Makeup For Your Wedding

May 25, 2017

Makeup For Your Wedding Hi Loves! It’s one of my favorite times of the year… wedding season! Congrats to all of the brides-to-be! ♥ You’ve spent countless hours choosing your dress, florist, wedding site, caterer, photographer, hairstylist… and now you are wondering what to do with your makeup! Here are a few reasons why to hire a makeup artist for your wedding. All eyes will be on you, the bride! A professional makeup artist will create the perfect look for your wedding day. Makeup artists have a trained eye and will be able to select beautiful colors that will suit you. …

The Glow Enhancer Tips & Demo

April 20, 2016

The Glow Enhancer Tips & Demo Hi Loves, I attended IMATS LA a few months ago and preordered The Glow Enhancer by Elcie Cosmetics. I just received this beauty oil in the mail and wanted to share some tips with you on how to get beautiful glowy skin by using this beauty oil. Elcie Cosmetics was created by a makeup artist, Makeup By Lilit (on social media). I chatted with her a little bit while I was at the booth and found out she attended the same makeup school as I did. MUD alums unite! The Glow Enhancer is a …

Color Correcting Made Simple

April 7, 2016

Color Correcting Made Simple! Hi Loves! I was in Sephora the other day and picked up the Sephora + Pantone Universe Palette. I tested it out during my Color Correcting Made Simple video that I posted on YouTube. Sephora partnered with global color authority Pantone and developed this Color Correct and Conceal 2 in 1 Palette. I find that this palette is perfect for color correcting and contains all the necessary shades needed to address dark circles, redness, hyperpigmentation, and dullness. The Sephora + Pantone Universe Light/Medium Palette comes with a booklet that provides labeling as reference to color correcting …

Highlighting Demo & Tips

February 29, 2016

Highlighting Demo & Tips Hi Loves, I put together this little video showing you how I highlight my face using several makeup products and brushes. I hope this highlighting Highlighting Demo & Tips help! Product List: MAC Shaping Powder Pro Palette in the shade Emphasize Sigma Tapered Highlighter Brush F35 MAC Nylon Eyeshadow MAC Tapered Blending Brush 224 Beauty Blender Pro MAC Lightscapade Urban Decay Naked Illuminated in the shade Luminous Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in the shade Beige Becca Pearl Cream Highlighter Becca Pearl Powder Highlighter MAC 184 Sigma Tapered Blending Brush E40 Sigma High Cheekbone Highlighter F03 MAC Short Duo …

Contouring Cheekbones For Fair Skin

January 26, 2016

Hi Loves, There are so many contour and highlighter kits available in stores, but not many cater to fair skin. I thought I’d show you how to contour your cheekbones using a blush by NYX called Taupe. It’s a high definition lightweight blush that blends evenly and is great for a contour shade. I hope you love this contouring cheekbones for fair skin video that I’ve put together. If you have any questions, please comment in YouTube. As always, thank you so much for watching! Product List: MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush NYX Taupe Blush MAC 109 Small Contour Brush …

IMATS HAUL 2016

January 18, 2016

IMATS HAUL 2016 Hi Loves, I attended IMATS LA this past weekend and wanted to share with you what I got! Most of these products I will be putting in my professional makeup kit, but a few I will be keeping for myself. 🙂 Here is a video I filmed with all of the products. I hope you like it! Please make sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Thanks so much for watching this IMATS HAUL 2016! ♥ Product List: Lashes In A Box No 10 Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Le Metier De Beaute Cinema Secrets Makeup …

December Favorites

January 12, 2016

Hi Loves, I’ve been busy working on set and wanted share with you some of the makeup that I have been using a lot recently. I’m calling them my December Favorites! Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection I’ve been reaching for this lately while doing makeup for clothing line lookbooks and catalog photoshoots. I’m able to create beautiful day time makeup looks and also gorgeous evening makeup looks with this palette. The colors are so pretty and the names are really cute. I think my favorite shade is Cashmere Bunny! ♥ The next item on my list of December …

Smokey Purple Eye

January 9, 2016

Hi Loves, I loved creating this gorgeous Smokey Purple Eye makeup look for my friend Brenda. I started out by using a deep purple eyeshadow and then added a bit of bronze to the look. No eyeliner was needed, but I did use falsies! To complete the look, I paired it with a peach blush, nude lipstick and gloss. I hope you like this Smokey Purple Eye look! Product List: MAC Wipes MAC Studio Moisture Fix MAC Vanilla Lorac Pro Palette MAC Soft Brown MAC Bronze Becca Pearl Becca Champagne Pop Too Faced Mascara Sigma Beauty Limelight Bronzer Sigma Beauty Heavenly …

Winter Classic Makeup

January 2, 2016

Hi Loves, I created this gorgeous Winter Classic Makeup look on my friend Christine and thought I’d share a step by step makeup tutorial on how to recreate it. Starting with a gold shimmery eyeshadow, pairing it with a cutesy pink blush, and completing the look with a stunning red lip. This makeup look is just perfect for Winter! I hope you like it! If you recreate this makeup look, please feel free to tag me on Instagram @makeupbydebra #makeupbydebra All of the products that I used in this video are listed below. Happy New Year! Product List: MAC Wipes MAC …

