Bronzer Isn't Just For Summer

Bronzed Is Good!

I love Kerry Washington~       

here she is looking beautiful with well-defined cheekbones.  For most people, bronzers are a summer thing, but if  you apply it properly, you can have that summertime glow year round.  To find your natural hollows suck in your cheeks and apply your bronzer. Apply a tad bit more the darker your skintone is.

Some of my favorite Bronzer you may like:

TARTE~ Mineral Powder Bronzer

I adore this light mineral- based bronzing powder from TARTE. It's an oil-free, talac and Odor free that fuses natural minerals with Ingredients from mother nature. Loaded with Vitamins A & E that act as antioxidants to fight free radical damage and mineral pigments that are known to smooth and soften your skin.  $33.00 TARTE

TOO FACED/ 
Sun On The Run

This is a great little two piece bronzing kit from TOO FACED. It's Portable and allows you to create a sexy, sun kissed look. You can achieve that natural golden glow you want . and its comes with this amazing lil' Fatbuki Brush..$20.00  TOO FACED












NARS
BRONZING POWDER
I love this true brown based bronzer that has a gold shimmer that is amazing for creating and enhancing your skin to appear healthy , glowing and tan. What i really like is that this looks great fused with a pink tone blush too, try Smashbox Radiance Blush! Delish!  $29.00 NARS

LAURA MERCIER/BRONZED 

PRESSED POWDER

Oh La La! This is SILKY smooth bronzing powder delivers a soft luminous healthy glow/ the Velvet texture adheres to you skin providing  a longer wearing more evenly  applied  application.  Just a really well wearing product... love it!

$32.00 Nordstroms

WHAT'S IN MY KIT?

What's in My Kit?

As a professional makeup artist you kinda need to have a little of this, a little of that, some of this...you get where I'm going? You never know what you will need and that need changes when the job changes as well. So that's where your inventory starts and you begin to  build you kit. Si inside my kit there are products that I must have. Let's call them Staples and sometime when I don't have an item that's I depend on and  can feel a bit off my game, but just for a second. So here are a few  products that I MUST have!

1. COTTON TAIL ~ Q-Tips

Q-tips are a must in any one's kit. and there are many types to have and love. I prefer the wood  applicators.  There are sturdier and the tip is packed tight....and they look great on your station.

These cost around $1.75 - $2.25 they also come in longer versions as well...

Nigels' Beauty

2. CONCEALER PALETTE

I really love these empty palette's. There great for all those half empty concealer's that

I just can't throw away. Also amazing for lipsticks. Just label underneath and your set.

NIGEL"S BEAUTY  $6.75/ each

3. MARIO BADESCU~Drying Lotion

Without mentioning names, sometimes the stress of early morning morning calls and lack of sleep and craft service causes talent to have breakouts and in the world HD and the RED CAMERA you want to get it fixed real fast...Thank God for Mario Badescu . It has saved my life a few times...

mario badescu $19.00

4. YOUNGBLOOD~ Mineral Radiance Moisture Tint


This Product is new to me, and I really do like it. I find it to be buildable and smooth. 
it's great for men.  $30.00 Youngblood

TARTE COSMETIC~ Cheek Stain Tints


These are one of my all time favorite must have products. They're great for lips too.
I use these alone or layered with another blush color..... hum, like SMASHBOX Paradise blush with TARTE Tickled. it makes for pretty pretty! 

Are You Doing It Right? How To Do Blush

1. • How To Apply Your Blush (in case you didn't already know)

     

     
     

     Select a color of blush that resembles the natural glow of your cheeks after you exercise. Consider having a lighter color for day, and a darker tone for a more dramatic evening look. Keep your blush in the same color family as your lipstick.
   • Consider the type of blush best suited to your skin type. Cream blush works very well for drier skin, as it can help to keep skin hydrated. Powder blush is better suited to oily skin.
   • Complete the application of foundation, powder and all eye makeup before applying blush.
   • Use a full, round brush for the application of your powder blush, as it will make for a softer and more professional look than the brush that comes with the blush. This should not be the same brush you use to apply your loose powder.
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     Place a small amount of blush on the brush and gently tap off any excess. Or, place a small amount of cream on your middle finger.
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     Look in the mirror and smile.
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     Place powder blush on the apple of your cheek and gently brush up your cheekbone toward your hairline. Dot cream blush beginning at the apple, and gently blend up the cheekbone toward the hairline.
   • Focus your blush at the outside of your face near your hairline if you have a fuller face. For high cheekbones, concentrate blush in the center of your face to accentuate your bones.
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     Blend a little blush down your cheek for a little more natural, less dramatic look.

     And remember these are just the simple techniques, i suggested that you try different  looks and styles to find what visually your comfortable with. There are now rules, just try to prevent doll cheeks. 

     
     

     Mykie Tip:  For a rosier cheek, consider a gel or liquid tints. and remember to wash your hands really good after using these products, they can stain rather easy.

     
     

     Try to remember the lighter your skin tone, the lighter your blush color should be.

