Sunday, August 12, 2007
Q & A
Do you have a beauty question? email me at makeupkitty@mac.com and I will post the answer here....:)
Sunday, August 5, 2007
brows
Q: Over the years, my eyebrows have gotten thinner and patchy. I got an eyebrow pencil and tried to fill them in, but they just looked like someone drew a line on my skin, especially where there was actually no hair left anymore. I had a professional make-up artist do my eyebrows once and when she was finished, they looked like eyebrows, seemingly with little individual hairs. Help! How do I make them look like the pro did?
A: This is a good question. When you get your eyebrow pencil, you’ll want to make sure it is sharp. Then you want to gently stroke the pencil in the same direction as the other hairs in the brow. Basically, you are putting on individual drawn lines, penciled on “hair”. Set with a brow gel in either clear or the tone to match your brows and start raising some eyebrows!
A: This is a good question. When you get your eyebrow pencil, you’ll want to make sure it is sharp. Then you want to gently stroke the pencil in the same direction as the other hairs in the brow. Basically, you are putting on individual drawn lines, penciled on “hair”. Set with a brow gel in either clear or the tone to match your brows and start raising some eyebrows!
Stuck on You
“Stuck on You”
3 years ago I found myself in an ER, hooked up to an EKG, convinced I was having a heart attack. It turns out it was heartburn. Heartburn brought on from my anxiety. That was the low point for me and I finally took the advice of my then boyfriend and went to acupuncture.
Birute Pociunas (bah-ru-tah po-soon-aahs) has saved my life. I walked into her West LA practice scared and nervous. Her nurturing and loving ways have made me the calm and confident woman I am today. I have my bad days still, but instead of them being a 10 or 11 on a scale of 1-10, my bad days are now, at worst, a 5-6.
Birute came to the United States in 1995 from Lithuania. In Lithuania, she was an OB/GYN for 20 years. After learning English, she fulfilled her interest in Oriental Medicine and Philosophy and has been in practice since 2000.
I cannot rave enough about the benefits I have received from acupuncture. From heavy periods being lighter, to weight loss, to better skin, to less anxiety…I am a changed person. Not only does Birute honestly care for her clients, but her intuitive nature helps things one may not be aware of.
I find the fact that she was a Dr. comforting. She believes in both Western and Eastern medicine and will recommend a trip to your Dr. to double check things.
Whether or not you can see Birute, do yourself and your body a favor and try out acupuncture. It is everything it claims to be and your skin and face will radiate after a few treatments…simply life changing!
Birute Pociunas 310.664.1498
3 years ago I found myself in an ER, hooked up to an EKG, convinced I was having a heart attack. It turns out it was heartburn. Heartburn brought on from my anxiety. That was the low point for me and I finally took the advice of my then boyfriend and went to acupuncture.
Birute Pociunas (bah-ru-tah po-soon-aahs) has saved my life. I walked into her West LA practice scared and nervous. Her nurturing and loving ways have made me the calm and confident woman I am today. I have my bad days still, but instead of them being a 10 or 11 on a scale of 1-10, my bad days are now, at worst, a 5-6.
Birute came to the United States in 1995 from Lithuania. In Lithuania, she was an OB/GYN for 20 years. After learning English, she fulfilled her interest in Oriental Medicine and Philosophy and has been in practice since 2000.
I cannot rave enough about the benefits I have received from acupuncture. From heavy periods being lighter, to weight loss, to better skin, to less anxiety…I am a changed person. Not only does Birute honestly care for her clients, but her intuitive nature helps things one may not be aware of.
I find the fact that she was a Dr. comforting. She believes in both Western and Eastern medicine and will recommend a trip to your Dr. to double check things.
Whether or not you can see Birute, do yourself and your body a favor and try out acupuncture. It is everything it claims to be and your skin and face will radiate after a few treatments…simply life changing!
Birute Pociunas 310.664.1498
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Coat of Arms
I bet you’ve been wondering how to get rid of Keratosis Pilaris. Well that’s the technical term for it, but we all recognize it as the annoying chicken skin on the back of our upper arms.
I have spent YEARS trying to figure out how to get rid of it. Finally I've found a solution. I can now wear tanks, strapless dresses and-swimsuits without being self conscious of my KP.
Here is the daily routine that I’ve been following and it has worked wonders:
1. Dry Body Brushing (also amazing to detoxify the body by stimulating the lymph system).
2. In the shower I put on my pumpkin enzyme mask. I leave a thin layer on my upper arms for about a minute, then rinse off.
