Is that Angelina? Jennifer? Hilary? No - it’s you! Want to learn the coveted secrets to look like Hollywood’s hottest stars in your hometown this spring? Telling us what’s hot and what’s not is Joanna Schlip, celebrity makeup artist and author of Glamour Gurlz makeup book, who has created looks for Ellen Pompeo, Sophia Bush and, yes, even Hilary Duff. Joanna also created The j-gurlz Fund to support and encourage girls in their personal development. Through innovative education, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities, j-gurlz empowers young women to realize their true and unlimited potential. All proceeds from her book benefit The j-gurlz Fund and its related programs.
Learn her tricks of the trade with the Schlip-tips listed below.
- Dariana Lau, What’s In Store Blog
Joanna says –
First, focus on the overall look of your face - not feature by feature. 2007 will be the year that skin makes a comeback - not the dewy skin of years past, but a matte, healthy glow will be crucial to achieve this year’s hottest look. Heavy foundations and thick powders that were popular 15 years ago will stay in the 1990s where they belong, and natural looking skin that appears “finished” will embrace the modern day. After all, everyone looks good when you strive for an ultra-smooth, healthy complexion.
One of the most important factors in your skincare routine that should remain constant everyday is SPF, SPF and more SPF. Protecting your skin is always “in” and not only should you look for it in your makeup products, but starting with a tinted moisturizer that contains SPF guarantees a double whammy. Tinted moisturizer is also a great tool if you have troubled skin - try Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It has an SPF of 20, which blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
Take a good look at your own face and the issues you may have - whether it be dark circles, breakouts or other problems - a step in the right direction is finding a great palette that can help you look good in any circumstance. One of my favorites is the Physicians Formula Concealer Palette - the colors are universally flattering and can hide exactly what you want hidden.
Spot concealers are also a great tool to store in your makeup bag. It’s as easy as this - find your flaws or imperfections and touch them up! Many people don’t know the simplicities of color correction so I’ll let you know what colors work to do what you need.
•· Green - conceals pimples and redness
•· Yellow - conceals dark undereye circles
Don’t overcompensate, though, in order to hide your flaws or you may end up with a caked-on look. Use less products to achieve the look you want. Try Physicians Formula CircleRX for dark circles and ConcealRX for spot treatment.
In 2007 more attention will be paid to details - the classic, tried and true touches will still be important, but overall, there will be a greater range of popular looks.
Take advantage of product technology in makeup now, so that your makeup will look completely natural even though you’re wearing makeup. For example, when applying foundation or tinted moisturizer, work towards a buildable base. And now with all the new Mineral makeup and the removal of talc in loose powders it gives you the ability to produce buildable, lightweight finish to customize the coverage you need. Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder was one of the first powders that removed talc from its formula and its results are flawless.
Another big makeup trend this spring is bronzer - but not bronzer worn in a traditional way, but instead, worn as blush. Bronzer is one of the most overrated and underused products, but when used properly are great for bringing out the dimensions of your face. If you apply it strategically (such as a bronze shade with a tint of pink) you will notice a huge difference in your overall look. A great product to achieve this look with is Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Malibu Strip.
In regards to eyes, the popular trend this spring is not the smoky, smudged eyeliner look of last year, but is a more defined look with the liner applied close to the lash line to give the eyes definition. Try Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue eyeliner in Onyx.
Some of my favorite metallic eyeshadows that are also making a huge comeback are MAC eyeshadow in White Frost, Tarte eyeshadows in Whisky A Go-Go and Sweet Valley High and Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue eyeshadow in Sparkle.
As for your brows, a manicured fuller brow is key to keeping your look up to date. I like the brow defining pencil by Giorgio Armani to fill in any holes or add thickness and follow with MAC Brow Set Gel in Clear using the motion up, over and out.
And last but not least - lips. Keep it simple with a beautiful gloss with a vintage twist. Elizabeth Arden’s Sheerlit Red, Prescriptives Rain Gloss in Fig Splash or Giorgio Armani Midnight Lip Shimmer in # 3. Remember, when using a bright color when it comes in the form of a gloss, you can always get away with a little bit more.
From catwalks in Milan to runways in Paris to the red carpets in Hollywood, achieve celebrity looks in your own town - just be the savvy consumer and recognize that there are great products in both department stores AND drugstores.
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