Jason Wahler

Jason Wahler

As a Makeup Artist that works in southern California, I just absolutely love doing on-location photoshoots because of the beautiful places I get to visit. The shoot with Jason Wahler (Laguna Beach, The Hills, Celebrity Rehab) and Naluda Magazine was held at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. What a gorgeous location! For this blog post I thought I’d share some behind the scenes fun! My call time was 11am and I arrived slightly ahead of schedule to meet up with the team. We were escorted to a lavish hotel room so that we could set up before Jason arrived. …

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The Secret to a Fuller Pout

I just love love love… did I say love… Angelina Jolie’s gorgeous lips! Try this tip to get a fuller pout! TIP: Add a hint of gloss to the upper cupids bow and center of your lower lip. This will give the illusion of a fuller pout!  Note – The “cupid’s bow” is the part of your central upper lip which has two peaks toward the nose. The shape resembles Cupid’s bow and arrow. I like to use MAC Clear Lipglass when applying this lip technique. Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Katy’s Roaring Red Carpet Makeup Look

I’m in love with Katy Perry’s red carpet makeup look for the Grammy’s! Did you see it? It’s a clean beauty makeup look with a gorgeous pink lip. So pretty! Here’s how to get the look! Start by applying a paint pot base to the lid of the eye, up to the crease. Try the shade Soft Ochre by MAC cosmetics. This will help your eyeshadow stay put all day and night! Sweep a light brown eye shadow on the lid. Carve a deeper tone brown into the crease and under the lower lash line. Add a gold dusting right …

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Adelaide Kane …Just Gorgeous!

I was reviewing all of the media photos from The 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards and ran across actress Adelaide Kane from MTV’s Teen Wolf. Her makeup is just stunning! Here is how to get her gorgeous makeup look! Prep the skin with moisturizer and primer. Try using the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer-Hydrating …especially if your skin is dry during these winter months. For the eye, add a vanilla shade to the brow bone, use a deep peach for the lid, and carve a nice warm brown into the crease. Apply 2 coats of mascara to add dimension to the lashes. …

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Get Kendall Jenner’s AMAs Look!

Did you see Kendall Jenner’s makeup look on the red carpet for the AMAs? It’s so flawless and classic, love it! Here’s how to get Kendall Jenner’s makeup look: 1) Prime the eyelid with a good primer. Try the Eyeshadow Primer Potion by Urban Decay. This will ensure that your eyeshadow stays in place all day and night! 2) Place a soft vanilla color all over the eyelid all the way to the brow bone. 3) Carve a warm brown tone into the crease. Try using a shade like Soft Brown by MAC. 4) In the outer corner of the lid, apply …

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Jennifer Lawrence Bold and Beautiful Lips

I recently ran across the latest Harper’s Bazaar UK edition and absolutely fell in love with the bold lip that Jennifer Lawrence was wearing on the cover. It’s just gorgeous! Want to recreate this lip? Here’s how… Before you start, line the outer edge of the lips with a colorless pencil like the Lip Line Perfector by Make Up For Ever. This will prevent the lipstick from feathering outward. Apply a lip liner to shape the lips. Look for a shade like Burgundy by MAC. Choose a beautiful deep plum lipstick like MAC’s Lush Life and Chanel’s Rouge Allure Intense Longwear Lip Colour – Envoutante. …

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Red Done Right!

As a full-time professional Makeup Artist, I’m always interested in what celebrities are wearing. I ran across this photo of gorgeous Miranda Kerr and said to myself, “This is red lipstick done right!” Just perfect… red lipstick with red dress! Love it! To get Miranda’s lip, apply Lip Primer Potion by Urban Decay. This is an invisible primer that lays a silky foundation for your favorite lipstick. For that perfect classic and sexy red,  try Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Lipstick in Red Brick. This is a great shade to use for every season! Enjoy your fab new red lip! ♥ …

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The Perfect Pout

How to get a perfect pout! Working as a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I’ve had some incredible opportunities to work with a vast majority of talent. I absolutely loved working with Playboy Model Aubrey Evans and Photographer Joshua Escueta from BLKGLD! To get Aubrey’s “Perfect Pout”, start off by priming the lips with Prep + Prime Lip from MAC Cosmetics. Line lips with a nude liner; try using Tonga Lip Liner Pencil by NARS. Use a lightweight lipstick, such as Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in Rouge Coco by Chanel. Enjoy your Perfect Pout! (Photo was taken at Forever Asbury in Long Beach, …

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Smokey Desire

Smokey eye tutorial! Want to get that gorgeous fab smokey eye like Scarlett Johansson for Desire by Dolce & Gabbana? Apply Prep + Prime Eye by MAC all over the eye. Choose brown and peach shades like NARS Matte Eyeshadow in Bengali and Shimmer Eyeshadow in California. Apply a beautiful black liner such as Telescopic Precision Liquid Eyeliner by Loreal. Coat lashes with Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara. Enjoy your gorgeous new smokey eye – Desire! ♥ 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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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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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 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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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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Rachel Zoe for Exude

