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.

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4 To Know: Check Out These New Products!

If the recent Haute Couture shows (Christian Dior) or the fall ad campaigns (Tom Ford) are any indication, the bright eyeshadow trend doesn't show any signs of slowing. Sure, the look might go a little dusky for fall and, naturally, everyday looks aren't typically as eye-catching and colorful, but figuring out how to use bright eyeshadow can still prove to be a major mystery. Enter Inglot's new Rainbow Eyeshadow Freedom Palette. Taking the guesswork out of bold colors, the triple-layered, matte shadows allow you to go as soft or bright as you want, all within one hue—use a soft touch and sweep on a lighter shade, keep the intensity on the lid and blend out, or go bold with a bright line kept close to the lashes (Inglot's highly pigmented shadows can be used as liners, too). Color us happy. 

Inglot Rainbow Eyeshadow Freedom Palette, from $24, available July 16 at Inglot.

f you're itching for a green makeup fix, look no further than Ilia, a new line of luxe, semi-sheer, balm-meets-lipstick lippies from Vancouver. Free of scary chemicals and packed with ingredients like cocoa butter, orange blossom oil, and vitamin E, these stylish sticks are sure to keep your kisser looking better than ever. Aside from being 85% certified organic, the colors are 100% certified fashionable: We love the coral, the nude, and the appropriately-named Shell Shock Pink. The subtle tint is great for daytime or date night, and you can vamp it up by adding a few extra layers. Plus, at around $25 bucks a pop, these babies come in at the same price as other luxury brands, but with an organic and Earth-friendly angle—the packaging is made from recycled aluminum and post-consumer waste. We're sold! 

Ilia Pure Lip Care, $24.95, available at Ilia Beauty.

These four-in-one eyeshadow palettes prove that high-quality shadows don't have to be high-priced. Plus, Kashuk's metallic shades go on shimmery, instead of overly glittery or sparkly, making them super versatile and wearable for all occasions. Sonia Kashuk Eye Quads, $12.99, available at Target.

We all want to look as polished as runway models when it comes to our beauty

routines, and red lipstick is about as reliable and sexy as it gets. 

Model Natalia Vodianova sure knows it—she personally chose the new 

Rouge G Garçonne lipstick from Guerlain's latest fall shades and wears

in the new ad campaign, to stunning results. Talk about flawless: It may be a splurge, 

but seeing this rich, bold color definitely takes the guesswork out of buying 

a new red lipstick for fall! Thanks, Natalia!

Guerlain Rouge G lipstick in Garçonne, $47, available in August at Nordstrom.

WHY BE A DRAG WHEN YOU CAN BE A PILL? With SUGARPILL COSMETICS

IF YOUR GOING TO BE A PILL, BE A SUGARPILL WITH SUGARPILL COSMETICS

I wanted to share my new discovery with you guys, SUGARPILL COSMETICS, I found them on FACEBOOK and I have to say that they offer the brightest, loudest, stay on long color pigments I have seen in a long time. Absolulty Fantastic! If you are a makeup/eyeshadow junkie this is your next fix.

Founded By Amy Doan in 2003, Sugarpill is a custom cosmetic line that caters to vibrant, rich, pigmented luxury pressed shadows, loose  and ultra dramatic divine fasle lashes.

for more info head on over to: Sugarpill Cosmetics and look for them on FACEBOOK

MORPH INTO SUMMER: NEW FROM SHU UEMURA

MORPH INTO SUMMER WITH SHU UEMURA

"Morphorium" - metamorphose yourself with the mesmerising glory of nature, just like a mysterious morpho butterfly landing softly onto your shoulder...

morphorium blue palette

pressed eye shadow / cream eye shadow-liner / powder blush

The vivid blue shadow layered over deep purple shadow will reflect the vibrant surface of the morpho butterfly’s wings. add a hint of delicate light sparkle on the eyes with the cream shadow and finish the look with a swipe of the fresh pink blush to the cheeks for an enticing beauty look.

