Tip #1 - Practice Makes Prettier
What makes this sublime look so versatile? It flatters all complexions, and you can do it yourself. Get makeup instructions even shaky hands can't flub.
Our first tip? You'll need more makeup than usual if it's going to last all day and be beautiful in pics. "What seems great in person can appear washed out on film". Have a friend snap photos, and adjust till you're satisfied. ( see more tips after picture )
Your Toolbox
Smart essentials -- like these Laura Mercier brushes and other problem solvers -- will do half the work for you:
Sponges to calm jittery fingers (beauty.com); Q-Tips dipped in makeup remover to fix smudges. A wide-cage eyelash curler to create smooth curves ( shiseido ); Oil-absorbing papers to lift shine ( earth therapeutics ); Visine Maximum Redness Relief Formula to brighten eyes. Wet cleansing clothes to exfoliate lips and prep them for color
Tip #3
Start with Your Skin
Just as with a well-built house, a solid foundation ensures your makeup will stand the test of time (and a night of celebrating!).
Tip #4
Prep Your Canvas
All skin types should use an oil-free lotion for a dewy -- not shiny -- finish. Then, tap on a lightweight eye gel to smooth fine lines. Try Lancome Bienfait Aqua Vital Lotion and SK-II Advanced Eye Treatment Gel.
Tip #5
Apply Primer with Fingers
"It blurs deep pores and helps makeup go on evenly and stay put longer". We recommend Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Primer ( sephora ).
Tip #6
Sponge on Foundation and Add Concealer
For your foundation, drop a quarter-size amount of liquid base onto the back of your hand, dip in a damp sponge, and perfect the middle of your face first, where skin is often reddest. Work out toward your ears, skipping eyelids. We like Clinique Even Better Foundation.
For your concealer, ( our friend Heather Currie, a Los Angeles makeup artist ), uses two formulas: a creamy kind for the action-packed eye area, and a drier one to stick to blemishes. She suggests Amazing-Cosmetics Amazing-Concealer ( ulta ) and Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer ( barneys ).
Tip #7
Brush on Powder
Dust your T-zone with a translucent version to absorb oil, keeping the rest bare for a fresh-faced glow. Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder gives a polished finish ( sephora ).
Tips 8 through 19 will follow tomorrow. Stay tuned for eyes and lips
for information on the items above visit
http://www.lauramercier.com/store/home.jsp
www.beauty.com
http://www.shiseido.com/
http://www.earththerapeutics.net/prodinfo.asp?number=RX1503
www.lancome-usa.com
www.sephora.com
http://www.clinique.com/index.tmpl
http://www.ulta.com/
www.barneys.com
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