CelebrityMakeupLooks

Another favorite product I’ve recently discovered, that I cannot go without, is MAC Eyebrow Finisher. 

It’s quite possibly the perfect eyebrow product.  It’s a wax-style slim tool that’s convenient, doesn’t need sharpening, and lets you sweep on beautiful brows easily. Most ladies know how tricky it is to use an eyebrow pencil without looking really angry with super dark brows. And who wants to deal with multiple tools to groom your eyebrows? Besides tweezers and an occasional visit for eyebrow threading, the MAC Eyebrow Finisher in Wheat is all I need for a polished look.

According to MAC, it is “A slimline wax-style grooming tool specially formulated to shape and hold the brows in place while providing them with a sheer, slick, polished and conditioned-looking finish. Smooth, non-sticky, easy to use.”

It comes in 5 colors including Clear. Personally, I recommend getting a color close to your eyebrow color, so you don’t have to deal with pencils, powders, and brushes. Use it after putting all your makeup on, so you can get rid of any traces of face powder in your brows. Just sweep it on, and your unruly eyebrows will stay put, look groomed, filled it, polished, and conditioned in seconds…It’s really easy and a no-fuss way to define and hold those eyebrows (even with no makeup) for a beautiful, put-together look.

Pick up a MAC Brow finisher at the MAC website or one of their stores in the mall or counters in the department store.

My best friend and I were chatting recently about the best makeup products. She was looking to buy some great makeup for an upcoming wedding. One of her problems was deciding what to put on her eyelids that would last as long as the party would. I had to recommend one of my favorite makeup finds…primer! Particularly “Prime Time” from Sephora.

Primer is a new makeup tool for me. But since I’ve tried it, and found the perfect primer, I can’t live without it. Why? A good primer fills in any bumps and smooths the surface of your skin for flawless makeup application. But the best thing is that it absorbs oil for hours, which means your eyeshadow and makeup will stay on longer. Your makeup will stay fresh and beautiful with less need for touchups.

Our favorite is Bare Escentuals “Prime Time” because of its smooth, untacky texture, and its long-lasting staying power. Put on a small amount on your eyelids and the rest of your face, and let it dry for a few minutes before putting on the rest of your makeup. You can grab yours at Sephora or wherever they sell Bare Escentuals products.

Get Stunning Eyebrows Like Angelina Jolie

A friend of ours, a gorgeous girl, has never paid much attention to her eyebrows. In high school, when she didn’t wear any makeup (God forbid!), it was understandable she didn’t want to bother. But now that she bloomed into a sexy hot mama, why in the world didn’t she give a second thought to her brows?

Because we’re old friends and care about her, I had to set her straight. Nicely. Gently, but firmly. I even went to her first eyebrow threading appointment with her for support and to get them done, too. So after 10 minutes in the chair, how did she look? The difference? Amazing! Incredible! She was always so beautiful, but now her eyebrows framed her features and face perfectly! The sculpted brows brought out her nice eyes and appeared more feminine. Having perfect brows is the kind of thing that makes any woman look 100% better even without makeup.

So when we ran across this how-to on creating stunning eyebrows , we knew we had to share…Enjoy!

We found a great article on different celebrity makeup styles. Obviously, every woman is unique and has her own style and makeup preferences. So it makes sense that we’re inspired by our favorite celebs and their makeup looks. Our styles are definitely dramatic and classic. Rihanna, Beyonce, and Eva Longoria are our dramatic divas whose makeup we LOVE. And the classic makeup, timeless beauties we adore are Angelina Jolie and Halle Barry.

At first, it seems that dramatic and classic are complete opposites. But for us, it’s fun to mix and match different looks. Classic makeup is ideal for a sophisticated daytime look, while dramatic is perfect and sexy for the fun party nights. We might even do Natural, Romantic, and Ingenue styles sometimes based on our mood or outfit.

A Natural makeup style like Jennifer Gardner works for everyday casual, while Ingenue makeup like Kate Hudson is angelic for springtime (or blondes). Romantic makeup could work for day or night, depending on your coloring, outfit, or preference.

What’s your celebrity makeup style and who inspires your makeup?

Cynthia Nixon’s makeup started looking pretty good towards the end of the Sex and the City TV series. We’re glad to see that she has great makeup people now!  Check out Ms. Nixon at the Sex and the City movie premiere in London on May 12, 2008.  We love the smoky, dramatic eyes and the pale lips. (Lovin the outfit–we want to that dress, too.) Today, we’ll talk about how to get Cynthia Nixon’s celebrity makeup look with pale pink lips.

How to Get Cynthia Nixon’s Sexy Nude Lip Look:

1. Start with smooth, moisturized lips.  Use a lip balm and/or lip exfoliant.
2. Line the lips with a natural pink lipliner (we love MAC Spice lipliner), and color in the lips with the liner.
3. Use a lipgloss to apply on top.  Try a light, sheer pink gloss like The Balm in Watermelon (at Sephora) or a clear gloss like MAC’s lipglass.

This nude lip look is perfect when you want to do dramatic eye makeup or just want natural yet polished lips.  The lipliner will keep the color on your lips. But lipgloss doesn’t last as long as lipstick so don’t forget to bring your lipgloss with you for touchups. 

Screw Maxim…Sarah Jessica Parker has style and lots of sex appeal.  She certainly shouldn’t have been voted #1 Unsexiest Woman Alive. Nonsense! Check out how stylin’ and glamorous SJP is…her makeup is model perfect! (I’m loving the eye makeup and blush.) Men, please get your eyes checked. And ditch that insulting unsexy list for some class.

How can you get sexy, blushed cheeks like Sarah Jessica Parker?  Follow these steps for that after sex natural glow: 

1. After applying all your makeup, apply blush.  Use a blush brush, and swirl it into a bronzer or blush that complements your skin tone.  I love MAC’s compact powder bronzer.
2. Tap off the excess powder.
3. Apply the blush/bronzer to your cheekbones.  Smile in the mirror and apply the blush on the tops of your cheekbones in short strokes.
4. Apply the color lightly and check your application in the mirror.  Apply more lightly if needed. Blend in the color with the brush along the side of your face so there is no discernable line.

Voila!  Your sexy, sun-kissed cheeks will brighten your face and bring out the rest of your makeup and beautiful features.

And don’t forget to bring those cheeks to the Sex and the City movie coming out at the end of this month!  June 30th!  We’re so there!

How Can You Prepare Your Skin for Summer Makeup?

You should start with freshly prepped skin for a natural look. Good skincare is essential for clear skin and a flawless palette for your makeup. Now you can get free sample and free shipping at SpaLook . Here are some of their current specials:

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Have problems with acne or dry skin?  You can also try some homemade beauty treatments with everyday items like honey and aspirin.   Honey is a natural moisturizer and aspirin is a natural exfoliant, so the combination makes the perfect mask for all skin issues.

Enjoy!

Welcome to Celebrity Makeup Looks. Here you’ll find fab beauty finds to make you look like a star. Every day, you’ll find a practical makeup tip so you can ooze that celebrity sex appeal, too! And every week we’ll feature 2 - 3 women celebrities and how you can recreate their total look. You can also search by your favorite celebrity or browse by celebrity makeup looks.

This week, we’ll feature the celebrity makeup styles of Gorgeous Gwen Stefani and Beautiful Beyonce. Gwen is a style maven who has always been edgy and retro. Her classic beauty makeup style works for both day and night time looks. Ms. Knowles makeup always looks perfect. Bey knows how to do it up diva-style with dramatic, show-stopping glamour.

Enjoy!