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Professional Beauty Finds- What’s In Your Makeup Artist’s Pro Kit via The Makeup Show

Just like a good recipe, it's all about the ingredients... Of course they are talented & know how to make you look gorge, but it's also about what products the professional makeup artist uses to create that master touch. Brad Boles and I have told you about how many beauty products that we actually toss, before we find the few great things to share with you. I did a pit stop over at The Makeup Show that wrapped in New York yesterday to get some inside dish on what the pros -- you know the folks who have a conniption if you tell them that you double-duty your lipstick as blush-- will be packing in their make up kits to

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Makeup Tips for Everyday Beauty Video- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 30

WATCH Makeup Tips for Everyday Beauty Video- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 30: Although, you could drown in a pool of eye makeup remover before you can get him to do your face these days, Brad started out as a sought after makeup artist. Sharon picked up a thing or two in dressing rooms while she was a stylist, and years of being a fashion and beauty editor, but owes her "basic face" to makeup tips that she learned when she was a teenager at a model search event, and still applies those basic tips to her makeup today! >> MORE: Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver & Brad Boles Here's some everyday beauty advice from the video-

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How To Apply Makeup in 5 Minutes- Fast Beauty Tips

The 5 minute makeover for the pretty lady on the go! Every woman can benefit from knowing how do the 5-minute face-- even ones who claim to not have the time when it comes to their makeup. Follow Brigitte Bigeard's makeup tips to look even more amazing in no time. No excuses! --S.H. Whether you're a busy mom, business woman, interviewing for a job or just pinched for time, here is a fast and easy stress-free way to do your makeup. The 5-Minute Face: Once you've washed and moisturized your face, follow with a good makeup primer for long lasting foundation and smooth results. Follow with a good foundation adapted to your skin type. Try and avoid the eye area.

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How to Get Kim Kardashian’s More Natural Makeup Look

Softer, prettier makeup makes for a very stunning & summery Kim Kardashian Lighten up and look amazing! Kim Kardashian is gorgeous but we have to admit that her makeup is usually a bit too Hollywood heavy for our New York taste. So when we saw this photo of Kim looking more natural, yet still VERY glamorous, we had to take note! We reached out to her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic for some clue on how her look was achieved and ways for you to... Get Kim Kardashian's summer makeup look at home (Hint: the products are the end): "I went for a less dramatic look on Kim for the CEW awards. I love giving her a more natural look like

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Natural Makeup Tips for a Better Than Bare You

Wearing no makeup is so easy, but about about a few natural makeup tips to look gorgeous and (almost) bare?! Shhhhh, don't tell anyone your makeup secrets and they will think that you aren't wearing makeup at all! Many women want their makeup to look natural. It's very easy to achieve this look with a few tips. A natural look is something that doesn't look overdone and goes with your skin tone as well as your personality. Start with a good concealer to take away those unwanted imperfections and then follow with your foundation. Applying a natural makeup backstage at Madrid Fashion Week Don't try to change your skin tone, match your face and neck so it looks the same.

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Alexander McQueen used makeup to make a statement beyond fashion

Alexander McQueen used makeup & his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge that was beyond fashion On February 12, the fashion world lost one of their greatest creators. McQueen was a creator and used his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge to fashion. His unconventional shock tactics earned him the "British Designer of the Year" 4 times during his career. Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bjork and Sarah Jessica Parker were amongst his clients. Alexander McQueen used makeup to make a statement beyond fashion. Models were sprayed with paint and encased with butterflies at his last fashion show. Pop star Lady Gaga wore 12cm high shoes resembling a lobster claw for one of her videos. The gothic inspired make-up creations

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Beauty tips to look slimmer

Out with the old and in with the new you! Happy New Year from Paris! If you're like me, you may be motivated to trim down immediately after all the holiday goodies! I felt snug in my skirt so I decided to get back on track! There are easy ways to create a slimmer look depending on the shape of your face. Don't worry about your double chin, you'll be fine if you get back into the swing of things. Concentrate on your eyes with a nice shadow-liner-mascara combination that draws attention to your personality. When you get ready for blush, there are certain things you need to know to get that slimming effect you're looking for. Choose your blush

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Mineral Makeup Tips and Tricks

Brigitte Bigeard says you don't need much to get a fantastic result! Have you noticed that mineral makeup is a big deal and not sure why? It's all in the ingredients but most of us don't even know what's in makeup to begin with! Most mineral foundations contain no oil, talc or fragrance which is nice for sensitive or problem skintypes. The foundations available are made to be natural looking pigments, many offer a low spf for better coverage and protection. If you aren't sure which kind to get, your skin type will determine what's best for you. Powder is best for oily skin providing a nice fresh feel and staying shine free. It is also wonderful for a matte

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Red lipstick, glamour hits a classic note

Makeup tips to wear the must-have lipstick shade <h2Go ahead and wear RED!Can I wear red lipstick? It's funny how many people ask me that question.The classic lip color is both dressy and an eyecatcher, depending on how you're going to wear it. There is nothing more beautiful than nice foundation, light blush, and very natural eyes with a hint of eyeliner and mascara to bring out your red lipstick. ??Never try and overdo it on your eyes and your lips at the same time. It's either one or the other.? There are all sorts of famous faces, both iconic and contemporary, that we identify with red lipstick such as Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Dita Von Tesse, Kate Bosworth, Taylor

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In Their Words: M.A.C. Pro’s Caroline Donnelly opens up on beauty

Backstage Beauty Exclusive: Caroline Donnelly shares her insider makeup tips exclusively with Focus On Style Caroline Donnelly, M.A.C Pro Team Senior Artist talks to Kirsty Armstrong about the atmosphere working backstage during London Fashion Week, her desire to ‘make up' singer, Paloma Faith, and must-have makeup products to stock up on for Spring. Caroline Donnelly is a member of the M.A.C Pro Team and collaborates with designers to create makeup looks for fashion shows and magazines around the globe. She's worked with a range of celebrities including Erin O'Connor, Elizabeth Jagger and Kylie Minogue. Her work has been published in British Elle, The Observer and InStyle and she specialises in body painting and beauty makeup. But how do you make

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Agyness Deyn blinks some wiggy go-go eyes

Blink Me: Agyness Deyn channels Peggy Moffitt Here's a makeup trick that we don't recommend you try at home: Crazy long false lower lashes. The eyelashes gone mad look, a la the Lashisse video parody, below, was spotted on the spring runways and looks fab in a wild theatrical way. But in real life, maybe not so much. Except, if you are model Agyness Deyn who was most definitely channeling 60's mod mannequin Peggy Moffitt- you know, of the Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suit fame -- when she collected the Brand of the Year Award at the ACE Awards on behalf of Burberry, last night. Her Burberry satin tux with cropped pants keep the rest of her look rockin' hard.

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