3. After drying off, I apply Sea Breeze Actives.
4. Once that has dried, I apply Goat Milk Body Lotion also from Kate Somerville. The lactic acid in this body lotion is amazing at exfoliating the skin.
Follow the above four steps and I promise you’ll see an improvement. Of course it doesn’t hurt to add in a great arm workout but that’s up to you.
I have spent YEARS trying to figure out how to get rid of it. Finally I've found a solution. I can now wear tanks, strapless dresses and-swimsuits without being self conscious of my KP.
Here is the daily routine that I’ve been following and it has worked wonders:
1. Dry Body Brushing (also amazing to detoxify the body by stimulating the lymph system).
2. In the shower I put on my pumpkin enzyme mask. I leave a thin layer on my upper arms for about a minute, then rinse off.
3. After drying off, I apply Sea Breeze Actives.
4. Once that has dried, I apply Goat Milk Body Lotion also from Kate Somerville. The lactic acid in this body lotion is amazing at exfoliating the skin.
Follow the above four steps and I promise you’ll see an improvement. Of course it doesn’t hurt to add in a great arm workout but that’s up to you.
Lashing out!
With summertime here, lots of beach days are ahead. Wearing waterproof mascara to plump up your lashes at the beach or the pool is fine. But it gets clumpy and often doesn’t work.
Instead, create lush, long, dark lashes without doing damage. Novalash Lash Extensions are your best bet. After testing out various companies, I found Novalash to be my favorite. Novalash has the only pharmaceutical grade, formaldahyde-free adhesive here in the states. Additionally, the Novalash adhesive dries a high gloss, rich black which gives great definition to your eyes.
There have been rumors circulating that eyelash extensions may damage your natural lashes, but as a professional makeup artist and esthetician, I’ve been applying extensions for over 3 years and I am here to tell you this is not the case. If you pull, curl, rub, or apply mascara to extensions, they can and will break off your natural lash. But just be sure to evaluate your natural lashes. If they’re beginning to look weaker, I advise taking a couple months off and coming back when your lashes have grown thicker. (A lash growth cycle is 5 weeks.)
Don’t be afraid, dive in.
www.LashExtensions.com
Instead, create lush, long, dark lashes without doing damage. Novalash Lash Extensions are your best bet. After testing out various companies, I found Novalash to be my favorite. Novalash has the only pharmaceutical grade, formaldahyde-free adhesive here in the states. Additionally, the Novalash adhesive dries a high gloss, rich black which gives great definition to your eyes.
There have been rumors circulating that eyelash extensions may damage your natural lashes, but as a professional makeup artist and esthetician, I’ve been applying extensions for over 3 years and I am here to tell you this is not the case. If you pull, curl, rub, or apply mascara to extensions, they can and will break off your natural lash. But just be sure to evaluate your natural lashes. If they’re beginning to look weaker, I advise taking a couple months off and coming back when your lashes have grown thicker. (A lash growth cycle is 5 weeks.)
Don’t be afraid, dive in.
www.LashExtensions.com
Beauty is a Breeze...
About four years ago while I worked on various television shows, the actors would always ask me, "Do you use an airbrush?" When I didn't have one, I felt very out of the loop and behind in my trade.
So I did my research and finally discovered Air Craft Cosmetics. I can confidently say that this is the BEST airbrush system that exists. Since then I’ve been using Air Craft Airbrush System and Foundations on my bridal clients, actors and friends. Everyone is amazed by the time I’m finished.
Air Craft Airbrush System weighs less than 2 lbs. and takes up very little counter space. It comes in a sleek, compact carrying case and includes "blow by blow" instructions for easy, do-it-yourself applications. The foundations come in 17 warm-tone shades, so you won't have that ashy, chalky, too peachy look.
There are other marvelous Air Craft products to check out as well. The Air Base primer, Global Glo Luminizer, Perfect Layover Powder, Air Base To-Glo Primer Duos and Perfect Lip Gloss Duos are worth checking out.
Available at www.AirCraftCosmetics.com
So I did my research and finally discovered Air Craft Cosmetics. I can confidently say that this is the BEST airbrush system that exists. Since then I’ve been using Air Craft Airbrush System and Foundations on my bridal clients, actors and friends. Everyone is amazed by the time I’m finished.
