Celebrity Makeup Tips

Get the Look: Natalie Portman Smoky Eye | November 19, 2009

If you like this look that Natalie Portman is sporting on the latest V magazine, see how to get it here

1. Be sure to clean and moisturize

2. Apply CDB natural concealer where needed only (generally under the eyes, around the nose, and on the chin). Be sure to use finishing powder on top of concealer under the eyes, so it stays put. Otherwise, the warmth of the eyes may cause product to migrate into fine lines.

Concealer is also great as an an all over foundation, if needed. Less is more!!!!

3. Dust Veludo Velvet Foundation all over the face in layers … Read More »

Fall Trends in Makeup | November 9, 2009

Along with daylight savings time comes a different look in makeup. Colors get richer. Textures become denser, and the light frivolous look that was ubiquitous in the summer is replaced by a heavier, more serious color palette.

On the other hand the recent financial crunch has caused everyone to rethink our lives, and that includes the way we apply makeup this fall. Instead of focusing on all dark colors, there are sheers for the cheeks with little to no shimmer, medium colored lip stains that add color yet isn’t too densely colored (but highly glossed), and a smoky eye in a … Read More »