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Peach Makeup Must Haves

Hi Everyone! As a Makeup Artist, I’m always testing out new products and looks. I’ve been totally obsessed with peaches this week and just had to share! ♥ My favorite peach makeup must haves are as follows: 1) Sigma Beauty Eye Shadow in the shade Grasp – This shade is a gorgeous papaya color from Sigma Beauty’s Individual Eye Shadow Collection. It has a pretty frost finish and blends just beautifully. This shadow is so rich in pigmentation and is paraben-free. Today I carved this color right into my crease. This shade is so versatile; you can use it on the …

Makeup Must Haves: Scoop of Sugar

Hi Loves, I ran across this cute line called Sugar (Sugar Brand) the other day and just had to share! Anyone who knows me well would agree that my two favorite things in life are makeup and sugar. 😉 So of course, I was totally excited to open my box of Sugar Brand goodies. ♥ Their packaging is totally adorbs (short for adorable) with a little wink girl logo in white and pink. Sugar Brand has an array of products to include mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, concealer, primer, lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm, cheek color, highlighting glow… you get my point. My …

A Natural Foundation You Can Stick With

Hi Everyone! As a professional Makeup Artist, I’m constantly testing out new makeup products. Recently, I ran across the newly reformulated Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick and let me tell you… it’s gorgeous! This new Skin Foundation Stick, as they call it, is available in 24 practical shades. This foundation blends beautifully, evens out skin tone, and provides a natural look. It is a long wearing formula, and the website states that it is great for all skin types. I love that this new formula has olive extracts and shea butter – perfect for moisturizing the skin. I recommend applying this …

Give Your Makeup A Sexy Boost

Hi Everyone! I was running some errands at the local drug store the other day and had to stop when I saw the cutest makeup packaging by Physicians Formula! They currently have 10 different lines: Mineral Wear, Eye Booster, Sexy Booster, Nude Wear, Bronzers, Organic Wear, Super BB, Shimmer Strips, Youthful Wear, and Super CC. My faves in particular are the Sexy Booster, Nude Wear, and the Shimmer Strips. The ultimate must have is Sexy Booster, which comes in gorgeous red and black packaging with a silver high heel shoe charm! Love it! ♥ They market this as “the 1st ever line of …

Set Those Brows!

Hi loves! I have a few go-to products that I use whether I’m doing makeup professionally on set or just applying my own makeup. This one in particular that I wanted to share today is brow gel. It’s like hairspray for the brows…but better! This works great, especially if you have brow hairs that go in different directions. Even if your brows are perfect, you may have a day where an unruly brow needs a quick fix! I even use this product when the look I’m creating on a model is very high fashion…with the brow hairs standing straight up! …

The Perfect Foundation For A Radiant Glow!

As a Professional Makeup Artist, I’m always looking for the latest and greatest products. The other day I was teaching a 1 on 1 makeup lesson at my home. The client brought over a large box of makeup goodies of hers that she wanted to learn how to use – from skin care, to eyeshadows, pencils, concealers, foundations, primers, you name it, she had it! I was in makeup heaven! ♥ We started chatting about what she wanted to learn and products to test out. I began the lesson by showing the client proper placement of eyeshadows and blending technique. …

A Must Have For Beautiful Skin!

I recently posted on my Facebook page how I just absolutely love exfoliating my face…that perfectly smooth feeling my skin has afterward and the gorgeous glow! Ok so I’m a tad obsessed! 😉 Exfoliating also makes applying my makeup so much better too…think of it as a fresh canvas to create an artwork of beauty!

Fabulous Makeup Gift Ideas for the Holidays!

The holidays are here… time to shop till you drop! 🙂 Here is a simple 2013 holiday gift guide of my makeup favorites. All of these makeup goodies are perfect for those that love all things beauty and makeup! Read on for fabulous makeup gift ideas! 1) Wondervision Lipgloss Set by Smashbox – Includes five luxe sheer lip glosses in shades of pink, red, raspberry, pearl, and rose. Gorgeous for all skin types! 2) LORAC Pro to Go Eye/Cheek Palette – OMG this palette has everything a girl could wish for! Contains 3 shimmer eyeshadows, 3 matte eyeshadows, 2 blushes, 1 …

Go Metallic For Fall

Metallics are the latest trend for eyeshadows this fall. You will see these sharp colors on runways, in magazines, and while shopping for the newest makeup collections. Here is a list of my metallic favorites… Arctic Zinc Instant Intense Eyeshadow Trio by Estee Lauder. Try using this palette for a super intense look. Rockstar, a medium metallic grey, by Bobbi Brown. This grey can be used for a soft day time look or paired with a black shadow for night. 3 Couleurs Smoky Black eyeshadow palette by Dior . Get that perfect catwalk smokey eye with these gorgeous shades. Moondust 3-D eyeshadow collection by …

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Michael Kors Beauty Collection

As a professional Makeup Artist and Beauty Expert in Orange County, I’m always in search for new products to use. I recently ran across the new Michael Kors Beauty Collection. This line is just gorgeous! There are three beautiful lip lacquers in shades of Diva, Bombshell, and Dame. I just love Bombshell, which comes in a great shade of fuchsia, fabulous for summer and fall. This line includes three lip lusters called  Muse, Siren, Icon. Muse is beautiful for an everyday lip color. I’m in love with the bronze powders in Glow, Flush, and Beam. Try using Flush as a blush …

Tinted Moisturizer…Great For Summer!

Protecting your skin is essential, especially in the summer months. By using a tinted moisturizer with SPF you will protect your skin, provide an even texture, and create a luminous look. For a bright and natural glow, try using NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer-Broad Spectrum SPF 30. To add a highlight, use NARS Illuminator in either shade of Copacabana or Laguna. Apply to cheekbones, temples, and bridge of the nose. Enjoy a great summer glow while protecting your skin! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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!

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 …

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!

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!

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, …

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!

Gorgeous eyes with Dolce & Gabbana!

Have you updated your makeup look for fall? Take a look at the Dolce & Gabbana Smooth Eye Colour Quads. I just love “Champagne”,  with soft plums and charcoal for that smokey evening look. For an everyday look, try the Smooth Eye Colour Quad in “Cocoa”. With their rich browns and peaches, you will sure to be in trend this fall! Finish your new eye makeup look with D&G’s “Secret Eyes” Mascara, to lengthen and define your lashes. Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

MAC Red!

A must in every girl’s makeup bag: MAC Red Lipstick ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

I find the Shu Uemura eyelash curler to be quite different from other brands. When trying it out I realized that it actually curls the lashes, instead of making a crease, resulting in what I call the “check mark” effect. With further investigation, I found that the perfect curl is created by the silicone mushroom shape pad and patented hinge that achieves the perfect amount of pressure on the lash. This eyelash curler is shaped with a curved angle, which is great for all eye shapes. The Shu Uemura eyelash curler is now a staple item in my makeup kit as well …