Style Icon Rachel Zoe is the Brand Ambassador for Exude Lipstick! Exude is a brand new line of lipsticks and glosses with an easy no mess application. The brand markets it as “a lipstick for the 21st century woman”. In addition to the brilliant applicator, Exude offers gorgeous shades for everyone. For fall, I recommend “Cranberry” Lip Creme paired with “Crimson” Lip Gloss. As Rachel Zoe would say, “it’s bananas”! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Flawless January Jones

Flipping through the latest W Magazine, I ran across a stunning photo of January Jones, actress staring in the much anticipated X-Men: First Class movie out June 3rd. Keep reading to learn how to get her flawless makeup look! Working as a Fashion Makeup Artist in Orange County, I always have clients wanting to recreate a certain look they see on tv or in a magazine. Get January Jones Flawless look! : Prep face with moisturizer and add an eyeshadow base to the lids. Apply a vanilla eyeshadow all over the eye. Add a peach shadow to the lid and …

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Lady Gaga-Recreate her makeup look!

MAC’s Viva Glam spokesperson for 2011, Lady Gaga. Find out how you can recreate her glowing makeup look! Prep the eye with MAC’s Prep + Prime Eye Dust MAC Vanilla eyeshadow all over the lid up to the brow, add MAC Phloof! eyeshadow to the lid, apply MAC Folie eyeshadow in the crease, and on the outer corner of the lid add MAC Twinks eyeshadow Add your favorite black liner and MAC Plush Lash mascara for those gorgeous lashes! Prep the face with your favorite moisturizer, add MAC Studio Fix Fluid, dust lightly with powder to set Apply MAC Pinch …

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Get Gwyneth’s Look!

Gwyneth Paltrow looked stunning at this year’s Academy Awards wearing a gorgeous Calvin Klein dress. Her makeup and hair was absolutely flawless! Here’s how to recreate her makeup look: Prep face with your favorite moisturizer. Try Neutrogena’s Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin with SFP to protect the face. Apply a buildable foundation such as MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid. Dust with a light powder to set the foundation. Use a base on the eyelid for long lasting eyeshadow. Add a peach eyeshadow to the lid, a light brown in the crease, and a burgundy shade on the corner and …

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Jessica Szohr-Get her look!

By now everyone must have seen the video of Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr’s photoshoot for Sobe’s new Lifewater ad campaign. She looks amazing! Here is how to get her look! First use a nice light weight moisturizer; try MAC’s Studio Moisture Fix. Once moisturizer is dry, apply a liquid foundation evenly on the face. Dust a light powder over the foundation to seal. Use MAC eyeshadows in Malt, Soft Brown, Brun, and Vanilla on the lid. Line top and bottom of the eye with a black eyeliner pencil. Smudge the undereye liner with a q-tip to give that light smokey …

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Recreate this look – Leighton Meester!

Working as a Makeup Artist in Orange County, California, I’m always reading fashion magazines to check out the latest makeup, hair, and wardrobe trends. I ran across this great photo of Leighton Meester in the latest issue of Allure Magazine. I just absolutely loved the makeup and thought you would too! To recreate this makeup look, apply a soft beige shadow on the lid, try MAC Brule. In the crease apply MAC Soft Brown eyeshadow. On the corner and under the eye add a reddish brown shadow such as MAC Folie. Add several coats of a black lash plumping mascara …

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Jessica Alba-Gorgeous!

Jessica Alba Cover of Elle Magazine-Recreate this look! Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Liquid Powder: Mary Kay Mineralize Powder Lid: MAC Shroom, Brun, and Vanilla Shadows Blush: MAC Dame and Melba Lipliner: MAC Dervish Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam V Mascara: Ultimate by Mary Kay Brows: MAC Lingering Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Michelle Williams-Get her look!

Michelle Williams looking beautiful! Recreate this look: Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Powder: MAC Studio Fix Eyeshadow: MAC Malt and Vanilla Eyeliner: MAC Blacktrack Mascara: MAC Plushlash Brow: MAC Strut Blush: Nars Orgasm Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam Cindi Lip Liner: MAC Brick Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Evan Rachel Wood for Gucci

Evan Rachel Wood for Gucci recreate this look: foundation: mac studio fix fluid powder: mac studio fix lid: mac malt highlight: mac vanilla crease: mac wedge eyeliner: mac blacktrack fluidline lower liner and waterline: mac smolder blush: nars orgasm highlight: mud ice contour: mac bone beige emphasize brows: mac lingering lipstick: dior rouge vedette celebrity red liner: mac half red ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Get Christina’s Look!

Love this makeup on Christina Aguilera! How to recreate this look: lid-mac phloof crease-mac wedge highlight-mac shroom and mac vanilla liner-mac blacktrack lashes-corners mascara-mac plush lash brow-mac lingering with a hint of mac wedge blush-nars nico cheek highlight-mac pearl lip liner-nars cruella lipstick-nars shanghai express lipgloss-mac clear lipglass foundation-mary kay full coverage powder-shu uemura colorless   ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Megan Fox-Interview Magazine

Megan Fox on the cover of Interview Magazine. Recreate this look: lid-mac vanilla lid-mac nanogold crease-mac brule highlight-mac vanilla mixed with mac mylar waterline-mac fascinating bottom lash line-mac wedge mascara-mac zoom lash blush-mac sincare lipstick-mac dubonnet lipliner-mac beet mixed with portside gloss-mac clear lipglass ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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