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