Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Cool Blue

Blue eye makeup got such a bad rap in the 80′s that most women tossed their blue hues away and never looked back. It’s a shame too, because the shade range and intensity levels aren’t what they were, they’re now much more wearable in every sense.

Kate Hudson beautifully demonstrates how adding just a pop of blue can brighten up your wh… Read More…

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

For the one or two people out there who don’t actually own Aquaphor, can I just take a minute and encourage you to spring for the $5 tube?? I use it pretty much throughout the day: dry cuticles, around my eyes before bed, heels after a shower, and of course.. eye shadow. You can use just a dab on your lids to add life to bare eyes, if you use loose mineral shadows… Read More…

Tarte Lock & Roll 12-Hour Eyeshadow

I’ve said it a million times – the easiest way to keep shadow on crease-free for hours is to layer a cream with a powder, it’s what we Makeup Artists do to get the best result. Tarte made it easier than ever to do by putting the cream/powder concept together in an easy-to-use dual ended applicator so you can lay down a vibrant cream shadow before rolling on a p… Read More…

Face Atelier Eye Shadows & Lip Glaze

Face Atelier is a true Makeup Artist’s line tucked away in boutiques worldwide that cater to the pros and serious makeup gurus alike. Once you find it, it’s an addiction.

What I like about Face is that they understand makeup and do it well. Their color line is concise offering basics with splashy colors that are made in a way that makes them wearabl… Read More…

A Few Looks..

Just a few images taken by Cassel for a recent shoot, with makeup by yours truly.

The first is a rich coppery look using Ben Nye shadows which are easy to find right now in various Halloween and costume shops. Their full pigment shadows are so affordable and easy to work with. These shadows, along with the rest of the line, is a makeup lover’s dream- it̵… Read More…