the palette is complete with three pressed eye shadows, one cream eye shadow/eye liner and a powder cheek blush as well as two applicator brushes.

texture/color/ usage
pressed eye shadow m deep purple - use as a shading color at the frame/eye hole line for a dimensional effect

pressed eye shadow p vivid blue - use as a main / nuance color on the eyelids

pressed eye shadow ir fresh green - use as an accent/highlight color

cream eye shadow p light brown - use as a base/shading color before applying a powder eye shadow

glow on p pink - use as a blush to exude a feminine look / healthy complexion

sunset gold palette

pressed eye shadow / cream eye shadow-liner / powder blush

unleash your curiosity and indulge yourself in inimitable, mysterious beauty of the nature with this limited edition palette.

warm sunset tones of the gold shadow matched to the fertile field of the brown shadow embodies the seductive beauty of the wildlife. a touch of shimmering white shadow is added as accents to emphasize the glow of the sophisticated earthy spirit. the look is finished with a swipe of the warm peach blush to emulate the warmth of the rising sun. this palette evokes a fertile forest with its enchanting wildlife.

the palette is complete with three pressed eye shadows, one cream eye shadow/eye liner and a powder cheek blush as well as two applicator brushes.

texture/color/ usage
pressed eye shadow m deep brown - use as a shading color at the frame/eye hole line for dimensional effect

pressed eye shadow p brick gold - use as a main/nuance color on the eyelids

pressed eye shadow ir creamy white - use as a accent/highlight color

cream eye shadow p beige pink - use as a base/shading color before applying a powder eye shadow

glow on p peach - use as a blush to exude a feminine look / healthy complexion

Mykie Note: 

love me some Shu Uemura, and i grab it up when ever I am working on a show that has a budget that allows me to purchase it.  Needless to say that this amazing cosmetics line is my guilty pleasure.  In the Los Angeles area I head over to Saks Fifth Avenue, they have am amazing booth there in the cosmetics area that I call HEAVEN!  

IT APPEARS THAT SHU UEMURA MAKEUP WILL  be exiting its brand out of the domestic market in this country, WHAT?
Luckily for use Us lovers of this amazing brand , lament no more you may still get your favorites products via On-line at the website. Thank GOD! Or for those travelers  that are headed to ASIA.


GET IT WHILE YOU CAN OR VISIT! SHU UEMURA

DAY TO PLAY POP BEAUTY MAKEUP CLUTCH

POPBEAUTY

This "finger on the pulse" colour library gives you essential POP hues to aviate you from lightest to darkest, dusk to dawn and office to party, without missing a beat! Gorgeous zebra pattern clutch for girl on the go navigation, in any concrete jungle! 

$36.00 available POPBEAUTY & SEPHORA

6 IN THE BAG: Products That Live In My Set Bag

 6 IN THE BAG: Products That Live In My Set Bag 

This Is actually alot cleaner than normal!

As a Pro makeup artist working in the biz, you have to carry a set bag while on set. It's filled with everything from , Q-tips, Puffs, Lipstick Palettes, Brushes, Lotion, lip balm, dental floss and yes, even sanitary napkins of some sort. Basically everything, you'll need to be prepared for what ever is needed.
Some on my set bags vary as well, say if i am working as a personal, well, i will have what's need for that particular person, example, I work with The Lovely Brooke Burns,   my set bag for her is much smaller, must haves are, Breathe Strips, Smashbox Baby Pout Lip gloss, MAC C4 compact,  and  hand wipes, oh, and  lavender hand sanitizer, she's easy. but you get the idea.  As a whole there are a few things I MUST Have in my set bag and there's good reasons for them too. So I thought it would be fun to share them you you all and if you can take anything from it, great!  Everyone has what works for them and it's fun to learn and get ideas from other too.

