Posts Tagged 'makeup'

Finding The Perfect Foundation

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Find The Perfect FoundationNot sure how to find the perfect foundation shade? I had a chat about it with my favorite dermatologist, Leslie Baumann MD, author of the NY Times bestseller “Skin Type Solutions“. We went over the simple steps to help everyone find their perfect foundation shade.

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Spring – Summer 2012 Makeup Color Trends – Skin Inc

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I had the opportunity to be on a panel of beauty experts with my makeup peeps Donna Mee and Emily Katz to discuss Spring – Summer 2012 Makeup Color Trends.

We had a great conversation with Skin Inc Magazine and there are tons of beauty tips to be found HERE.

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Rant About Ranting (and a reality check)

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Rant About Ranting (and a reality check)
A rant about ranting?
Fellow makeup artists, it’s time for a reality check.

So, you’re upset and go off on a rant on Facebook, Twitter, your blog, etc.  Well, you need to lose the drama FAST and look around.  Why are you all wasting precious time whining, dissing and trying to get all of us to feel sorry for you… instead of changing things for the better?  Is anyone paying attention to the critical condition our industry is in? The job ...

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Coty Prestige Launching CK One Color Cosmetics

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Coty Prestige Launching CK One Color Cosmetics
Coty Prestige is expanding the 18-year-old CK One brand into a full color cosmetics range.

CK One Color Cosmetics will launch exclusively at ULTA this April with 130 products.  Price points begin at $13 and are positioned to challenge popular department store brands such as MAC, Smashbox and Urban Decay.

Products are broken into inventive groups. Look Real products are designed to perfect skin with items such as concealers and foundation. Define Yourself products are made to define features ...

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Choosing Foundation – Basic Rules

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The Miami Herald

I was recently interviewed by one of my favorite skin gurus, Dr. Leslie Baumann.  We chatted about the rules for choosing the correct foundation and basic application techniques.

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Vincent Longo Cosmetics re-launches for 15th Anniversary.

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Vincent Longo Cosmetics is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary …by relaunching.

I’ve always been a BIG fan of the breakthrough products that Vincent has created. Water Canvas Primer was a first in class and is still a top pro choice – because it works! His Wet/Dry Diamond Shadow has been knocked off by every major cosmetic brand …but they never quite matched his superior quality. And his Original Lip & ...

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The Tom Ford approach to beauty …

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So Tom Ford is into the beauty business full force. Hmmmm.
I have to admit, the Private Blend Lip Colors he launched last year were pretty stunning and the pigment levels were significant (so is the price-tag at $45 US each). The extended collection seems to have the same quality level and could give Armani Beauty some serious competition in the luxury cosmetic category.  The eyeshadow sets are seriously GORG and PACKED with pigment and shimmer (swoon).

Ford worked smart and ...

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Come say hey and record a PSA at the “IT GETS BETTER” Lounge

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I’m extremely proud to announce my participation with the “IT GETS BETTER” PROJECT at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC.
The IT GETS BETTER Project has saved the lives of countless LGBT youths.  Please come see us at the lounge, we’ll glam you up and then you can record a PSA to help spread the word that …
Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are.

(Please click on the invite below to take the pledge)

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Ricky’s NYC expanding beyond my hometown …

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Ricky’s NYC — the beauty supply stores that mix hair and beauty staples with scented candles, accessories, wigs and a tightly edited selection of ‘drugstore’ items is setting its sights on national expansion.
It’s so secret that Ricky’s is one of my favorite ‘drive-by’ destinations.  I always find an excuse to cruise through whichever location I’m passing by …and never leave until I’ve dropped some cash.
They’ve opened a number of stores just outside of Manhattan and one in Miami’s ...

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