Katy Perry: Get the Look

Last week Katy Perry for the Premiere for her movie walked the Pink carpet in a beautiful old Hollywood Dolce & Gabbana red party dress.  Katy sported her signature purple hair and her classic signature look.

Complexion: Star with a great matte foundation, Katy keeps her porcelain look year round, buy choosing a full coverage foundation to block out any redness.

Eyes: Keep the eyes light maybe you want to place a little NARS Copacabana across the eyes, to give it a nice flush of radiance.  Last but not least, pile on the lashes. Katy is not afraid of lashes and loves to wear them.

Cheeks: You want to keep the cheeks light, so use a color like Tea Rose From Too Faced Cosmetics, which is a nice, muted, rose.  Place Copacabana multiple stick on the cheekbones as a highlighter.

Lip: Make Up For Ever Lipstick #205 or MAC Cosmetics Ruby Wu, both are classic reds that work REALLY well with every skin. If you have always wanted to try a red lip, don’t dismiss it at first site. Look away for a moment and then come back and take a look. A bold lip can be shocking at first, but it grows on you if you give it a second. 

1st day of Summer time...

First Day of Summer and its time to Summer Proof your Make up

Why Cream Blush?

Don’t let cream blush scare you, Beauties. Cream blush is the one of the make up world’s best kept secrets. I used to be scared of it too however, whether you layer it or wear it alone it could be amazing for your look. The majority of our favorite brands have both cream and powder. Today, lets talk about Too Faced because its moderate priced and have complimentary colors in powder form.

Full bloom cheek color by Too Faced comes in 3 beautiful colors. They are lightweight and easy to blend. The color payoff is it is a true color and provides a radiant flush of color to the cheeks. A great way to apply cream is with the ring finger. The ring finger is great because you are able to apply color without over doing it.  I’m extremely heavy handed and this works for me personally.   It is better to have to add more color, then to blend away too much product. Remember to apply the similar powder blush or a transulant powder to set. Its important to ALWAYS set cream because it will not stay smooth, no matter what your skin type.

Another good tip for cream blush is that you can apply the color to the lips too. Too Faced Full Bloom Blush has nourishing and hydrating properties like avocado, vitamin A thru F, that promotes a beautiful complexion.

Where to Get:

** Don’t forget in go in store as much as you can, your in store make up artist appreciates it. J

Ulta :  www.ulta.com

Sephora : www.sephora.com

Too Faced: www.toofacedcosmetics.com

Price:  Full Bloom, Cheek & Lip Color Cream: $21.00

Corresponding Full Bloom, Ultra Flush Blush (Power)$19.00

** Pictures Provided by: Too Faced Cosmetics

Charlize Theron: Get The Look

Get The Look

Charilze Theron

She’s an amazing actress, who is dominating the summer theaters with Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus.  Last week at the MTV Movie awards, she rocked the Red Carpet with a gorgeous summer look and a RED Lanvin dress. She looked amazing. 

Complexion: Start with a natural finish foundation. A natural finish foundation is when it’s not too dewy and it’s not matte. So it is right in between of dewy and matte finish.  I can’t stress enough to match your foundation exactly to your skin color.  In the summer most women will change to another warmer color.

Eyes:  For this look I would use Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick in Pink. I love this palette because you can use this to add definition to the eye without making it too dramatic.  The Shimmer Brick is also a great high lighter, for the cheekbones.  Line the eyes with a deep brown liner and use mascara that will add volume and length.

Cheeks:  The Too Faced Tea Rose is a nice muted blush that will add color to the skin.  The Tea Rose is wonderful because it adds color, but not a pink or a peach.

Lips: Givenchy’s Voluptuous Nude, which is a sheer nude that is great on any skin tone. Yes, if you are a bit deeper in skin tone, you will have to add a lip pencil to the edges of the lip to assist in melting the color together. 

**Pictures provided by: www.celebrity-gossip.net  

Rihanna US Premiere of Battleship

Get the Look

I saw this last week(a few weeks ago) and it caught my eye, Rihanna has her up's and downs in fashion, but her make up is typically dead on!! See her look for the U.S. premiere of Battleship, which came in 2nd place to the Avengers ! Not a bad start.

Skin: Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone. I personally LOVE for it to be dead on specially in the spring time. Its a great way to start any look. After applying foundation, place Too Faced Candlelight on the forehead, cheek bones and maybe a little on the eye lids. 

Eyes: Place a eye shadow base on both lids and place a little bit of highlight that we used to highlight our skin on the lids. Complete look with a waterproof black eye liner. 

Urban Decay in Perversion, which gives a matte black with zero shine. 

Lips: Smashbox Be legendary in True Red, which is a nice red that blends well on any skin.






**Pictures provided by: Rihanna AP Press, www.toofaced.com www.sephora.com for Smashbox lipstick and Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner.

Spring Inspiration 2012

It’s springtime and as nature renews life, the land of beauty is also ready for a renewal with great new products and the reinvention of some of the classics.

