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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Makeup Classes Saturday September 29th

Hi Everyone! I am offering two makeup classes Saturday September 29th 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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Makeup 101 Class Saturday July 16th

Hello Students! My last Makeup 101 Class for the summer is scheduled for Saturday July 16th from 1-3pm in Mission Viejo. Here is the link to sign up! https://econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp Reference Course Number: 2350 I look forward to seeing you there! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Makeup for Photography

Makeup for Photography! I am very excited to announce that I will be presenting my makeup artistry work on July 21st during the open forum at the Orlando Perez Photography Studio in Orange County starting at 6:30pm! Orlando Perez has monthly meetings at his studio for makeup artists, models and photographers to talk about makeup, photo shoots, different styles of beauty and what is required and needed to achieve in a certain look. These meet ups are for those in the local photography industry to share their expertise with others. There is no charge for this open forum discussion. Orlando Perez …

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Q&A-Concealer

The “Just Ask” Makeup Contest was a great success! I truly enjoyed answering everyone’s makeup related questions. A huge thank you to all that participated! Here is one of my favorites: Q. What’s the best concealer I can get without looking packed or that gets in my fine lines? A. I like the the MAC Studio Finish Concealer. Use with the 195 concealer brush. Remember a little bit goes a long way. Make sure to put concealer on after your foundation. This way, you end up using less product and you avoid the cake like effect. More makeup Q&A coming soon! ♥ Debra …

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The Makeup Artist

As a Makeup Artist in Orange County, there are always fabulous opportunities to create art and do what I love. I was truly honored when Sarah Choi and Susan Hong from I61studio contacted me to do an interview to learn more about my art and inspiration. I would like to thank them personally for doing such a fantastic job on this story. To learn more about me and my makeup artistry please click here! Debra of Makeup By Debra I61studio: How long have you been a makeup artist? Debra: Officially since 2007. I was certified as a professional makeup artist …

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Makeup 101 Classes

These makeup classes will be offered through the cities of Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you. Bring your favorite foundations, brushes, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best everyday. Please bring a mirror with you the day of class. Samples will be supplied! MISSION VIEJO: Class dates are as follows: Saturday 3-12-2011 from 1pm-3pm Saturday 5-14-2011 from 1pm-3pm They will be offered through the City of Mission Viejo at the Jacaranda B-NPM …

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA-MAKEUP 101 WITH DEBRA JOHNSON

As a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I have enjoyed teaching 1 on 1 makeup lessons to all age groups. I’ve decided to open up the learning experience to an entire class full of participants. These makeup classes are offered through the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688. Class dates are as follows: 3/01/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 3/15/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 4/5/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 4/19/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 5/3/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 5/17/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will …

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Wedding Planning Season Is Here!

Wedding Planning Season! I’m happy to share that my makeup work was featured on the cover of COAST Magazine February Issue in addition to a five page bridal fashion spread! I must say that I was thrilled with excitement to be working with such an amazing team and shooting at the beautiful Mission Inn located in Riverside, California. I would like to thank Ralph Palumbo, the photographer for this shoot, for inviting me to be part of his team. It has been an amazing experience to shoot an editorial piece like this one! Also, thank you to Shonna Guinn, hairstylist …

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Mission Viejo – Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson

Makeup Classes in Orange County, CA – As a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I have enjoyed teaching 1 on 1 makeup lessons to all age groups. I’ve decided to open up the learning experience to an entire class full of participants. These basic makeup classes will be offered on Saturday 3-12-2011 from 1pm-3pm and on Saturday 5-14-2011 from 1pm-3pm. They will be offered through the City of Mission Viejo at the Jacaranda B-NPM Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92792. This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best …

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