     
     

     Wash  your brushed with a makeup remover or non soap cleaners.

     And avoid following the underside of your cheekbones. which makes for an artificial and not so pretty look, Just saying...

check out  my favorite blush  that I have been hooked on 

lately. 

BENEFIT/ Coralista

This is the perfect blush, I love that you can build and customize the shade and density that you want. It has a slight shimmer that leaves a sexy glow and reflects light beautify. BENEFIT

SONIA KASHUK/Beautifing Blush in Flamingo

This is a sweet color, very bright and cheering, if your feeling  a little ugh during the day, pop and Lil flamingo on your cheeks, between your amazing smile and this great color you're sure to make a slash!

$6.99 TARGET

TARTE/ Cheek Stain In Tickled

This is my all time favorite cheek stain, ok, in the beginning I was so afraid of using a cheek stain, i was like how do i make this  work? Well, I got passed it, and i use a smaller sized blush brush, and i use it a lil' damp. This is a staple for me.  just ask Brooke Burns.. TARTE/SEPHORA

NARS/Orgasam Blush

The one the only , still the best! A perfect color application every time.

Sephora

SMASHBOX/ Radiance Blush

I have been in love with this color since the first time I got it in a goodie bag from Lori Taylor at Smashbox. I use this on Brooke Burns all the time. It's bright and very vibrant,but it's controllable color, and wears well with other products. 

tip: use this under Tarte Tickled  .SMASHBOX

THE BALM/Down  Boy

This is new to me, i picked this up a few months ago at Sephora for a  film, BULLETPROOF BRIDE . This  blush provides an even and smooth texture on your skin. It's light reflecting particles give off a aura of allure. It's great at night, on on film.
Give it a try!  SEPHORA $21.00

TARINA TARANTINO

Use this Cheek Palette for a sweet, romatico flush on your apples!

Prefect for every skin tone too. These are highly pigmented so a little goes a long way

$45.00 Sephora

GOTTA HAVE THIS!

Makeup Studio Blockbuster ($440 Value)
What it is:
A portable case with 193 makeup products for creating an unlimited range of looks.

What it does:
Designed in Paris with the favorite shades of Sephora's own Pro Beauty Team, this functional palette pays tribute to the makeup artist in everyone. Day or night, build your own look with natural colors, trendy shades, or intense hues. With so much makeup, you won't be able to resist trying new looks.

This palette contains:
- 96 eye shadow shades
- 84 shiny lip glosses
- 6 cream eyeliners
- 2 eyeliner pencils
- 3 blushes
- 1 bronzer
- 1 mascara
- 4 applicators
What else you need to know:
Surprisingly compact, this palette's sleek black box opens to reveal an extra large mirror and tiered drawers that slide outward with a massive number of colors. A separate drawer holds blushes, bronzing powder, eyeliners, and brushes. Plus, it all stands on legs that unfold from the base.

SEPHORA

THE DAILY 3: New Products

THE DAILY 3: 

Three New Must Have Products That Will Brighten Your Day

Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush

This little beautiful sheer red stain gives cheeks a natural, just pinched glow and its loaded with mmm good vitamin C.

$45; sephora.com.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Blanc

This crisp white is a seasonal game changer, turning winter bolds into spring brights in a single swipe.
It's a breakthrough i swear, imagine the same red lipstick  can be worn for night and day, no need for more that one lipstick in your purse you already have enough in there right? also once you swipe and add your favorite clear gloss for some pop.
$30; yslbeautyus.com.

Dolce & Gabbana The Lipgloss

The Garden-inspired glosses combine springs most coveted colors with a glass-like finish—perfect for both passionate reds and shy violets alike. These are truly amazing and they feel like glass on your lips and  pretty smooth as far as glosses go.

In Bon Bon (left) and Secret (right), $29 each;dolcegabbanamakeup.com for store locations.

YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG

YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG [TWEENS THAT IS!]

WOW, So it looks like the people over at WALL-MART are going after the tween girls [ages 8 to 12] market. Well at least there parents wallets that is with the new, GeoGirl beauty line.  It will be a colorful cosmetic line and of caurse is mother approved. GeoGirl's formulas are said to be designed for young skin and have all natural ingredients like for example, white willow bark for exfoliation, lavender, caledula & camomile to calm and antioxidants to prevents aging. Ok, that's a little heavy for a tweener isn't it ? or is just me? I think the idea for a young girls makeup line is great, for like flavored lip balms and  maybe even a little Rosy cheek color, but anti aging? and calming properties? what? is this for tween girl that need a extra shot of Ritalin in there lucky charms? The fact is this, this is a great line of makeup and its rather cheap, but to be honest, It's good for anyone to use and i will be using it a lot! youth is wasted on the young so let me have it!

There’s a cleanser, mineral blush, liquid2power shadow, feather-lash mascara, face shimmer and body mist, among the offerings. The line, which will replace the space vacated by Mary-Kate and Ashley cosmetics in Wall-Mart, is set to debut next month in stores and at:

  geogirl.com