1. YON-KA PARIS  ULTRA PROTECTION SPF 25
I love YON-KA products. I was turned on to them while working with Brooke Burns on  HAIR BATTLE, They hooked us up and It have been a constant in my kit and set bag at all times.  This anti- radical cream  guards against UV damage and premature signs of aging , ugh! who wants that right? Also it protects sensitive skin  and prevents age spots caused with sun damage. That aside, I like it cause it's makeup compatible. it works well with most makeup from what I have  seen and it's easy to re-apply during the day ~not only as a SPF, but to moisturize too. $53.00


Here's a TIP: i have been know to use this cream  to re-boost under they eyes and smooth out the crinkles and lines that sometime appear after long wear.
@nordtroms


what's in it:
Natural sun filters - protection from UVA, UVB and IR - allantoin, sunflower oil, vitamin E, fruit extracts and the 5 Quintessence E.O. (Lavender, cypress, rosemary, thyme and geranium)


2. CLEAN & CLEAR Oil Absorbing Sheets

 Honestly I really didn't like the idea of these types of oil papers, 

i thought them to be kinda unsanitary actually, I mean, i don't want all your grease one me. But While working on FX Channel THE LEAGUE,  makeup artist Erin Good who was using  on the cast of  five men ,who where a oily bunch. So i tried them, and I  liked, very much.  It Instantly soaks up the excess oil and removes shine from your face and will not smudge makeup. and the difference  between other blot papers, these will not leave powder residue like some do. $5.00  @TARGET

3. SKIN MD NATURAL OK, needed a clean, fragrant free moisturizer, ran into CVS and found this, That was 2 years ago and it's one of the first things i  buy while prepping a new show.  So non greasy and absorbs fast. It's a new concept in skin care, Shielding Lotion,  it forms a protective barrier on the skin and keeps out irritants and chemicals. Also allows the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin,to help heal the  skin better.  with in a few days your skin Will feel the effects of regeneration of skin moisture levels. CVS

4. MAKEUP FOR EVER ~ HIGH DEFINITION POWDER


This Little jar of 100% silica powder is the best thing since Dr.Pepper, really! What this is, is a universal translucent finishing powder  that you dust over foundation or can wear alone.
It softens the appearance of imperfections and  evens out the complexion for a glowing radiant look, Blah Blah! it's great for all skin types, i mean any one's and you need use the littlest bit to achieve what you need. 


I love this powder it was like a whole new world opened up for me in the makeup world. i keep on in every ones bag and one in my pocket just in case I am in a pinch. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! $30.00 comes smaller for $15.00
@Sephora & MAKEUP FOR EVER

5. Aquaphor is a life saver in so many ways, I can thank Teri Polo for turning me on to this, we where shooting in the dry desert during July and wow, was the skin and lips on that set dry, i mean crack city and this healed every chapped lip in days. This is always on me at all times, its come in handy for its other purposes, i mean its for babies right? and whats good for baby skin it great for ours.  I mostly use Aquphor for chapped and dry faces, I can apply some during last looks a hit it with a bit of powder, it may not last that long , but for that scene its awesome. Great for  dry, flaky skin  around the nostrils.$6.00 everywhere! TARGET

6. SMASHBOX LIP PALETTE

It's a must have for me.  A really great lip palette is one that has a wide range of  shades that just in case you need to pop on some color your ready to fill any ones needs, and its come in handy  when other's makeup artist go MIA, i just had that happened and stepped in, and your glad your prepared right? I love My SMASHBOX  Lip Palette,  but any palette that you like will do. I have even  used it to pop cheeks too!

Palettes Are A Girls Best Friend! Or Carry your face in your purse!

Various Palettes from my makeup box

Like Marilyn Monroe sang, " Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend", well that may still ring true but I'm here to say that a close second in line is a fabulous makeup palette.  The Idea of a Makeup Palette is,  All you need in one place. Think about it, your whole face in a palette of various shapes and sizes and you just toss it in your purse and hit the streets on your adventures, weather your a hipster out on the town or a career girl with her eye on the boss,  a makeup palette makes  going to the "powder room" a piece of cake, gone are the days  of digging through your purse for all those pesky small individual cosmetics, and besides that means you have one big ass bag.

well loved palettes

 So I thought it would be a neat idea to  showcase a few Makeup Palettes that I use in my work.  They are amazing for throwing into your set bag and hitting the set ready to do lite touch ups or actually do someone right then and there, which sad to say I have done many time. Most Palettes are that of eyeshadows, there are quite a few out there that include eye shadows, cheeks, and lips, some even a shine powder. These little gems have saved my life and the face of a few starlets out there! so maybe they can be of some help to you.....There are so many lines  out there to choose from and every brand makes a palette, you just need to find the one the best suit you! Now check it out, enjoy , take it in, learn and go make yourself pretty.....Mykie Makeup!

