In this video I’m presenting a Fall 2013 Fashion Trend Makeup for Naked Cosmetics at The Makeup Show NY 2013. We’re taking the “smoky eye” to an entirely different level here by using loose pigments with a gorgeous metallic finish …in a VERY fashion forward color – burgundy. There’s also a few cool tips for quicker makeup [...]
I learned a lot about brush construction while developing the [R]evolution™ Collection with Royal & Langnickel. Owning quality makeup brushes is essential for a professional make-up artist, so I’ve compiled a “Makeup Brush Buying Guide” with the information you need to make educated purchases. FACT: Price is not always an indicator of quality. I’ve had insanely [...]
Makeup history sometimes reveals rather provocative information, like Mother Nature’s part in the origins of lip color. Are you intrigued yet? Mother Nature decided that part of the mating process of many creatures (including humans) should include the “enhancement” of lip color. Who could have guessed we would create a multi-billion dollar global industry based [...]
It’s never to late to learn (or brush up on) basic cosmetic techniques, so welcome to Makeup 101 – Basic Eye Shadow Application. Even though fashion trends can be lots of fun, nothing beats a well-balanced, classic eye makeup. It all reverts back to shaping the eye using a progression of light to dark colors. Careful [...]
It’s time to cut through the marketing hype and separate fact from fiction about mineral makeup. FICTION: KJB is a mineral makeup hater. FACT: I’m not a hater, but I DO have a problem with dishonest marketing and fear mongering special interest groups like the EWG and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics when they: Promote misleading and subjective information as indisputable fact. Use [...]
It appears that the debate about cosmetic silicone safety is rearing it’s ugly head …again. So it’s time for me to separate fact from fiction …again. I don’t believe there are words that express the level of aggravation I feel about the fiction presented as fact by ingredient activists desperate for media attention (EWG Skin Deep® & Campaign for Safe [...]
Concealer not hiding those under-eye circles? Serious darkness under the eyes requires more than just concealer, it needs COLOR CORRECTION. But before we harness the power of color theory to conquer this concealer challenge, we need to understand why it happens. Most discoloration under the eyes is due to blood leakage from fissures in the [...]
What’s an eyebrow emergency and how does it happen? Please allow me to share this scenario – So, you were feeling all DIY and decided to cancel your scheduled eyebrow shaping appointment. You start plucking away with reckless abandon thinking, “wow, this is a cinch”. You’re busy yanking out hair after hair, when you suddenly [...]
This week your Makeup MacGyver is going to resurrect the lip colors you’ve given up on with a little practical pyschology and a DIY lipstick renovation. I recently received this email from Darcy in South Carolina: Dear KJB, I really need your help. I keep buying lipsticks and when I bring them home, I don’t like the way [...]
It’s the first day of Spring, so let’s celebrate by getting some glam glow going. Take a walk with me over to the Nars Cosmetics counter for the dynamic duo of products that will create this softly sun-kissed makeup magic in no time flat. The first step is getting your glow going, so we obviously need illumination, [...]
