Estee Lauder's Daywear Plus ($38) and Clinique's Moisture Sheer Tint ($26) all provide an SPF 15. Juice Beauty has a tinted moisturizer ($29) that provides an SPF 30. Other tinted moisturizers like Balance B ($22) use vitamins and minerals to provide added benefits to your skin.
Primers - It sounds wacky, but using a primer on your skin will help makeup stay in place. Some of the best primers around have an added bonus: They make your skin more matte and absorb excess oils.
Those in the beauty business swear by Paula Dorf's Perfect Primer ($28) and Aura Science's Airbrush Primer ($22) to get a grease-free, smooth canvas of skin. EI Solutions has a tinted primer ($39) that does the job of a primer and foundation in one. Peter Thomas Roth's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel ($35) is a lightweight formula. A few drops spread over skin absorb and control excess oil on contact without stripping natural moisture. Alcone's SuperMatte Antishine Kit ($28) removes any signs of oil or shine, and is a favorite of magazine beauty editors all over the world.
Oil-free foundation and concealer - If you're really determined to get as much skin coverage as possible and imagine not wearing a drop of foundation or concealer, have no worries. Look for products that specifically say they're oil-free. Look for products with silica, a mineral that reduces shine.
LycoGel's Camouflage ($58 for foundation, $35 for concealer) was developed to use on the most sensitive skin types in the healing process of acne, rosacea, scarring, burns, chemical peels, laser treatment and other cosmetic procedures. Its gel formula allows the skin to breathe as it conceals, never melting or sliding off your face. Lola's Oil Free Creme Foundation ($35) is packed with SPF 8, plus vitamins A, C and E. Victoria's Secret Oil Free Cream-to-Powder foundation ($15) is lightweight and has an SPF 10, while Cargo's liquid foundation ($30) is packaged in a squeeze pouch an dhas an SPF 30. Cover FX ($35)is a full-spectrum UVA/UVB-blocking concealer/foundation that binds to the skin and is water resistant.
Stay-put eyes - Pick non-oil-based products and look for gel and liquid-based formulas. Eye pencils tend to be wax-based and prone to running in humid weather, so look for smudge-proof and water resistant gel and liquid liners.
To ensure your mascara and liner don't rub and smear onto your brow bones, dust the upper eyelids and brow bones with a light pressed powder. Waterproof mascara, a must-have for humid days, becomes notoriously smudgy against the eyelid, so "priming" the upper eye is vital.
There are lots of liquid liners available, from the inexpensive (L'Oreal Extreme Wear Liquid Liner, $7.95) to the quite expensive (Kanebo 38 degree C Silk Performance Liquid Eyeliner. Gel liners are also great to use in the summer heat.
For a smokier, sultry look try Stilla Smudge Pots ($16) to line upper and lower lids.
If you're a fan of a defined line, but don't like the liquid or gel route, there are products that can transform your eye shadow into a liner in seconds. Dip an eyeliner brush in Paula Dorf's Transformer ($17) and then in your favorite shadow, and you have an instant, waterproof liner. Benefit's She Laq ($24) comes with various makeup tools that you coat with the She Laq liquid formula, then dip those tools into shadows, liners, lipsticks, and cheeks and apply. Your makeup will be frozen in place until you remove it with cleanser and warm water.
Stay-put lips and cheeks - If you tend to have very oily skin, a cheek tint will probably work best for you. Cheek tints have long staying power, and you don't need to apply much to the skin; only 2-3 drops on each cheek are enough for the rest of the day.
If you're normal to dry, powders are a good bet.
Cream formulas work best on normal skin, but remember that a light hand is best. Choose a color that will make your cheeks pop without heavy application, and set in place with a light dusting of translucent powder.
For your lips, avoid creamy lipsticks. Again, lip tints work well, as do lip pencils. If you're attached to your favorite lipstick, look for a lip sealant, but remember to blot before applying the sealant over your lipstick.
