lipcolor

  • Keeping Current

    The subtle art of helping your client keep their makeup looks current… I recently had a lesson with an advanced student. She’s been a makeup artist for several years in the retail segment – working with “real women” doing makeovers, etc. – as well as being heavily involved with the business side of many makeup/cosmetics […]

  • Beauty Breakdown – Softer Side of Smokey

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    Not all smokey eyes have to be severe. With a natural brow, dewey skin and an otherwise neutral color palette, the smokey gives high impact without being harsh. Here’s how I got the Softer Side of Smokey look… (may contain affiliate links) Makeup by Tania D. Russell/ Makeupwerks.com Model: Cassidy/Ford Models Foundation – Smashbox High […]

  • Maquillage Givenchy

    Last year I was sent a “sampler pack” of Givenchy products. I have to be honest; I’d never even tried Givenchy before. A lot of the “haute” makeup lines are great for everyday use but actually not that great for a makeup artist’s kit (too simmer-y, too fragranced, etc.) so I did not tend to […]

  • Red Magic Woman – Lipstick Queen Cosmetics

    Poppy King is the Lipstick Queen… ..as she says herself on her website. I’ve been a fan of Poppy King ever since her cult line Poppy. Like me, Poppy King is a connoisseur (some might say fanatic) of lip colors and lip products and also like me she is a fan, advocate and wearer of […]

  • Road Testing – 2

    The second installment of our Road Testin’ series; tales from the front lines of what makeup products do once they’re out of their pretty pretty packaging, and in the real world. (some links are affiliate links) The Fab – Smashbox Eyelights in “Smokebox” – If you’ve been waiting for a sure fire smokey eye kit, […]