This year, our spring beauty inspirations include bursts of bright colors that are very reminiscent of jewel tones. On the runway, our designer friends are giving us emerald greens, fiery oranges, electric blues, vibrant maize and intense purples.

Now you are thinking, “ how am I going to put all these colors into my look?” The key to making trends work is not to take everything that every fashion and beauty segment is showing and put it together!

The idea is for you to work these colors into your own personal style. One thing is to remain true to yourself and your own style. For example if its not your personality or style to wear bright colors over the eye, don’t wear it in your crease to add a pop of color. One thing that I thrive on is making new items fit into a Beauty’s make up bag not totally remaking her. Lets face it; its super expensive and some mass-market products are Great!!

Here’s few of my fav’s for working Bursts of Color into your look!!

** Pictures provided via www.narscosmetics.com , www.sephora.com, www.maccosmetics.com  

Emerald Green

Fiery Orange

Electric Blue

Vibrant Maize

Intense Purple

 ** Pencils are great because they come in soooooo many shades to change your look. Plus, they come in every Classic and Trendy Color. 

Too Faced Contest

Too Faced Contest

**I had to share this contest with my, Beauties!! Our friends at Too Faced Cosmetics are sponsoring TURN ON THE GLOW contest with fabulous prizes that are a "Bousie Make Up" girls’ dream for the summer. It’s never too early for bronzer and it is for EVERY Beauty.  I’ve posted the details on how to enter from the Too Faced web site or Too Faced facebook page.

Enjoy Creating Your Look and Good Luck!!

Summer is coming! You can never be TOO bronzed!

Shake off dull grey skin and TURN ON THE GLOW! Show us your best Too Faced sun-kissed, bronzed look for a chance to WIN simply by uploading your glam tan pic in our TOO Bronzed Photo Contest.

HOW TO ENTER:

Create your best-bronzed look – we’re a fan of a beautiful all-over-glow, contouring and that healthy tropical vacation tan without the harmful effects of the sun!

Snap a photo!

Upload your photo and complete the entry form here.

Tell your friends to vote!

PRIZES:

Daily winners: every day we’ll select a random entry to receive our *NEW* Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer and a Retractable Petite Pouf Powder Brush, valued at $44!

2 Grand Prize winners will each receive a $250 eGift Card to shop on TooFaced.com!

1 Grand Prize Winner will be selected based on most total number of votes received by April 7, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST.

1 Grand Prize Winner will be hand-selected by Too Faced Co-Founder and Creative Director, Jerrod Blandino!

*Click the Submit Entry tab to get started and review contest rules!

** Pictures provided by: www.TooFaced.com

Too Faced Amazing Face Foundation

Too Faced

Amazing Face

Oil Free

Close up Coverage Foundation

As an artist, I am often asked, “ What is your favorite foundation”?  Of course, I have a few favorites! However, foundation choices depend on clients and situations.  For example, cosmetic company, Too Faced started with skin care formulas that are incorporated in their foundation products.  Their foundation gives medium coverage that dramatically reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores providing a flawless look to the skin.

However, this line does not have a lot of colors to choose from. It is said that every Beauty should have at least two foundations. As a Brown Beauty, I personally have to mix to achieve my perfect color. It’s a little work, but is worth the great look!

Enjoy Beauties

Colors Available: 

Vanilla Cream

Warm Vanilla

Perfect Nude

Warm Nude

Honey Beige

Warm Honey

Cocoa Beige

Warm Cocoa

Find Yours: At Ulta or Sephora for $36.00

Top 10 Beauty Products of 2011: 1-5

Top 10 Products that were introduced in 2011

I have to say there were many products that made our Fall, Spring and Summer, these are a few of the BEST (in my humble opinion, but not limited too) Its so hard for a girl to limit herself.

1. NARS ILLUMINATOR

The NARS Illuminator made number one because it’s the best product introduced in 2011.  The Illuminator is a multi use face product that gives skin a refreshed luminosity with make it glittery. It’s designed to highlight the cheekbones, maybe the arch of the brow, warmth to foundation etc. I love to use it a number of ways. 1. Laguna, I mix with my foundation because it gives a beautiful glow to the skin. Super Orgasm is great to place on the cheekbones.  NARS created 4 colors for all shades; Cocapanna, Orgasm, Super Orgasm and Laguna can be used along or in combination. They refresh and enhance the skin for a glorious complete look.  With one little bottle you can reveal a totally new you!!

2. Too Faced Size Queen Mascara

Size QUEEN MASCARA is my NEW BESTIE
A mascara and brush that work together to create brilliant lashes. 
Too Faced has infused keratin, feed the lashes while giving it major curl. Look I know that the bush is a little wide, but its soooooooooooooo worth using it and taking your time until you get used to the corkscrew-shaped brush. The bristles are made to lengthen and add volume Just one coat will totally get you hooked!! Size does matter!! J

3. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Sugar Honey



Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment is a lip treatment with a warm nude tint. The versatile formula allows for buildable coverage to customize a sheer or rich hue and is the perfect partner to the bestselling Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15. 


