As an accredited makeup artist and skincare expert, and based of my experience(over 8 years) in cosmetics, I always advice people to buy luxury cosmetics. When someone comes to me looking for a foundation, for example, I always point to a high-end brand like Dior, YSL, etc.....I usually get the comment: "They are too expansive. I would like something cheaper". Well, that's "cheaper"...That's the best deal you can get... Go ahead and buy a 25$ foundation. It's like water. You will use it up in few weeks. It doesn't give you the coverage you need. Or if it does, it's not a soft finish. And so on... Instead get a high quality one for 47$. Perfect coverage, flawless look. One bottle last you at least 3, 4 months. And besides having a nice looking bottle on your counter will make you feel better... So what's cheaper...To spend 47$ every 4 months, or to spend $25 every 4 weeks?
Christian Dior said " Luxury is a promise of Happiness....Women instinctively understood that my intention was not only to make them more beautiful, but also to make them happier". That's why all the Dior makeup, skincare or fragrance has such beautiful packaging.
Have you ever wonder how all celebrities have always perfect lips? Here you can learn how...
Step 1 Make sure you blend the lip liner very well all over the lips and in the creases. It works as a base for the lipstick. This way the lipstick will stay on longer. Also your lipstick and gloss won't smear or run. So I used Dior Lipliner Pencil in Rose Candy#463 all over the lips as a base color. ($26CAD) Step 2 Pick a second lipliner in a slightly darker shade. Draw the contour of your lips on top of the base color. I used Clinique Definer Liner for Lips in Nudey 02. ($17.50CAD) Step 3 Apply a lighter shade of lipstick. I used Dior Addict Lipstick in Mauve Selection # 485. ($35CAD) Step 4 Use a second layer lipstick in a darker shade. I used Dior Addict Lipstick in Positive Red #857.($35CAD) Step 5 Go back to the first lipliner you used. Contour your lips again just to make sure you have perfectly defined lips. Using the lighter contour shade again helps the color blend as well. Step 6 Apply a lipgloss. Using a gloss on top of the lipstick gives you that elegant finish. It also gives you a fuller, lusher look. A lipgloss can be worn over lipstick all the time for a lip-magnifying shine. I used Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in shade #067 which is a soft pink. ($31CAD) Step 7 Use the foundation brush to apply some illuminating concealer around lip contour. This way your lip color won't smear or run. It also helps your lips to look very well defined all day long. I used Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen in shade#oo2. ($ 48 CAD)
It would be better for you to use the same makeup brand. This way you can get the perfect blend of textures. But if you have lots of makeup in your purse, like I do, you might as well play with the colors and textures. It's so much fun. It takes only 2 minutes to get perfect lips. That's a great tip I've just learned from a celebrity makeup artist - Kevianno Guerrero-Diorshow Artist . Look like a star with these lip makeup tips. A very quick way to plump up your lips for an irresistibly voluminous look. How to create a bold lips statement as well as a subtle lip design. More about lip makeup on my beauty blog...
I was walking on the seawall the other day and I had to stop for few seconds when something kept my attention... A lady passed by me and her fragrance was so lovely. She told me she was wearing Clinique Happy in Bloom. I have to tell you this fragrance smells like Spring.
Doing a little bit more research I've found out that Happy in Bloom is a limited edition fragrance. It comes just for spring.
"New limited-edition Clinique Happy In Bloom celebrates a world suddenly in flower—sweeter, softer, brighter. Why spring is the season of constant anticipation." - Clinique
The bottle is so pretty and tells everything about the fragrance. If you dont't have in mind getting a new fragrance this spring I advice you at least drop by a Clinique counter and try it. Just for fun. You will understand what I am talking about.
Clinique Happy in Bloom - 50ml Price: $49.50 CAD And if you live in Vancouver I recommend you Clinique at Park Royal, West Vancouver Find out more about Clinique on my beauty blog...
Wednesday, February 27th, 2010 It's 10:00 am and I am a little bit nervous. Waiting for my special guest - Kevianno Guerrero, Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist. And there he is... one hour early. As a real professional makeup artist, he makes sure everything is perfect. Few more minutes left till the first appointment will show up. He's talking to us very friendly and he's shearing few makeup tips. I am thinking "what a great artist". I am impressed of how approachable he is. Such a nice, warm presence. I feel sorry for all the ladies are missing the opportunity to meet him. Kevianno Guerrero is sharing his experience with the lucky ladies having their makeup done and with Dior make-up artists.
Kevianno has the power of a magician. With every new "model", he's surprising us all. A new makeup tip....Simply amazing.. The day is almost over. Kevianno seems to be as fresh as he was at 10:00am. More and more great makeup and skincare tips. I've learned great tips about the new Dior One Essential Serum, about how to apply my lip makeup, about Capture Totale Flash Eye Cream which comes with a very special applicator, about how to makeup your eyes so they look bigger and much more....
Kevianno will be at The Bay Park Royal in West Vancouver on Thursday, February 28th, as well. Don't miss the opportunity to meet him.
La Prairie - Cellular Revitalizing Eye Gel - Eye Treatment
Advanced Eye Contour Treatment. Benefits: Reduces feeling of puffiness, dark under-eye circles, fine lines and wrinkles Tightens and firms the eye area Revitalizes, soothes and refreshes Banishes signs of fatigue Texture: Lightweight non-oily gel formula provides an excellent makeup base Beautiful packaging and cream color.
DAY NINETEEN On the day 19th of our journey Dior beauty experts and O ( The Oprah Magazine), teach us how important it is for our skin to drink more water. They are telling us that simply drinking more water throughout the day can work wonders to make you feel refreshed, rejuvenated and healthy. And the benefits of water don’t end there. Water flushes out your system resulting in clearer skin. Learn more about this journey on www.omagoline.com/dior So the experts advice is to replace one glass of soda or juice with a glass of water. "Doctors recommend consuming at least 2 liters or about 8-11 glasses of water each day to stay properly hydrated. If you are active, increase your water intake prior to any exercise.– Lisa Dorfman, Sports Nutritionist" More about Christian Dior One Essential Serum on my blog.
DAY SIX On the 6th day of our journey Dior beauty experts and O ( The Oprah Magazine), teach us how important it is to wear sun protection every day no matter how the weather`s like out there. Getting in the habit of using SPF each day is one of the most effective way to prevent the aging of your skin.
Damage from the sun’s harmful rays can have lasting effects on your skin. Premature aging, sunspots and skin cancer can all result from exposure to dangerous UVA and UVB rays.
Whether you are beachbound or just running errands, make sure you are protected 365 days a year. Try Capture Totale UV Protect SPF 35. I`ve personally got this product about a month ago. I am using it every morning after my regular skincare and before I put my foundation on. Because I am extremely concerned about not getting lines under my eyes I use Capture Totale UV Protect SPF 35 on top of my eye cream as well. Then I use my concealer.
I have very oily skin and I really like the texture of this product. It`s like a white very light lotion. You can imagine I can`t stand any heavy texture.
Monica R.- Accredited Makeup Artist and Skin Care Expert
Having over 8 years of makeup experience in Europe and Canada, I am a Vancouver based makeup artist and accredited skin care expert that offers you all the assistance you need guiding you to the best make
up products and answering all of your questions about makeup and skincare.
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aper...To spend 47$ every 4 months, or to spend $25 every 4 weeks?
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