Beachy Makeup For Summer!

This is a beachy makeup for summer look I created on model Marie-Charlotte for a swim suit shoot with photographer Douglas Robert. All you will need to achieve this look are a few simple products: peach eyeshadow, waterproof mascara, bronzer, and nude lip gloss. Enjoy this fab summer makeup look! Try using Loreal’s Voluminous Waterproof Mascara. Enjoy your new beachy makeup for summer look! <3 Debra Johnson Makeup Artist, Orange County ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Get Bronzed For A Natural Summer Look

Use bronzer to add a natural summer look like Katie Holmes for H. Stern! Try using NARS Mini Blush and Bronzer Duo. Apply Orgasm Blush to the apples of the cheeks. Use Laguna Bronzing Powder to contour and add warmth. Enjoy your summer look! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Working With Bronzers For A Summer Glow

I’m the Makeup Class Instructor at MUD Studios in LA for the June 1st Session-Working With Bronzers For A Summer Glow! Make-Up Designory (MUD), the country’s premier make-up school and cosmetics line, provides free classes every month. This month’s Tips & Tricks will focus on working with bronzers for a summer glow. Sheer pressed powder bronzers add a warm glow to any skin tone. Dust lightly over the entire face for just a hint of color or intensify application to create more dramatic effects. The perfect finishing touch for a bronzed summer look. On Saturday, June 1st, the free session …

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Get Gwyneth’s Summer Look!

Get Gwyneth’s summer look! Getting ready for summer means more than hitting the gym and picking out your favorite bikini! Check out Gwyneth Paltrow’s beachy look for the latest in summer makeup trends. For a natural tanned glow, try using Mat Bronze by Make Up For Ever. Be sure to use a waterproof mascara. Try High Impact Waterproof Mascara by Clinique. To get those gorgeous lips, use Rose Topaz by Chanel. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Chanel Ombres Matelassees

I fell in love with this new eyeshadow palette Chanel Ombres Matelassees Pearl River by Chanel. These gorgeous warm tones are just perfect for Spring! The soft powder texture is easily blendable for that perfect smokey eye. Tip: Try using the darkest eyeshadow as liner. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Get Frida Gustavsson Gorgeous!

While browsing the Nini Ricci collection, I fell in love with model, Frida Gustavsson’s makeup look. Want to get this beautiful look? Read on… Prep face with moisturizer. Try Hydra Beauty Creme from Chanel. Apply an eye base to enhance eyeshadow. Use a smokey grey eyeshadow on the lid. For the brow bone, highlight with a light creme eyeshadow. To enhance the eye, place a small amount of grey eyeshadow under the eye. Use a soft peach blush and apply right to the apples of the cheeks. Make sure to blend. Apply a high definition foundation such as Make Up …

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MAKEUP CLASSES-SATURDAY APRIL 20th

Hi Everyone! I am offering two makeup classes Saturday April 20th through the City of Mission Viejo at the P Murray Community Center. 1) Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson 2:30 – 4pm I will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you for a fresh new makeup look this season. Bring your favorite foundation, brushes, mirror, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best every day. You will have fun creating a new look and have the opportunity to win fabulous makeup prizes! Sign …

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Colored Mascaras

Testing new products and keeping up on the latest makeup trends is something I love doing as a Professional Makeup Artist here in Orange County, CA. Lately, I’ve been seeing colored mascaras being used to intensify the eye. Yves Saint Laurent produced a new shade called Indiscreet Purple for the launch of Volume Effet Faux Cils BabyDoll Mascara. You can view the gorgeous mascara in the photo below seen in W Magazine. Chanel is another makeup line that is keeping up with the trend. Try using Inimitable Intense Mascara Multi-Dimenionnel Sophistique with shades of navy blue and prune. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist …

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Lightful

While working in Orange County as a Professional Makeup Artist and Beauty Expert, I’m always testing new products. I fell in love with the Lightful Skin Care line by MAC Cosmetics. The Marine-Bright Formula features three seaweeds and packed with Vitamin C. This complex will brighten skin and improve clarity. Try pairing the Lightful Cleanser with the Lightful Moisture Creme for gorgeous skin! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Q&A – Why Prime?

As a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I’ve been asked numerous times, “Why use a makeup primer?” Primer can be used to enhance natural skin by making it look smooth and flawless. You may also use the primer under your makeup to provide a longer lasting wear. When using a primer with makeup, follow these steps: 1) Moisturize, 2) Prime, 3) Apply Foundation, 4) Set with Powder. Try using the Smashbox Try-It Kit, which contains both face and eye primers. I also like the foundation primer by Laura Mercier and Prep + Prime from MAC. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup …

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Reem Acra Fall 2013

Love this makeup look seen on models for the Reem Acra Fall 2013 fashion show! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center-February 2013. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Taupe Craze

Recently, I ran across this eye brightening all-in-one, five shadow and liner palette from Lancome called Taupe Craze. Use soft colors for day and intensify with darker shadows for an evening look. For day, try using the peach shadow on the lid and cream color for highlighting the brow. Get an evening look by adding the matte brown to the crease, use the dark taupe for the liner, and place the shimmer to the inside corners of the eye. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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*Blush*

As a Makeup Artist in Orange County, California, I’m always up-to-date on the latest fashion makeup trends. This “Feminine Flush” has been seen lately on the runway for Valentino Spring 2013 and numerous fashion magazines such as this Jimmy Choo advertisement in W Magazine. Want to get this fab simple and beautiful *Blush* look? Read on… Apply a light-weight foundation; try Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Illuminating. For a fresh matte finish, set with loose powder; try Shu Uemura’s Translucent Matte Loose Powder. Add soft pink blush to the apples of cheeks; try NARS Oasis – Sparkling Pink Champagne. …

