My Favorite Beauty Products of 2011

I always get asked by clients and other artists what my favorite beauty products are. Well, this is a hard question to answer in a just a few sentences because there are way too many to answer in a few sentences. So, here it is... my favorite stuff that I have tried and tested and obviously love!



                                                     Moisturizer: Jan Marini

Primer: Laura Mercier and Smashbox

Foundation: Lorac Oil-Free; Giorgio Armani, Makeup Forever HD and of course airbrush makeup!

Under eye Concealer: Makeup Forever Full cover; MAC pro-longwear

Blemish coverup: Laura Mercier

Powder: T. LeClerk and MAC mineralize powder

Eyeshadows: MAC and Makeup Forever

Eyeshadow primer: MAC paints

Eyeliners: Gel: Bobbi Brown; Pencil: Makeup Forever Aqua;

Mascara: Lorac; L'Oreal Voluminous; Lancome

Blush: Creme- Stila; Powder- Nars (especially Orgasm)

Lipstick: Stila, MAC

Lipgloss: MAC Lipglass, Lorac, Lancome Juicy tubes

Lipliner: Lise Watier Waterproof liners, Makeup Forever

Lipstick With Staying Power

If there's any occasion when you should get your lipstick just right, it's on your wedding day. Not only should you have the perfect shade for your complexion and gown, but your lipstick needs to have staying power. Consult your professional make-up artist to choose the perfect shade when you go for your trial session. Make sure you carefully hold your dress up to your face once it's made up to be sure you're happy with the lipstick color against the fabric of your gown. Now that you've narrowed down the ideal shade, simply follow a few simple instructions for maintaining a perfect pout through a day full of having your picture taken, eating wedding cake, and of course, all that kissing you'll be doing with your new Mister!

Before you get your make-up done on the big day, gently exfoliate your lips with a mixture of olive oil and sugar. Rinse thoroughly. Your pro will line your lips and fill them in with a neutral liner, or one that closely matches your chosen lipstick shade. Next, your lipstick will be applied with a brush. Blot your lips on a tissue and have a second coat reapplied. If you wish, have some gold or transparent gloss applied over your lipstick. Place your clean finger in your mouth, close, and remove finger to eliminate any lipstick that may have otherwise ended up on your teeth. Voila! Those lips are going nowhere. Of course, it's still wise to keep your lipstick and a mirror at hand throughout the day for touch-ups. Smile!