Faux Lashes

Start by choosing a look. Do you want full,flirty or natural looking lashes?
Lashes are great for adding drama and allure to your look.
Full strips should always be measured to the length of your eyes.
Snip what ever needs to come off at the inner corners.
For a more natural look, try placing individual lashes on the outer corners of your lashes or fill in where ever is needed.
They come in short or long. Use tweezers for a better grip.
Try cutting full strips in two and place them on the ends of your lashes for a flirty look. This will also give you two uses.

When applying a full set:
Start by cutting in two half's. Apply outer half's first then inner corners. This will secure lashes and avoid any lifting.
Tools needed:
Duo lash glue (available in black)
Manicure scissors
Tooth picks (great for applying glue in the corners)
*NOTE -Always allow 10 seconds for glue to become tacky by fanning or blowing lashes first.

Contact info

For consultations and bookings send email to caterinaoliverio@hotmail.com

Favorite Mascaras

1. Benefit's Badgal Lash
The big bold brush deliverers long clump free lashes.
2. Lash Injection by Two Faced
The creamy formula allows you to keep building to create length and separation.
3. Dior Show
Again, I'm a sucker for the big brush. Try the waterproof formula for a flake and smudge free look.
4. Fiber rich by MAC
Tiny little fibers adds fullness to the lashes creating a soft,feathery look.
5. Bionic Mascara by Smashbox
This is a super build-able formula especially for those who just don't know when to stop. Clump free and leaves the lashes tinted even after removal.

*Tip
For perfectly curled lashes
Take a lash curler to the base of the lashes first, then the middle and the tips last.
Hold for 10 seconds at each section .
Also try bending your mascara wand. It will give them an instant lift and make an easier application for those tiny hairs in the corners.

Self-taners & glow products

For best results,exfoliate before applying any self tanners.
Always smooth evenly,applying small sections at a time. Blend in quickly and uniformly until completely absorbed. Use sparingly around hairline,knees,ankles and elbows.
Use gloves or wash hands immediately. Avoid contact with clothing for 15-20 mins and avoid white all together. DO NOT USE WHITE TOWELS!

My favs are:
1. NeoStrata Insta-Tan
2. St. Tropez Auto Bronzant Lotion
3. Clarins Auto Bronzante
4. Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronze Concentrate(for face)
5. Jerkins Natural Glow

Removal.... Just in case

Exfoliation

The most common method of tanner removal is exfoliation. Self-tanner is essentially a dye that deposits pigment onto the skin. When the skin is scrubbed, the skin cells slough off, taking with them the self-tanner. Follow these steps to successfully remove self-tanner from the body:

1. Apply a thin layer of baby oil to the body.
2. Allow it to soak in for 25-35 minutes.
3. Immerse yourself in warm bath water.
4. Gently exfoliate the skin, using either a sugar scrub (which is less harsh than a salt scrub), a washcloth or a loofah.

Foundations, Concealers & Powders....Oh my!

Step 1:

I always start my clients off with a primer such as Photo Finish by Smashbox . This silicone based primer will smooth out any bumps,lines and pores, creating the perfect canvas.
"That Gal" by Benefit Face primer has a moisturizer like texture. It also contains raspberry extract that is an anti-oxidant that will brighten the skin.

Step 2:

I personally like to put on foundation before concealer.
Add concealer only wear it is needed,what ever the foundation did not fully cover.
Try boi-ing by Benefit for a full coverage.-(Comes in three shades)
For an easy application try L'Oreal's True Match. Comes in a variety of shades and it's creamy consistency makes it very easy to blend.

Step 3:

Finishing makeup application with a dust of powder to hold makeup in place and reduce shine.
I like MAC's Anti-shine powder in translucent and Baked Stardust by Smashbox.

Perfect Brows

My Favorite brow products are:

1. DuWop's Brow WOW
2. Browzings by Benefit
3. Brow Tech by Smashbox
4. Spiked brow pencil by MAC
5. Clear mascara by Rimmel London

Step One:
The perfect brow should start above the inner corner of your eye.

Step Two:
The arch should be aligned with the outer part of the iris.

Step Three:
The brow should end at the the outer corner of your eye.

Clear mascaras hold unruly brows in place.
Waxes are great for having the brows appear fuller.
Pencils are perfect for creating brows that are no longer there or filling in sparse areas.
shadows will create softer, more natural looking brows.

Brow Tip:
Using an angled brow brush.
Dip into wax, then run the brush w/ wax against the way the hairs grow.
Use a soft matte shadow to fill in brows.
Start by filling in the sparse areas first then fill in the rest.

*All brunettes should use a soft brown. NEVER use a black pencil!(unless it's a goth thing) Even people with jet black hair should use an esspreso shade. Blonds can use golden or ash tones. ONLY redheads should use auburn shades.

Blush Tip

Start by choosing a shade that will suit your skin tone. Coral and peach shades will work best for warmer, yellow skin undertones. Soft pinks and rosy shades work well for cooler, pink undertones.

Start by finding the apples of your cheeks. An easy way is to just give yourself a smile :)
Apply blush to the round parts of the cheeks and blend up and outward towards your ears.
A great way to look like it's just your natural healthy glowing skin...........

Start by applying blush to your cheeks first, then apply your foundation.
Result: A more natural radiant glow that comes from with in.

My favorite blushes

Orgasm by NARS

rich Coral(cream)/& melba by MAC

Georgia Peach by BENEFIT

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Tip # 2: Highlight and Contour your face

HIGHLIGHT
Start by using a shimmer shadow (pressed or a cream) that has either a gold or a pinkish tone.
(Nylon by MAC or Highbeam by Benefit)
Apply underneath brow bone by lifting brow and pressing upward into the skin. Apply same product directly on the cheekbone blending upwards toward your hair line.

CONTOUR
Start by using ANY bronzing powder (Avoid shimmer if you have an oily skin type, use a matte shade if possible.)
Start by using an angled contouring face brush. Swipe along side of the forehead and up from UNDER your cheekbone and back to underneath the jawline.
Think of the number 3!
Do the exactly the same to the other side of the face.

Must Haves!

My personal Faves!
I must pack in my makeup case ;)

1. Bad Gal Lash mascara by Benefit
2. Under World eye shadow duo by Nars
3. Photo OP Under Eye Brightener by Smash Box
4. Vanilla Eye Shadow by Mac
5. Melba Matte blush by Mac
6. Big Baby Lip Gloss by Mac
7. Boi-ing Concealer by Benefit
8. Get Even Face Powder by Benefit
9. Black Ink waterproof Eye Liner by Gosh
10. Brow-zings brow kit by Benefit

Head Shot

Smoky Eyes

MU Tip #1 SMOKY EYES

Start by lining upper and lower waterlines of the eye with a black kohl liner.
Choose a gray shade and apply the darkest at the lid blending up ward and out ward around the whole eye. Then finish by spraying an angled brush with water to then dip into same shade of gray to line the bottom of eye. Finish by blending outer lower corners.

Fashion Shoot

Decade Look Circa 1940's "Evita"

FX Bald Cap