The Black Smokey Eye

January 13, 2013

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 …

Makeup Look – Bérénice Marlohe

November 11, 2012

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. …

Go Taylor Swift Red!

October 28, 2012

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!

Lips & Lashes

September 20, 2012

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 …

Go Red!

September 3, 2011

As a professional makeup artist, I’m always sure to be up to date on the newest looks for the season. I’m so excited to share that the latest trend for fall is juicy red lips and shades of coordinating nail polish! Gucci expresses this look best in their Fall-Winter 2011-2012 campaign. Just gorgeous! To get this look, try using MAC Red lipstick paired with Good To Be Bad Sheen Supreme Lipstick. Use Essie “A List” polish to top off this glam look! Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Prada Get’s Peachy

July 25, 2011

Prada goes peach for their new fall campaign! To get this look try using Nars duo cream eyeshadow in Summer Time, Silvana blush, and Honolulu Honey for lips! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Bright Shades for Summer!

May 26, 2011

Bright Shades For Summer! Flipping through the latest fashion magazines, I’ve noticed that the trend for summer is bright lips. Recreate this luscious lip by trying MAC’s Neon Orange mixed with Ever Hip lipsticks! Photo courtesy of W Magazine-June Issue. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Flawless January Jones

April 21, 2011

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 …

Lady Gaga-Recreate her makeup look!

March 29, 2011

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 …

Get Gwyneth’s Look!

March 5, 2011

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 …

Jessica Szohr-Get her look!

January 7, 2011

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 …

Recreate this look – Leighton Meester!

December 28, 2010

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 …

Jessica Alba-Gorgeous!

November 16, 2010

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!

Michelle Williams-Get her look!

September 24, 2010

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!

Evan Rachel Wood for Gucci

June 25, 2010

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!

Get Christina’s Look!

June 16, 2010

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!

Megan Fox-Interview Magazine

June 13, 2010

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!