Lip Gloss Tips

July 7, 2014

Love wearing lip gloss, but want more staying power? Here are a few lip gloss tips to help make it last! Tip: Lightly exfoliate your lips with a gentle scrub. Lip gloss will adhere better to smooth lips! Try using Fresh Sugar Lip Polish, a sweet treatment that leaves lips feeling soft. This formula is enriched with real brown sugar crystals to gently buff away dry flakes. It nourishes the lips with the oils of meadowfoam seed, jojoba seed, and grapeseed while shea butter provides long-lasting moisture. A great treat for the lips! Tip: Use a lip concealer. Lip concealer …

Tips On How To Use MAC Fix +

June 5, 2014

Hi Loves, The past few days have been pretty crazy on my end celebrating my birthday, teaching makeup lessons, doing makeup applications for proms and weddings for my private clients. I’ve also been doing makeup for a bunch of photoshoots in both Orange County and Los Angeles, with one to include yet another celebrity! Yes, I know…totally exciting! 😉 The life of a Makeup Artist! ♥ I’ve noticed within this past week, I’ve been really obsessed with my MAC Fix + Finishing Spray. I thought I’d share some tips on how to use Fix + and its variety of uses. …

How To Get Perfect Brows

May 19, 2014

Hi Loves, Let’s talk about how to get perfect brows! 😉 When doing a makeup application on myself and clients, I always spend time working on the brows. Why you ask? Eyebrows are one of the most important features of the face, as they frame the eyes. Without a good frame, there will be no focus to beautiful eyes and gorgeous eye makeup. Tip: The beginning of the eyebrow is determined by the inner brow line, which extends from the tear duct upward. This means that any unwanted stray hairs past that point should be cleaned up. Be sure to use …

Makeup Tip – Soft Smokey Eye

May 6, 2014

Hi loves! Want your eyes to pop, but don’t want the harsh black eyeliner look? Create a soft smokey eye by using this makeup tip. Tip: Sans that eyeliner for a softer look! Under the eye, sweep a light brown eyeshadow from outer corner to inner corner. Then carve a darker brown eyeshadow from outer corner to just to the middle. This technique will enhance the eye, provide a simple smokey effect, without the raccoon eyes. See photo below of the makeup I did on model Lexi for reference. Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget …

Why To Hire A Professional Makeup Artist For Your Wedding

April 14, 2014

Hi loves! Happy Spring! Wedding season is among us once again. Congrats to all of the brides-to-be! ♥ You’ve spent countless hours choosing your dress, florist, wedding site, caterer, photographer, hairstylist… and now you are wondering what to do with your makeup! Here are a few reasons why to hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding. All eyes will be on you, the bride! A professional makeup artist will create the perfect look for your wedding day. Makeup artists have a trained eye and will be able to select beautiful colors that will suit you. They will know how …

Makeup That Glistens

March 20, 2014

Hi Everyone! I recently did a photoshoot with gorgeous model Mikara (image below). She’s from New Jersey, just like me, so of course, we were instant “besties”. 🙂 Moving on to the point: The photoshoot took place on location, outside in direct sunlight. As the Makeup Artist, I really wanted her makeup to catch the light just right to make it glisten. Knowing that these images may be produced in both color and black and white, I chose a gold eyeshadow with a hint of shimmer to achieve this effect. Next, I applied a tinted moisturizer and skipped the powder …

Tip For Glitter Lovers!

February 19, 2014

When you see glitter and pigments, do your eyes light up like a little kid in a candy store? Mine do! 😉 Love sparkly makeup, but not exactly sure how to apply these products? Is your face and bathroom counter covered with shimmer afterward?

Winter Skin

December 18, 2010

Winter Skin! Remember to wash your face in the morning and at night. Use a heavy moisturizer like MAC Studio Moisture Cream to keep your skin silky smooth. Exfoliate only once a week during the cold weather months. Don’t forget to use a foundation that has SPF. Even in the winter we need to protect our skin! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Lash Tip!

November 22, 2010

Lash Tip! Want to wear those gorgeous lashes to your next holiday party? Use this tip: Before applying lashes, let glue become tacky. This will allow a smooth quick application and the lashes will stay put. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Makeup Tip-Oil Control

September 10, 2010

Oily? To control shine, try using MAC Oil Control Lotion. Pair this with a sheer blot powder and blotting papers. Apply in the T-Zone area of the face. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Makeup Tip-Layer Mascara

September 1, 2010

Layer Mascara! Love your lengthening mascara, but it’s not waterproof? Try layering your mascaras! Start by using Plushblack from MAC. This is the ultimate mascara. It lengthens and plumps your lashes. Then use Splashproof Lash from MAC over the first coat. You then have full, luscious, and water protected lashes! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Makeup Tip-Concealer

August 31, 2010

Apply concealer after foundation. This way, you conceal what the foundation has not. Remember to go with less under the eye. The heavier the under eye makeup, the more likely it is to crease. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!