Benetint for cheeks ($26) is an all-time favorite among makeup artists for a cheek tint that has staying power, as is Lorac's Lip/Cheek sheer wash ($17.50). Jouer Creme Blush and Lipsticks ($18 each) are sheer and can be layered. Pixi's hydrant duo ($38)combines a sheer tinted SPF 20 moisturizer in a tube, and a lip and cheek tint in a bullet-tipped applicator that serves as the cap to the moisturizer tube. If you are not willing to toss aside your lipstick for the summer, try Sephora's Lipstick Sealant ($15). And Lancome's Le Lipstique lip liner and brush gives you the staying power of lip liner with the look of lipstick.
Shine controllers - Shine controlling papers and gels are vital for almost any woman to carry around. If you want a no-muss, no-fuss solution to shine, use the blotting papers; if you're shinier than most and want a product to obliterate any sign of shine, try a gel.
Some blotting papers are very basic. Paul + Joe blotting sheets come in a wallet-style dispenser, as do Victoria Secret's blotting sheets. fancier. Oil-control rolls are like paper toweling, you can rip off a piece of it when you need it. Napoleon's Voila! Oil Control Roll ($14) and Trish McEvoy's Oil Control Paper ($13) are two popular roll-styles. Biore Shine Control blotting sheets ($5.99) also deposit powder onto the skin to help set makeup and maintain a shine-free look.
Biore has a Shine-Control moisturizer ($5.99) that leaves skin looking smooth and matte looking. The hottest product in the gel realm is Lancôme's Pure Focus T-Zone Instant Mattifying Gel ($26) a "powder gel" that can be used under or over makeup to combat shininess or to touch up makeup.
Source: CBC News http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/01/earlyshow/living/beauty/main713089.shtml
Friday, January 12, 2007
Bridal Tips
For the Bride to Be & Glamour Photos
To be sure to create flawless a look as possible, use the following tips:
Create a timeless look (not show the technique of the decade)
Create a healthy appearance - photos can make you look washed out. Barely there blush or a bronzer in the summer (in a neutral shade) is perfect for this use on top of cheeks, forehead and over the bridge of the nose
Use a heavier foundation (such as a cream) - layer foundation and powder on face
Powder foundation on neck and chest (skin appears too white if there is no coverage)
If ears are uncovered - cover with foundation
Good coverage of translucent powder
Concealer - not too light a color (medium at least) and blend foundation into concealer
With what is left on sponge - BLEND!! No raccoon eyes!
No Base Controller!
No shiny or frosted eyes or lips - they catch light and reflect to make features too large, make shadows or add age
Use neutral (brown or beigy) on eyes (no blue) - you want contouring - not color
If not sure if you have yellow or blue undertones, use neutral feature makeup (shadow, blush and lipstick)
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7-day beauty countdown to your wedding day
Here are a week's worth of beauty tips to insure you look gorgeous when you say "I will."
Brides-to-be: Print this out and clip in onto your calendar so you can plan ahead to set aside the time for a 7-day beauty countdown to your wedding day.
It's a week before the big day. Everything's set. Expect the inevitable last-minute mini-crises, but in the meantime turn to... you. Use the upcoming days to get your glow going.
Here's a path to looking utterly wonderful as you say "I will."
Seven days before
Rehearse your hair and makeup. Set aside the whole day to practice, practice, practice. Trying out new makeup shades? A special updo? Have a gentle cleanser and eye makeup remover on hand for "erasing."
Ask a co-conspirator to photograph you in the makeup and hair looks you love (wear your bridal headpiece) so you can see how each comes off in pictures. (Digital photos are great for fast feedback.)
Start to prep your nails.
Treat ragged or dry cuticles by massaging in moisturizer or a cuticle-specific treatment product. If your nails are weakened, use a protein treatment today and again three or four days before the wedding to strengthen them.
Is your skin as stressed as you are?
Organizing a wedding can feel like a full-time job, on top of the one you already have. Visit your favorite spa for a facial massage if your skin is looking tired and dull; it restores radiance and protects your skin from free radicals.
Tips:
• Even if you're wearing your hair down for the wedding, build in some height at the crown with blow-drying. Ultra-sleeked hair can look flat in photos.
• Matte finish makeup on your face and eyes will photograph better than heavy shimmer. Plan to keep loose powder handy on the big day for dusting down shine.
• Make long-wearing makeup the last one you try today, so you can leave it on all day and put its staying power to the test. Try airbrush makeup for an all day look. It also doesn't rub off on clothing if you would also like your shoulders done.