Air Craft Airbrush System weighs less than 2 lbs. and takes up very little counter space. It comes in a sleek, compact carrying case and includes "blow by blow" instructions for easy, do-it-yourself applications. The foundations come in 17 warm-tone shades, so you won't have that ashy, chalky, too peachy look.
There are other marvelous Air Craft products to check out as well. The Air Base primer, Global Glo Luminizer, Perfect Layover Powder, Air Base To-Glo Primer Duos and Perfect Lip Gloss Duos are worth checking out.
Available at www.AirCraftCosmetics.com
Eyes that rock!
As a makeup artist it's important that I stay current with the latest makeup trends. So checking out and trying on new cosmetics is essential (I love my job).
While browsing around the Urban Decay counter, two products caught my eye. I must admit that I was first drawn to these products because of their rock star flashback names (I have a secret love for 80’s metal rock bands) but I found myself pleasantly surprised once I tried them on.
First, I applied the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil which comes in 12 rockin’ shades like Gunmetal, Electric and Lust. It's the best and creamiest waterproof eye pencil on the market. Great for lining the inside rim of your eyes, all you have to do is apply to rim, wait one second and it’s set! It is also the perfect base for your next step, the Heavy Metal Glitter Liners. With names like, "Air Guitar" (blue glitter), "Headbanger" (purple glitter), "Mullet" (green glitter), "Spandex" (black glitter, accented w/ rainbow) and "Pyrotechnics" (white glitter) the liner adds sparkle to otherwise ordinary eyes.
From a rocker's ballad to a full-blown jam.....these products are so glam!
www.urbandecay.com
While browsing around the Urban Decay counter, two products caught my eye. I must admit that I was first drawn to these products because of their rock star flashback names (I have a secret love for 80’s metal rock bands) but I found myself pleasantly surprised once I tried them on.
First, I applied the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil which comes in 12 rockin’ shades like Gunmetal, Electric and Lust. It's the best and creamiest waterproof eye pencil on the market. Great for lining the inside rim of your eyes, all you have to do is apply to rim, wait one second and it’s set! It is also the perfect base for your next step, the Heavy Metal Glitter Liners. With names like, "Air Guitar" (blue glitter), "Headbanger" (purple glitter), "Mullet" (green glitter), "Spandex" (black glitter, accented w/ rainbow) and "Pyrotechnics" (white glitter) the liner adds sparkle to otherwise ordinary eyes.
From a rocker's ballad to a full-blown jam.....these products are so glam!
www.urbandecay.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Apples of my cheeks
QUESTION: Should I apply blush only on the apples of my cheeks or in a line up my cheekbones?
ANSWER: Both. I like to start in the hairline, at the end of my cheekbone and blend downward, stopping at the apple of the cheek…or center of the iris of the eye. Be sure to blend, blend, blend! If you are using a crème blush, start at the apple of the cheek and blend up and out…making sure all edges of either the powder blush or crème/gel blush are blended.
No mess no fuss eyeliner
QUESTION: How do I apply liquid eyeliner without getting it in my eye and all over the place?
ANSWER: Place the finest tip of the eyeliner brush right in the base of your eyelashes and glide it gently across your lid in an outward, upward stroke.
Facial 101
QUESTION: How often should someone receive a facial?
ANSWER: You should schedule your facials every 4-6 weeks to achieve the best skin tone and texture. Don’t leave it all up to your facialist though…you must be diligent at home with the right products your facialist recommends for you. Be sure she/he isn’t trying to meet a sales goal though. I always ask my client what products they use and how they use them, if I see their skin is reacting great to their home care, I let them know to continue doing it. Also, washing your face 2 times a day makes all the difference in the world.
S.O.S. Eyebrows!
QUESTION: Over the years, my eyebrows have gotten thinner and patchy. I got an eyebrow pencil and tried to fill them in, but they just looked like someone drew a line on my skin, especially where there was actually no hair left anymore. I had a professional make-up artist do my eyebrows once (YOU!) and when she was finished, they looked like eyebrows, seemingly with little individual hairs. Help! How do I make them look like the pro did?
ANSWER: This is a good question. When you get your eyebrow pencil, you’ll want to make sure it is sharp. Then you want to gently stroke on pencil in the same direction as the other hairs in the brow. Basically, you are putting on individual drawn lines, “hair”. Set with a brow gel in either clear or the tone to match your brows and start raising some eyebrows!
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