Sunday, April 25, 2010

Cosmetics Galore

Cosmetics Galore




Have you ever just been overwhelmed with decisions on what makeup brand to use and how to use it? Many of you fall into the category of indecisive makeup lovers who don’t know how to apply what you just brought.
Well I am here to enlighten you. I work for various lines and most recently I was placed in Sephora a makeup lovers wonderland full of all the brands your heart desires.
I’m going to give you a few of my favorite brands along with a my favorite item and instruction. So lets get into it.


Clinique: Moisturizer

Everyone regardless of skin type all need natural oils and water put in our skin.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is the moisture “drink” developed by Clinique’s dermatologists to maintain optimal moisture balance for all types.

Instruction: Apply one pump into finger tips and apply all over face.

Highlights: NO Fragrance and Hypo allergic

YSL a.k.a. Yves Saint Laurent: Lips

ROUGE VOLUPTÉ is a wonderful lipstick made as a Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15.
An extremely smooth and creamy lipstick with a formula that transforms into a fluid veil of radiant color when it touches the lips.

Instruction: Apply over a lip liner or simply by itself

Highlights: High pigmentation and moisturizing




TOO FACED: CHEEKS AND BODY



Aqua Bunny Crème to Powder Splash Proof Bronzer is a buildable, cream-to-powder, water-resistant bronzer that withstands heat, humidity, and life's climate challenges. This water-resistant, weatherproof bronzer offers streak-resistance and extended wear on all skin types. The unique, cruelty-free fan brush swirls on the shade evenly and allows you to layer until you achieve your desired sunkissed tan.

Instruction: Using the free fan brush swirl bronzer and apply onto the contour of your cheek bones up until you reach hairline. Apply as generous as you want in order to achieve your look.

Highlights: Water-resistant and provides optimal color for most skin complexions

Bare Escentuals: LIPS

100% Natural Lip Gloss is an all-natural, sparkling color for your pout. Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss is an all-natural, preservative-free formula that contains a healthy infusion of 100% pure bare Minerals that provide sparkling color.

Instruction: Using the already comes with lip brush apply gloss onto of lip liner, or lipstick or by itself.

Highlights: Hydration, all natural and protective antioxidants


Tokidoki: EYES

Perfetto Eyeliner is an awesome waterproof, multicolor pen that lets you do more than just create intense eye looks. Comes in a variety of shades and is very easy to apply.

Instruction: Using the easy eyeliner pen apply small strokes along the base of the lash until you have achieved a full line across the eyelid. In order to achieve thicker liner apply in a layer effect upward until satisfied.

Highlights: Waterproof, Vibrant Colors, Easy application


DIOR: EYES

Dior Show Mascara is the number one seller mascara. Hot commodity on the market is a cult-followed mascara that leaves lashes ultra thick, long, and curled. Dior Show Mascara is Dior's original, must-have mascara that delivers ultra-glam, catwalk-length lashes. Makeup artists all over the world use this product to create the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever.

Instruction: Apply a few coats from mascara brush onto lashes start at the root of the lash and keep applying until you have achieved that volumized lash!

Highlights: Gives you big False looking lashes

BENEFIT: CHEEKS

High Beam I love this thing a luminescent complexion enhancer. Benefit High Beam is an ethereal pink liquid highlighter that creates a radiantly dewy complexion. For an angelic sheen, this pink shimmering lotion adds a soft, natural afterglow.

Instruction: You can apply using your fingers or brush. Can use on the lips, cheeks, brow, or anywhere you would like radiance.

Highlights: Multi-purpose and works on all complexions
URBAN DECAY: FOUNDATION


Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation is feather-light, cream-to-powder foundation that smoothes skin to satiny perfection.

Instruction: Use a foundation brush and use sparingly small strokes onto the face until all one even complexion.

Highlights: Hyaluronic Filling Spheres and Pearl Powders hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines, while antioxidants, like Vitamins A and C, nourish and protect skin.



KAT VON D: EYES

True Romance Eyeshadow Palette - Memento Mori is a palette of eyeshadow shades representing the famous Day of the Dead skulls. A smoky eye creates an air of mystery. Create a hauntingly stunning gaze with Kat Von D's Momento Mori Palette.

Instruction: Be sure to have your large and small eyeshadow brush. For any looks always use patting motions onto the eye in order to give more pigment and sweep to always blend.

Highlights: Fun Colors and Highly pigmented.
For more information ALL these items can be found at Sephora or most Department Store Counters.


         MAKEUPARTISTKELLEEG

Monday, April 19, 2010

Lips, Lips and More Lips

                   HELLO MAKEUP LOVERS


Your MakeupartistkelleeG is here to fill you in about Hot, Sexy, Pouty, Full Lips....