• You'll want to pay attention to your nails every day starting now: cuticles, shape, maybe experimenting with color in the next few days.
Six days before
Sleep. Really. Once the week's momentum picks up, you'll be too busy and excited to get the rest you need. Put some in the sleep bank now.
Five days before
Do a facial. Plan at least an hour for this revitalizing, glow-inducing, three-step facial or better yet, have it done professionally.
1. Cleanse using a product formulated for your skin type whether it be oily, normal or dry. Lightly pat skin to dry.
2. Exfoliate your skin with a quick, 10-minute mask. Wet some cotton pads with cool water and put them over the eyes and relax.
3. Moisturize as usual with lotion for oily skin and cream for dry skin, adding sunscreen if your moisturizer doesn't contain it.
Four days before
Pamper your body. Get a massage today and follow it with a dreamy bath at home. (It's time to start softening up your feet for a pedicure, anyway.) How about a fabulous aromatherapy scent for your bath-maybe. Check out some of the great scents on the market. You'll want a body-polishing gel or scrub as part of your bath, too, to smooth your skin to perfection. Another treat: a big bath brush, to stimulate skin and reach every last inch.
Do a foot check.
How bad are they? Get an idea of what your feet will require in terms of time to get them looking honeymoon-ready and build that time into your two-day-before schedule.
Three days before
Take a deep breath, things are heating up. Fine-tune. Now may be the moment to make a withdrawal from your sleep bank: things are getting hectic. If your eyes are looking weary, soothe on your favorite eye gel. It should work on contact to minimize puffiness. (Store it in the fridge for extra oomph.)
Hair day
This is the day to get a bikini wax if you need one, and the best moment to deep-condition or condition-gloss your hair, so the treatment will have a couple of days to get settled.
Two days before
Perfect your pedicure. Apply your tan. Try an all over even and very safe airbrush tan.
Tips:
If doing self tanning try these tips:
• For only the barest hint of color from your self-tanner, mix it with a little moisturizer to dilute the shade.
• Color from self-tanner deepens with each application.
Gather your pedicure tools: foot file, soak, sloughing cream. Don't forget clippers, an emery board and nail color, too. The steps to sexy feet? Soak; file down calluses and rough spots; apply sloughing cream; soak again to rinse; moisturize; clip and file; color.
The day before
Bathe, luxuriously. Do your nails. Shape your brows. Gleam your skin. Aim to have all your running around finished by today, so you can fully enjoy getting into the bridal spirit. (Delegate last-minute fixes to bridesmaids, family or friends.) Come noon, you should be soaking in a bubble-rich tub! Let the warm water steam your face; do a quick exfoliation afterwards.
The big day!
Eeeek! Is that a blemish??
A little thing like a wedding can sure stress your face. No big deal. Have a cover up concealer ready. Keep it in your wedding-day survival kit.
To be sure to create flawless a look as possible, use the following tips:
Create a timeless look (not show the technique of the decade)
Create a healthy appearance - photos can make you look washed out. Barely there blush or a bronzer in the summer (in a neutral shade) is perfect for this use on top of cheeks, forehead and over the bridge of the nose
Use a heavier foundation (such as a cream) - layer foundation and powder on face
Powder foundation on neck and chest (skin appears too white if there is no coverage)
If ears are uncovered - cover with foundation
Good coverage of translucent powder
Concealer - not too light a color (medium at least) and blend foundation into concealer
With what is left on sponge - BLEND!! No raccoon eyes!
No Base Controller!
No shiny or frosted eyes or lips - they catch light and reflect to make features too large, make shadows or add age
Use neutral (brown or beigy) on eyes (no blue) - you want contouring - not color
If not sure if you have yellow or blue undertones, use neutral feature makeup (shadow, blush and lipstick)
Back to Makeup Application
Page Up
7-day beauty countdown to your wedding day
Here are a week's worth of beauty tips to insure you look gorgeous when you say "I will."
Brides-to-be: Print this out and clip in onto your calendar so you can plan ahead to set aside the time for a 7-day beauty countdown to your wedding day.
It's a week before the big day. Everything's set. Expect the inevitable last-minute mini-crises, but in the meantime turn to... you. Use the upcoming days to get your glow going.