The SPF 15 is formulated with natural ingredients that feed and protect the lips from the sun. The Sugar Lip Treatment Brand ensures long-lasting moisture while hydrating while enriched with antioxidant-rich vitamins to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals from damaging UVA/B rays.

4.  BB Balm: Dr. Jart’s Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 PA++ 


This one-step skin perfecting balm is taking over the Beauty world. Beauty Balm or BB minimizes the need for foundation and/or concealer. There are rumors that it may be waterproof.  I fell in love with this product using in on a photo shoot and it gave a model a totally new face. My only complaint about this product is that it’s not available in enough colors.  

I read the reason for the models new face was this BB is a moisturizer, sunscreen, and treatment serum, in one bottle. That’s a Make up artist dream. Dr. Jart's Advanced Water Bead Technology is made up of 50 percent water, which helps to hydrate and maintain healthy moisture for a fresh look. This BB includes sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays.

            

 5. Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel 


After the first use you can see changes in the skin. When we have problems with the skin, we want them fixed ASAP, or at least that’s the way I am. And like so many of the Boscia Product this new introduction to the line has not let me down.

This Hydration gel contains a full range of ultra powerful ingredients. It’s a light and hydrating formula while refining the texture skin.  It also minimizes the look of pores and brightens and clarifies the overall complexion.  The main ingredients are Artichoke leaf extract, which improves elasticity to tighten the pore walls. Charcoal absorbs excess oil and impurities as it detoxifies. Vitamin C helps brighten skin and minimize fine lines. After the first use you can see changes in the skin. When we have problems with the skin, we want them fixed ASAP, or at least that’s the way I am.

Enjoy Beauties Top 5 are on the way!!

*Pictures provided by  NARS.com and Sephora.com

Where to Get these Goodies: Try your vendors or your local Sephora, Ulta or Department store. 

TooFaced After Christmas Sale

Who Doesn't LOVE a Sale?? 

Do you have a Product that a Friend has, but you couldn't find it?

Too Faced Cosmetics is having a SALE on all vintage Products!!!! 

These are all products that are no longer available for sale in you local Too faced retailers. 

A Few Fav's: 

Bronzed and Beautiful $19.00

Mirror Mirror Gloss $8.00

There's a ton of goodies for the grabbin'

Enjoy My Beauties!! 

Where to go: www.toofaced.com 

*pictures provided by www.toofaced.com 

On the 6th day of Christmas...

On the 6th Day of Christmas…

My True Love gave to me… Glamour on the Go II

Our lives have become fast paced to say the least. Right! So Beauties what do we need? A one-stop shop for our beauty needs so we can get Glamorous in the blink of an eye. In this kit we can glam up the eyes, cheeks and lips. Glamour on the Go II has 8 hard-core pigments in the hottest colors of the season.  Satin Taupe, Slate Grey, Champagne Beige, Moss Green, Chocolate, Dusty Rose, Heathered Fawn and Warm Sand. These colors can go from Corporate to Party with just a few adjustments.

There are also four volumizing lip-glosses in pale apricot, which will provide the perfect natural lip. Pink Sugar, which will give the perfect pink pout. Soft Raspberry and Warm Pink together will give a stunning glowing lip. Layer any of these glosses over your favorite lipstick to add a little more drama. Natural Glow is a classic blush that will compliment many complexions. The Beauties at Too Faced thought of everything, they have included everything needed and conveniently placed a mirror that would make getting beautiful simple.

Enjoy Beauties!!! Glam it up!!

What would go GREAT with this product? Any of the Shadow Insurance Primers $18.00

  

Price: $19.50 Limited Edition

Ulta:  Go to your local Ulta

www.ulta.com

www.toofaced.com

*Pictures provided by www.Toofaced.com

12 Day of Christmas 2011...

On the 12th Day of Christmas 2011…

Its that time of year again. Time to reveal a few of the BEST beauty products around. And of course like any Beauty Addict we want these things in our stockings, ASAP. 

Too Faced Eye Insurance in Candlelight

For the perfect eye, we must invest in a great primer. Why do we prime? Mainly to eliminate the creasing, fading and smudging of shadow no matter where you get it.  I know that there are a few on the market.  But not all shadow primers are created equal, TRUST ME!! Shadow Insurance Candlelight will assure a crease –proof, intense color with a subtle warm shimmer. What does warm mean, it means that there is a bit of a gold shimmer. I love it because it’s not glittery or heavy, but it gives enough to wear alone. This product is formulated WITHOUT parabens, synthic dyes and fragrances   I have also been known to place it on the lips to place little shimmer under a lipstick, great double duty trick.  Remember that a little bit goes a loooonng way! Use a pen point amount to make this one of your fav’s!!

Enjoy My Beauties!! 

What would go GREAT with this product?  Too Faced Single Shadows: 

Price: $18.00

Sephora: Go to your local Sephora or www.sephora.com

Ulta: Go to your local Ulta or www.ulta.com

www.toofaced.com