We are almost through the Holiday party season but there are likely still a few more days to dress up that face before the NEW year, and today I want to share with you a few quick ideas to add some holiday pizzaz to your makeup routine, while still feeling like yourself.
Read MoreWhenever I hear about a new technique to help women personalize their own makeup, I get excited! Understanding the nuances of selecting the right colors for yourself can be tricky, but with more knowledge you'll be better able to choose, so today we are talking about understanding your face's contrast level.
Contrast level is the amount of contrast (how light/dark something is when placed next to one another) found in your features. Specifically the contrast between your skin level, hair/ brow color, and the pigment in your lips. Think about how a photo that’s black and white, is actually many variations of grey. The bigger the jump from the lightest grey to the darkest grey the more contrast you have.
Read MoreI've been noticing a makeup moment happening lately especially on some of the more mature celebrities out there- where cheeks are glistening with a wet-look finish. This style is wonderful for more mature skin because it helps diffuse texture, and avoids a powdery finish which can sit heavy on the skin. The light reflecting quality looks hydrated and healthy as well as helps to add a lifted look to your cheeks. Let me show you how!
Read MoreOnce the weather starts to cool down, I find myself feeling a bit more excited to experiment with makeup again. There is something about losing my tan, that motivates me to add more color in another way. I just feel like my face can ‘carry’ more color in the cooler months, does anyone else feel that way too?
One of my go-to techniques for this is to use my blush product as my lip product too. Here's how to pull it off...
Read MoreWahoo! It was another LIVE studio audience day at Studio 5, and we had a blast. These happen a couple times a year, and they are so much fun and full of energy. Our audience is truly so kind-hearted and uplifting towards us and one another, and I always feel so grateful for that. (a pretty rare occurrence online these days!) I asked a few volunteers to share a makeup product they’ve been using for a while, and then I let them know if they should continue to ‘rock it’ or if it was time to ‘replace it’. Here’s how it all went down…
Read MoreDouble blending isn’t an extra, it’s a must if you’re over 40. I’ve mentioned many times that our texture is much smoother when we are younger, similar to a slab of marble, but as we age the texture of our skin begins to be more similar to a slab of concrete! It has larger pores, uneven areas, fine lines etc., and spreading product over the surface becomes more of a challenge.
Every makeup blending tool has unique benefits for blending, so combining two at every step gives you the best results for an even seamless blend and the smoothest texture possible.
Read MoreThe number one thing I get asked for advice on is dealing with the changes in our skin as we age, and how to adjust our makeup to work with enhanced pores, texture, and fine lines. Recently I taught a class to about 200 women over the age of 40, and I share with them my technique I call pre blending. Pre blending works for textured skin because it reduces the amount of product we use (the #1 cause of creasing) and it helps makeup to float over the surface of the skin in a more airbrushed type finish…
Read MoreLatte Makeup is a buzzing trend that made waves this Summer, but it is here to stay for Fall and it's the perfect time to try this look as the weather cools down.
What is Latte Makeup? It's a monochromatic look using shades of deep browns all the way up through caramel and cream. The key here is to cancel out shades of pink or red, and to keep everything harmonious, bronzy and brown toned.
Read MoreSummer makeup should be easy, effortless, and most of all scream SUMMER! These are the few quick and easy products I like to swap into my routine when the weather warms up.
I had so much fun with the LIVE studio audience for this show taping! We do this a couple times a year and there is nothing more exciting then the energy of a group of women who are happy to be there and cheer you on. Our audience is special- they always leave encouraging comments online, and support all of the contributors in all that we do. I feel so lucky!
Read MoreThe Art of MAKEUP Layering… Notice I didn’t call it a science! There are some general guidelines but no hard and fast rules. But sometimes I think we get hung up on the order we ‘should’ apply our makeup, or just simply always have. I think it’s worth a shot to swap a few things around every now and then to discover if you could be getting better results without actually buying anything new.
Read MoreAs we age, our skin undergoes various changes, including a decrease in elasticity, hydration, and collagen production. This can make makeup application a bit more challenging, as certain products and techniques may not work as effectively as they used to. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can still achieve a flawless makeup look on mature skin.
Read MoreMakeup enthusiasts (me!) know that blush is a magical tool that can instantly elevate your look and give you a fresh, healthy glow. But did you know that the key to achieving a flawless blush application lies in understanding your specific face shape and applying the blush in the right places? Proper blush placement can make a world of difference in enhancing your natural features and creating a harmonious balance in your makeup.
Read MoreIn the past if you wanted to find cosmetics that had clean ingredients your options were very limited or completely non existent.. Those with sensitive skin or eyes, or those with allergies to common ingredients like Talc, Aluminum or Fragrance, really had no option for beauty products that performed the same way that traditional products did.
But times are changing and more and more brands are emerging with clean ingredients that perform well, all while leaving out chemicals known to cause issues. Here are my top picks for clean makeup in 2023!
Read MoreLike all things old that become new again, there's an uptick of one 90's beauty staple making its return to the mainstage: White Eyeliner! And yes, it's the young 20-somethings who are discovering it for the first time that are making this trend go viral... but for those of us who wore it the first time around (who are very much past our 20's!) the technique is still grounded in a solid principle- that bright colors reflect more light!
Read MoreHow many pens & pencils fill your makeup bag? If you are anything like me it's quite a few... why is that though? Quite simply put, the application of these types of products comes more naturally to us, as we are used to holding pens and pencils in everyday life. So when a great quality product meets great innovation- in the form of an easy to hold pen or pencil, we tend to get excited about it! Let's take a look at a few of my favorites to fill up that pencil bag!
Read MoreBack to school this week means back to early mornings, and teens or tweens wanting to look their best while still feeling age appropriate. My philosophy is all about using simple steps that enhance confidence but don't cover up individual beauty. This is the approach and products I would recommend for those quick mornings.
Read MoreEver considered purchasing the makeup at the Dollar Store? Ya, me either… ha! But after spotting a few items on the shelves recently that looked promising, I took a deep dive and did the testing for you! The results were mixed, but to my surprise- I found a few winners worth more than $1! Let’s take a look…
Read MoreHave you ever tried a makeup product with a thick putty-like texture? Putty makeup products are some of my favorites, especially for mature skin- because they have a 'balmy' quality that really floats on the skin and lays nicely on texture. I also find them to be really nicely pigmented with great staying power. Sometimes they get a bad rap, but 9 times out of 10, I think it is user and application error. So let's start there!
Read MoreWhen it comes to Valentine's Day we usually 'think pink', but Pink can be an intimidating color to wear on your face for some women. When we want it to look age appropriate and feel a little more grown up there are some simple rules you can follow so you'll never go wrong. [VIDEO HERE]
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