Who doesn't want a sexy,sultry,full and flirty lip?....

I'm hear to give you a few tips without having to go seek that infamous Botox! yikes....


What do u need in order to make a full lip?
lip liner
lip balm

lipstick
Lip gloss

In order to get that full lip using your lip liner fill in the lip as well and lining the lips. Using your lip brush take lip balm and applying sparingly on the lips. Next using the same lip brush apply your lipstick color onto the lip.The final touch adding a lipgloss only enhances and exaggerates the lips.





Have Fun With Creating your own lip.

MakeupartistkelleeG

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Easter Looks!!!!!

Hello Makeup Lovers...

Its your MakeupartistKelleeg...


So Easter is approaching and everyone is in need of Easter Outfits and Easter Makeup Looks!



Easter is known for colorful attire for church, brunches and dinners...However bold eyeshadows and bold lips with a Bright, Colorful outfit is an absolute NO NO! This just makes you look clownish and unsophisticated.



So just a few tips for a Easter look...


Lighter makeup and flirty pink glosses and cheeks for Spring and especially for your Easter makeup is recommended. Instead of a dark and sultry looks, do a dewy finish or moisture tint to spring makeup looks.


Clean and Colorful Makeup Looks for Easter


Try fun spring makeup colors like peach and lilac, pink, and more. Enjoy all the fantastic shades of spring and nature, and try a new look.. Here are some simple yet classy eyes for Easter...

              Green                              Peach                                Orange                                 Pink



                                        MUA: Makeupartistkg                                                            Model: Marcia

Makeup: MAC cream base, MAC lilac eyeshadow, MAC cream liner, MAC Rose pencil lipliner and MAC clear gloss,    Dior Brow Styler and Dior 849 Blush

Pastels as you can see are an excellent EASTER LOOK!
So Ladies go have fun and Everyone have a wonderful Easter.....


    MAKEUPARTISTKELLEEG

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

MAKEUP AND WEATHER?!?

 HOW WEATHER EFFECTS YOUR MAKEUP?

Does the WEATHER ever get your makeup bogged down?!?! Whether it be with your foundation finish (dewey, matte, etc) make sure that you are always using the proper moisturizer. The weather changes and so does our skin!!!



For example if your normal but feel dry ...lets say, T zone area ( that is your forehead, down to your nose) make sure to get a richer cream like Estee Lauder Hydra Cream. Runs around ($35-$45) well worth it. And please don’t neglect the eye area. Dior has a great eye rescue called flash regard helpful for dark and puffy eyes. ( $75)


Now for FOUNDATIONS...


I love Bobbie Browns Cream to Matte foundation great for Normal to Combination Skin.

I love Lancôme’s Matte Press Powders for Oily Skin.

I love Clinique Super Moisture makeup for very dry skin also comes in Moisture Tints.




Quick tip of the day: Most of us do change in complexion during different seasons. Since we are still in the winter we all tend to lighten up. If you find your foundation is too dark purchase a lighter powder being press or loose your preference so you don’t have to waste your $$$$ getting another foundation!


Until the next time keep having fun with colors and now foundations!!!!!



MakeupartistkelleeG

Sunday, February 28, 2010

CALLING ALL MAKEUP LOVERS!!!

LOVERS OF MAKEUP....

So whether you know how to apply makeup or not I will give you weekly info on whats in, hot, techniques and skincare treatment.

Whats new? In Fashion? Always Basic? Very Classy?

Bright eyes, with bold lip. Reds, pinks, and Greens are in fashion right now! Natural colors such as taupe, brown and creams always basic. Deep red lip always a must and classy look paired with a natural eye or if you want to be dramatic pair it with a smokey eye.

Applications...What do I mean?

Remember that makeup brushes do matter...blending techniques, creates brighter or deeper pigmentations, and is overall more sanitiary!!!!

Skincare...Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily

Be sure to always wash your face day and night...NO IF, ANDS, OR BUTS about it. Your face is your showcase so treat it like you really care. A good recommendation for a basic 3 step. Try Clinique which has a basic, and afforable 3 step that fits any type of skin...

Lets get it started on the right foot LADIES.. Ill be waiting for your feed back :)

Makeupartistkg

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Biography

Welcome Makeup and Skincare Connoisseurs.... Kellee G. is my name and I am a professional makeup artist. I've been in the makeup world for 7 years now working with companies such as Benefit, Estee Lauder, MAC, Christian Dior just to name a few. I am very much involved in the makeup world always learning new techniques and teaching you whats hot and not. I am currently working as a freelancer always seeking blushing brides, prom princesses, magazine vixens, video artists and various work. I love makeup and absolutely love getting to know the clients I've worked with. Please check out the rest of my blog site and comment with your thoughts and questions.

Makeupartistkg