BOBBI BROWN

Pretty Powerful Palette- Pretty

A Sweet Little Palette with wearable pinks & browns for your eyes, cheeks & Lips.

This is a limited -edition palette inspired by Bobbo's signature natural , healthy look.

Contains: 4 eyes shadow, Pretty Pink Powder Blush for adding fresh pop to color to your apples. 

and 2 rosey glosses that brilliantly shine. Bobbi Brown / Sephora

CD1 LORAC's Greatest Hits Palette Rock the Red Carpet with LORAC's Greatest Hits CD1. This color coordinated face palette contains LORAC's best selling shades for eyes,  cheeks and lips, everything you need to get Red Carpet ready an instant! contains: 5 Eyeshadows             Blush             Lip/Cheek Tint             Lip Gloss $48.00 at Sephora/ Lorac.com JEMMA KIDD Vintage Glamour Palette The Ultimate Fashion accessory, a beautiful and versatile face, eye, lip &  Cheek colours all in one handbag sized palette. Avail at JemmaKidd & TARGET WISH FOR THE PERFECT PALLETTE SMASHBOX This Mega Palette sells out every year. It's the biggest, baddest pallete  and beauty Junkie is jonzing for with  nearly 80 shades of amazing color  combinations you are guarentied hours of fun and discovery. I can do everyones  face with this one grande beatue palette. 49 shadows 10 eye creme liners 6 brow powders 1 brow wax 8 lip glosses 2 blushes 1 bronzer i highlighter 4 mini brushes for $59.00 bucks. dang that's a fantastic deal.@Smashbox NP Set Nepoleon Perdis JET SET I fell in love, head over heals with this mega-palette inspired by a vibrant garland of flowers. Its' perfect! It includes : 18 eye shadows 4 blushes 4 lip glosses  All enriched wit Vitamin E to nourish skin. $32.00 and yup at Target! ERMAHN OPSONA  I AM ALWAYS SHIMMERING EYE COLOR PALETTE I got turned on to this little diddy from the amazing ccelebrity hair dresser Vito Trotta While working on Oxygen's Hair Battle with actress Brooke Burns he cane to work and gave this to me, he said, Ermahn gave it to them, turns out they live in the same complex, small world, and I love it. cool pigment , and blends well. so far available at FrendzBeautysupply And just for fun, check out these cheepie deals i  found at my local 99 cent and up store. I got them just for fun,  the colors where vibrant and loud and i thought ,  i could maybe use them for a Halloween scene of what ever really. Well, I will be damned! These little palettes are pack with  amazing pigment and color and hold on for a long time, I am so surprised that i have gotten a few more.  I am a bit concerned about what they are made of,  i guess that will be my next task. So far no ones complained. HEHE!

It's A Bobbi Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown

The Holiday Collection

The Holiday Collection is chock full of deals – The Best things about the holidays is all the Delicious beauty deals this time of year. The palettes and value sets cost so much less than if you were to buy everything individually.

1. The Chrome Collection from Bobbi Brown

The Chrome Collection breaks out the silvers and grays with some hints of plum. This is amazing , hurry out and get it this holidays. imagine the looks you could do  with this amazing palette.

2. My favorite of the bunch is the Goldstone Palette ($40, below), which includes metallic and shimmery cream shadows. a black-brown gel eyeliner, and a dual-ended pro brush. I got a sample of this and find it to be the perfect palette to create a dramatic, golden eye for a festive evening out or to your upcoming holiday parties.

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