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| Working with Kristen Bell 2011. Makeup by Luis Casco |
Since it’s the end of the year I just had to go back and share with you about some of my favorite products that I used this year. Some of them are classics that you might already know but 2011 was definitely a year of new-great discoveries.
First are my favorite skin care products, I am listing them in no order of preference- I like them all!
1- Clarisonic brush- I use this on myself every day now. Not only does it really cleanse well but it It really preps your skin for moisturizers, just remember you don’t have to apply too much pressure when you are using it. The bonus is the fact that I can keep it in the shower and just take it out when I need to re-charge it.
2- Neutrogena’s Microdermabresion kit. You can be your own facialist at home and on the road. They recommend you using it everyday for the first week, not use it week two and then every other day for weeks 3 and 4. I say use it a little less if you have sensitive skin and still get great results. A great and affordable alternative to expensive facialist treatments
3- Amway’s Artistry Creme Luxury Eye Cream. This stuff works! I must say I am a sucker for packaging and at first I fell in love with the cool silver bottle that comes in a box worthy of fine jewelry, but after I used it I fell in love with the product itself. At first, I was a little surprised that it was an eye cream that you applied all over the eyes (lid and all) and not just under the eyes as most other eye creams. I was worried that it would get in my eyes, I would wake up with red eyes, it would make my eyelids look oily etc,etc. Instead it really has “brightened” up my eyes and I certainly see a difference from using it. A little bit goes a long way too. I can tell you that you will see a difference after using it- I skipped a few days due to traveling and could see a HUGE change when I went back to using it.
4- Mary Kay’s Night Solution. I dare anyone I know to try this stuff for just a couple of nights and tell me they don’t see a difference! Wow!! Your skin will look fresh and almost like you’ve been airbrushed! I tell everyone about this product. This is a new product for Mary Kay and I actually met one of the scientists that worked (for a few years) on developing it and who told me all about it. I’m definitely a believer and use this every night myself. Get it!
5- Embryolisse moisturizing cream. This has become a makeup artist staple and a lot of us are carrying it in our kits. Why? because It leaves skin with a beautiful texture but not too oily for under the cameras. You used to could only get it overseas but it is now available in the US. Anyone you are doing makeup on will thank you for the luxurious finish it will leave on their skin.
And now my list of makeup products:
1- Tom Ford cheek color in Frantic Pink- This is the most amazing cheek color, lovely texture and a great tone that works on most people.
2- MakeUpForever’s HD powder. I use this on most of my clients, it has the lightest feel and it takes away shine giving the skin a matte luxurious feel. I wish they would make a version for darker skin, even though they say it works in every skin tone I have found that it makes dark skin ashy. Otherwise I love it!
3- COVERGIRL’S lip perfection lip color. Hands down my favorite lipsticks right now! They have the same payoff as some of the more expensive versions and the colors –all designed by the guru Pat McGrath are g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s!
4- YSL’s Touche Eclat. A “classic” when it comes to makeup and worth the price! It conceals but it also brightens the eyes. Kristen Bell told me that is all she uses on her face (no foundation-nothing else!) and I believe it.
5- Mary Kay’s “Lash Love” mascara. There are many great mascaras out there but Mary Kay’s newest has the perfect brush to reach in hard to get to lashes. It doesn’t give you “vavoom” lashes but a really wearable, beautiful look that a woman can wear anytime. For a great dramatic look- layer with their “Ultimate Mascara” – I love the result!!
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