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The Black Smokey Eye

Ever wonder how to get that perfect black smokey eye? Read on for tips on how to achieve this look. Apply a base all over the eye. Try using a Paint Pot by MAC. Add black shadow to the lid and under the eye. The key is to blend. For the crease, apply a soft brown shadow. Add a burgundy shade on top. Use a vanilla or creme color for the brow bone. Try using NARS Biarritz. Line the top, bottom, and water line with a very black eyeliner; pencil or liquid will work. Add waterproof mascara. Try using Lancome …

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MAKEUP CLASSES – SATURDAY JANUARY 12th

Hi Everyone! I am offering two makeup classes Saturday January 12th through the City of Mission Viejo at the P Murray Community Center. 1) Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson 2:30 – 4pm I will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you for a fresh new makeup look this season. Bring your favorite foundation, brushes, mirror, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best every day. You will have fun creating a new look and have the opportunity to win fabulous makeup prizes! Sign …

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Fab Holiday Gift!

Dare to shop on Black Friday? Here is a must have gift to add to your holiday shopping list. Get the M∙A∙C Primped Out Eye Look Bag in Decadently Pink for a fab holiday gift! Beautiful eyeshadows Radical Pink and Shadowy Lady work for all skin types. Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Bordeaux is great for accentuating the lash line. Black Opulash mascara will give length to any lash. The 275SE Medium Angled Shading Brush is amazing to perfect that smokey eye. It comes in a cute leopard print M∙A∙C Holiday bag too! Happy shopping! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, …

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Makeup Look – Bérénice Marlohe

Want to achieve that sultry makeup look just like Bérénice Marlohe of Skyfall? Start by applying an eyeshadow base all over the eye. Add a soft peachy color to lid. Highlight with a soft vanilla on the brow bone. Carve in a soft brown eyeshadow into the crease. Add a dark brown to corner of eye. Line top and bottom of eyes with liquid liner; try Blacktrack by MAC. Coat lashes twice with a jet black mascara. Apply a soft peach to cheeks; try Orgasm by NARS. Choose a nude lipstick like Myth by MAC. Line lips with a neutral liner. …

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How To Apply False Lashes

Want those gorgeous long lashes, but don’t know how to apply them? Read on for tips and tricks! (Karl Lagerfeld lashes for shu uemura) Here’s how to apply false lashes! Gently remove lashes from their original container. Be sure not to break or bend. Size lashes to length of eye and cut remainder off from outside of lash. Bend lashes to the shape of your eye. Apply minimal glue to lash base. Wait a few seconds for the glue to become tacky for easier application. Apply lashes starting from the outside corner and gently press into the inside corner of …

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Makeup Classes – Saturday November 10th

Hi Everyone! I am offering two makeup classes Saturday November 10th through the City of Mission Viejo at the P Murray Community Center. 1) Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson 2:30 – 4pm I will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you for a fresh new makeup look this season. Bring your favorite foundation, brushes, mirror, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best every day. You will have fun creating a new look and have the opportunity to win fabulous makeup prizes! Sign …

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Go Taylor Swift Red!

Go Taylor Swift Red! Want to perfect that red lip just like Taylor Swift? Start by lining lips with Passion 315 COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipliner and then fill in completely. Apply COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor in Hot 305. Blot lips lightly to seal in the color. Add a dab of MAC Pro Longwear Gloss to the middle of the bottom and top lip for a little shine. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Behind the Scenes – PhaSHEN Inc. Photoshoot

I had a great opportunity to do makeup for PhaSHEN Inc. This was a behind the scenes photo I took during our shoot. The color theme for the shoot was gold & red. Products used: Eye shadows MAC Dark Edge, All That Glitters, Soft Brown, Vanilla Cheeks  NARS blush in Amour Lips MAC lipstick in Faux and lipgloss in Underage ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Thumbtack Spotlight Featured Makeup Artist

I am honored to be a Featured Makeup Artist on Thumbtack! Getting that Astonishing Look – Thumbtack Spotlight Featured Makeup Artist My goal as a Makeup Artist is to be creative, achieve the best possible look that I can, and make each person feel great inside and out. It is an extremely rewarding career as a Makeup Artist, assisting someone to feel good about themselves and smile when they look in the mirror. Debra Johnson is a professional makeup artist who has an extensive makeup artistry experience. She has worked for MAC Cosmetics and Shu Uemura, a luxury makeup and …

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Q&A-How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Many ask how to clean makeup brushes properly. Here is a tutorial on how to clean your makeup brushes! Pour MAC Brush Cleaner out onto a paper towel and dab brushes lightly into the solution until all of the makeup appears to be gone. Then use a gentle shampoo to rinse any residue the cleaner may leave behind. In order to preserve your bushes, do not saturate. Gently squeeze out the water and place on a paper towel to thoroughly dry. Use alcohol on the handle of the brushes to sanitize. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget …

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Lips & Lashes

I had the fabulous opportunity of working with Shannon Rose, Fashion Stylist for Ladera Ranch Magazine. Want to learn more about how to get these gorgeous lips & lashes? As for a nude lip, I really love MAC’s Sheen Supreme Lipsticks. Try the color “Supremely Confident“, and pair with “Subculture” Lip Liner. Add a little dab of Chanel’s “Sweet Beige” Levres Scintillantes Glossimer to finish the look! Must have those to-die-for lashes? Coat natural lashes with MAC’s “False Lashes” mascara. Use shu uemura “Smokey Layers” full strip lashes. Define the lash line with a jet black gel liner. Enjoy! ♥ Debra …

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