Here's a path to looking utterly wonderful as you say "I will."
Seven days before
Rehearse your hair and makeup. Set aside the whole day to practice, practice, practice. Trying out new makeup shades? A special updo? Have a gentle cleanser and eye makeup remover on hand for "erasing."
Ask a co-conspirator to photograph you in the makeup and hair looks you love (wear your bridal headpiece) so you can see how each comes off in pictures. (Digital photos are great for fast feedback.)
Start to prep your nails.
Treat ragged or dry cuticles by massaging in moisturizer or a cuticle-specific treatment product. If your nails are weakened, use a protein treatment today and again three or four days before the wedding to strengthen them.
Is your skin as stressed as you are?
Organizing a wedding can feel like a full-time job, on top of the one you already have. Visit your favorite spa for a facial massage if your skin is looking tired and dull; it restores radiance and protects your skin from free radicals.
Tips:
• Even if you're wearing your hair down for the wedding, build in some height at the crown with blow-drying. Ultra-sleeked hair can look flat in photos.
• Matte finish makeup on your face and eyes will photograph better than heavy shimmer. Plan to keep loose powder handy on the big day for dusting down shine.
• Make long-wearing makeup the last one you try today, so you can leave it on all day and put its staying power to the test. Try airbrush makeup for an all day look. It also doesn't rub off on clothing if you would also like your shoulders done.
• You'll want to pay attention to your nails every day starting now: cuticles, shape, maybe experimenting with color in the next few days.
Six days before
Sleep. Really. Once the week's momentum picks up, you'll be too busy and excited to get the rest you need. Put some in the sleep bank now.
Five days before
Do a facial. Plan at least an hour for this revitalizing, glow-inducing, three-step facial or better yet, have it done professionally.
1. Cleanse using a product formulated for your skin type whether it be oily, normal or dry. Lightly pat skin to dry.
2. Exfoliate your skin with a quick, 10-minute mask. Wet some cotton pads with cool water and put them over the eyes and relax.
3. Moisturize as usual with lotion for oily skin and cream for dry skin, adding sunscreen if your moisturizer doesn't contain it.
Four days before
Pamper your body. Get a massage today and follow it with a dreamy bath at home. (It's time to start softening up your feet for a pedicure, anyway.) How about a fabulous aromatherapy scent for your bath-maybe. Check out some of the great scents on the market. You'll want a body-polishing gel or scrub as part of your bath, too, to smooth your skin to perfection. Another treat: a big bath brush, to stimulate skin and reach every last inch.
Do a foot check.
How bad are they? Get an idea of what your feet will require in terms of time to get them looking honeymoon-ready and build that time into your two-day-before schedule.
Three days before
Take a deep breath, things are heating up. Fine-tune. Now may be the moment to make a withdrawal from your sleep bank: things are getting hectic. If your eyes are looking weary, soothe on your favorite eye gel. It should work on contact to minimize puffiness. (Store it in the fridge for extra oomph.)
Hair day
This is the day to get a bikini wax if you need one, and the best moment to deep-condition or condition-gloss your hair, so the treatment will have a couple of days to get settled.
Two days before
Perfect your pedicure. Apply your tan. Try an all over even and very safe airbrush tan.
Tips:
If doing self tanning try these tips:
• For only the barest hint of color from your self-tanner, mix it with a little moisturizer to dilute the shade.
• Color from self-tanner deepens with each application.
Gather your pedicure tools: foot file, soak, sloughing cream. Don't forget clippers, an emery board and nail color, too. The steps to sexy feet? Soak; file down calluses and rough spots; apply sloughing cream; soak again to rinse; moisturize; clip and file; color.
The day before
Bathe, luxuriously. Do your nails. Shape your brows. Gleam your skin. Aim to have all your running around finished by today, so you can fully enjoy getting into the bridal spirit. (Delegate last-minute fixes to bridesmaids, family or friends.) Come noon, you should be soaking in a bubble-rich tub! Let the warm water steam your face; do a quick exfoliation afterwards.
The big day!
Eeeek! Is that a blemish??
A little thing like a wedding can sure stress your face. No big deal. Have a cover up concealer ready. Keep it in your wedding-day survival kit.
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